Information about Operation-Fitness

Bay, Unit 1 Havannah St
CF10 5SD, Cardiff
+447812731480

Opening hours

  • sunday: 7h-22h
  • monday: 7h-22h
  • tuesday: 7h-22h
  • wednesday: 7h-22h
  • thursday: 7h-22h
  • friday: 7h-22h
  • saturday: 7h-22h
Operation-Fitness is a premium health and fitness facility located in the heart of Cardiff Bay. Our gym is complimented by unparalleled views of Mermaid Quay, be it morning or night, the sights are sure to keep you inspired and motivated throughout your work-out. At Operation-Fitness we aim to offer you a holistic approach to health and fitness. Whether you wish to partake in our membership offerings, our specialist classes (BOXING, HIIT or YOGA), our in-body composition analysis or wish to enrol on a 10 week Personal Training programme - we really do offer you everything you need throughout your health and fitness journey!

Our comment from FitFit UK about Operation-Fitness:

Operation Fitness, located in the heart of Cardiff, is renowned for its fantastic facilities and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Users rave about the:

  • Modern Equipment: The gym boasts top-of-the-line machines that cater to all fitness levels, making workouts efficient and enjoyable.
  • Professional Trainers: The dedicated personal trainers, especially Owen, receive high praise for their knowledge and ability to cater to individual needs.
  • Supportive Environment: Members describe a friendly community where everyone, regardless of fitness level, feels comfortable and encouraged to achieve their goals.
  • Amazing Location: With stunning views of Mermaid Quay, the setting adds to the overall experience.
  • Diverse Classes: From boxing to HIIT, there's a wide range of engaging classes available to suit different preferences.
  • Healthy Refreshments: The on-site smoothie bar offers delicious post-workout drinks, enhancing the overall gym experience.

While the gym is highly regarded, some users have mentioned a desire for even more space during peak hours. Overall, Operation Fitness stands out as a unique and exceptional gym, highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their fitness journey.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

Fit
Hiit
Training
Boxing
Personal Training
HIIT
Yoga

Operation-Fitness: Opinions

5/5 (51 Opinions)
Simon Wilson 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Owen has been brilliant with me,very patient,encouraging and always on hand for advise or help during or after training. Have learnt a lot working with Owen and actually enjoy going to the gym because of Owen… best around

federico francescato 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: I normally hate gyms, I prefer restaurants (who doesn', really?). But i have consistently trained with Owen for the past couple of years. Why? Because he loves his job, he's very good at it and this is sufficient to keep me engaged and to have fun during the sessions. I love mixing boxing training with other exercises which is not something you can't do everywhere. Give it a go you won't be disappointed, highly recommended

Emma Treharn 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: I've been training with Owen for over 7 years now. What started as a way to get in better shape and do something different than the usual gym weight training I always did, has evolved into a deep appreciation for boxing as a discipline, all thanks to Owen’s expertise, patience, and genuine passion for coaching. Each session is personalised, challenging, and never repetitive. He has a unique ability to push limits while keeping things fun and encouraging, something that is very rare to find. What really stands out is his long-term commitment to the development of my boxing skills and always points out things I can improve with my technique. If you're looking for a trainer who genuinely invests in your progress, knows how to motivate you, and brings serious boxing skills to the table in addition to weight and cardio training expertise, I couldn’t recommend Owen more!

Marcus turner 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming and inclusive atmosphere making me feel comfortable. Knowledgeable and supportive trainers. Who provide great guidance and motivation. Always happy to offer advice and support when needed. I've seen noticeable improvement in my fitness and strength. I look forward to my workouts and feel motivated to continue. A variety of fitness classes that are engaging and challenging.

Gareth Duddridge 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Owen has a great attitude towards helping people attain the fitness levels that they wish to attain. The encouragement and help in the classes is first class. Owen has helped me personally overcome doubts in my abilities and is constantly pushing me to become fitter and stronger physically and mentally. Keep up the great work Owen. Thank you. ️

Tim Bailey 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Owen is extremely knowledgeable and professional, highly recommend.

