Are You Ready to Take the First Step to Getting in Shape and Feeling Better?
Body Development Gym is based in Bath. We help busy locals finally achieve their fitness goals through our wide range of classes and personal training.
We start by guiding you on how to train more effectively in order to get the most out of your time and effort.
We will help you select the right combination of classes according to your ability, your experience and your personal goals.
Our easy to follow approach will guide you on how to implement simple dietary and lifestyle changes with a straight forward rest and recovery strategy to enable you to get the results you are looking for.
Our Services
Classes
We have a wide range of classes to choose from that are constantly evolving to help you see continuous progress. These classes offer variety and a diverse way of training that improves all areas of fitness and strength. We adapt the exercises to accommodate the individual enabling a broad range of abilities to workout together.
Online Classes
Our online classes enable our members to effectively exercise from home, taking part in our most popular signature classes. We stream classes live each day from the gym that uses minimal equipment.
Personal Training
Personal training allows you to be coached on a 1-2-1 basis. The sessions can be used to prepare you for classes if you're new to training or to teach you a new skill, improve your performance in a particular sport or help you get into great shape over a 3 month period.
Over 60’s
We have a growing number of senior members who train twice a week in small groups of 8-10 at a time. The sessions are designed to improve strength, coordination, flexibility, and fitness and create a sense of well-being. The sessions are friendly, well planned and can be adapted to accommodate all levels.
Teen Boxing & Martial Arts
Teen Strength & Conditioning
For 13-17 year olds we have two classes available. The first is Teen Boxing & Martial Arts that's designed around x4 punches and x2 kicks that are simple to learn and practiced on the punch bags and through shadow boxing.
The second is our Teen Strength and Conditioning class for developing strength in pull ups, press ups, squats and deadlifts with some cardiovascular conditioning and abdominal work.
Both are for all abilities and serve as a great way to develop strength, fitness, confidence and self esteem. Plus as a highly effective way of coping with stress and anxiety from school work, exams and modern life.
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Our Classes
UPPER / LOWER WEIGHTS
This is an upper and lower body conditioning class that uses a single set of dumbbells to develop tone, create subtle definition and strengthen the entire body.
We typically perform multiple sets of x4-6 key exercises that target the whole body, which is then finished off with multiple sets of abdominals.
Suitable for all levels.
SWISSBALL WEIGHTS
Another upper and lower body conditioning class using a single set of dumbbells and a Swiss ball to develop tone, create subtle definition and strengthen the entire body.
The use of the Swiss ball is a great way to incorporate some core strengthening into a full-body workout.
We typically perform multiple sets of x4-6 key exercises that target the whole body.
Suitable for all levels.
UPPER BODY WEIGHTS
Dedicated to training purely the upper body using dumbbells, kettlebells and resistance bands.
It’s a fantastic way to strengthen and tone the entire upper body and is more suited to those with experience in high-volume training (multiple sets).
Expect to be pushed hard by the coach!
MET CON (Metabolic conditioning)
This is a total body HIIT class using Kettlebells, Bulgarian bags and your own body weight.
We typically use x8 exercises for 30-second intervals each and for a total of x4-6 rounds.
Some experience of HIIT is preferred but not always essential.
You will be expected to push yourself and be pushed during this session and burn a lot of calories in the process.
MET CON - Strength
Another total body HIIT class that uses a set series of exercises such as slam ball clean and press, Inertia wave, medicine ball drills, kettlebell exercises plus the ski erg and the air bike.
The aim is to achieve the highest volume of work possible within each interval.
Some experience of HIIT training is preferred but not essential.
You will be expected to push and be pushed during this session and burn a lot of calories in the process.
FIT
This class uses a combination of resistance and cardiovascular training.
The workout includes wide variations in running the step, press ups, kettlebell squats, deadlifts and assisted dips, pull-ups and ring rows.
We use our stall bars to provide assistance in the more challenging exercises such as the dips and chins which enables all abilities to take part.
A perfect way to improve your fitness, lose fat, burn calories and increase muscle tone.
Suitable for all levels.
PUNCH OUT
Our very own 'boxing for fitness' class is designed for fitness and fat loss using both shadow boxing and punch bags.
This workout can also include skipping, medicine ball and slip bag drills.
You'll get a great workout and rapidly grow confidence in your boxing ability.
We use a variety of combinations on the punch bags and if you are new to boxing then we recommend a 1-2-1 session first to go through all the techniques you’ll need to know.
Beginners Calisthenics
Designed for beginners this is a well planned introduction to Calisthenics. We use body weight floor work, teach how to perform handstands and forwards rolls, introduce ring work, parallets and more. Exercises are completed in a circuit format and focus on developing strength in these key Calisthenic exercises and movements.
CALISTHENICS
This is an advanced workout.
To take part you must be able to demonstrate that you can perform a minimum of x10 full press-ups and be able to perform at least x1 full pull-up.
Expect to be pushed through a series of body weight exercises using long isometrics such as croc holds, pike holds, different balances, gymnastic ring work, handstands, cartwheels, a wide variety of press-ups and more.
This will greatly develop strength but you must be strong in the basics before attending.
STRENGTH WORKOUT
This workout is for the more experienced and is designed to develop a higher level of strength, it involves training in pairs and is a step up from our upper/lower weights classes.
The workouts include the Romanian deadlift, back squats, full/assisted dips, full pull-ups, landmine rotations, plus partner PNF stretching to complete the session.
Clubs Workout
This class is dedicated to the use of the Indian Clubs for a full body conditioning workout. It is for all levels and is great way to condition the whole body using a very unique piece of kit. The clubs come in a variety of weights and sizes that will challenge all levels of strength and fitness.
Tai Chi
Traditional martial art used to coordinate the breath with flowing movements. We use this ancient practice as a form of meditation to relieve anxiety, enhance mood and refocus the mind whilst learning a new skill. We fully appreciate the importance of spending time in nature so we use the woody areas of Victoria Park to hold these sessions.