List of Gyms, Health and Fitness Services in the Banbury area

Gyms, Health & Fitness Services

Akasha Wellbeing
Unit 8, Overfield, Thorpe Way Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 4XR .

Telephone: 01295 758586
Debra Peachey BWY ACC. Diploma. Akasha is a Sanskrit word meaning 'space'... Here at Akasha Wellbeing our priority is Your Wellbeing. We have a purpose built Mind and Body studio where you can enjoy yoga, pilates, toning and fitness classes. To enable you to reach your fitness goals we have a fully equipped gym for use by you and your personal trainer. A space to breathe. Space to be yourself.
Email: akashawellbeing@btinternet.com
Website: www.akashawellbeing.co.uk

Edd Biles Personal Trainer

Telephone:   07725 405 205
Edd Biles runs a Personal Training company based in Banbury as well as being an Independent Consultant for Nature's Sunshine. Edd Biles Personal Training offers Weight loss, Nutritional advice, Goal setting, Emphasis on core stability and GP referrals to clients throughout Banbury and the local area. Edd Biles Personal Training has many years of experience in the health and fitness/personal training sector. My company helps people improve their quality of life by through exercise, education and diet , by providing the finest supplements available and providing the expertise necessary to help you make an informed decision to use the right products for you. Our products are formulated by Nature’s Sunshine, the world's largest manufacturer of encapsulated herbs, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Email:        eddbilespersonaltrainer@live.co.uk
Website:   www.ebhealthyliving.co.uk

Chippy Lido

Fox Close, Chipping Norton, OX7 5BZ.

Telephone: 01608 643188
Set in safe, secure and well-maintained grounds overlooking the countryside our 25m pool of crystal clear water has a water slide at the deep end. The weather shouldn't be a deterrent as the water is heated to a minimum of 30° C, so even in a traditional British summer you can take the plunge and enjoy a swim. Toddlers can get their first experience of outdoor swimming in the separate toddler pool.
Email:        info@chippylido.co.uk
Website:   www.chippylido.co.uk

Clinical Pilates
Godswell Natural Therapy Centre,
Godswell Lodge, Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4ES.

Telephone: 07762 230043 or 01295 254559
GISELA PAYNE BSc (Hons) MISRM LSSM is a Pilates teacher who specializes in injuries and rehabilitation. Working one-to-one or in a small group class and by using a reformer and other pilates equipment, isela will ensure that correct alignment and technique is achieved to ensure injury recovery, improved sports performance, good posture and optimal health.
Website: www.bloxhamsurgery.co.uk

Distance Dieters

The Grange, Welford Road, Long Marston, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8RH
Telephone:   0845 533 5302
Balanced diet, weight loss and one-to-one support with health and fitness coach Anna Mason. The Distance Dieters programmes are the most convenient way for busy people to lose weight online, by telephone and email and supercharge their energy, vitality and overall wellbeing. Quickly get the know-how to change your eating habits and reach your ideal weight the easy and healthy way by simply eating good nutritious foods - no public weigh-ins, no calorie or point counting, and never feel hungry. Since starting Distance Dieters in 2008, all Anna's clients have lost the weight they wanted to lose. One of the first personal trainers in the Midlands, Anna has now been helping people with fitness and nutrition for more than 20 years.
Email:        anna@distancedieters.co.uk
Website:   www. distancedieters.co.uk

1. Akasha Wellbeing
Unit 8, Overfield, Thorpe Way Industrial Estate, Banbury, OX16 4XR .

2. Bannatyne's Health Club
Oxford Road, Banbury.
Telephone: 01295 258777
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you here at Bannatyne's Health Club. Our impressive purpose built Health and Fitness club is the best you’ll find in the Banbury area. We cater for every individual whether you enjoy a relaxing swim or a more vigorous workout in our Life Fitness gym. We offer maximum enjoyment alongside maximum results and are here to help you achieve your goals and realise your potential.

3. Bloxham School Swimming Pool & Gym
Bloxham
Telephone: 01295 724394
Swimming pool open to the public at set times - Fully equipped gym open from Monday to Friday 6pm - 9pm with staff in attendance. An initial fitness assessment must be booked with our qualified gym instructor. Squash membership available on our two squash courts.

4. BodySculpt Fitness
Telephone: 07979 051247
BodySculpt Fitness is run by Jo Monk who provides Personal Training and Fitness Classes. Personal Training is offered on a one2one basis or as part of a small group (if you like to work out with a friend or partner). Personal training is a great way to really get the results you want, if you lack motivation or need some expert advice, or if you are training for a specific event. As well as classes you can also book a one2one Pilates session. Pilates is a great way to strengthen your inner core which helps with posture and body alignment, it has been proven to help improve flexibilty and muscle tone, one2one sessions are priced at £25 and last for one hour.

