Gym Usage

Regular exercise and physical activity are extremely important for long term health and well-being. So whether you want to improve your health, lose weight, increase your fitness or tone that tummy we have the equipment and fitness classes to provide you with an enjoyable and varied exercise programme.

Getting Started

Getting started in the fitness gym couldn’t be easier, all we ask is that you complete a medical questionnaire and induction session with our qualified and friendly staff. Inductions can be booked up to 7 days in advance at reception.

The induction is set up in two stages and designed to ensure the correct technique is utilised to achieve the best results with no injuries. Stage 1: an introduction to the machines and cardio equipment. Stage 2:  an introduction to the free weights equipment.

Once you have successfully completed an induction there are 2 options available for utilising the gym during opening hours:

GYMFIT CLUB Membership : The GYMFIT CARD incorporates both unlimited use of the fitness gym during opening hours (subject to successful induction) and unlimited use of all fitness classes held at the centre.

Permit to Train Users : If membership is not for you we offer the Permit to train scheme. This option allows users to ‘pay & go’ to utilise the gym during opening hours (subject to successful induction).

Opening Hours

Fitness Gym

Monday – Friday from 16.30-22.00 (Term Time) and 09.00-22.00 (School Holidays only).
Saturdays and Sundays from 09.00-18.00
(Fitness Consultants on hand from 18.15-22.00 Monday – Friday and 09.30-12.30 Saturdays)

Fitness Classes

Monday – Friday evenings from 18.00 (please ask for details of the individual class timetable)

Junior Sessions

We are also one of the only gyms that has a dedicated Junior Session. The sessions are for 16-17 year olds and are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 18.30-19.30 & Saturday mornings from 09.30-12.30. (proof of age will be required to attend these sessions).  

The Fitness Gym

The fitness gym is 900sq feet of floor area split into 3 training zones:

Cardio: A separate room with treadmills,  cross-trainers, steppers, cycles and rowers

Fixed-Weights: 10 unique stations with stacked-weights covering a full range of exercises

Free-Weights: A separate matted area with mirrored wall, benches, bars, discs, dumbbells and a Smith Machine.

Fitness Classes

We hold a full range of fitness classes throughout weekday evenings. These include the world famous Body Training System as well as some old favourites.

Staff

We demand high standards in ability and customer service from our fitness staff as we hope you will. All fitness gym consultants and fitness class instructors are qualified and registered as fitness professionals.

• All users are required to have an induction with an instructor and to complete a medical questionnaire before using the fitness gym.

• Please register attendance at the reception desk upon arrival to the centre for either the fitness gym or fitness classes. GYMFIT members or Permit to Train users must produce their cards at reception and retain a receipt.

• If you feel unsure of any piece of equipment or your technique please speak to the fitness consultant.

• If you require a fitness programme or programme update please speak to the fitness consultant.

• Please contact your Doctor and also inform a member of staff should there be a change in your medical condition.

• All accidents / injuries or faulty equipment must be notified to a member of staff immediately.

• Please be considerate to other users by bringing a towel with you for your own personal hygiene and to wipe down benches and machines after use.

• For your own comfort, please wear clean and appropriate exercise attire and trainers. Tops must be worn at all times.

• Drink / sip plenty of water before, during and after your workout to ensure good hydration. Glass/breakable containers must not be taken into the gym at any time. Plastic sports water bottles are preferred.

• For safety reasons please refrain from chewing gum or eating whilst in the gym.

• Smoking, alcohol and banned substances are not permitted in the gym.

• Bad language or offensive behaviour will not be permitted.

• Bags are not permitted in the gym. Please secure all personal belongings, including mobile phones in the lockers provided.

• During busy times and at the discretion of the fitness staff, workout times may be restricted on the cardiovascular machines. Please be considerate to other users who may be waiting.

• Under 18’s are not permitted to use the fitness gym, unless in an organised session that is supervised by a member of the fitness staff.

• Spectators are not permitted into the fitness gym at any time.

Membership Information

Can you afford not to be a member……

The Bunyan Gymfit card is available for individuals, allowing the users unlimited use of the Bunyan Sports Centre fitness gym and fitness classes during opening hours & Leisure Card discounts at other DSD Leisure facilities.

Joining:

You will be required to provide your bank details & 2 passport photographs to apply for the GYMFIT membership.

You can sign up at the Centre & you will be issued with a temporary card valid for 14 days from issue, whilst your main card is produced.

Payment options:

1. Yearly – one lump sum payment, you receive 13 months for the price of 12, terms & conditions apply.

2. Monthly direct debit payments. (Payments are taken on the 1^st of each month). The first months payment is paid for at the time of application at the Centre by cash, visa or cheque payments (made payable to ‘Bedford Borough Council’).

If paying by direct debit an administration fee is payable. All memberships are subject to the current terms & conditions, please ask for a copy. Membership cancellation must be in writing to the Leisure Card Office.

For further details contact

Leisure Card on 01234 350300

Please wear appropriate clothing for your induction (trainers & appropriate exercise attire)

Please bring along 2 passport photos to obtain a membership or permit to train card.

If you wish to apply for GYMFIT membership please provide your bank details for the Direct Debit Form