Dulwich Leisure Centre gym closed

[New Girl]

Evening all,

Anyone thinking of going to the gym this week, don't bother. The gym is closed till the 30th August for refurbishment.

[Phlox]

What about the pool?

[Ann]

Pool's still open.

[New Girl]

Pool and classes still going. According to their website they'll also offer outdoor bootcamps.

https://www.everyoneactive.com/news/exciting-improvements-happening-at-dulwich-leisure-centre/?taxonomy=dulwich-leisure-centre

[Ann]

I'm glad the gym is getting upgraded, the plans look great. Is it me or the poolside lifeguard situation over the top? Minimum two at each session? For an adult swim lane session?

[mynamehere]

Everyone remember to use the Brockwell Lido.

The Brockwell Lido is officially AMAZING

I'm always afraid that underutilises might mean lose it so

Let's all use it please

[New Girl]

But Brockwell Lido is still Fusion run isn't it?

[trinidad]

and then if there was not two life guards on duty, people would be saying they are understaffed. Im glad the companyt has two staff, they clearly take risk and safety highly

[tomskip]

What is the average summer water temperature at Brockwell lido?

[Robert Poste's Child]

Has anyone used the Dulwich LC recently? Would like to find out if cleanliness and water quality have improved as they were what put me off using it under Fusion's management.

[Robert Poste's Child]

Answered my own question by going along for a swim.

What they didn't tell me over the phone is that you have to register online in advance for the free swimming, but the receptionist kindly let me in anyway, which was nice of her.

In case anyone else, like me, had been put off by the various issues under the old management, my impression is that overall the standard is much better. The water is clean and has the texture of water (before it was soupy, slightly viscous and with too many visible bits floating in it) and the smell of chlorine was less noticeable (I used to be able to smell it on my skin even after showering), though they told me the filter system is the same as before, so perhaps just my imagination.

The d?cor is generally brighter and cleaner-looking. In particular, it looks as though the women's changing room walls were retiled, which makes a big difference. Its floor, while not as dirty as in the bad old days, still looked in need of a good clean and it was hard to put your foot down anywhere without it picking up dirt or hair, though to be fair it was the end of the day so perhaps the cleaner was just waiting for everyone to leave. The showers all had doors (in the past there always seemed to be some missing) though the temperature control on the two I used didn't seem to be properly attached.

Still got the annoying couple who insist on swimming side by side in the slow lane, though.

Anyway, a big improvement and worth a visit, particularly all day Fri and after 2pm on Sat and Sun when it's FREE.

[Henry_17]

Interesting that they are refurbing the gym when the weights area had only just had work on it before the transfer of management. Although admittedly it was difficult to see what improvements had been made that time.

[NewWave]

I've found a huge improvement in the cleanliness and maintenance of the pool and changing rooms since Fusion left.

As a resident of Forest hill I am crossing my fingers that Fusion lose management of Lewisham pools too, as despite being only a couple of years old FHP is already run-down and filthy.

The pool water feels slimy and soapy and is always cloudy.Temprature of the pool and showers is unreliable.

The toilets stink, the changing cubicles are filthy and smell of pee...etc etc.

Needless to say I pay to go to the DLC

[KrackersMaracas]

Just in this morning and the changes to the gym look positive - upgraded equipment, more machines & free weights and new water fountains. New entry system to scan your card too! Keep up the good work EA!

[val]

Has the Air con been fixed?

[KrackersMaracas]

Let's not be ridiculous....

[peckham_ryu]

The main thing that has put me off here is the smell in the men's wet-side changing room. It overwhelmingly stank of urinals in there. Has anyone been in the men's side since the change?

[New Girl]

Funnily enough no, but I did go to the gym today and I must say I'm really impressed. It's a vast improvement and great use of space. Finally. And The air con is exactly the same!

[Tuffstuff100]

Is it open yet? Any good?

[Dulwichdarling]

It's excellent! Free weight section is amazing

Cardio machines are modern and new

Lots of room for functional training

I was impressed

[Curmudgeon]

Cardio machines are far too close together, if they took just one out in each row it wouldn't be as oppressive

Leg press is facing the wall? What happens to your other leg during single leg presses? That must be a mistake

Rack right next to Smith ...that's dangerous, someone's gonna whack their head on the smith bar when changing plates. Also can't check form in mirror because of positioning of Dumbbells and bench.

That said the equipment looks good, great to have a much bigger free weights section, some great new machines and it should be great when all bits are open

[Henry_17]

Curmudgeon,

Have they at least turned the damm rack round to face the right way?

Also, it sounds like they haven't added another rack? Which was sorely needed.

[Curmudgeon]

Henry_17 Wrote:

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> Curmudgeon,

> Have they at least turned the damm rack round to

> face the right way?

>

> Also, it sounds like they haven't added another

> rack? Which was sorely needed.

No there's 2 racks ...which is excellent..and there's some decent benches too ...and the racks are facing the mirror

There's a squat rack and a multi functional rack (dont know what it's called but it's in the middle and seems to be for squat, deadlift, pull up etc) that's the one with the mirror obstructed view TBH ..it's also next to the Smith but far too close

[Cedges]

val Wrote:

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> Has the Air con been fixed?

I asked this question on their facebook page - the answer is no 'but will be dealt with soon'. I'll believe it when I see it.

[Killick]

Can someone please explain the pricing to me (as a resident)?

I may be missing something but the price list on their website was a bit confusing. Do you have to pay for an Leisure Axcess pass and then each time you use the gym or take a class?

Thanks in advance.