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Get To Know Bedford
Fitness First Bedford sits on Aspects Leisure Park, at the end of the Embankment and opposite Bedford International Athletics Stadium. Parking on site is free, and Bedford St Johns station is about a 20-minute walk.
Inside, there’s a 20m pool with four lanes, a HYROX area with a sled track, and a sauna and steam room. The free weights area has four half racks with built-in lifting platforms, and the cycle studio runs on Keiser bikes.
able is here too, starting with a BioAge test in the Hub. Yoga, Aqua and Pilates are all on the timetable, alongside HYROX, Cycle Performance and Les Mills BodyPump. See it for yourself when you book a tour.
Discover Bedford's Signature Features And Facilities
Swim
Swim
The 20m swimming pool at Fitness First Bedford has four lanes and is 1.2m deep, ready for steady lengths or lower-impact training away from the gym floor.
Swimming lessons run for children and adults, Aqua brings aqua aerobics to the pool, and the sauna and steam room are there for after your swim.
HYROX
HYROX
HYROX training at Fitness First Bedford has its own HYROX area with a sled track, so you can work on your push and pull stations between sessions.
HYROX classes are on the timetable too, if you’d rather train alongside others.
Recovery
Recovery
Sauna & Steam
Sauna & Steam
The sauna and steam room at Fitness First Bedford sit in a mixed shared area rather than inside the changing rooms, so you can use them with friends.
Take your pick of dry heat or humid, before or after a swim.
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Able
BioAge testing at Fitness First Bedford shows you how young your body really is. It happens in the Hub, on an Evolt body analysis machine that compares how your body is performing with your actual age.
The Hub is also home to five Smart Strength machines: chest press, leg press, rotary torso, hip thrust and lat pulldown.
Strength
Strength
Free weights at Fitness First Bedford include four half racks with built-in lifting platforms, bumper plates and dumbbells from 2kg to 50kg, with adjustable benches to set up your session.
Barbell strength sessions run as Lifting Club too.
Classes
Classes
Fitness classes at Fitness First Bedford include yoga classes, Pilates classes and aqua aerobics in Aqua. Spin classes in Cycle Performance and Cycle Rhythm run in the cycle studio on Keiser bikes.
For strength, there’s Les Mills BodyPump and Les Mills BodyPump Heavy, plus Legs Glutes Core. Circuit training runs as Conditioning Club and SHRED.
HIIT classes, Zumba classes and the boxing-inspired Les Mills BodyCombat keep the cardio side busy.
Cardio
Cardio
Cardio equipment at Fitness First Bedford runs on Life Fitness kit, covering treadmills, bikes, cross trainers, rowers and steppers.
If you prefer your cardio in a group, HIIT classes are on the timetable too.
Classes on today
Les Mills BodyPump Heavy
- Time & Duration 10:05 - 60 minutes
- Trainer Rebecca
Aqua
- Time & Duration 10:30 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Laura
Pilates
- Time & Duration 11:15 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Rebecca
HIIT
- Time & Duration 12:00 - 30 minutes
- Trainer Georgina
Lifting Club
- Time & Duration 17:15 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Jose
Les Mills BodyCombat
- Time & Duration 18:15 - 60 minutes
- Trainer Salvatore
Les Mills BodyPump Heavy
- Time & Duration 19:15 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Chris
Fitness First x HYROX
Experience HYROX, billed as the 'Fitness Race for Every Body'. It's open to everyone, but it's still a demanding race that calls for strength, endurance and precise movement. Picture this: running intervals on the treadmill, broken up by eight dynamic functional exercises.
It's a test of your body's limits that pushes your natural movement skills to the max. Our class is your dedicated training ground for mastering all eight HYROX movements, so you can compete efficiently and with good technique.
Reach New Heights At Fitness First Bedford
We’re on Newnham Avenue at Aspects Leisure Park, at the end of the Embankment and directly opposite Bedford International Athletics Stadium.
Driving in is easy from the A6, A4280 and A421, and parking on site is free. Coming by bus, there are stops on Castle Road and Cardington Road. Bedford St Johns station is about a 20-minute walk.
Book a tour and we’ll show you round the pool, the HYROX area and the free weights. Choose progress. Book a tour.
General Manager
Victoria Castiello
Address
Aspects Leisure Park, Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9LW
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fitness First Bedford
Does Fitness First Bedford have a swimming pool?
Yes. Our pool is 20 metres long with a depth of 1.2 metres, suitable for lane swimming, triathlon training and beginners, with aqua classes running throughout the week.
Does Fitness First Bedford have a sauna or steam room?
Yes. Bedford has both a sauna and a steam room, alongside free parking and free wifi for every member.
Is there free parking at Fitness First Bedford?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available to every member at Aspects Leisure Park.
What are the opening hours for Fitness First Bedford?
We're open long hours, seven days a week, with earlier and later access on weekdays than weekends. Current opening times are shown at the top of this page.
Does Fitness First Bedford offer personal training?
Yes. Our Bedford-based PT team builds a plan around your goals, whether that's your first 5k, marathon-ready swim training or general strength and conditioning.
Check out our PT's here.
How do I get to Fitness First Bedford?
We're at Aspects Leisure Park, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9LW, directly opposite Bedford International Athletics Stadium.
Driving in is straightforward from the A6, A4280 and A421, and parking on site is free for every member. If you're coming by bus, there are stops on both Castle Road and Cardington Road. By train, Bedford St Johns is the closest station, about a 20-minute walk from the club.
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