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The Strand
Get to know The Strand
Our Fitness First The Strand gym is located right in the heart of London in Covent Garden, making it easy to escape the buzz and focus on your fitness. With a spin studio, sauna, steam room, group fitness classes, and more, there’s something for everyone!
Located less than a ten-minute walk from Charing Cross, Covent Garden and Leicester Square Underground stations, we couldn’t be easier to reach. Plus, we’re just a stone’s throw from the Charing Cross Rail Station.
We’re open from 6:00 AM to 9 PM Monday and Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM over the weekends.
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Discover The Strand's signature features and facilities
Strength
Strength training can not only increase muscle growth and tone you up but also improve your posture and increase flexibility, lowering the risk of injuries and falls. Our large strength and free weight training zones offer all you need to reach your fitness goals, including:
- Olympic lifting platform
- Olympic bumper weight plates
- 2kg - 50kg dumbbells
- 6 Adjustable free-weight benches
Functional Training Area
Our dedicated functional areas are designed to introduce you to new training methods and exercises that provide an effective full-body workout. These areas focus on movement rather than equipment, so you won't find machines here!
Cardio
Get ready to break a sweat with cardio exercises at Fitness First The Strand. Not only does cardio improve your heart and lung health and promote better sleep, but it's also the ultimate mood booster! Feel the thrill as you get your blood flowing and choose from a variety of equipment to keep your workouts exciting, including:
- Treadmills
- Bikes
- Cross trainers
- Rowers
- Steppers
Classes
At Fitness First The Strand, we have a wide variety of classes available. Choose from five different styles, including:
Strength — Whether you want to feel stronger in your day-to-day life, tone up, or try something new, our strength classes at Fitness First The Strand have you covered! Transform your lower body with Glute Gains, challenge yourself with Bootcamp, or amp up your workout with a mix of compound lifting and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in SHRED. Whatever your fitness level, there's a strength class just for you!
Cardio — Boost your stamina, sleep quality, and heart and lung health with our exhilarating cardio classes at Fitness First The Strand. Explore a wide variety of options, including HIIT, Rise, Zumba, and even Freestyle Dance. After a heart-pumping session, your energy will be soaring!
Fight — Combat stress after a long day with our fight classes at our gym. Dive into sessions like SPARR for an adrenaline-pumping, high-intensity workout, or challenge yourself with Boxercise to master the training techniques of professional boxers. Or why not try a self-defence class to build confidence and learn valuable skills that can empower you both inside and outside the gym?
Mind & Body — Whether you're aiming to build muscle strength or unwind and relax, we've got you covered with our mind and body classes at Fitness First The Strand. Enjoy sessions like Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Pilates to nurture your mind and body. After each session, you'll walk away feeling rejuvenated, ready to tackle whatever comes your way.
Cycle — Pedal your way to fitness with our exciting cycle classes. Join us and experience the thrill of cycling like never before!
Cycle
Get ready to rev up your workout and torch calories with cycling at our The Strand gym. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art spin studio, equipped with top-notch indoor stationary bikes. Whether you're looking to boost your endurance, shed some pounds, or simply have a blast staying active, cycling is your ticket to fitness success!
Sauna
Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with a post-workout sauna session at Fitness First The Strand. Not only does it enhance circulation and promote muscle recovery, but it also helps you unwind and destress. Treat yourself to this soothing experience and leave feeling rejuvenated inside and out!
That's not all....
Sauna
Towel service
Free Wifi
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Uncover the better you at Fitness First The Strand
Are you looking for somewhere to work on your strength or want to keep up with your cardio? Then Fitness First on The Strand is where you want to be. Providing you with professionally trained Personal Trainers and elite exercise equipment right in the heart of Central London, our Covent Garden gym has everything you need to get ahead with your fitness journey.
Our gym has a wide range of facilities, including a spin studio, sauna and steam room. Plus, with a variety of group classes led by motivational instructors, you’ll be setting your next personal best in no time!
Begin the day with Bootcamp training, shake up the day with a midday SHRED session or end the day on a high with a HIIT workout. Whatever time of the day you want to train, we’ll be there to support you.
General Manager
Irvine Taylor
Address
6 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9HD- 0.2 miles from Charing Cross Station
able, your personalised fitness experience
able combines smart fitness tech with our expert personal trainers to make sure you set goals, build habits and see results, turning 'I can't' to 'I can'. Whether you’re new to fitness or looking to push yourself further, able is here to help you get fitter, stronger, and achieve your personal best.
BioAge
Your BioAge is a simple yet powerful way to understand how your body is performing compared to your actual age. Your overall BioAge is made up of four key components: strength age, flexibility age, metabolic age, and cardio age.
Smart Strength
A cutting-edge strength training system which is central to our able experience, designed to make workouts more effective, personalised, and easy to follow. Each machine automatically adjusts to your body, fitness level, and goals—no guesswork, no setup hassles.
Genius AI
Designed to deliver personalised workouts, able analyses your fitness level, experience, and goals, automatically adjusting weights, resistance curves and tempo across the Smart Strength equipment.
Bernard’s found his personal best
“I used to feel out of place in gyms, but the team at Fitness First made it easy to get started. With able, I set goals, built habits, and started seeing real results. I’m now the fittest - and happiest I’ve ever been.”
— Bernard, 28
Interested in corporate memberships?
- Improve team performance — When your employees are active and healthy, they tend to be more focused, alert.
- Grow employee confidence and morale — When employees feel supported in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, they become more self-assured and motivated. This boost in confidence often leads to increased job satisfaction.
- Create a happier working environment — Employees who engage in regular physical activity usually experience reduced stress levels and improved mood.
- Support a healthier workforce — By promoting well-being, you can help prevent health issues, reducing absences.
- Attract new recruits and increase retention — Potential candidates are drawn to employers who prioritise their well-being. Plus, employees are more likely to stay with a company that invests in their health and happiness!
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