Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Premier Fitness Destination in Nottingham
Established in 1985, Formula One Gym has been a cornerstone of Nottingham's fitness community for over four decades. As a family-run business, we combine modern fitness equipment with a welcoming atmosphere where members of all experience levels feel supported. Our team of qualified professionals delivers personalized training programs, dietary advice, and progress tracking every 10 weeks. With dedicated mixed and ladies-only gym floors, sunbed facilities, and over 20 weekly fitness classes, we prioritize cleanliness, equipment quality, and community spirit.Our induction process ensures every member receives tailored guidance, while our flexible membership options cater to students and professionals alike. The gym's strategic city-centre location and extended operating hours make fitness accessible to Nottingham's residents and workers.
Services
Gym Memberships
Personal Training
Fitness Classes
Sunbed Facilities
Induction Programmes
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Family-run gym operating since 1985 with proven industry experience
- Personalised training programs with free progress tracking every 10 weeks
- Dedicated ladies-only gym floor with premium equipment
- Over 20 weekly fitness classes for all ability levels
- Complimentary induction process with same-sex instructors
What people say
Amazing staff
BRILLIANT ladies gym
Comfortable environment
Supportive trainers
Always clean
Services
Gym Memberships
Access to state-of-the-art gym facilities including cardio machines, strength training equipment, and free weights from leading brands. Members enjoy 24/7 access to mixed gym areas with regular equipment maintenance ensuring optimal functionality. The gym maintains strict cleanliness standards with staff monitoring equipment tidiness throughout operating hours.
Personal Training
Tailored one-to-one training programmes developed by certified professionals with industry experience. Sessions include comprehensive assessments covering body composition, fitness levels, and personal goals. Trainers provide ongoing dietary advice and progress tracking every 10 weeks to ensure measurable improvements in strength, endurance, or weight management objectives.
Fitness Classes
Over 20 weekly classes catering to diverse fitness levels and preferences. Offerings include high-intensity circuits, boxing sessions led by former champions, yoga-lates fusion classes, and Zumba dance workouts. All classes are conducted in a dedicated studio with qualified instructors ensuring proper technique and participant safety during each session.
Sunbed Facilities
Three professional sunbeds featuring 50+ 160-watt Philips cleo tubes available for members and non-members. Options include lie-down and stand-up units with competitive pricing starting at 0.50 per minute. Staff provide complimentary eye protection and personalized tanning lotion recommendations to enhance results while maintaining safety standards.
Induction Programmes
Comprehensive four-step induction process for new members including fitness assessments and personalized training plans. Qualified instructors conduct initial consultations to evaluate medical history, current fitness levels, and specific goals. The programme includes practical equipment training and form guidance to ensure safe, effective workouts tailored to individual requirements.
People
Joe
Owner
Co-owner with over 35 years' experience in fitness industry operations. Oversees daily management while maintaining the gym's community-focused ethos since its 1985 establishment.
Lucy
Owner
Co-owner instrumental in developing the gym's family-run approach. Focuses on member relations and ensuring the facility maintains its welcoming atmosphere for all fitness levels.
Lisa
Personal Trainer
Certified fitness professional specialising in strength training and body transformation programmes. Provides expert guidance on equipment usage and exercise technique to members of all experience levels.
Max
Personal Trainer
Experienced trainer leading circuit classes and mobility sessions. Focuses on cardiovascular development and functional movement patterns to improve overall fitness and injury prevention.
Demi
Gym Instructor
Frontline staff member assisting with inductions and equipment demonstrations. Ensures all members receive proper form instruction while maintaining the gym's cleanliness and safety standards.
Questions
What membership options are available?
We offer monthly memberships from £25 with optional student discounts. All memberships include access to gym facilities, sunbeds, and fitness classes.
Are there facilities for female members?
Yes, we have a dedicated ladies-only gym floor with full equipment access and female-only fitness classes to ensure comfortable training environments.
Do you provide personal training?
Yes, our certified trainers offer personalized programmes with free progress tracking every 10 weeks, including dietary advice and exercise adjustments.
What fitness classes are available?
Over 20 weekly classes including boxing, Zumba, yoga-lates, spinning, and circuits. All classes are led by qualified instructors with experience in their specialisms.
Are sunbeds available to non-members?
Yes, our three professional sunbeds are accessible to both members and non-members with competitive pricing starting at £0.50 per minute.
What are the gym's operating hours?
Monday-Friday 6:30-21:00, Saturday 9:00-18:00, and Sunday 9:00-18:00. These hours ensure flexibility for both working professionals and casual gym users.
Reviews (5)
Matthew Phipps
Dec 03, 2021
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Amazing gym that actually cares about your results, always a friendly face at the desk and very clean space. Wouldn't go anywhere else now!
Callum Carver
Sep 23, 2021
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Definitely recommend! Friendly and helpful staff, good range of equipment (brand new dumbells) and very affordable. For anyone looking to join its a great atmosphere and they offer free day trial to try it out.
Leah Brown
Sep 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Great value for money gym. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and the gym itself is well maintained. Really enjoyed my workouts at Formula 1 and will be sure to visit again once back in Nottingham.
Great value for money gym. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and the gym itself is well maintained. Really enjoyed my workouts at Formula 1 and will be sure to visit again once back in Nottingham.
Neil Simbarashe Todd
Aug 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
very good Gym! Its affordable, friendly and boasts the most helpful staff/team in any Gym. the best thing of all is the free session cards tailored to you needs and goals, provided at no extra cost and the abundance of a ready hand to help
very good Gym! Its affordable, friendly and boasts the most helpful staff/team in any Gym. the best thing of all is the free session cards tailored to you needs and goals, provided at no extra cost and the abundance of a ready hand to help
Emma
Aug 28, 2021
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Tried out this gym on my hussle pass and now going to take out a full membership. Very friendly staff, reasonably priced and love the ladies only floor as I feel more comfortable working out there :) would definitely recommend!
