People have been pictured out and about at gyms across Hartlepool over the years.

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Keeping fit: 21 retro photos of people across Hartlepool keeping fit in gyms across the decades

By Madeleine Raine

Published 25th Mar 2025, 16:21 GMT

Gyms are used by people of all ages for a range of activities – from workout classes to fitness training.

We decided to delve into our archives and share some photos we found of people out and about in Hartlepool keeping fit over the years.

13. Working out

Anne Collinson is pictured working out at the gym on the headland with her trainer Dawn Williams in 2009. Photo: Frank Reid

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14. Say cheese

Hartlepool Gym Club members smile for the camera in 2018. Photo: Frank Reid

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15. Group practice

Heidi Kelsey hosts a chair fitness class in 2013. Photo: TY

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16. Let's dance

Staff members from Clavering Primary School take part in a fitness class with instructor Lynne Radford as part of Healthy Lifestyle Week in 2003. Photo: DW

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Keeping fit: 21 retro photos of people across Hartlepool keeping fit in gyms across the decades

Gyms are used by people of all ages for a range of activities – from workout classes to fitness training.

13. Working out

14. Say cheese

15. Group practice

16. Let's dance

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