Frequently Asked Questions
Membership Questions
To join Real Bodies Gym, simply click here or click on the sign up button at the top of the website and follow the online instructions. If you have any issues please don't hesitate to contact a member of staff or book an appointment.
Yes. If you’re thinking about joining, you can contact the gym to arrange a visit or speak to a member of the team to learn more about the facilities and membership options.
Membership prices vary depending on the type of membership and services included. Contact the gym directly for the latest membership options and pricing.
Real Bodies Gym welcomes a wide range of members including beginners, fitness enthusiasts, strength athletes, and people simply looking to improve their health and wellbeing.
Joining a gym provides structure, motivation, and access to equipment that can help improve fitness, health, strength, and overall wellbeing.
Yes. Real Bodies offers monthly memberships that are completely non-contracted. This means you are not tied into a long-term agreement—you remain a member simply because you choose to continue your membership.
Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade your membership at any time by speaking to a member of staff.
If you’re unable to attend for a period of time, the most cost-effective option is to freeze your membership. Memberships can be frozen for up to two months at a time, and this can be arranged by speaking to a member of staff or by sending an email requesting a freeze. There are no admin charges for freezing your membership.
To cancel your membership, you must send an email to rbinfo@realbodiesgym.co.uk requesting cancellation. You will then need to follow the steps provided in the reply to complete the cancellation process.
As an independent, high-end gym, we are committed to maintaining a premium training environment for our members. The Club Enhancement Fee helps us continually invest in the quality of the club, ensuring that our facilities, equipment, and services remain at the highest standard.
This annual fee supports ongoing improvements such as equipment maintenance and upgrades, facility enhancements, and the overall upkeep of the club. Because we operate independently, we are able to respond quickly to any issues and maintain our equipment to a high standard, meaning machines are rarely out of order and any disruptions are resolved as quickly as possible.
The Club Enhancement Fee is £28 and charged once per year on the anniversary of your joining date, and it allows us to continue providing the level of service, attention to detail, and training environment that our members expect from a premium fitness club.
Yes you can purchase a day pass for £10 by signing up here and selecting the Pay as You Go option.
Gym Facilities
Real Bodies Gym includes a wide range of facilities such as free weights, resistance machines, cardio equipment, functional training space, a fitness studio, an infrared sauna, and the eGym smart training system.
Yes. The gym includes cardio equipment such as treadmills, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and cross trainers.
Yes. The gym has space for functional training including bodyweight exercises, mobility work, and conditioning workouts.
Yes. Real Bodies Gym includes an infrared sauna that many members use to relax and support muscle recovery after training.
Yes, we have a large, fully air conditioned weights room containing the following strength and conditioning equipment:
- Smith machine
- Two half racks
- Pendulum squat
- Hip drive
- Plate-loaded pullover
- Plate-loaded leg press
- Pin-loaded lateral raise
- Pin-loaded pull-up and assisted dip
- Pin-loaded lat pull-down and seated row
- Pin-loaded abductor and adductor machine
- Pin-loaded prone leg curl
- Pin-loaded leg extension
- Pin-loaded leg press
- Pin-loaded glute drive
- Pin-loaded pec fly and rear delt
- Pin-loaded shoulder press
- Pin-loaded seated chest press
- Flat Olympic bar bench press
- Free weight benches
- Four adjustable benches
- Dumbbells ranging from 1 kg to 60 kg (2.5 kg increments)
- T-bar plate-loaded row
- Bicep preacher bench
- GHD
- Pin-loaded bicep and tricep machine
- Two DAPs (cable cross systems with various attachments)
- Sled run with Hyrox sleds and power bags
