Tony Ferreira Team BJJ Academy

Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Tumble Bees is a gymnastics club for the very youngest children, offering themed classes built around the early years FUNdamentals of gymnastics. Sessions combine songs and skills, helping little ones learn to roll, balance, count, coordinate and socialise, with classes running for babies from eight weeks as well as toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Pre-school gymnastics like this is a gentle way to introduce children to movement and group activity, developing gross motor skills, confidence and early learning through play. Alongside the physical side, classes weave in numbers, colours and counting, so children pick up new ideas while they have fun.

Babies welcome

Under fives

Themed sessions

Learning through play

Structured classes

Nursery classes

Tumble Bees is a pre-school gymnastics club in Wakefield offering themed classes for babies and toddlers under five.

Tumble Bees

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

Set in London, Fightzone London is a martial arts gym that brings together a wide mix of disciplines under one roof. Members can train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, MMA and wrestling, with yoga and HIIT sessions rounding out the timetable.

A martial arts club like this suits people at all stages, whether you are picking up a striking or grappling art for the first time or building on existing experience. With a range of styles on offer, it is a practical place to find the discipline that fits you and to train alongside others working towards similar goals.

Range of disciplines

7 day free trial

Coached classes

Open to everyone

Fightzone London is a martial arts gym in London offering BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing, MMA, wrestling, yoga and HIIT.

Fightzone London

Set in Kensington, this personal training gym is one of the London locations run by Roar Fitness. The focus here is one to one coaching, with programmes built around fat loss, muscle building and wider lifestyle goals.

Alongside in person sessions, the wider Roar setup offers online training and nutrition support, so members can carry their plan beyond the gym floor. A dedicated fitness studio like this generally suits people who want structured, individually tailored training rather than a self led workout, whatever their starting point.

Personal training focus

Tailored programmes

Online training

Private facility

Multiple locations

Roar Fitness London Kensington is a personal training gym offering coached programmes for fat loss, muscle building and lifestyle goals.

Roar Fitness London Kensington

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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.

Up & Running

Set in Winchester, Hampshire, this branch of PureGym offers a gym environment open around the clock. Membership runs without a fixed contract, and a range of fitness classes is included alongside free parking on site.

Gyms like this suit people who want to train on their own schedule, whether that means weights, cardio machines or group classes. The 24 hour access makes it easier to fit sessions around work and daily life.

Open 24 hours

No contract

Classes included

Free parking

PureGym Winchester is a 24 hour, no contract gym in Hampshire with fitness classes included and free parking.

PureGym Winchester

Set in Great Sankey, Ascendancy Fitness is an independent gym serving Warrington. Spread across two air conditioned floors, it offers over 10,000 square feet of gym floor with a large selection of equipment, plus a PULSE studio, lockers, showers and changing facilities. The gym has been building a community around its members since 2018.

A gym like this suits anyone from newcomers to experienced lifters, whether you prefer to train at your own pace or work alongside a personal trainer. The mix of floor space, studio and support makes it a flexible place to work towards your goals.

Large gym floor

Wide range of equipment

PULSE studio

Personal training

Changing facilities

Ascendancy Fitness is an independent gym in Great Sankey, Warrington, with two air conditioned floors, a studio and personal training.

Ascendancy Fitness Gym

Assassins fight and fitness team Norwich

Based in Blackpool, AVR Dance & Musical Theatre School offers dance tuition for a range of ages and levels, from complete beginners through to performance standard. Alongside dance, the school runs theatre, singing and acting classes, as well as sessions for pre-school children.

A dance school like this is a good fit for anyone wanting to learn styles such as ballet, tap, modern and acro in a structured, coached setting. New students can try a free first class before committing, making it easy to see whether it suits you or your child.

Range of dance styles

All levels welcome

Free first class

More than dance

Pre-school sessions

AVR Dance & Musical Theatre School in Blackpool teaches dance, theatre, singing and acting for beginners to performance level.

AVR Dance & Musical Theatre School Blackpool

A fitness studio in Birmingham, Bodysharp Studio Fitness Academy focuses on helping working professionals build strength, fitness and confidence. Alongside training, the team offers mindset coaching and accountability to help people stick to a routine that fits their lives.

Options here include personal training, group training and online coaching, so you can pick the format that suits you. Newcomers can start with a free Fitness MOT assessment and a call with a coach before choosing a package. Fitness studios like this one are a good fit for anyone wanting structured, guided support towards clear personal goals.

