sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde has catered for top athletes and coaches for over 25 years, providing our sports men and women with Olympic level facilities.
The fitness suite, which opened in May 1997, is a development which contains state-of-the-art equipment over two rooms and features superb cardio-vascular and weights conditioning facilities.
Both suites are used by élite athletes and coaches as well as the governing bodies from a wide range of sports. They are also available to the public on a membership basis for 50 weeks of the year.
New refurbished Xcel Fitness Suite
The new Xcel Fitness Suite is located on the ground floor and has a multi-zone training area. The conservatory extension houses the latest state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment. It has touch screens with integrated TVs. On the treadmills USB ports download your workouts plus iPod multi-play compatibility. This cardio theatre delivers digital satellite entertainment for all who wish it while they work out.
The MTS strength range caters for all from the fitness enthusiast to meeting the needs of our élite athletes. The benefits allow the individual to work with a standard dual movement. A platformed Olympic Performance area enables members and squad members to develop their strength and conditioning to Olympic standard. The new Dual Adjustable Cable System enables customers to improve and develop their techniques.
Our friendly, qualified staff enable members to meet their goals and ambitions. As part of the membership you receive instruction on how to use the machines, a free personal fitness programme and health assessment within the first three months of joining. Thereafter our fully qualified friendly instructors will customise to help you achieve your goals and targets with personal fitness programme reviews.
Fitness classes are there for all to attend. Members who wish to participate have a reduced rate and it can help to advance all participants.
Upon joining you receive one hour of instruction on how to use the machines and a free personal programme or health assessment to be taken within the first three months of joining. Fitness Programmes can be personally designed to meet the individual's needs.
A health assessment offers all of the following: height, weight, body mass index analysis, blood pressure and cholesterol testing, sit/reach and grip strength testing as well as a VO2 max analysis which indicates your aerobic capacity, measuring your stamina and endurance. Members receive a free health assessment if taken within the first three months of membership. Additional tests cost £15.
| Membership type |
Joining fee |
Monthly Direct Debit |
| Junior member * |
£25 |
£16 |
| Teen member ** |
£25 |
£20 |
| Single member |
£30 |
£29 |
| Couple membership |
£60 |
£46 |
* Junior members 14-15 years-of-age.
** Teen members 16-17 years-of-age.
Health assessments are available at a cost of £15.
Opening Hours
Sunday to Friday - 6am to 10.45pm
Saturday - 6am to 9.45pm
Sauna
The Sauna is available for use for all Xcel members. It is located in the main house and costs £2.00 per person for a 60 minute session.
For more information contact the Fitness Manager Duncan Liddel (by telephone: 01475 687807, or by email: duncan.liddel@sportscotland.org.uk).
Xcel To Run
A running club meets at 6.00pm on Tuesday evenings.
Setting off from the fitness suite this is aimed at intermediate or advanced runners.
Free to all Xcel Fitness Suite members, £2.00 for non-members.
Phone 01475 674666 to book a place.
Trim Trail
sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde and Xcel Fitness Suite invite you to come and try this new outdoor experience.
The Trim Trail is over 1,200 metres long and has fifteen outdoor stations (all colour coded).
Trim Trail map
A User Guide for the Trim Trail can be viewed by clicking here.
Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, a link to the download page can be accessed by clicking the icon below:
For further information please call 01475 687807.