Welcome to Fitness Republic
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Fitness Republic and becoming part of our growing family. We hope you’ll feel right at home.
Passionate About You
Here at Fitness Republic, we’re passionate about helping everybody reach their goals. Our venue is friendly and relaxed, and our team are a dedicated bunch of fitness and wellbeing professionals. We’re here to guide and support you on your unique fitness journey.
What should you do first?
- Firstly, congratulate yourself. You’ve started your personal journey to fulfilling your fitness and wellbeing goals. Well done.
- Take a look at our class timetable and join one of our popular fitness classes. Remember you can bring a friend who’s not a member - they can simply pay as they go.
- Please sign in and out of the club each time you come to the gym or a class, using your barcode via smartphone or key tag.
- Like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the latest information about Fitness Republic and its members.
- Let your friends try us out too – they can take advantage of our 7-day pass, included in your pack.
- You can book your classes via our smartphone app, please see a member of staff to help you set this up. Alternatively, you can book classes at reception at any time.
And most importantly, if you need any support or advice at all, please just ask. Our team are here to help.
Beginning Your Journey
The following steps tell you everything you need to know about Fitness Republic and what we have to offer you on your fitness journey.
01 Gym Induction
All new members are strongly advised to take part in a basic gym induction. If you have used a gym before, we would still urge you to have an induction as all equipment varies. The free induction is included in your membership package.
02 Free Personal Fitness Programmes
We would encourage all members to book in with one of our friendly instructors for a personalised fitness programme. Our instructors will work with you to design a program to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We recommend that your programme is reviewed every 6-8 weeks. This will encourage you to continue with your fitness and wellbeing experience and provide fresh motivation. Our Personal Fitness programmes are included in your membership.
03 Classes
We offer a variety of fitness classes each week to strengthen, relax and revive your body and mind. Push yourself to the limit in one of our group Spin Classes or high intensity Classes. Or if you prefer a gentler approach, why not try a mat-based class like Yoga or Pilates.
A timetable is including in the pack. Booking is always advisable for all classes. You can book a class by using our app, in person through our Reception or by calling 01530 413330. Our fitness classes are also open to non-members - so feel free to bring along your friends.
If it is your first time in a class, please let our instructor know, they will be able to advise on the class format and give you any other information you may need.
04 Personal Training
Want to tone up or lose weight quickly? Build muscle? Get your pre-baby figure back? Need help to recover from an injury or build core strength?
We offer a variety of Personal Training (PT) packages to all our members. Speak to a member of our team for more information or to book your free 30-minute PT trial session. A personal trainer is solely focused on you and your specific goals. This will help you focus and get the desired results quick.
Your trainer will dedicate their time to get to know you and develop an individual programme for you, based on your body and goals. And it’s not just exercise, food plays a massive part too. We have qualified nutrition coaches on our team who can develop a bespoke food plan for you and offer advice on your lifestyle/diet.
05 Physiotherapist / Sports Massage
Fitness Republic is pleased to offer an onsite physiotherapy and sports massage clinic, Physio Republic. Our professionally qualified therapist run the clinic throughout the week.
Our team is dedicated to helping our members reduce or cure pain in all areas of their body with hands on treatment and massage. Our sports massage therapist has years of experience and offer individual care plans, helping members to recover from their aches and pains.
Please just get in touch with the gym reception if you would like to make an appointment or for further information.
06 Nutritional Advice
We take a holistic approach at Fitness Republic and care for your complete health and wellbeing. Food plays a massive part in our everyday health, and we have qualified nutrition coaches on our team who can offer expert advice and support to ensure you take control of your whole body.
They will give you advice on how to track your food intake and help you plan your nutrition to hit your goals and achieve a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Ask at reception for more information.
Our Facilities
Gym Equipment
As a member, you can enjoy our quality-equipped gym, featuring the very latest Cybex, Matrix & Lifefitness Cardiovascular equipment. Our gym includes the amazing Arc Trainers plus Treadmills, Cycles and Rowing Machine.
On the resistance side, we have a fantastic range of machines for every part of your body, plus we have a great range of free weights, including dumbbells up to 60kg, barbells, squat rack and preacher curl.
We have invested heavily in new running machines, Arc Trainers, Cable Machines Weights, Weight Machines and much more.
And if none of this makes sense to you, speak to one of our team who will be able to guide you around our state-of-the-art gym. We have equipment that is suited to everybody.
Studio
Our fully air-conditioned studio is home to an extensive programme of fitness and wellbeing classes for everybody to enjoy. Fully equipped with the latest apparatus to help you get the most out of every session.
Our experienced and friendly instructors will help and guide you through the classes, from Pilates to Pump, Spin to HIIT, everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a member to shape up in one of our classes either, so why not bring a friend (charges apply).
Changing Facilities
We have separate Men’s and Women’s changing facilities. Both are located on the 2nd floor next to the studio and are well equipped. They include showers, with complimentary shower gel and WC’s. Hairdryers and lockers are also available in the women’s changing rooms.
Lockers
We have lockers available to use. You simply choose your own four-digit code to lock and unlock the lockers. No coins are required. If you need any help working out how to use them, please ask any of our team and they will be happy to assist you.
Parking
We are in the heart of Ashby on Market Street and are very easy to find. There are many convenient car parks surrounding the gym, from as little as 80p for 2 hours.
Alternatively, you can park on Market Street, however, please be aware there are parking restrictions of 1 hour, Monday – Saturday 8.00am - 6pm.
Fitness Republic
Terms & Conditions
Conduct & Dress.
- It is advisable that you wear comfortable clothing such as t-shirt and tracksuit with suitable trainers.
- It is also recommended that you bring a small towel to use on equipment for hygiene reasons. Please use your towel or the paper roll provided to wipe down equipment after each use.
- Members of Fitness Republic, their guests and visitors, and members of staff should always display mutual respect for each other.
- You should conduct yourself in a manner that will not disturb or impair the use and enjoyment of the venue by any other person. You may not use foul, loud or abusive language. You may not bring, use or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol in any part of the Club.
- Complaints should be communicated privately to a member of the team or in writing to Simon Pellecchia, Director, Fitness Republic.
- We may terminate your membership (if applicable) and may refuse your entry or eject you from a Club if you commit a serious or repeated breach of these Rules or your Membership contract (if applicable) or you engage in any other serious misconduct or activity.
Health & Safety.
- You must use the main entrance to the venue when entering or leaving.
- Fire exits, which are clearly marked, are there in the interests of safety and you must not interfere with fire doors for any non-emergency reason.
- You must read the health and safety notices posted on any equipment or facility and comply with their recommendations.
Membership.
- You must complete a Pre-Activity Questionnaire before using any facility of the club.
- You should seek instruction before using unfamiliar equipment.
- Please do not use gym equipment for longer than 15 minutes during busy periods.
- You may not use the gym whilst under the influence of alcohol or anticoagulant, antihistamines, beta-blockers, narcotics, or tranquillisers. If you have high or low blood pressure, heart disease and/or diabetes you should consult your doctor prior to using a Club.
Studio Classes.
- You must pre-book classes to ensure your participation in them.
- Class timetables and instructors are subject to change from time to time without notice.
- You are requested not to open the doors whilst a class is in progress.
- In order to avoid disturbing classes, you are requested to arrive in good time. Entrance to classes could be refused to anyone arriving more than five minutes late.
- An instructor may, at any time, ask you to leave a class if you are jeopardising the safety or enjoyment of others.
General.
- Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the club.