CHECK OUT OUR GYM GUIDE FOR A HEALTHIER 2019
WITH the festive season behind us, it’s possible you might have piled on a few pounds after eating a little too much turkey, Christmas pud and chocolates.
As 2019 kicks in, we have compiled a guide to some of the best-known gyms in Burton which can help you shed any extra Christmas weight - and help you get fit.
From 24 hours-a-day to pay-as-yougym, we have taken a look at nine gyms in the town where you can sign up to getting fitter. So whether you want to work out near to home or place of work, here are some great options. THE GYM BURTON Where: The gym is located on Middleway Retail and Leisure Park, Guild Street, DE14 1NB
When: Open 24 hours-a-day.
About: : The Gym Burton Upon Trent is full of high-spec equipment and has loads of free classes to keep you fit. Membership costs: Starting from £14.99 a month with no contract needed, the gym gives you unlimited access to the gym, free parking, wifi and free classes for you to join. Pay as you go?: £5.99 for a day pass. Contact: 0330 056 3728 or you visit the website
FUNDAMENTAL FITNESS
Where: The gym is located on Unit 5, The Maltsters, Wetmore Road, DE14 1LS When: Open 24 hours-a-day.
About: It is said to be Burton’s first gym to open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Its membership numbers are limited so you don’t have to experience overcrowded conditions. Membership costs: Starting at £20 a month, you can get unlimited access to the gym. You can also pay £200 upfront for a 12-month membership or £120 for six months. Pay as you gym? £4.95 for a day pass Contact: 01283 742856 or visit the
website
DW FITNESS FIRST
Where: You can find it at Unit 11 in Middleway Park, DE14 1NA
When: Monday to Thursday 6am10pm; Friday 6am9pm; weekends 8am8pm.
About: DW Fitness First
Burton is the ideal place to enjoy a workout between your daily errands, on your lunch break or after work.
The gym is fully equipped with the latest cardio equipment, free weights, resistance machines and more.
Membership costs: Starting at £30 a month, you can get unlimited access to the gym and access to other gyms across the country. Students can also get £5 off. Pay as you gym? No price offered on PayAsUGym.com. You can claim a free three-day trial on the website. Contact: 01283 741002 or visit their website
THE WORKOUT
Where: You can find the gym at Wetmore Road, Burton, DE14 1SP When: Monday-Thursday,6.30am10pm; Friday, 6.30am-9pm; weekend and bank holiday, 8am-5pm
About: The gym has the latest equipment to get fit with friends or with a personal trainer at a time to suit you Membership costs: It costs £25.95 per month plus a £10.00 joining fee if you want a one-month contract. Alternatively, you can sign a contract for 12 months which costs £22.95 per month, plus the joining fee Pay as you gym? No price offered on PayAsUGym. com Contact: 0844 225 3380 or visit the website
BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUB AND SPA
Where: St Peter’s Retail Park, 100 Wellington Road, DE14 2WG When: Monday to Friday 6am - 10pm and Saturday to Sunday 8am - 8pm
About: The health club boasts state-ofthe-art facilities, an extensive selection of over 75 exercise classes a week and a luxurious swimming pool with sauna, steam room and spa pool to help you relax and unwind Membership costs: There are a variety of memberships on offer. These include full memberships (£44.99) which gives you access to the club at any time, premier off-peak (£41.99) lets you visit on
weekdays between 9am and 4.30pm and any time on weekends and off-peak membership (£38.99) that lets you visit between 9am and 4.30pm on weekdays.
The club also offers a number of wellness bundles, including the spa bundle (from £30 per month), which entitles the member to a monthly 55-minute treatment in the club spa.
Pay as you gym: You can get a day pass starting from £15
Contact: 01283 528800 or visit the website
BRANSTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Where: You can find it on Burton Road, Branston, DE14 3DP
When: Monday – Saturday 6am to 11pm and Sunday 6am – 10.30pm
About: The country club has a “state-ofthe-art” gym, classes of every kind and luxury swimming pool and spa. Friendly health and fitness team will also offer you personalised advice and guidance, whatever you want to achieve. Membership costs: Contact 01283 512 211 to enquire about memberships Pay as you gym?: No price offered on PayAsUGym.com
Contact:: 01283 512 211 or visit the website
GYM UNITY
Where: The gym is located at Oxford Street, DE14 3PG When: Open 24 hours-a-day
About: Gym Unity Burton boats the best equipped strength training gym for some distance, fitted out with over 4000kg of free weights and hammer strength equipment, it can hit every muscle group possible.
The gym also offers a full life fitness cardio balcony including the latest stair master and airdyne bike on the market and a specialised posing area to practice show routines. Membership costs: You can buy a nocontract membership for £28, a sixmonth contract for £26 and a 12-month contract for £24. Pay as you gym?: £6 for a day pass. Contact: 01283 740344 or visit the website
UNIQUE PHYSIQUE GYM
Where: You can find the gym in Wetmore Road
When: Open 24 hours-a-day
About: The gym has quality equipment and offers a more “personal touch” compared to bigger corporate gyms in the area. It boasts a sauna, tanning cabins and excellent condition changing room facilities. Membership costs: From £20 a month, you get gym use between opening hours with no restrictions, no joining fee on a six-monthly rolling contract.
Pay as you gym?: £6 for a day pass Contact 01283 510383 or visit the website
PEAK PERFORMANCE FITNESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Where: You can find it on Sovereign Business Park, Hawkins Lane, DE14 1PD
When: Monday–Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm. Closed on Sundays
About: The gym offers a “serious” approach to getting fit, whether it’s for sport, a physical challenge of just to fulfil your own personal health and fitness goals. Every member also gets their own bespoke training plan fitted to their needs. Membership costs: contact 07554 991907 for membership details
Pay as you gym?: No price offered on PayAsUGym.com
Contact: 07554 991907 or visit the website