- Plyometric boxes
- Olympic bars (20 kg)
- Olympic bars (16 kg)
- EZ bars
- Hammer curl bars
- Strongman power bags
- Strongman logs (60 kg and 40 kg)
- Impact pads
- Dumbbell racks (1–10 kg in 1 kg increments)
- Dumbbells (7.5–30 kg in 2.5 kg increments)
- Kettlebells (4 kg, 8 kg, 12 kg, 16 kg, 20 kg, 24 kg, 30 kg)
- Wall balls (4 kg, 6 kg, 9 kg — two of each) Slam balls (5 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg, 12 kg, 15 kg)
- SkiErgs ×3
- Air bikes ×2 (high-resistance training)
- Curved treadmill (self-powered) ×1
- Upright cycles ×2
- Recumbent cycles ×2
- Indoor rowers ×3
- Motorised treadmills with incline ×3
- Cross trainers ×3
- Indoor step mills ×2
- Double indoor sled run with HYROX sleds
- Plyometric boxes ×2 (multiple height intervals)
- Power bags (10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg) Exercise mats
- Dual adjustable pulleys (DAP) ×2 with full accessory attachments and micro-weight increments
- eGym chest press
- eGym leg curl
- eGym rotary torso (oblique exercise)
- eGym seated back row
- eGym leg extension
- eGym abdominal machine
- eGym lower back extension machine
- Recumbent cycle (for warm-up and cool-down)
- VibroGym platform (for strength & conditioning, injury prevention, and injury management)
- Air conditioning system in the suite
Yes we have a sunbed available to book:
- Private sunbed room
- Stand-up sunbed
- Maximum 12-minute session length
- Sessions bookable in 3-minute increments (3, 6, 9, or 12 minutes)
- Sunbed use available during staffed hours only
- Vouchers available for purchase
- Pay-as-you-go option available
- Membership not required to use the sunbed room
Yes we have male and female changing rooms.
- Two hairdryers
- Hair straighteners
- Private infrared wellness sauna (bookable via app)
- Two private shower areas with high-pressure hot or cold water
- Two toilets
- Sink and hand dryer
- Changing benches
- Hooks and coat hangers for clothing
- Lockers (please bring your own padlock for valuables)
- Vintage mirrors with shelf installations for personal items
- Hairdryer
- Private infrared wellness sauna (bookable via app)
- Two private shower areas with high-pressure hot or cold water
- Two toilets
- Sink and hand dryer
- Changing benches
- Hooks and coat hangers for clothing
- Lockers (please bring your own padlock for valuables)
- Vintage mirrors with shelf installations for personal items
- Self-service vending machine
- Self-service freezer for protein meals
- Refrigerated fridges for water and energy drinks (e.g., Red Bull, Monster, Lucozade)
- Self-service touchscreen kiosk desk (for click & collect supplement orders, booking gym instructor appointments, personal training sessions, enquiries, and barber appointments)
- Comfortable lounge chairs
- Seated stall/bar-style seating area
- Self-service Rijo coffee machine
- Supplement range available (including protein and creatine) for purchase at reception or via click & collect
- Weekly “Shake of the Week” special offer
- Merchandise range including hoodies, T-shirts, beanies, protein shakers, towels, vests, and running jackets
- Access to the strength and conditioning room
- Access to the ground floor functional fitness / cardio room
- Consultation room for personal trainer one-to-one appointments Ground floor toilet facilities (unisex male and female use)
- Stair access to the first floor for additional services and facilities
- Upstairs exercise studio (capacity: 20–25 people per class)
- Step platforms for classes
- Kettlebells
- Studio bar weights
- Boxing equipment (focus mitts and punching bag)
- Spin bikes (next-generation Kaiser bikes)
- Dumbbells (4–12 kg range)
- Exercise mats
- Functional training accessories
- Cushioned studio flooring
- Wall mirrors for technique and spatial awareness
- Full air conditioning in the studio
Yes the gym has an outdoor Training Rig with:
- Hack squat machine
- Bench press station
- Pull-up bar
- Monkey bars
- Dip bars
There is also a Functional fitness Area with:
- Medicine balls
- Large functional training box
- Boxing bag
- Battle ropes
- Sled push track
Training & Support
Yes. Real Bodies Gym is beginner friendly and welcomes people of all fitness levels. Staff can help you get started and feel confident using the equipment.
