Set in Manchester, Fats Gym is a boxing gym where members can work on their skills and general fitness alongside coached training. It caters to people looking to build technique as well as those simply after a solid workout.

A boxing gym like this is a good fit if you want structured coaching, conditioning and a focus on discipline. Sessions typically combine pad work, bag work and fitness drills, and many gyms welcome newcomers as well as more experienced boxers.

Boxing training

Coached sessions

Established in 1995

Online bookings

Fats Gym is a boxing gym in Manchester offering coached boxing training and fitness sessions.

Fats Gym

Luton's Most Strongest: Iron Paradise Gym

Prime Gym

Studio 9 Fitness

Redline Fitness

Set in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, BoFit is a gym that leans into community and support rather than the usual commercial gym feel. It welcomes people of every background, body type and goal, with the aim of helping members improve both their physical health and their mindset.

Whether you want to build muscle, get fitter or simply find a space where you feel comfortable, this is the kind of place that tries to foster that. BoFit also runs a Doomslayers competition for members who fancy a challenge. A gym like this generally suits those looking for a friendly, judgment free environment to train in.

Welcoming community

Suits all goals

Doomslayers competition

Memberships available

BoFit is a community focused gym in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, welcoming all backgrounds, body types and fitness goals.

BoFit

Iconiq Fitness

C13 Fitness Gym

An independent fitness studio in Derby, The Base offers coach led training in a friendly, welcoming setting where members are known by name. The focus is on structured, progressive workouts through small and large group personal training programmes, combining strength work with science backed lifestyle support.

The aim here is clarity and consistency rather than extremes or burnout, with coaching, accountability and a clear pathway built into the sessions. A coach led gym like this suits people who want guidance and structure alongside their training rather than working out alone.

Coach led training

Group personal training

Inclusive community

Independent studio

Strength focused

The Base Derby is an independent, coach led fitness studio in Derby offering small and large group personal training.

The Base Derby

Warrior's Gym Ltd 24/7

4Front Fitness

Based in Acomb, XFIT Gym is a members-only gym serving York and the surrounding area. It offers a private training environment for those who prefer to work out away from busier public facilities, with coaching available for members.

A gym like this suits people who want a focused space to train at their own pace, whether building strength, improving fitness or working towards specific goals. The members-only setup generally means a quieter atmosphere and access to equipment across the working week.

Members only

Coaching available

Located in Acomb

XFIT Gym is a members-only gym in Acomb, York, offering a private training environment and coaching.

XFIT Gym York

Set in an 11,000 square foot double bay warehouse in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, BB Physiques Gym is an independent fitness facility built to serve trainers of all levels. The space brings together cardio, resistance machines and a dedicated free weights area, along with a functional training zone and new male and female changing rooms.

As an independent gym, it aims to be somewhere you can work towards your goals as well as socialise and recharge. There is an on-site supplement shop, and a recovery suite is planned. Membership options range from day and week passes to monthly and annual cover.

Spacious warehouse setting

Varied training areas

New changing rooms

On-site supplement shop

Recovery suite planned

Flexible passes

BB Physiques Gym is an independent 11,000 sq ft gym and fitness facility in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

BB Physiques Gym

Based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, Compound Fitness is a gym built around a structured coaching programme rather than a pay-and-go setup. The focus is on strength-based training delivered in small groups, with sessions coached and logged so members can follow their progress over time.

The programme runs over six weeks and includes coached sessions each week, with a community feel and guidance aimed at people at any starting point. Coaching-led gyms like this suit those who prefer a bit more structure and support than training alone.

Strength-based coaching

Small group training

Expert coaches

Six week programme

Progress tracking

Supportive community

Compound Fitness is a coaching-led gym in Alfreton, Derbyshire, offering strength-based small group training over a six week programme.

Compound Fitness

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Body Health Fitness Stoke Mandeville

Gym Lab Fitness

A short walk from London Bridge station, Gym Nation is a community focused gym in the Bermondsey area of London. Members can use the open gym floor with machines and equipment, join group classes, or book time in the reformer and dance studios. Personal training, physiotherapy and an on site cafe are also part of the setup.

Gyms like this suit a mix of goals, whether you want to train independently, follow structured classes or work one to one with a coach. With changing facilities and a range of options under one roof, it is easy to build a routine that fits around your week.

Central London location

Open gym access

Group classes

Reformer and dance studios

Personal training

Cafe and physiotherapy

Gym Nation is a community gym near London Bridge with an open gym floor, classes, reformer and dance studios, personal training and a cafe.

Gym Nation | London Bridge

Set in the heart of Mayfair, this London health club offers a well equipped space for strength and performance training. The gym features an Eleiko strength area with a 12 metre sled track and a functional training rig, plus dedicated stretch and mobility zones and a performance Wattbike area.

Alongside the training floor, members can access group classes, personal training and wellness services including nutrition, sports med, recovery and a spa. A gym like this suits people who want a broad mix of coached sessions, self guided workouts and recovery facilities under one roof.

Strength training area

Wellness and recovery

Performance zone

Book a tour

Third Space Mayfair is a London health club with an Eleiko strength area, classes, personal training and wellness facilities.

Third Space Mayfair

An independent gym set in Leicester, The Warehouse Gym occupies a large 15,000 sq ft space and combines a well equipped training floor with support to help members reach strength and fitness goals. New members receive access to training programmes and nutrition guides once they join.

Entry is managed with a thumbprint system, and there is a community of members on hand for help and encouragement. A gym like this suits people who want room to train, a broad range of equipment and structured guidance alongside the freedom to work out at their own pace.

Large training floor

Independent gym

Training and nutrition guides

Member community

Thumbprint entry

The Warehouse Gym is a large independent gym in Leicester with training programmes, nutrition guides and a big equipped floor.

The Warehouse Gym

In the centre of Nottingham, Up & Running is a running shop stocking shoes, clothing and accessories for runners of all kinds. The team offer free gait analysis to help you find footwear that suits how you run, and there is a social run group to join too.

A specialist running shop is a good place to get fitted properly, try shoes on before you buy, and pick up kit like GPS watches, socks and recovery gear. Staff can point you towards neutral, support, trail or race options depending on your needs.

Free gait analysis

Try before you buy

Social run group

City centre location

Full range of kit

Up & Running is a running shop in central Nottingham with free gait analysis, running shoes, kit and a social run group.

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