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Fitness First: Leading the Way in UK Fitness
Fitness First is a chain of fitness centres founded in the UK but operated internationally. However, in recent years, the company has diluted its global ownership and sold off many of its centres, including in the UK. Fitness First UK is now owned by DW Fitness First. They still run most centres under the Fitness First name and branding.
Their centres include different exercise equipment for members and day-pass visitors to use. They have a range of cardiovascular machines, such as treadmills, exercise bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines, and more. Their fitness centres also have free weight areas and resistance machines for those wanting to gain strength and muscle. Members can exercise independently or use personal trainers and exercise classes on a set timetable to help them reach their fitness goals.
Fitness First has over 25 gyms across the UK, with the majority in London.
London hosts multiple branches, including Baker Street, Oxford Circus, London Bridge, and Clapham Junction. Fitness centres are also in Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Brighton, Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester.
Fitness First Opening Times vary by location. Generally, they are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Hours vary by location during public holidays such as New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas, Boxing Day, and bank holidays. Check our locator to ensure a fitness centre near you is open today.
To identify a Fitness First gym, look for its storefront or signage. It’s often dark red, with the company logo “F” in white lettering and the brand name “Fitness First” next to it.
Motivated and almost-motivated gym-goers will be aware of the brand and their gyms. Yet, there are plenty of things about the fitness centre chain that many of their members and non-members will not be aware of:
- They were founded in Bournemouth.
- They were more than 25 years old when they were sold.
- They managed to expand to over 15 countries.
- The company still operates in some overseas countries.
- They had nearly one million members when owning most of their centres.
There are several membership plans available for customers. Some plans are locked in for a slightly lower price, while other memberships allow members to leave after activating a notice period. Some memberships may include a cancellation fee. It is possible to taste their fitness centres by using guest passes. Once a member, different classes are available for free—from yoga to strength and conditioning sessions. Members can also choose to get personal trainers for additional costs. The gym has several modern facilities to help reduce weight, become more flexible, and improve strength. The most popular equipment includes treadmills, weights, and resistance machines.
The fitness chain was established in 1993 by Mike Balfour, who opened his first gym in Bournemouth. They expanded into Australia by purchasing failed gyms operated by the Hilton Group. Continual international expansion followed before the business was sold to DW Sports Fitness in 2016. They sold some of their centres but kept more than 40 running with the Fitness First brand. Fitness First continues to operate internationally and under DW Fitness First’s ownership in the UK.