Yes. Many machines are designed specifically for beginners and are easy to use. Staff can also help demonstrate how to use equipment safely.
Yes. We offer personal training sessions to support members with a wide range of goals, including weight loss, muscle gain, improved fitness, and building strength.
Working with one of our Personal Trainers provides structure, accountability, and expert guidance during your workouts. Many of our members have achieved great results by partnering with a trainer who can tailor sessions to their individual needs and help them stay motivated.
Yes. The gym can provide training programmes and guidance to support healthy and sustainable weight loss.
Yes. The gym has the equipment and training environment needed for muscle building and strength training.
Yes. Real Bodies Gym includes free weights, strength machines, and equipment suitable for serious strength training.
Yes. Staff and trainers can provide excellent advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits to support your training goals.
Yes. New members can receive guidance and advice to help them feel comfortable using the gym and making progress with their training.
Yes. The gym is suitable for people of all ages, including members 60 and over, with equipment and training options for different fitness levels.
Many people benefit from training two to four times per week, depending on their goals, fitness level, and schedule.
Absolutely. Our gym welcomes members of all ages, including those over 70, and offers equipment and training options designed to support safe, effective exercise at any stage of life.
One of the most popular areas for many members is the eGym smart strength training system. The machines automatically adjust to your individual strength level and guide you through each exercise with the correct seat position, resistance and range of movement. This makes workouts easy to follow, comfortable and safe — especially if you’re new to strength training or returning to exercise.
The eGym system also tracks your progress, helping you gradually build strength, improve mobility and support overall health without needing to manually adjust weights or settings.
Classes & Community
Yes. The gym offers a variety of fitness classes in the studio designed to improve strength, fitness, and overall health.
We don’t currently offer dedicated Pilates classes, but we do have some great alternatives that focus on similar benefits. Our Yoga classes help improve flexibility, balance, and core strength, while our Body Balance sessions combine elements of yoga, stretching, and core work for a full mind–body workout. Both are excellent options if you’re looking for that controlled, low-impact style of training.
Yes. Real Bodies Gym hosts a free Sunday morning run club that welcomes walkers, joggers, and runners of all abilities. Participants meet at 8:45am outside the front of the gym for a 9am start.
Yes. The gym is known locally for its welcoming atmosphere and supportive community where people of all abilities feel comfortable training.
Yoga Classes
Yes, you are welcome to join class if you haven't done yoga before . All of our postures are beginner friendly, fully explained and demonstrated.
Laura teaches adaptive yoga which is a mixture of Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga. The class is open to mixed abilities so variations of more challenging poses are offered where adaptation is needed.
Yoga is not a cardio exercise but it can help tone and strengthen the body. Yoga helps your overall wellbeing, and is very complimentary to any weightloss journey.
Opening Hours & Access
Yes. Members have 24-hour access to the gym, allowing them to train whenever it suits their schedule.
The gym is staffed during the following hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00am – 8:30pm
Friday - Sunday
8:00am – 12pm
Members can still access the gym outside these hours.
Yes. Because the gym is open 24 hours, members can train early in the morning, late at night, or whenever it suits them.
Like most gyms, early evenings can be busier. However, because the gym is open 24 hours, many members choose quieter times to train.
Location & Practical Questions
Real Bodies Gym is located on Hollands Road in Haverhill, Suffolk, making it easily accessible for people living in Haverhill and the surrounding areas.
Yes. Free parking is available for members, making it convenient to visit the gym. There is also overflow parking available during busy periods.
Yes, there is a bike rack where you can safely park your bike. Please ensure it is padlocked for added security.
Gyms are usually quieter during mid-morning, mid-afternoon, or late evening. Because Real Bodies Gym offers 24-hour access, members can choose times that suit them best.