5. Boxercise
60 Samuelson Court, Banbury, OX16 5DY.
Telephone: 01295 263754 Mobile: 07977 221937
Using Boxing Training - improve your fitness, shape and relieve stress. Also regular circuit training classes. Various areas covered - call for further information.

6. Chippy Lido

Fox Close, Chipping Norton, OX7 5BZ.

7. Clinical Pilates

Godswell Natural Therapy Centre,
Godswell Lodge, Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4ES.

8. Club Fitness
10-15 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BN. (above Argos, Entrance at Rear)
Telephone: 01295 266623
Your body is our business. Saunas, Qualified Staff, Quality brand new equipment, Solariums, Refreshments bar/lounge. Over 4000 sq foot of state of the art machines. Friendly relaxed atmosphere for men & women. Limited membership. Free Car Parking. We have invested over £300,000 to produce the ultimate fitness centre in Banbury. Whether you're new to the fitness scene or a veteran of the circuit, take a look at what we have to offer.

9. Curves for Women
35-38 Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA
Telephone: 01295 271177
Fitness and weight loss centre especially for women. Half hour sessions. No Men - No Mirrors !

10. Dance Addiction
North Oxfordshire Academy, Drayton Road and Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way
Telephone: 01295 788079
'ZUMBA' - dance-based exercise party combining easy-to-follow moves with hypnotic Latin rhythms. Fast and slow rhythms create an interval cardio and resistance training workout that will blow you away! Such fun you won't remember you're exercising! Appropriate clothing/footwear as per gym work-out - (preferably cross-trainers/aerobic). Oh and remember to bring a towel and water!

11. Distance Dieters

12. Edd Biles Personal Trainer

13. Fighting Fit
Power Park, Station Approach, Banbury.
Telephone: 0845 4500471
Fighting Fit is purpose built martial arts facility and fitness centre. Whether you want to learn martial arts or simply get in shape we can help you. We have a padded floor Dojo area containing punch/kick bags, pads and Speed Balls and all the equipment needed for our classes in Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, Ju Jitsu, kick fit and also the non combat related fitness sessions we offer. We also have health club facilities including cardio vascular and weight training equipment, a sun bed and therapy area where various treatments are available. As well as in class times all the facilities are available to our members 7 days a week. We are open most days from 9.30am to 10pm. We are very friendly and welcome everyone from the complete martial arts/fitness beginner to the experienced tournament fighter. Come and learn to defend yourself and have fun while you get fit!

14. Fit to be Mum
Telephone: 07768 293 176
Specialist in pre and post natal exercise - Fit to be mum offers one to one training session available in the comfort of your own home, .outside in the park or in a gym. PRE-NATAL - A well devised, safe and effective workout during pregnancy to maintain fitness and prepare your body for the demands going to be placed on it throughout pregnancy , labour and after. POST NATAL: - A programme centred around strengthening and repairing your body and getting your pre-baby body back. (whether it be 6 wks or 6mths after giving birth- it's never to late to return/start) - PRE -NATAL CLASSES are also available on selected days.
Email: sarah.foster12@googlemail .com
Website: www.fittobemum.co.uk

15. Flexercise
Telephone: 07949 235 586
Flexercise Michael Dobson - Personal Trainer & Sports Massage Therapist - The services I provide include one to one and paired Personal Training in the comfort of your own home, local gym or in my studio if you prefer, muscle toning, general fitness, sport training programmes, training for events and much more. I am not only a Premier trained Personal Trainer, I am also a Premier trained Sports Massage Therapist and provide Sports Massage and Trigger Pointing for those deep muscular trouble spots, Body Analysis to find the cause of the problem/ injury, and for those who just want to relax, I offer a Swedish massage to relieve general aches, pains and stresses. If all you need is dietary help, I also offer nutritional advice and alternatives to keep your diet working together with what your body needs.

16. Frank Wise School Swimming Pool
Hornbeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL
Telephone Jo Chiappinelli: 01295 261372
The pool is now open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Also available to be hired for birthdays etc...

17. Gymophobics
2a Bridge Street, Banbury.
Telephone: 01295 255532
Gymophobics - the 30 minute workout - Many women find gyms and health clubs intimidating - that is why Gymophobics has a totally new approach to figure shaping and weight loss and won't give you a phobia - You will love the unique ladies 30 minute workout which uses air driven equipment that is especially designed to make figure improvement fun and easier than you ever thought possible.

