Classes

Classes are open to everyone.

More information can be found here: Classes – Bristol Co-operative Gym If you scroll down and click on a class, a pop-up will appear with details of the class.

For more information on arriving at your first session: Arriving for your first session 

Strength Circuit 

A circuit of movements which develop strength and mobility, using barbells and bodyweight. Learn how to lift weights in a safe environment. 

Suitable for all levels.

Mon - 18:00-19:00 – Gym (Main Studio) – Barney Ball
Tue - 18:00-19:00 – Gym (Main Studio) – Guy Lochhead
Thu - 18:00-19:00 – Gym (Main Studio) – Guy Lochhead

All-round weightlifting

Develop strength by learning classic weightlifting exercises. Inspired by powerlifting (squat, bench, deadlift), olympic weightlifting (snatch, clean, jerk) and 19th century strongmen and strongwomen (bent press, pullover). Find the lifts that feel best for you, while building strength and mobility. This class is an opportunity for play and experimentation.

No experience is necessary.

Mon - 19:15-20:15 – Gym (Main Studio) – Barney Ball
Thu - 19:15-20:15 – Gym (Main Studio) – Guy Lochhead 

Strong and Steady

A full body strength training class with some circuits included. Build fitness while training strength and endurance. Choose weights that feel right for you and your body!

Wed - 18:00-19:00 – Gym (Main Studio) – Dec Heaslewood

Barbell Basics

Improve your lifting by focusing on foundational barbell movements and exercises. Barbells are long metal bars that are used in weight training. We have a range of weighted bars, from 5kg to 20kg.

Suitable for beginners and experienced people who want to improve their technique.

Arrive from 7pm for a prompt start at 7:05pm.

Wed – 19:05 – 19:50 - Gym (Main Studio) – Dec Heaslewood

Stretch and Strengthen

Movements that restore mobility and build strength, adapted to your current flexibility. Flexibility training allows us more range of motion, but doing this without strength and control can cause injury. Become stronger and more mobile using cutting-edge techniques drawn from many disciplines.

You could bring a yoga mat or towel to this session.

Tue - 19:15-20:15 – Gym (Main Studio) - Lucy Reetoraz

Punk Aerobics

Punk aerobics combines classic punk culture with simple aerobic exercises. Suitable for all abilities, with low-impact options available. Starting with a fun warm up, the class develops into a simple aerobics session.

The class includes a core section focusing on a different muscle group each week using simple effective strengthening exercises. We finish with a cool down.

No equipment is needed, but you could bring a yoga mat for stretching.

Tue - 19:15-20:15 – Mill Room – Charlie Bones

Mindful Movement

Using the breath to lead us, we'll move through a sequence of body weight movements that will allow us to explore our range of mobility, build stability, and also promote flexibility. We'll also explore some playful balancing postures at times. 

You can expect some breathwork exercises at the beginning to help us ground and tune into the body before starting the physical practice. We'll also focus a lot on the core which can be a helpful way to assist us (and help offer protection) through so many other movements that we do throughout the practice (as well as our other forms of training). Variations are offered throughout to suit how you're feeling that day! 

The aim is to create strength and flexibility in the body but with a huge emphasis on awareness and the breath. Hopefully this will transpose into your other forms of training and offer great techniques that you'll find useful!

Mon – 18:00-19:00 - Mill Room – Lucy Reetoraz