Luan 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: I started 1 to 1 training with Owen in March and it’s been brilliant. A great trainer at a very well equipped personal gym. Owen also helped with focused stretches for a muscle injury I’ve had for over a year that is no longer stopping me run. Highly recommend.

Harry Edgeworth 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Owen is hands down the best PT I’ve ever worked with. He’s professional, motivating, and really knows his stuff. Every session is tailored, challenging, and effective. I’ve seen real progress and actually look forward to training. Cannot recommend him enough.

Catrin Hornung 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Owen is the best PT I’ve ever worked with. I would highly recommend.

Andrew Ashby 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Owen is brilliant personal trainer & boxing coach operating from a top quality and quiet training facility. He has an uncanny ability to know just how hard to push you and get the best from your training sessions, I’ve worked with him for over a year now and have never been as fit or strong in my life thanks to his approach.

Andrew Pearce 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Owen is a top personal trainer and nice guy. Knows his stuff, pushes you the right amount, and gets results. Sessions are always spot on, no nonsense, just proper training that works. Highly recommend.

Sam Maddock 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great equipment and facilities for an excellent price while on the travel. Cannot forget to mention how lovely the staff are, was made to feel very at home.

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Operation-Fitness

Hi Sam, thank you so much for your kind feedback. It was lovely to meet you and hopefully see you again soon.

Ok Michael Owen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: An awesome environment with true professional PT's with incredible equipment on hand. Phenomenal.

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you Mike for you kind message. It was great to meet you and see you soon on your next visit

James Curmi 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing location and amazing gym the staff are very friendly and helpful and make you very motivated if you get the chance to pop in I would recommend to do so as you won't be disappointed

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you for your kind review james. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit

Zoila Garman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I truly enjoy operation Fitness, lovely people and really nice environment. The staff and the owner are very welcoming and friendly. The coffee shop, the smoothies and the view, such a great combo. I practiced Boxing, it was really fun and challenging. I enjoyed the gym facilities and the Boxing classes (from beginners to pro) everything was on point. Love it!

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you Zoila, it’s been a pleasure having you at the gym!

Faisel Almudaihesh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love the location and the gym

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Operation-Fitness

Thank you Faisel, we love this also :).....

Lynda Foster 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It has everything.... Fun to be here. Very friendly and motivational. Owen is a one off.

Deian Rees 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, great people, great gym.

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Operation-Fitness

Thank you Tomos

Patrick Edwards 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: So I reluctantly ended up taking on the nutritional plan that Owen eventually talked me into (I thought I could achieve my results by just training, wtaf) and committed to dry Jan and Feb plus eating plan. I continued with my daily walking routine of circa 10 mpd during this period. Results are a loss of 20lbs in total which is a combo of fat loss but inevitably some muscle loss. The great news is though I can return to the gym with out the need for weigh loss, which is a first for me. Thanks Ows for nagging me !!

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Operation-Fitness

Keep smashing your targets Patrick, you're doing great!

Daniel Pressley 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Booked for an Inbody analysis. Great service from a really friendly, knowledgeable professional who obviously cares about his members and their community. Impressive location too. Recommended.

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you Daniel, we look forward to seeing you on your next Inbody composition test.

Nicholas Hirst 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: An excellent local gym with a personal touch, agreeable coaches and extensive equipment. We chose it to work out while in Cardiff during a four-month business trip. It was welcoming, casual but efficient with advice if you wanted it but not when you didn't. Highly recommended.

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you for your kid words Nicholas, we look forward to seeing you again on your next Cardiff trip. Take care

Michael Ward 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: ‘THE’ gym to attend both for your own regime or better still go for the PT sessions. I travel to come to this place because it’s completely unrivalled and the benefits far out way the general mainstream gyms. And what better way to finish a session than have a ‘Fresh’ Protein smoothie from the Smoothie bar !!!

