WORKING out over the Bank Holiday is one way of enjoying the extra day off.
For those of you who want to maintain your gym routine, read on to see whether your local gym will open during the Bank Holiday.
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Are gyms open on the May Bank Holiday 2023?
The Gym Group
The Gym Group is a chain of 24/7 no contract fitness clubs in the UK.
There are more than 228 gyms across the UK as of 2023.
The company’s gyms offer a range of cardio and strength-training equipment, as well as group exercise classes and personal training services.
The majority of their gyms are open 24/7, however, a select few have specified opening times.
The gyms will not close over the Bank Holiday but do check your local gym group facility’s opening times just in case.
Bannatyne’s
Founded by Scottish businessman Duncan Bannatyne, the Bannatyne Health Clubs chain began in 1997 with the first club built in North Yorkshire.
With 69 locations across the UK, with gyms, spas, hotels and beauty treatments on offer.
On the Bank Holiday Mondays, the gyms will be open from 8am to 8pm.
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However, it is recommended that you check online for the opening times of your local facility as these times may vary.
David Lloyd Clubs
David Lloyd Leisure currently operates 101 clubs in the UK as well as another 29 across Europe.
Members will be able to go to their gyms across the Bank Holiday weekend between 7am and 10pm.
PureGym
PureGym is Britain’s largest gym chain by membership, with more than 1,500,000 members registered in their gyms.
There are more than 300 PureGym facilities in the UK as of 2023.
All facilities should be open over the Bank Holiday, however, a small number may not open.
Use their gym locator online to find out whether your local PureGym will definitely open on the Bank Holiday.
Total Fitness
Total Fitness opened in 1993 after being established on the Isle of Man.
It has 16 health clubs across the North of England and Wales and claims a staff of 600 people and 80,000 members.
Total Fitness opens as usual on Bank Holiday from 8am until 6,45pm, but members should check at their local gym.
Virgin Active
Virgin Active was founded in 1999 with their first club opening in Preston, Lancashire that year.
Virgin Active opening times for the May Bank Holidays vary depending on the area.
For example, Virgin Active in Bank is closed on May 1 and May 8, 2023, however, the Canary Wharf branch is open both days 8am to 8pm.
Members should check their specific gym for opening times to avoid disappointment.
