Your Guide to Getting Started with FIT4

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Welcome to FIT4 and South Downs Leisure!

Congratulations on joining the FIT4 community! We’re thrilled to have you on board and excited to help you get the most out of your membership. Whether you’re looking to swim, train, join a class, or try something new, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Here’s everything you need to know to get started and make the most of your FIT4 membership.

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Get Started with the South Downs Leisure App

The South Downs Leisure App is your ultimate companion for managing your membership, booking sessions, and staying up-to-date with classes and activities. How to set it up:

  • Download the app from your preferred app store.
  • Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
  • Search for and add the centres you wish to use—this ensures you can see all classes and sessions available across our locations.
  • Navigate to the South Downs Leisure page for a full overview of everything we offer.
  • Log in to your FIT4 account by heading to the profile tile.

Need extra help? Check out our ‘how-to’ videos or use our online help form for personalised support here

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Booking Your Activities

With your FIT4 membership, booking sessions is quick and easy:

  • Head to the ‘Book Now’ tile in the app to browse and book activities and classes.
  • For court bookings (badminton, squash, etc.), the person who books the court must check in via the app to avoid fines.

Important reminders:

  • Cancellations must be made at least 2 hours before the session start time to avoid a Strike, Three Strikes will result in a £3.00 fine.
  • For any booking issues, email us at no-shows@southdownsleisure.co.uk.

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Our access control system ensures a smooth experience and prevents overcrowding.

  • Use the app to scan the QR code or NFC chip at turnstiles or session entry points. This marks your attendance and grants access to your booked session.
  • If you don’t have a smartphone, you can still check in manually at our reception desks.

Explore All Our Centres—Included in Your FIT4 Membership

Your FIT4 membership gives you access to a fantastic range of centres across Adur and Worthing, each offering unique facilities to support your fitness journey. Here’s a quick look at what’s available:

Worthing Leisure Centre

One of the largest multi-purpose centres in the area, offering a gym, fitness classes, racquet sports, and more.

Splashpoint Leisure Centre

with a spacious gym, swimming pools, fitness studios, and even a health suite.

Lancing Manor Leisure Centre

Home to top-notch Technogym equipment, a variety of fitness classes, and space for racquet sports and team games.

Southwick Leisure Centre

Boasting a state of the art gym by Inspace Fitness, group exercise classes, Tennis and more.

Wadurs Swimming Pool

A fantastic spot in Shoreham for swimming, and swimming lessons.

Field Place Manor House & Barns

Our showcase wedding venue primiarly used for wellness activities,outdoor activities and more relaxed community events.

Palatine Park Football Centre

A dedicated football facility for matches, training, and events, now offering classes in the club house such as yoga.

Sea Lanes Brighton

Enjoy off-peak swimming access from 10:00–15:00, Monday to Friday at this stunning outdoor pool right on Brighton’s seafront. Perfect for open water swimmers or anyone looking to unwind with a seaside swim.

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Southwick Leisure Centre gym

Try our 5 gyms

Our Gyms are equiped with Inspace fitness equipment at Worthing Leisure Centre, Splashpoint Leisure Centre, and Southwick Leisure Centre, paired with Technogym equipment at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, providing state-of-the-art facilities to elevate your workouts.

Take advantage of your free session with a personal trainer to help you learn proper techniques, prevent injuries, and create a personalised wellness plan. Make sure to take advantage of this invaluable resource.

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New to Our Gyms? Start with a Gym Induction

If you’re new to the gym or looking to refresh your routine, we recommend booking a gym induction with one of our expert fitness advisors. During your session, they’ll:

  • Walk you through all our Inspace Fitness equipment, showing you how to use everything safely and effectively.
  • Guide you on using weights and machines with the proper form to prevent injury and maximise results.
  • Create a small personalised fitness plan if needed tailored to your goals, whether you’re aiming to build strength, lose weight, or simply stay active.

We cater to all fitness levels, offering options to suit your schedule and preferences:

  • A 3-day or 4-day split for more structured routines.
  • A 30-minute quick workout—perfect for squeezing in a speedy session or getting back into fitness.

Book your induction today and take the first step towards achieving your fitness goals!

Ready for a Challenge? Try Gamification! 💪

Stay motivated with our exciting new Gamification feature on the app. Earn badges for attending gym sessions, joining fitness classes, and completing challenges. Coming soon: leaderboards and rewards to take your experience to the next level.Download our app and start earning badges!

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Give Our Classes a Go—300+ Weekly to Choose From!

While some prefer to go solo at the gym, trying a class is a fantastic way to learn new techniques, stay motivated, and enjoy the social side of fitness. From Les Mills and This Girl Can to pole fitness and group cycle, there’s something for everyone!

Feeling nervous? Take a friend, have a chat with the instructor, and pick a spot where you feel comfortable. Remember, even the most advanced participants were once beginners.

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For the Little Ones

Bee Fit sessions, Family Trampoling,Amazon Adventure,Aquaschool and more are all included in the Junior FIT4 Membership!

Bee-fit is a fun fitness class for toddlers. Each 45 minute session includes songs, parachute games, fitness circuits, relays and lots of fun!

Family Trampolining for the whole family this summer, for individuals 2+.

Amazon Adventure, this indoor play area within Worthing Leisure Centre provides jungle themed fun for toddlers and children in a safe and supervised environment.

Aquaschool is our swim school at Splashpoint Leisure Centre and Wadurs, aimed to cater to all abilities and get your child water confident, all included in Junior FIT4. 

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Tennis is included in FIT4

Off peak racquet sports, Coffee mornings & Coached sessions

Try your hand at squash, tennis, or badminton—accessible to all fitness levels. These fast-paced activities target multiple muscle groups, improve agility and endurance, and burn calories while keeping workouts fun.

From Off Peak court hire so you can play with up to 3 friends, to coached sessions to coffee mornings, theres a multitude of sessions to choose from with FIT4. 

We’re Here to Help

We understand starting something new can be daunting, but our friendly team is always here to assist. From booking tips to equipment guidance, we’ll help you every step of the way.

Give us a message on our contact us form via the button below or talk to BOB our AI staff member trained to answer all of your questions.

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