Teamwork at Bishopsgate
Rafael’s passion for fitness was forged on the American Football field, where the off-season was his favourite part of the year. The drive to motivate teammates and players laid the foundation for his coaching philosophy as a Personal Trainer. He learned the value of working as a team to attain a common goal, a philosophy he now applies to his clients at Fitness First.
Rafael exemplifies the power of coaching partnership. He took a member through able at the beginning of the year, then partnered closely with her to monitor her progress across three able sessions. By the final check-in, she had reached her body composition goals, a success Rafael attributes to the joy of working together to achieve it.
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- Access to all classes
- Member App to book classes
- Flexible options (freeze/upgrade)
- Staffed floors & friendly support
Data-Driven Progress
For Rafael the key is understanding an individual's idea of 'fit' and using data-driven tools like able to ensure they progress. He loves how the adaptive training modes push members through the 'burn' without them having to stop, making every session count. He feels the data and progression features help him not overthink training intensity, ensuring his programming is always perfectly adjusted for his clients.
Success for Rafael is about reaching the goal members set. The path to getting there, the small victories and the failures you learn from, is how he measures the true success of the journey.
It was a joy being able to work as a team to achieve success. I will always try to understand what an individual's idea of fit is, and then we will start with an able assessment and carry on from there.
Real progress
When you train with Rafael, you learn that progress comes from teamwork, smart adjustments, and getting better one session at a time.
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able, as a mechanic to define and track goals
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Data-driven tools that prevent over or under-training
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A supportive environment where coaches and members work as a team
At Fitness First, we believe progress isn't linear, results don't come from quick fixes, it's about showing up, again and again. It's not about perfection, it's about progress. Every rep, every class, every choice adds up to real change. Whether you're taking your first step or your next leap, progress is waiting. Because when you choose progress, you don't just change your body - you change what you believe is possible.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I join Fitness First?
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It’s great you are wanting to join us and put your Fitness First. The joining process is a simple digital journey. Please click here.
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How old do I have to be to join?
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Members must be at least 16 years old.
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What memberships are available?
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Our memberships our designed to provide everything you need to start your fitness journey, create a habit and get results. It includes multi-club access, advanced class booking and you begin your experience by unlocking your 4 complimentary welcome sessions providing personalised support and data-driven insights. These sessions are designed to help you make the most of your first 90 days bringing structure, motivation, and expertise to your routine.
Simply download and login to the Fitness First App to book your able session - Your Smart Fitness Journey
We have individual members, students and corporate memberships available.
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Am I tied into a contract?
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We offer a range of memberships to ensure we can meet the individual needs of our members. Our memberships are available for an initial minimum period of 1,3,6,9 or 12 months. These membership lengths may not be available in all our Clubs, please check here for more information.
We understand circumstances change and should you need to end your agreement earlier than planned, this can be done by paying a settlement fee here.
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Where is my nearest gym?
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Use our Club finder to find your nearest gym, simply type in your postcode or use the map functionality to search.
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Can I refer a friend to Fitness First?
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We want our members to enjoy their training. You can invite your friend to join us, check out our latest referral promotions on your Fitness First App.
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How do I book my trainer-led session included in my membership when I joined?
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Begin your experience by unlocking your 4 complimentary welcome sessions providing personalised support and data-driven insights. These sessions are designed to help you make the most of your first 90 days bringing structure, motivation, and expertise to your routine. Simply download and login to the Fitness First App to book your able session - Your Smart Fitness Journey
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Do I get a gym membership card?
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The Fitness First App (free in the App store or on Google Play) will give you easy, contactless entry into the club. You must swipe in using your unique barcode upon every visit.
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