Foundry.

Foundry Bedford is a great choice if you want more than simply access to a gym floor. The focus is on coached functional fitness, strength and conditioning, with experienced coaches helping members develop their technique, fitness and confidence. Sessions are designed to be scalable, so you can train at an appropriate level whether you are completely new to functional fitness or already have significant training experience.

The gym has a particularly strong offering for people interested in strength and functional training. Its main training space includes Olympic lifting equipment, rigs, barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells and a range of conditioning equipment including rowers, SkiErgs and assault bikes. There is also dedicated space for gymnastics and open-floor functional training, giving members plenty of variety rather than restricting workouts to traditional resistance machines and cardio equipment.

One of Foundry’s biggest advantages is its community-focused approach. Rather than leaving members to work out alone, coached classes provide structure, motivation and the opportunity to train alongside other people with similar goals. The gym also offers specialist Olympic lifting sessions and youth training, making it an option for families and younger athletes as well as adults looking to improve their strength and fitness.

For newcomers, Foundry provides a structured introduction through its Foundations Lab before joining the regular class programme. This helps new members understand the movements, equipment and training approach in a supportive environment. With sessions that can be adapted to different abilities, it can be a particularly good option if you enjoy the motivation of group training or want the accountability and guidance that comes with having a coach.

Foundry is also convenient for members who want flexibility around work and family commitments, with the facility open from 5am until 10pm every day. Whether your goal is to build strength, improve cardiovascular fitness, develop Olympic lifting skills, become fitter for another sport or simply find a more engaging way to exercise, Foundry offers a more coached and community-driven alternative to a conventional commercial gym.