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Operation-Fitness

Thanks for your kind words Michael, we are happy that you're happy :)

Paul Hughes 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have trained with Owen the owner of Operation Fitness for about 8 years When he opened his gym in Sept 2019 i decided to join The Gym and equiptment is amazing the location is great and there are great classes on most days I always look forward to my visits to this suberb gym and the organice smoothies tast real good

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you Paul, it has been a pleasure to help you with your fitness and health for all this time. Here's to another 8 years......

Christine Cooper 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fab boutique gym with glorious views of Mermaid Quay with a very friendly coffee/smoothie bar that is also open to the public. Very nice lady Owen's mum makes a lovely coffee.

Cath Williams 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Operation Fitness is the first gym where I have felt comfortable; everyone is friendly and supportive, irrespective of fitness level. Owen is so approachable and truly invested in helping everyone achieve their goals. The location, equipment and atmosphere are all fabulous, not to mention the smoothies! I've never been confident enough to go to a gym before but I now look forward to going.

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Hi Cath, we are so happy to see your confident grow as you hit your fitness and health goals each week. Keep up the great work :)

Andrew Williams 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went for my induction here today after many years of avoiding gyms. I've always seen them as very intimidating places, and stayed away. Operation Fitness seemed a bit different somehow. I'm so glad I went. Owen was extremely professional and offered lots of instruction and advice. I felt completely at ease with everything, with no pressure. The equipment was very smooth and easy to operate. Good for a novice like me. I'm now actually looking forward to my next visit. Thank you so much for a great first experience.

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Hi Andrew, thank you for your kind words. We are so happy you're a regular gym visitor and your fitness and health is improving each day. Keep up the great work.

Luke Styles 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nothing but the best at this gym in terms of equipment, personal trainers and location. I am able to create a perfect mix of training alone and also taking part in classes, whilst also taking the opportunity to socialise afterwards with the team and other gym members at the smoothie bar! There is such a great atmosphere created from the enthusiasm and helpful attitude Owen and the team all have to ensure everyone achieves their goals and objectives as members. The gym layout, equipment and classes all provide an inclusive environment for all fitness levels.

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you for your kind words Luke, keep smashing the classes :)....

Emily Worthington 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: An amazing, friendly gym, with professional staff and great equipment! They'll help you smash your goals.

Osian Thomas 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with a great variety for different types of work outs. And the view from the windows are just fabulous.

Tim Evans (timboevbo) 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cracking new gym with friendly staff, innovative staff and awesome views. Da iawn Owen and team! ✌️

Mark Evan Oakley 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Operation fitness is amazing definitely recommend it owen and the other staff are the best ! Need to pop in definitely will change your life

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Operation-Fitness

Thank you Mark

Simon Parfitt 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym with exceptional equipment and staff offering a range of classes and services.

Laura Kaminska 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym. I've had great results with personal trainer Owen. Very professional. Best equipment around and great classes. Highly recommended.

Amer Athar 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been having PT at this gym pre-lockdown and was so impressed with both the facilities and staff that I recently joined. Whether it’s Boxing or HIT there’s something for everyone. Would recommend this gym. 5 ⭐️

Operation-Fitness
Operation-Fitness

Thank you Amer, keep smashing those goals and targets!

Nathan Gemma 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Nice and clean spacious! The boxing area is great! Smoothie bar and coffee place with vegan options too!

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Operation-Fitness

Thank you for your kind words Nathan

shone hughes 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym and fitness club- equipment is the best in Wales and the support, encouragement and knowledge from the Operation fitness Team is excellent- This is a different type of gym- where you will receive individual support from trainers who know what they are talking about., I would highly recommend this place for all levels, and the location- looking over the water to the Bay is fabulous.

Lorna oakley 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Owen has created a fitness niche that does not exist in Cardiff, one to one training, exclusive and with beautiful sea views... five stars!

Linda Corr 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: People from all walks of life are very welcome and encouraged to maximise their fitness potential, achieve their individual goals at this Corinthian gym.

Craig Rees 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic location and facilities in the heart of Cardiff Bay. The best training facility with the best equipment that I haven’t seen anywhere else. Fantastic professional PT’s who are available throughout. With the tailored nutrition plan and tailored workout plan I have seen my best gains in years. No other gym comes close.

