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Set in Derby, UltraFlex is a gym aimed at people looking to train seriously and work towards their fitness goals. The gym offers bodybuilding equipment, personal training, and virtual tours so you can see the space before you visit, and it forms part of a wider network of UltraFlex locations across the UK.

A gym like this suits anyone who wants to strength train or build a consistent routine, whether you prefer to work out on your own or with the support of a personal trainer. Membership options and trainer bookings are available through the club's own website.

Personal training

Bodybuilding equipment

Virtual tours

Part of a UK network

UltraFlex is a gym in Derby offering bodybuilding equipment, personal trainers and membership options.

UltraFlex Derby

Based in Denton, Greater Manchester, The PT Factory is a personal training space and gym that has been running since 2010. Alongside one to one coaching, it offers gym membership and a range of fitness classes, giving members a few different ways to train.

Personal training programmes here cover areas such as weight loss, strength training, plyometric and core work, and there are group options including boot camp and BoxFit. A visit to a personal training gym like this generally means coached, structured sessions tailored to your goals, whether you prefer one to one support or working alongside others in a class.

Established 2010

Gym membership

Fitness classes

Free day pass

Female personal trainers

The PT Factory in Denton, Manchester, offering personal training, gym membership and classes since 2010.

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Gracie Barra Roundhay Leeds BJJ

Based in Leicester, U Fit Studio is a fitness studio offering personal training alongside a range of group classes. Sessions on offer include HIIT, strength and cardio, plus a dedicated Pilates studio for those building a Pilates or yoga practice.

The studio caters to different levels, with classes suited to both beginners and more experienced members. A fitness studio like this is a good fit for anyone wanting coached workouts, structured programmes and a mix of group and one to one training under one roof, with online options available too.

Group classes

Pilates studio

All levels welcome

Online training

U Fit Studio is a fitness studio in Leicester offering personal training, HIIT, strength, cardio and Pilates classes.

U Fit Studio

Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu

Tucked away in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Scramble Academy is a martial arts club serving people across the city. It offers a place to train, learn new skills and build fitness alongside others who share the same interests.

A martial arts gym is generally a good fit for anyone looking to pick up self defence, improve conditioning or work towards competition. Newcomers and more experienced practitioners alike can usually find sessions suited to their level, and the emphasis is often as much on community as on technique.

Scramble Academy is a martial arts club in Leeds, West Yorkshire, offering training for all levels.

Scramble Academy Leeds

Art of War Jiu Jitsu

Beyond the Edge

Odyssey Jiu-Jitsu

Set in Covent Garden, the London Tango Academy is a dedicated Argentine Tango school in central London that welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced dancers. Group classes run at all levels, alongside private lessons and workshops, and the academy is linked to its sister school Avenida Tango in Buenos Aires.

A tango school like this is a good place to learn the social dance from the ground up and to become part of a regular dancing community. Beginners can start with the basics, while more confident dancers can develop technique and musicality through progressive classes and one to one tuition.

Beginner friendly

All levels catered for

Private lessons

Workshops

Covent Garden venue

Buenos Aires links

London Tango Academy is an Argentine Tango school in Covent Garden, London, with classes for beginners to advanced dancers.

London Tango Academy

Fairway Physio

Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, Ipswich Karate Academy is a martial arts club offering structured karate training for children and adults. The programmes range from the Red Dragons for ages 3 to 5 through to a Junior Team and a Competition Squad, along with private sessions, so there is a route for both recreational learners and those aiming to compete.

A karate club like this is a good way to build fitness, discipline and confidence while learning a traditional martial art. Beginners can typically expect to start with fundamentals before progressing through the grading system at their own pace.

Kids classes

Competition squad

Coached sessions

Private sessions

Free trial class

Ipswich Karate Academy is a karate club in Ipswich, Suffolk, with coached classes for ages 3 upwards, from beginners to competition level.

Ipswich Karate Academy

The Mighty One Hundred - Personal Training - Milton Keynes

Based in Brighton, this martial arts academy focuses on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and self defence. It is part of a wider group that also runs sessions in Haywards Heath, with an established network of affiliated schools.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies like this one are a good place to build fitness, learn practical grappling and self defence, and train alongside a mix of newcomers and more experienced members. Sessions typically cover both technique and controlled sparring.

Disciplines covered

Multiple locations

Affiliated network

Corporate courses

Elements Martial Arts is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and self defence academy in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.

Elements Martial Arts Brighton

Set on the Round Spinney Industrial Estate in Northampton, Northampton Gymnastics Academy is a gymnastics club serving the local West Northamptonshire area. The venue is based at North Portway Close and offers a place for people to train and develop gymnastics skills.

Gymnastics clubs generally suit a range of ages and abilities, helping build strength, balance, coordination and confidence through coached sessions. If you are new to the sport or looking for somewhere local to keep practising, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to find out about classes.

Northampton venue

Northampton Gymnastics Academy is a gymnastics club based in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.

Northampton Gymnastics Academy

Black Country Barbell

Dorset Adventure Sports

Based in Sheffield, LEP Fitness is a private personal training studio working with men and women across the city. Sessions are delivered one to one, with the focus on goals like losing weight, building muscle and improving general fitness.

Alongside in person training, the studio offers group training, custom meal plans, online personal training and Skype consultations, giving people a few different ways to get support. A personal training setup like this generally suits those who want a structured, coached approach rather than training alone.

One to one training

Online options

Group training

Custom meal plans

Private studio

LEP Fitness is a private one to one personal training studio in Sheffield offering in person and online coaching.

LEP Fitness

Set in Harrow, Greater London, Armour Academy is a martial arts and fitness club covering a wide mix of striking and self-defence disciplines. The timetable takes in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and self-defence, alongside fitness training, Tai Chi, yoga and sports therapy. Classes are open to everyone from complete beginners through to competing athletes.

There are sessions for kids and teens, adults and women only groups with a female instructor. A martial arts gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical skills and train at your own pace, whether you want a casual outlet or something more competitive.

Range of disciplines

Kids and teens classes

Women only classes

Fitness and recovery

Armour Academy is a martial arts club in Harrow offering boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, self-defence and fitness.

Armour Academy

Oxygen Fitness

ChiChi Fit - Musical Theatre Fitness

Focused entirely on adult swimmers, LearnToSWIM offers lessons at London Bridge in the heart of London. Sessions are run one to one or two to one rather than in groups, so whether you are starting from scratch or refining your stroke, the teaching is built around you. With the two to one option, your plus one can join for free.

Lessons run for an hour and are available seven days a week, from early morning through to late evening. Teachers get in the water alongside you rather than instructing from the poolside, which many beginners find reassuring. A free 20-minute taster is available if you want to try before committing.

Adults only

One to one lessons

Free taster

Seven days a week

Teaching in the water

London Bridge location

Adult swimming lessons at London Bridge, offered one to one or two to one, seven days a week with a free taster.

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