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During a recent FaceTime with my friend, Jim, he mentioned that he’s been hitting the gym regularly now. I was surprised to hear this since he wasn’t the type of guy who would go to the gym. He shared how the trainers at Fitness First have motivated him to workout every day. Intrigued, I did my research on Fitness First including the membership rates, benefits, and amenities. I also read several reviews, which have been encouraging. I’ll reveal the details in this post.
What is Fitness First?
Fitness First is one of the world’s leading health and fitness connection companies, owned and operated by Landmark Group. It has more than 70,000 members and more than 50 clubs across 40 locations in the Middle East and Asia, plus other countries around the world including the UK and Australia.
At the moment, there are no Fitness First gyms in the US, which is disappointing as I would have loved to check out one of their gyms. Below are the Fitness First membership options for the UK.
Membership Options at Fitness First
Full Membership
Full Membership lets you get multi-club access, allowing you to visit 25 other gyms across the UK for free. There’s no joining fee, and you’ll enjoy a 45-minute complimentary session with a qualified Personal Trainer of your choice.
All classes are included in your membership, and you can book them online or via the app. Plus, you’ll get access to over 100 exclusive offers from your favorite brands. The Member App lets you train on-demand, book classes, arrange PT sessions, and manage your membership easily, including freeze options. New members also have a 7-day cooling-off period.
Student
With a Student Membership, you get multi-club access, allowing you to visit 25 other gyms across the UK for free. There’s no joining fee, and you’ll receive a 45-minute complimentary session with a qualified Personal Trainer of your choice.
All classes are included in your membership, and you can book them online or via the app. Enjoy over 100 exclusive offers from your favorite brands, and access the Member App for on-demand training, class bookings, PT session arrangements, and more. Membership management is easy with online options and freeze capabilities, plus new members get a 7-day cooling-off period.
What are Fitness First Membership Costs?
Full Membership
£95.00/month
Earn your first months fees back if you visit 10 times in your first 30 days
Student
£72.00/month
Earn your first months fees back if you visit 10 times in your first 30 days
Personal Training
£30.00 per session
Up to 50% off for new members with their exclusive joining offer
Can I cancel my membership with Fitness First?
Yes, if you need to cancel your membership, please email their Member Services Team to process your request. You’ll need to give one calendar month’s notice, starting from the first day of the next month.
What payment methods are available?
Most members use auto debit on credit cards for payments, but there’s an extra fee for debit card payments. Upfront term payment options are also available.
Are there fitness classes available at Fitness First?
At the Fitness First gym in Wigan, there’s a wide range of fitness classes you can choose from, including:
- Strength – Bootcamp and Glute Gains classes
- Cardio – Bodyweight drills and H20 HIIT
- Cycle – Spin classes
- Fight – Fight classes, Self Defense classes, Boxercise, RoX, and SPARR
- Mind & Body – Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi, and Meditation.
What are Fitness First gym hours?
At Fitness First, operating hours may vary by location. Here’s a general schedule:
Wigan
Monday 05:30 – 21:30
Tuesday 05:30 – 21:30
Wednesday 05:30 – 21:30
Thursday 05:30 – 21:30
Friday 05:30 – 20:30
Saturday 07:30 – 19:30
Sunday 07:30 – 19:30
Bank Holidays 08:00 – 18:00
Tottenham
Monday 06:00 – 22:00
Tuesday 06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 06:00 – 22:00
Thursday 06:00 – 22:00
Friday 06:00 – 21:00
Saturday 8:00 – 18:00
Sunday 8:00 – 18:00
Bank Holidays 08:00 – 16:00
What are the Fitness First amenities?
Fitness First gold gyms offer a range of facilities to enhance your workout experience. These include swimming pools, weightlifting areas, a variety of classes, cardio machines, TRAX, ROX, functional training spaces, sauna, steam rooms, free WiFi, spin studios, and access to personal trainers. Please note that the availability of these facilities may vary by location.
Fitness First Customer Reviews
Fiona Spiers
Really enjoying morning sessions with Cristina at Berkeley square. Newbie to the gym but she provides a good workout that is challenging but also enjoyable. Makes me want to go back which is great!
Emma chaffey
New PT instructor Tom Harris joining Fitness First Bedford is amazing and fully recommend him for anyone thinking of having a PT instructor. I suffer with fibromyalgia and require 2 new knees. He has helped me with pre op muscle building but my main concern was having a PT who was understanding with my good days & bad days, he would change my program accordingly to my needs on that the day but kept me motivated throughout, helping me to also loss weight and tone. I will miss our training days now he has moved to pastures new.
COLLINGTON
All my experiences at Fitness First Poole are excellent. The gym is a friendly welcoming place with a huge choice of equipment and classes. The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful and are always available for advice. I wouldn’t change a thing
Grace Jacobs
To Lorna and the dream team at fitness first head office.
Always efficient and helpful. Thank you for your professionalism , support as you genuinely care about doing the best job. Lorna you are a star and keep it up.
Is the Fitness First Membership Cost Worth It?
While I have not experienced Fitness First for myself, my friend Jim only has great things to say about it. Plus, the reviews seem to agree with him. The membership rates at £95.00 per month may not be cheap but you’re getting a lot for your money including swimming pools, fun classes, high end machines, great trainers and a supportive environment all around. You may also want to know anytime membership cost.
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