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Set in Telford, Universal Fitness offers coached group personal training aimed at adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s, including people who have not trained in a while or never before. Every session is planned and led by a coach, so members are guided through their workouts rather than left to work things out alone.

The focus is on strength, fat loss and general fitness in a friendly, welcoming setting for all abilities. A gym like this suits anyone looking to build fitness gradually with structure and support around them.

Coached every session

Group training

Aimed at over 40s

Beginner friendly

All abilities

Over 12 years in Telford

Universal Fitness in Telford offers coached group personal training for adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s of all abilities.

Universal Fitness Telford

Based in Carlton, White Tiger Kickboxing Academy is a martial arts club serving Nottingham with classes for kids, teens and adults. Sessions are open to all levels, and no previous experience is needed to get started. Children's classes cater for ages 3 to 12, while teen and adult classes run from age 12 upwards.

Kickboxing is a good way to build fitness, strength and confidence while learning discipline and self defence in a structured setting. Many clubs welcome complete beginners and offer a taster session, so newcomers can try things out before committing.

Kids classes

Teens and adults

Free class

Family focused

Sparring

White Tiger Kickboxing Academy in Carlton, Nottingham, offers kickboxing classes for kids, teens and adults of all levels.

White Tiger Kickboxing Academy Ltd.

Based in Mount Lawley in the City of Stirling, WSDP (Women's Self-Defence Perth) focuses on self-defence training designed specifically for women. Alongside regular classes, the group runs seminars and workshops covering practical techniques, situational awareness and personal safety.

Women's self-defence sessions tend to combine hands-on skills with confidence building, giving newcomers a supportive setting to learn at their own pace. WSDP also offers a trial session, so it is worth registering your interest to see whether the training suits you.

Women's self-defence

Classes and seminars

Trial available

Based in Mount Lawley

WSDP offers women's self-defence classes and seminars in Mount Lawley, Perth, with a trial session available.

WSDP: Women's Self-Defence Perth

A martial arts club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Young Gloves offers a place to train and build confidence through combat sports.

Martial arts clubs like this are a good fit for anyone wanting to learn technique, improve fitness and develop discipline in a structured setting. Sessions are typically coached, so newcomers can pick things up gradually while more experienced members keep progressing. If you are considering starting out, it is worth getting in touch to find out what is on offer.

Young Gloves is a martial arts club in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, offering coached training for all levels.

Young Gloves

Based in Westhoughton, Aspire Dance & Stage is a children's dance and performing arts school serving Bolton and the wider Greater Manchester area. It offers classes in dance, gymnastics, drama and performance for children aged 4 to 18, covering disciplines such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, street dance and tap, and welcoming all ability levels.

A performing arts environment like this gives children a structured place to build confidence, coordination and creativity, whether they are starting out as beginners or looking to develop their skills further across several disciplines.

For ages 4 to 18

Range of disciplines

Performing arts focus

Established since 2011

Based in Westhoughton

Aspire Dance & Stage runs dance, gymnastics and performing arts classes for children aged 4 to 18 in Westhoughton, Bolton.

Aspire Dance & Stage

DDF Dance Company

Set in Coventry, Forward Movement Gym is a fitness studio built around personal coaching rather than working out alone. Its focus is a six week programme aimed at people who want to lose weight, build confidence and get back into exercise, with support that fits around everyday life.

Members are guided through coached exercise sessions, given practical nutrition guidance that does not mean giving up the foods they enjoy, and paired with a coach who checks in each week. The gym also has a stated policy of keeping the environment welcoming and free of intimidation, which can help newcomers feel more at ease.

Coached sessions

Six week programme

Nutrition guidance

Weekly accountability

Welcoming environment

Forward Movement Gym is a coaching-led fitness studio in Coventry offering a six week weight loss and confidence programme.

Forward Movement Gym

Set on Blackfriars Road in Salford, Manchester Tennis & Racquets Club is a members' club devoted to real tennis, the ancient racquet game from which modern lawn tennis evolved. With roots reaching back to the 1870s, it combines a good deal of history with a range of courts and facilities.

Alongside its real tennis court, the club has a rackets court, a squash court and courts adapted for padel and pickleball, plus changing rooms, a lounge and a pro shop. A members' club like this suits players who want coached and social play across several racquet sports in one place.

Real tennis home

Several racquet sports

Long history

Clubhouse facilities

All abilities welcome

Members' club

Manchester Tennis & Racquets Club in Salford, a members' club for real tennis, rackets, squash, padel and pickleball.

Manchester Tennis & Racquets Club

Set in High Heaton, this Goju-Ryu karate academy teaches traditional karate to students in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes are split by age group, with Little Dragons for those aged 4 to 7, Juniors for 8 to 13, and a session for teens and adults aged 14 and up. The academy aims to balance discipline with an enjoyable atmosphere.

Goju-Ryu is a traditional Japanese style of karate, and a martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence at your own pace. Newcomers can try a free session before committing, and there is a structured grading path through the coloured and black belts.

Classes from age 4

Free trial

Traditional Goju-Ryu

Belt gradings

Based in High Heaton

Traditional Goju-Ryu karate in High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, with classes for kids, teens and adults aged 4 and up.

Newcastle Goju-Ryu Karate Academy

Simpson Strength & Conditioning

Based in Blackpool, Wilson's Dance is a dance school specialising in Ballroom, Latin American and Argentine Tango. Weekly classes are aimed at adults, with sessions for complete beginners as well as those looking to develop their dancing. There is also a Tea Dance on offer.

Dance classes like these are a sociable way to learn a new skill and stay active, giving you the chance to pick up technique in a friendly setting and meet others who enjoy the same styles.

Dance styles taught

Adult classes

Tea Dance

Based in Blackpool

Wilson's Dance in Blackpool runs weekly adult classes in Ballroom, Latin American and Argentine Tango.

Wilson’s Dance

Based at London Ebor Business Park in York, York Syndicate MMA is a mixed martial arts gym covering several disciplines under one roof. Training here spans MMA, wrestling, grappling and kickboxing, and sessions are open to all levels, so newcomers and more experienced fighters can find a place. Membership comes with flexible payment options and no contracts, and a free trial lesson is offered to anyone wanting to try before committing.

A mixed martial arts gym like this is a good fit if you want to build fitness, learn practical striking and grappling, and train in a structured setting. One to one personal training with the head coach is also available.

Multiple disciplines

All levels welcome

Free trial lesson

No contracts

Personal training

York location

York Syndicate MMA is a mixed martial arts gym in York offering MMA, wrestling, grappling and kickboxing for all levels.

YORK SYNDICATE MMA

Zero Alpha Fitness

Barry Kyokushin Karate club

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

Established in 1995

Online bookings

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

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