Fiona's reviews
Review of Putney Leisure Centre
02 Nov 07, 18:56
Could be better 
This place has in the last 2 years had a bit of a refurb. Look closely and you might even notice.
The leisure centre has a swimming pool, gym and a couple of studios for classes. Sun beds (often out of order), jacuzzi, steam room and cafe.
I found the classes good, but the other people in the classes not very friendly verging on clicky high school nastiness. Go figure!
Aqua aerobics is great on Tuesdays with Andy. However the class taken by the other instructor is not. The instructor doesn't even get in the pool and gives directions from a chair pool-side. Not really inspiring. Pool changing rooms are not very glam (bring flip-flops), I prefer to use the woman’s only ones, as opposed to the mixed or family changing rooms. Lockers are provided for a returnable £1. I have seen kids try to break into the lockers, so don't leave any valuables. Having said that I've never had anything stolen.
It is a big pool, with lane swimming daily. It is used by a few different clubs and schools. So can get busy. Scuba diving PADI courses are also taught there.
They do offer a pilates course, which runs for 10 week blocks. These are really good, limited to 12 people members and non members welcome.
There are different membership schemes for the leisure centre or pay as you go as a non-member. No contracts so quitting is easy!
I'm sorry to say I've always found the staff at reception to be rude and unhelpful. Sometimes felt like I was being perved on in the swimming pool. But guess that happens.
I recommend the pilates course and aqua aerobics on Tuesdays. I'm not convinced on the other facilities. Avoid the pool in school holidays children everywhere. But if you are a parent, you might want to check it out.
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