Eider Valle Encinas 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I came to Owen needing to improve my boxing skills in preparation for my first White Collar Boxing fight. I couldn’t be happier with the attention received and the progress that I have made in just a few sessions with him. He tailors each session based on your needs and will bring the best out of you in every session. Thanks to him I feel really for the fight, highly recommended!

A 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I attended a HIIT class which was a good mix of being welcoming and not intimidating but also challenging and extremely sweaty! Great gym with lovely equipment and friendly trainers. I would highly recommend to anyone in the Cardiff area.

Richard Shac 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This new gym has been ideal for me to continue my training as it is in a prime location with easy access. The panoramic views are exceptionally astounding and make using the treadmill; my morning ritual. Seriously, watching the sun come up over Mermaid Quay when it's so peaceful is a mental work-out by itself. The gym has all the equipment you could wish for and a few new machines which help me to achieve that all-body work-out. Ciprian and Owen, with their wealth of knowledge combined, are instrumental in offering key advice for helping me with my fitness goals. Cheers guys! I highly recommend taking a HIIT class to burn those extra calories too. Bonus feature, is the studio. Used for yoga and boxing fitness, it overlooks a scene of greenery, shrubs and trees which make this space a serene haven for any yogini. Make this your new stop, you will not regret it.

Grace Busby 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: A totally unique gym experience combining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with top of the range equiptment and knowledgable and supportive trainers. Highly recommend to anyone whether you are an experienced gym goer or a total beginner!

Thania Acaron 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My new happy place! Everything you want in a gym: friendly atmosphere, very knowledgeable staff, an owner with a heart of gold and a great boxing coach and all following COVID-guidelines! Definitely recommended.

James Ponsford 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic gym with top end equipment. In a fab area with plenty of fresh air going through the building and Owen is so so eager to help out and give advice. Class

Sam Roberts 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: It has been a delight to be back at Operation Fitness. The world has changed considerably in recent months - but the gym has handled the situation superbly. The facilities are clean - the safety procedures in place are clear and easy to follow - and the staff are extremely helpful, either in the cafe or in the gym. In my mind, the finest gym/fitness facility in Cardiff!

thomas Greenfield 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This gym is in a fantastic location , the equipment is first class and really suits the kind of people looking to train in a clean, modern, exclusive environment. The exclusive nature of the gym means you can train uninterrupted without the stress of loads of people waiting, and it means the staff are on hand to provide friendly, professional, bespoke advice ! The equipment is state of the art and they offer group classes with like minded clientele... you really do get what you pay for, and even then it's very really good value!

Lee G 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have always been a bit intimidated by going to the gym but the staff here are so welcoming and the whole gym has a very friendly relaxed atmosphere. I feel very comfortable there and everybody that attends to use the gym Is incredibly friendly. It’s in a perfect picturesque location overlooking Cardiff bay, with plenty of equipment, an well trained staff always at hand ready to help. There’s soon to be a coffee/smoothie shop opening at the gym that will serve passers by as well as gym members. There will be a nice little outdoor covered terrace where you will be able to stop and relax. I’m Looking forward to finishing My gym sessions in the summer with a nice refreshing cool down an a friendly chat while watching the world go by. Definitely the best most relaxing, friendly, and least intimidating gym I’ve been to an it’s a great feeling to be a member of such a special and unique place.

Susan Fitton 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Back after lockdown. Great classes, brilliant equipment, plenty of fresh air and super attention to cleanliness. The smoothies are delicious, perfect after a strenuous workout!

Gareth Davies 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top class training facility with exceptional equipment and staff. Excellent variety of classes and membership options. I especially like that there are fully qualified PTs on the gym floor, who are always willing to help. Located in the heart of Cardiff Bay - there is no better place to train.

Richard Godfrey 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Being time starved this place is everything I need - amazing equipment with full time PTs on hand to maximise time spent! Classes phenomenal - you wont get better bang for buck anywhere!

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