Open Gym sessions are here! – Bristol Co-operative Gym

Beginning on Monday 28th July, we’ll be introducing daily Open Gym sessions for BCG members. In these slots, you will be able to come and use the equipment and gym facilities as you please for self-directed exercise.

Each session will be supported by one of our newly-recruited stewards, whose responsibility it is to open the space and check people in as they arrive.

Please note: you must book on to Open Gym sessions via GoTeamUp as you would for an instructor-led class.

Attending an Open Gym session will count towards your subscription balance of three classes per week.

We appreciate that lots of us may want to make use of these sessions throughout the week and still attend all of their usual classes so we’ve introduced an upgrade option. For an additional £15 per month (or £10 per month for co-op members!) you can enjoy unlimited access to the Open Gym alongside the usual three classes per week you’re entitled to via your subscription.

See below for the Open Gym schedule:

Monday: 07:00 – 09:30
Tuesday: 2:00 – 14:00
Wednesday: 07:00 – 09:30
Thursday: 12:00 – 14:00
Friday: 12:00 – 14:00
Saturday: 10:30 – 13:00
Sunday: 10:30 – 13:00

These sessions are being introduced based on your feedback – over 50% of respondents to our 2025 survey said they would be somewhat or very interested in Open Gym sessions. We’re also hopeful that they’ll appeal to prospective new members who might prefer a self-directed option over structured classes.

The Open Gym will run for a three-month trial to assess the demand for it, so please do use it if you want it to continue!

Any help spreading the word is of course greatly appreciated, and we’d encourage you to organise to come along to a session with friends and BCG buddies.

If you have any questions about the Open Gym sessions then you can email us on mail@bristolcooperativegym.org.

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