fitness classes

Our ARC Fitness Classes are all led by our fantastic and highly qualified coaching team. We offer a variety of options to suit all your fitness goals, and all our classes are scalable to suit any age, fitness level or ability. If you are not sure what classes are right for you, get in touch and we will be happy to help!

★★★★★ - Excellent gym classes. They’re good for all abilities and the coaches are always happy to change an exercise/ make it more manageable if you have an injury or are unfit like me! Really relaxed atmosphere, the only gym that I’ve felt comfortable in.
— Emily, Google Reviews, May 2025

See our timetable of all of our current classes here.

Updated 5th Jan 2026

Pilates

Pilates Classes in Bideford

A low impact class focusing on core strength, balance, posture and flexibility.

Session Type:
60min coached class - Marzena Moore and Anna Weller

When:
Monday: 11:30am
Tuesday: 11:30am
Wednesday: 11am
Friday: 10am - Beginner Pilates
Friday: 11am

Cost:
£8.00 to drop-in, £6.00 for Basic Gym members, included as a free class for Double and Unlimited Gym members


50+ Strength (Women & Mixed Groups)

50+ Strength Classes in Bideford

These classes are for people over the age of 50 looking for a steadier session to build up their strength and develop their confidence in the gym. We will prioritise learning good technique, whilst having a bit of fun too! This is a very ‘under-represented' group of people in our gym, so we hope by providing these classes we can create more opportunities for women to find their confidence and enjoyment of fitness.

All abilities are very welcome and everything we do is scalable and adaptable for everyone.

Session Type:
60min coached class - All coaches

When:
Monday: 10.30am (Mixed)
Tuesday: 10:30am (Mixed)
Wednesday: 11am and 7:30pm (Mixed)
Thursday: 11:30am (Womens)

Cost:
£8.00 to drop-in, £6.00 for Basic Gym members, included as a free class for Double and Unlimited Gym members


Functional Fitness

Functional fitness classes in Bideford

Functional Fitness is all about training for the rigours of life! These classes prioritise good technique and build strength through functional strength movements such as deadlifts, squats, presses, carries and bodyweight movements, as well as fun and varied workouts to get a sweat on!

Session Type:
60min coached class - All coaches

When:
Monday: 7am, 9:30am, 6:30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am
Wednesday: 6:30pm
Thursday: 9.30am
Friday: 7am, 5.30pm
Saturday: 10am

Cost:
£8.00 to drop-in, £6.00 for Basic Gym members, included as a free class for Double and Unlimited Gym members.


Functional Strength

Strength Classes in Bideford

A class focused on developing good movement and technique when lifting weights. We will primarily use barbells, kettlebells and dumbbells to build the 7 key functional movements: squat, hinge, push, pull, lunge, rotate and carry.

Session Type:
60min coached class - All coaches

When:
Tuesday: 7pm
Wednesday: 10am
Thursday: 6:30pm

Cost:
£8.00 to drop-in, £6.00 for Basic Gym members, included as a free class for Double and Unlimited Gym members


High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HiiT Classes in Bideford

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is all about getting the heart-rate up.

Session Type:
60min coached class - Leanne Avery

When:
Friday: 9.30am

Cost:
£8.00 to drop-in, £6.00 for Basic Gym members, included as a free class for Double and Unlimited Gym members


Spinning Classes

Spin classes in Bideford

This is our awesome new group indoor cycling class. Spinning is all about big tunes, great atmosphere and getting a fantastic sweat on. It’s suitable for all levels, all you need is yourself and a water bottle. Come and join in the fun!

Session Type:
30/45min coached class - Leanne Avery & Carol Ley

When:
Tuesday: 7am, 7:15pm
Wednesday: 9.15am
Thursday: 10.45am (Beginners)
Saturday: 9am

Cost:
£8.00 to drop-in, included as a free class for Premium,
Unlimited and Double Gym members


Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis in North Devon

A fun, sociable group fitness class set on a tennis court and open to people of all ages and abilities. Bounce to the beat and hit loads of balls in this fun Cardio workout.

Session Type:
60min coached class

When:
Saturday mornings 10am

Cost:
£8.00 to drop-in, £6.00 for Basic Gym members, included as a free class for Double and Unlimited Gym members


Teen Fitness

Teen Fitness in Bideford

A class that aims to help build a fun and positive relationship relationship with physical activity. We aim to teach the fundamental movement patterns, whilst developing co-ordination, movement proficiency and confidence in the gym.

These classes is for 12-16 year olds only.

Session Type:
60min coached class - Abi Mclellan / Clare Pearce / Isaac Saunders

When:
Monday:

5.30pm - Teens 12-14
7.30pm - Teens 14-16
Tuesday:
5.30pm - Teens 12-14
6.15pm - Teens 14-16
Thursday:
7:30pm - Teens 12-16
Saturday:
11am - Teens 12-16

Cost:
£5.50 to drop-in, included as a
free class for Teen Fitness Class members


Personal Training

Personal trainer in Bideford

Personal Training is often a great way to make faster progress towards your fitness goals. Our team are all highly qualified and experienced trainers. They coach on a self-employed basis around their group sessions at the gym and can offer either individual sessions or a block of personal training.

Our personal training starts at £17.50 for 30mins or £35 for 60mins sessions.

To enquire about personal training please contact us.