IT'S the best time of year to start making new commitments, and with the most popular being good intentions to get into shape, and notions of visible abs despite indulging on festive favourites, we’ve compiled a list of the best places to head to, to work up a sweat.
1. Best new gym on the scene: Buzz Gym
Buzz Gym only opened on the top floor of the Westgate Centre in July.
Thew new £1.5m gym is open 24 hours a day and is offering more than 400 exercise classes a month, and 'state-of-the-art equipment'.
It is the latest budget gym to open in the city in the last couple of years, joining two existing outlets of competitior Pure Gym.
Offers:
If you join this month then the £25 admin of joining fee will be knocked off the monthly £22.99 fee.
https://www.buzzgym.co.uk/oxford/
Westgate Shopping Centre, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1NZ
2. Making a splash at Nuffield Health
For £83 each month, users can have anytime access to all the facilities at the centre in Woodstock Road, Oxford and in any of the 100 other branches in the UK.
Members are entitled to get free health MOTs, classes and access to the spa and pool facilities.
A free towel is even thrown in for good measure.
Offers:
Join this week and get January free.
A free one-day pass can be booked online.
https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/oxfordshire
3. Best low cost: Pure Gym
Fitness fanatics can get into shape around the clock after the 24-hour Oxford city centre gym received a £900,000 makeover a couple of years ago.
When the St Ebbe’s gym, formally an LA Fitness branch, was taken over by Pure in 2016, the swimming pool, sauna and steam room were removed but were replaced with more than 220 pieces of high-quality equipment.
The club also has around 50 free group exercise classes each week, including spin and circuits.
Offers:
If you sign up online and use the code: SAVE HALF users will have 50 per cent off the first month.
https://www.puregym.com/gyms/altrincham/?utm_medium=cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2aCxkLrK3wIVhbHtCh2Q5gJzEAAYASAAEgLDQ_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
LittleGate House, 16-17 St Ebbes St, Oxford OX1 1PT
- Best no-fuss all access: Ferry Leisure Centre, powered by the council's Fusion
For £49 a month, users will get unlimited access to the gym, swimming pool, classes and two court bookings a week.
For only £6 more, a 10 per cent discount can be knocked off foodie favourites in the café, and equipment in the shop.
Annual and flexible memberships can also be purchased at different prices.
https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/ferry-leisure-centre/timetables/group-exercise?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoeLcrrrK3wIV77XtCh1CFw7lEAAYASAAEgJBBfD_BwE
Diamond Pl, Oxford OX2 7DP
5. Join a running club
Regular running is one of the best ways to keep fit but it’s not always the most exciting activity.
Joining a club is one way of making sure you’re never alone while pounding the pavements.
We’re blessed with several high quality running clubs in and around Oxford which cater for all levels and abilities.
Most meet regularly for club runs and training sessions as well as competing in road and cross country championships, for those wanting to take their running to the next level.
Try Headington Road Runners, a large, friendly club based in the Oxsrad sports centre in Marston.
http://www.hrr.org.uk/
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