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Fitness classes

Fitness class - women on mates in plank position

Take advantage of our affordable fitness classes. Stay fit, try something new and keep motivated with a variety of fitness class styles with experienced instructors.

Chelmsford fitness classes

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

All fitness classes in Chelmsford take place at The Old Factory gym and are included in the price of all gym memberships. Alternatively students, staff and members of the public can take part in fitness classes on a pay as you go basis at the following rate per class.

  • Student: £3
  • Staff and alumni: £5
  • Public: £6.50
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  


Cambridge fitness classes

Book a class now by downloading the Helmore Gym app, on our online booking system or by calling us on 01223 698199.

Fitness classes in Cambridge take place at Helmore Gym on campus and are included in the price of all Helmore Gym memberships. Alternatively students, staff and members of the public can take part in fitness classes on a pay-as-you-go basis at the following rate per class.

  • Student: £1.50
  • Staff and alumni: £2.50
  • Public: £3.25

Day Class Time Instructor Venue
Monday Circuits 12:00 - 12:30 Harriet Gym Floor
Wednesday  Legs, Bums & Tums* 14:00 - 14:30 Harriet  Gym Floor
Friday Abs Blast 12:00 - 12:30 Harriet Gym Floor

*Please be aware that Legs, Bums & Tums is a female only class.