Group training

Online coaching

Free assessment

Mindset and accountability

For professionals

Bodysharp Studio Fitness Academy in Birmingham offers personal training, group training and online coaching for professionals.

Bodysharp Studio Fitness Academy

Focused on calisthenics and bodyweight training, Cali Fit UK is a gym in Andover, Hampshire, where members build strength and endurance without relying on heavy equipment. Sessions run as group classes and one-to-one training, with both beginners and more experienced athletes made welcome.

Calisthenics gyms are a good option for anyone wanting to develop functional strength using their own bodyweight. Expect coached group classes suited to a range of abilities, along with a community feel that helps newcomers settle in.

Calisthenics classes

First class free

Group and one-to-one

Cali Fit UK is a calisthenics and bodyweight training gym in Andover, Hampshire, with classes for beginners and experienced athletes.

Cali Fit UK

Ceroc Bath

Colchester Dance HQ

Collective Motion Dance

Based in Reading, CT-Martial Arts teaches kickboxing, martial arts and self defence to children, teens and adults. Classes run across several local venues, including Tilehurst, Calcot, Theale and Burghfield, and the club places a focus on fitness, confidence and skill in a supportive, no ego setting. Alongside the general programmes, there are ladies' classes and dedicated girls' self defence courses.

Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, focus and self discipline while learning practical techniques. Sessions are structured and beginner friendly, so newcomers with no previous experience can find their feet and progress at a steady pace.

Beginner friendly

Free trial session

Classes for all ages

Ladies and girls classes

Several local venues

Active membership

CT-Martial Arts offers kickboxing and self defence classes for kids, teens and adults across Reading, Berkshire.

CT-Martial Arts

Based in Carlton, Nottingham, Dance Affinity is a dance school offering training across a range of styles for dancers of all levels. Classes cover Freestyle Dance, Street Dance, Cheerleading, Acro, Commercial and Musical Theatre, with sessions available for children from two years upwards. The school is registered and accredited with ADFP, IDTA, BCQ and Acrobatic Arts.

A dance school like this can suit anyone taking their first steps, working towards performing on stage, or looking to compete. Alongside building technique, the focus tends to be on confidence, creativity and making friends. Trial sessions are available for those wanting to try it out first.

Wide range of styles

Classes from age two

Accredited school

Trial available

Based in Carlton

Dance Affinity is a dance school in Carlton, Nottingham teaching Freestyle, Street, Cheer, Acro and more for ages two upwards.

Dance Affinity

Set in a listed building in central Derby, Derby Fitness Hub offers personal training and small-group strength and conditioning coaching. Sessions are structured around performance tracking, with options ranging from one-to-one training to partner sessions and group classes, plus remote coaching for those who prefer to train elsewhere.

A fitness studio like this suits people looking for guided, structured training rather than an open gym floor. Whether you are new to lifting weights or building on existing strength, coached sessions can help you set goals and progress at a manageable pace.

Qualified coaching

One to one training

Small-group classes

Remote coaching

Central Derby location

Performance tracking

Derby Fitness Hub offers personal training and small-group strength coaching in central Derby, with remote coaching options.

Derby Fitness Hub

Based in Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, near Nottingham, Dynamic Combat is a martial arts academy covering kickboxing, K-1 and mixed martial arts. The timetable includes children's classes, family kickboxing, sparring and open mat sessions, and running and conditioning work, with belt grading built into the programme. There is free parking on site and the venue sits behind Huthwaite library.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, technique and confidence, whether you are trying combat sport for the first time or looking to develop your skills through regular coached sessions.

Disciplines covered

Kids classes

Family kickboxing

Sparring and open mat

Belt grading

Dynamic Combat is a kickboxing, K-1 and MMA martial arts academy in Huthwaite, near Nottingham, with kids and family classes.

Dynamic Combat Kickboxing & Martial Arts Academy

Elevate Fitness

ETHOS Hertford

Based in Oxford, Flair Dance Studio has been teaching children to dance since 1996. Classes run across several locations in Oxfordshire and cover a range of styles, including contemporary, freestyle, lyrical, commercial and acro, with children of all ages and abilities welcome.

Dancers here can take part just for fun or work towards competing in local and regional competitions. A dance studio like this is a good fit for young people wanting to build confidence, coordination and fitness while learning a genre they enjoy in a group setting.

For children of all ages

Competition opportunities

Several Oxfordshire venues

Established since 1996

Flair Dance Studio in Oxford offers contemporary, freestyle, lyrical, commercial and acro classes for children of all ages.

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