Southwell-born entrepreneur launches new community gym

A new fitness facility and health lab, Bespoke Fit Life, has opened its doors in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.

Founded by Southwell-born Thomas Cundy, a young entrepreneur and specialist fitness coach, the facility offers a variety of gym membership options and a dynamic training approach informed by sports science and personal coaching.

The site has undergone extensive refurbishments ahead of the launch, and now features a private personal training studio, dedicated strength and cardio zones, a sports science lab and hot-desking area. A programme of bootcamp and jiu jitsu classes for all ages and abilities will also run from the facility.

Recent research from UKActive, the trade body that represents most of Britain’s fitness operators, has shown that the younger generation, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly prioritising time in the gym over socialising in bars, with a greater focus on physical fitness, mental wellbeing and time away from screens. At the same time, data from Sport England’s Active Lives survey shows significant rises in activity levels among older age ranges, with more people aged 55 and over meeting recommended exercise guidelines than ever before. The trend highlights a growing, cross-generational emphasis on staying active, which Bespoke Fit Life aims to support within the Southwell community.

Bespoke Fit Life’s Founder and Managing Director, Thomas Cundy, says: “We are delighted to be opening the doors and welcoming the community into a space that has been carefully designed with both performance and wellbeing in mind. The team has put so much into this project, and we cannot wait for everyone to experience the space we have created.

“Our goal is to foster a supporting and motivating environment where individuals feel encouraged to progress at their own pace, discover new challenges, and enjoy the process as much as the results. We hope that Bespoke Fit Life becomes a place where people feel their best, connect with others and build lasting, positive habits around fitness.”

A limited number of founding memberships are also available for the first 50 people to sign up. These members will benefit from a preferential rate that will be fixed for the long term, as well as the opportunity to be part of Bespoke Fit Life from the very beginning and help shape both the community and the facility as it grows.

For more information, visit: https://bespokefitlife.co.uk/