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The Old Factory gym

Looking for a very affordable gym membership? Find us in Globe House on New Street, Chelmsford - just a short walk from the station.

Refurbished in 2025
With premium Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment
Functional training zone
Functional training zone plus 10m sled track
No contracts. No hassle.
Plus freeze your membership for up to 3 months
Huge class timetable
Including Les Mills favourites like BodyPump, BodyCombat and BodyBalance
Massive gym floor
25+ cardio machines, 20+ resistance machines and free weights including 6 half racks and 10 benches
More than a gym
Spinning studio, sports facilities, free public parking and a welcoming community

Mel at The Old Factory gym

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Take a full video tour and hear directly from our members and team.

Cable training Extensive cable training setup with 3 DAPs plus 4- and 8-station multi-gyms.
Cardio State-of-the-art cardio zone featuring the latest Life Fitness treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, rowers, and more.
Dumbbell zones
Two dedicated dumbbell zones with eight adjustable benches and Olympic benches.
Dumbbells Dumbbells ranging up to 50kg for progressive strength gains.
Entertainment consoles 24” entertainment consoles with 500+ Life Fitness On Demand+ workouts at your fingertips.
Group exercise studio Large group exercise studio hosting a full timetable of energising classes.
Free weights Fully equipped free weights area to lift, press and perform.
Functional training Spacious functional training area for mobility, stretching and performance work.
Half racks Six Hammer Strength half racks for serious strength and conditioning.
Changing facilities Modern, spacious changing facilities designed for comfort and convenience.
Plate-loaded machines Wide selection of plate-loaded machines for focused strength development.
Resistance area Bright, open resistance area filled with natural light for an energising workout environment.
Resistance machines Comprehensive range of Life Fitness resistance machines for total-body strength training.
Sled track Dedicated 10-metre sled track to build power, speed and endurance.
Spin studio Immersive spin studio designed to push your performance every ride.
Treadmills 8 premium treadmills with entertainment and premium LED consoles for an immersive training experience.

Membership offers unlimited use of the gym and fitness classes.

Monthly Membership - £28.50 per month (recurring card payment plus £10 joining fee)
Annual Membership - £310 per year (best value)

Join The Old Factory today

Monday to Friday: 6am - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am - 4pm

The gym is open all year round except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Bank holidays: 8:30am - 4pm

All fitness classes are included in your membership. Not a member? You can pay as you go for £9.00 per class.

Book now using the Old Factory app, our online booking system or by calling us on 01245 683380.

Day	Class	Time	Instructor	Venue
Monday	Bootcamp	06:10 - 06:40	Gym Team	Gym Floor
Monday	Core	12:30 - 13:00	Gym Team	Gym Floor
Monday	Les Mills BODYPUMP™	17:00 - 17:50	Lauren	Studio
Monday	Spin	17:30 - 18:20	Pelin	Spin Studio
Monday	Pilates	18:10 - 19:00	Paula	Studio
Tuesday	Spin	07:00 - 07:50	Pelin	Spin Studio
Tuesday	LBT	12:00 - 12:50	Sarah B	Studio
Tuesday	Body Sculpt	17:10 - 18:00	Nicki	Studio
Tuesday	Spin	18:00 - 18:50	Sarah B	Spin Studio
Tuesday	Yoga	18:10 - 19:00	Larane	Studio
Tuesday	Les Mills BODYBALANCE™	19:10 - 20:00	Sarah B	Studio
Wednesday	Bootcamp	06:10 - 07:00	Pelin	Gym Floor
Wednesday	Les Mills BODYCOMBAT™	09:30 - 10:20	Josie	Studio
Wednesday	Pilates	12:30 - 13:20	Paula	Studio
Wednesday	Spin	17:10 - 18:00	Pelin	Spin Studio
Wednesday	Les Mills BODYPUMP™	17:30 - 18:20	Carl	Studio
Wednesday	Boxercise	18:30 - 19:20	Nicki	Studio
Thursday	Kettlebells	09:30 - 10:00	Gym Team	Gym Floor
Thursday	Les Mils BODYBALANCE™	12:00 - 12:50	Sarah B	Studio
Thursday	Pilates	17:10 - 18:00	Sarah W	Studio
Thursday	Les Mills BODYCOMBAT™	18:10 - 19:00	Josie	Studio
Thursday	Les Mills BODYPUMP™	19:10 - 20:00	Josie	Studio
Friday	Stretch & Tone	07:45 - 08:35	Pelin	Studio
Friday	Les Mills BODYPUMP™	12:00 - 12:50	Pelin	Studio
Friday	HIIT	17:00 - 17:30	Gym Team	Gym Floor
Saturday	Les Mills BODYPUMP™	08:35 - 09:25	Carl	Studio
Saturday	Les Mills BODYCOMBAT™	09:30 - 10:20	Sarah B	Studio
Saturday	Les Mills BODYBALANCE™	10:30 - 11:20	Sarah B	Studio
Sunday	HIIT	09:00 - 09:30	Gym Team	Gym Floor
Sunday	Pilates	09:40 - 10:30	Sarah	Studio

The Old Factory
Globe House
Durrant Court
Chelmsford
CM1 1UE

Phone: 01245 683380

Email: [email protected]

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