Large and well-equipped gym
Get fitter and healthier, build strength and tone muscle in our spacious gym, kitted out with the latest Technogym equipment featuring performance-tracking technology, as well as SkillX gym-floor classes offering short, high-energy training to keep you motivated.
Exciting NEW Class
Experience the brand-new HYBR1D gym floor classes!
Suitable for all fitness levels, there's never been a better time to stay active at the Club with the launch of an innovative new class.
Power up with our range of training zones
Cardio Zone
You’ll find a range of equipment here designed to work the cardiovascular system, including treadmills, cross trainers, rowers and bikes. All our cardio kit is fully interactive, so you can view live results and track your progress.
Functional & Small Group Training Zone
Get stuck into activities that mimic everyday life movements with kettlebells, medicine balls, Bosu balls, viprs, battle ropes, slam balls, agility ladders and plyometric boxes. Our functional kit delivers multi-directional exercises that help improve day to day movement & fitness.
Free Weights & Strength Zone
Tone muscle, improve strength & increase power in our free weights area featuring dumbbells, bars, plates, cable machines, bar bells and fixed resistance equipment.
Stretch & Core Zone
Improve flexibility & mobility and reduce areas of tightness with the help of mats, bands, foam rollers, pilates balls and stretching machines.
Your route to wellness
The Essex Golf and Country Club's Wellness Journey is what makes us unique. Upon joining, you will start your 6-week Wellness Journey - a personalised plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals, along with ongoing support and one to one reviews with your dedicated Wellness Advisor.
Your journey doesn't stop after 6 weeks; you’ll receive unlimited programme reviews and the support of our expert Wellness Advisors while using the gym. You'll soon be achieving more than you ever thought possible.
Teen gym, activities and more
Get your teen into healthy habits, set goals and feel proud of what they've achieved with Teen Gym. From Monday to Friday: 15:00-20:00 and Saturday and Sunday: 12:00-17:00, your young adults can enjoy working out in a safe and fun environment, using our interactive kit to track live results.
Teen Gym is designed specifically for 11-15 year olds to use all our cardio and functional facilities and equipment, with someone on the gym floor to support them at all times. Please note Teen Gym excludes the use of strength equipment for safety reasons.
Book your visit to see us
Tour the club, speak with our membership team and see our members enjoying all our club offers.
Choose a timeslot and visit us; we can't wait to show you around.
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Classes
The club is your place to exercise, socialise and have fun. With two studios providing a mixture of aerobic, holistic and Group Cycle classes, browse our varied group exercise timetable to find something that fits into your schedule and gets you closer to your goal.
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Swimming Pool
Swimming is an excellent low impact, cardiovascular workout as well as an effective means of improving endurance and strength. Dip your toe into lane swimming, lessons or our popular Aqua classes, which combine the benefits of water resistance with dynamic exercises to sculpt and tone the body.
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Personal Training
For a boost of motivation and accountability, fast track your results with a dedicated personal trainer. They’ll create a plan tailored around you and your goals before working together to achieve your desired results.
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Food & Drink
Relax and indulge with beautiful views, seasonal dishes and refreshing drinks.
Open to guests, members and families, our food and drink venues are a serene place to be sociable and enjoy the best country club lifestyle.