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If you’re looking to build your strength, improve your form or simply shift those last few stubborn pounds, then Fitness First Bedford is the gym for you. Take advantage of a wide range of facilities, including a 20-metre length, 1.2-metre depth swimming pool, large weights area and spin studio. We’ve made sure to provide only the best equipment so that whatever your goals may be, you have everything you need to hit your fitness targets. If you want help defining your goals, our Personal Trainers are here to help you every step of the way.
Discover Bedford's signature features and facilities
Swimming
Want to make a splash? Whether you want to do laps, train for a triathlon or even learn how to swim, come and visit one of Fitness First's many swimming pools.
A fantastic cardiovascular sport, swimming not only works your heart to improve stamina but many other muscles in the body, like the arms, legs and core. Suitable for all ages and fitness abilities, swimming is a low-impact way to burn calories and tone up.
Strength
Strength training not only helps you tone your muscles and enhance your flexibility but also makes daily tasks feel more effortless, improving your overall functionality. In our free weight and large strength training areas, you’ll find a variety of state-of-the-art equipment, including:
- Olympic lifting platform
- Olympic bumper weight plates
- 2kg - 50kg dumbbells
- Adjustable free-weight benches
Functional
Our dedicated functional areas can help you discover exciting new training techniques and exercises that provide a full-body workout. These areas are designed to focus on the movement, so you won't find any machines!
Cardio
Cardio exercise gets your blood pumping, leaving you feeling energised and improving your cardiovascular health when done regularly.
Enjoy a variety of cardio equipment at Fitness First Bedford, including:
- Treadmills
- Bikes
- Cross trainers
- Rowers
- Steppers
Classes
At Fitness First, you can take your pick from five styles of classes, including:
Strength — Strength classes are a great way to build your muscles and improve flexibility, as well as decrease your risk of injury and falls. Choose from classes like BodyPump to sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire body or Glute Gains for lower-body shaping through controlled movements! Or why not try SHRED, which combines lifting with high-intensity interval training to really get the blood pumping?
Cardio — Get your heart pumping with group cardio classes at our Bedford gym. Choose from classes like HIIT, Rise and Freestyle Dance. Or why not take your workout to the pool? Use the resistance of the water to tone your body with little impact on your joints with H2O HIIT or Aqua.
Fight — Improve your stamina, core strength and self-defence skills with fight classes at Fitness First Bedford. Enjoy a high-energy workout with classes like SPARR, Boxercise and BoxFit!
Mind & Body — Focus on your mind and body and unwind from the stresses of daily life with classes like Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi, Recharge and Meditation. You'll leave feeling calm and revitalised.
Cycle — Break a sweat with cycle classes at our Bedford gym. Choose classes like Spin to push yourself to the limits or discover RPM, where hit music meets an inspiring Instructor leading you through hill climbs, sprints, and flat riding.
Cycle
Get ready to work up a sweat and burn a serious number of calories in our Cycle classes! Using our top of the range indoor stationary bikes to focus on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity (race days) and recovery. Cycle classes are an awesome high.
...and for the rest
Some see it as a trip to the gym, we see it as time well spent on you. From post-pump rituals to handy nice to haves, Bath creates a full wellness experience, as standard:
Free wifi
Towel Service
Premium Changing Rooms
Free Parking
Fitness First x HYROX
Experience HYROX at Fitness First Bedford, designed as the 'Fitness Race for Every Body,' may be accessible to all, but it's still a demanding race that demands strength, endurance, and precise movement. Picture this: treadmill interval running, interspersed with 8 dynamic functional exercises.
It's a test of your body's limits, pushing your natural movement skills to the max. Our class is your dedicated training ground to master all 8 essential HYROX movements, ensuring you're both effective and injury-free when competing.
Classes on this week
HYROX
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 06:00 - 60 minutes
- Trainer Georgina
Yoga
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 07:00 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Mo
HIIT
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 08:45 - 30 minutes
- Trainer Georgina
Zumba
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 09:10 - 60 minutes
- Trainer Seema
Cycle Rhythm
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 09:30 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Carmen
Legs Glutes Core
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 09:30 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Jonathan
Les Mills BodyPump Heavy
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 10:05 - 60 minutes
- Trainer Rebecca
Aqua
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 10:30 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Laura
Pilates
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 11:15 - 45 minutes
- Trainer Carmen
HIIT
- Date 14/09/26
- Time & Duration 12:00 - 30 minutes
- Trainer Georgina
Reach New Heights At Fitness First Bedford
Are you searching for a gym in Bedford that has everything you need to reach your fitness goals? Then your search ends here at Fitness First Bedford!
You'll find us at Aspects Leisure Park – just opposite the Bedford International Athletics Stadium. We're open from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM Monday to Thursday, 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM Friday and 7:30 AM to 6 PM over the weekend. So, whether you want to kickstart your day with a morning weights session before work or unwind with a refreshing swim on a lazy Sunday, we've got you covered!
We're easy to reach from the A6, A4280 and A421 motorways and offer free parking to all our members. If you're visiting the gym by public transport, there are bus stops on Castle Road and Cardington Road, or the Bedford St Johns rail station is about a 20-minute walk away.
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.
Interested In Corporate Memberships?
Get your team performing at their very best when you discover our corporate memberships. Boost morale and access innovative classes as well as:
- Work with our experts to get the most from your membership
- Improve team performance
- Support a healthier workforce and environment
- Explore new workout ideas and techniques
- Work out with your colleagues, partner up and motivate each other
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