18. Healthy Performance - Corporate Wellness Consultancy
Bloxham Mill Business Centre, Barford Road, Bloxham, OX15 4FF.
Telephone: 0844 HEALTHY (0844 432 5849)
We are a Corporate Wellness Consultancy with the objective of improving business performance through enhanced employee health and wellness. We take an individual approach to each business and every employee to achieve maximum results. It's a great way to develop your corporate image to retain and recruit quality staff.
Investing in the health of your staff is a very powerful benefit and something that is essential for long term business success! Other benefits could include reduced sickness levels/costs (including additional temporary staff costs and further stress on your team), increased productivity, energy and morale and reduced possibility of litigation. Our services include health diagnostic screening, in-house wellness services and workshops, employee assistance programmes, health insurance and wellness classes.

19. Images Health Studio
Spiceball Park Health Centre, Banbury.
Telephone: 01295 264488
Gym - Gymnasium - The latest Cardio Vascular Equipment, Resistance and Toning Machines, Free Weights, Sauna & Steam Facilities, Solariums & Sunbeds, Inductions,
Personal Programming, Junior Images, Regular spinning classes.

20. Kinetika Gym
Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury.
Telephone: 01295 262742
Sports & Leisure Centre. Various Gym Classes. Whatever your fitness level, whatever your age and whatever your goals, we have something to offer you! - If you would like to lose weight, tone up, increase your strength or improve your health, we have highly qualified staff on hand to motivate you and keep you on track.

21. Mind 4 Sport
Telephone: 01295 262379
As an Athlete, does your thinking help your performance or are you floundering in self-doubt, not achieving what you think you should? If you perform in front of other people, we can help give you the mental tools to achieve your potential.

22. Reflex Health & Fitness Club
St. Leonards Old School, Middleton Rd, Banbury.
Telephone: 01295 253598
Full membership includes unlimited use of gymnasium with professional advice and personal training, air conditioned aerobics studio. Call now for a free trial visit at our gym The vital thing about getting fit and trim is....getting started. BUPA Approved.

23. Slimming World
St.Joseph's, Edmunds Road, Banbury.
Telephone: 01295 268639 or Mobile: 07971 573117
New Evening Group - Weds 7pm from 9 Sept - ONLY daytime group at St Joes Weds 9.30am.

24. Slimming World
Woodgreen Leisure Centre, Banbury.
Telephone: 01295 811168
Thursdays 6.00 - 7.30 pm.

25. Spiceball Park Sports Centre
Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, Oxon OX16 8PG
Telephone: 01295 257522
We have a wealth of facilities here to cater for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Images Health Studio, Swimming Pools, Dance Classes, Adult and Children Classes and Activities.

26. Spit 'n' Sawdust
49a North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TH
Telephone: 01295 265333 or Mobile: 07888 829534
Back to Basics! Local fitness club conveniently situated in central Banbury. Spit 'n' Sawdust of Banbury where it's fitness not fashion that counts!

27. Springfield Barns
Springfield Farm, Brailes, Banbury, OX15 5JH
Telephone: 01608 686527
Springfield Barns is a specialist fitness centre. Our training focuses on making you fit for life. We enhance your physicality by maximising your strength, flexibility, stamina and health. Springfield Barns houses a diverse team of fitness professionals and therapists with first-rate qualifications, knowledge and experience. Our trainers offer personal fitness training, (including strength & conditioning and mobility training) and Stott Pilates. Our therapists provide sports & holistic massage, Bowen Technique and diet/nutrition advice. We also offer pre and ante-natal training, sports injury rehabilition and assistance with all physical challenges from weight loss to high-level sports training.

28. Wade Gymnastics Club
Grove House Barn, Kings Sutton Road, Warkworth Banbury .
Telephone: 01295 710107
Why not try our courses in Gymnastics, Trampoline, Bounce Time Courses or Fun Gym.

29. Yummy Mummy's
Hanwell Fields & Spiceball park.
Telephone: Nikki on 07811 687417
The Yummy Mummy's Buggy Workout - A chance to get fit, lose your baby weight and meet other mums without the worry (or cost) of childcare! These classes are for mums and their buggy's/little ones and run between 10 - 11am every Tuesday at Hanwell Fields & every Friday at Spiceball Park. Classes are £5.00 each but I offer a block session card where you pay for 10 classes and get your 11th for free. Plus mum's get a voucher for £1.25 entrance to rugrats and halfpints, valid for any time the day they do the class and on Fridays, we have been offered reduced price refreshments at Spiceball Leisure Centre after the class so that we can sort our baby's/children out and have a chat and much needed cuppa! Classes consist of walking/power walking with our buggys interspersed with mini-circuits to work the lower and upper body as well as the abdominals and core stability muscles - focusing on those 'problem areas' after having a baby!