Body Development

Fantastic experience: I’ve been part of BD’s mentorship since 2020 & the skills, training methods, thought process to programming & boxing drills I’ve learned I believe have been the turning point in my 14 year career PTing. If you are new to the industry or need new training methods for your own gym I highly recommend BD’s mentorship.

Fantastic experience: Body Development provides high class training alongside a friendly and supportive environment! The classes are of exceptionally high quality and variety - and you are never allowed to get 'too comfortable' within those classes. I really enjoy training here, and always find it very difficult to return to commercial gyms after being here.

Fantastic experience: Toms knowledge is second to none. His passion and love of developing and getting the best out of people is inspiring and would highly recommend anyone of all abilities to go and try out toms gym. Can’t recommend it highly enough! Thanks Tom and the team!

Fantastic experience: I've been training here for almost 4 years now, and I safely say that I have never encountered anywhere quite as skilled or as competent than BD Bath. I've trained in a lot of other gyms with many different personal trainers and they just lack what the BD team have. If I could rate 6 stars, I'd give them 7.

Positive experience: Lovely people

Fantastic experience: Really knowledgeable owner/trainers who draw strands of training from a vast array of sports and sources into one formidable programme. Karen and Tom are uncompromising in their high standards and just brilliant at both training and teaching. Very much recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great people,very friendly

Fantastic experience: To be perfectly honest I wasn’t sure this gym was for me, but I thought my wife would like it. However I was really not enjoying the experience of Pure Gym which is around the corner, so I thought I’d give them a months trial. I’M HOOKED. Tom and Karen put their heart and soul into this business, every session you do you feels like you’re getting a one to one coaching experience within a class. The classes are unique in many ways and you can’t help but admire their passion. But beware these classes will hurt, but you won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of Body Development since 2014. I was highly recommended by a friend and I’ve benefited way more than I anticipated. I have learnt so much about health and fitness. I feel very lucky to have gained so much knowledge from the coaches, and continue to learn. I feel both physically and mentally stronger. I also have more energy and can be better at my job too which is physical and demanding. Body development provides a welcoming, supportive, fun, clean and well equipped space to train. It’s more than just a work out at this gym. Their care and expertise is so valuable!

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Body Development for a number of years now and I've never commited to another gym for so long. As soon as we went into lockdown, Karen and Tom had put together online live training sessions that have meant I've been able to carry on with training at home. It's also been great to keep up the community feel of BD and stay in touch with other members - it's part of what makes BD so special.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility with specialist equipment, not seen in any other gyms, which are geared towards targeting specific muscle groups and therefore achieving incredible results. The level of knowledge to gain those results from the sessions at BD are second to none. The attention to detail about how to move and the process behind doing exactly which exercises and at what tempo, the reps and sets is what set it apart. Moreover, it’s just damn fun with a great group of people!

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Expert coaching. Wide range of classes. Small groups. I have been a member for 4+ years and love it. You must try it out!

Fantastic experience: Every class leaves me feeling energised, uplifted and conditioned. Tom & Karen are sooo warm, friendly and have Einstein equivalent fitness smarts. Prepare to be inspired!

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for well designed training programmes then look no further. Run by trainers who train trainers. Give it a go, you won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: Best gym around very professional and always fun

Fantastic experience: A fantastic gym with exceptional class & training offerings to meet all needs. I've been attending this gym for about a year and a half now and I couldn't be happier with my choice. All coaches are extremely knowledgable, friendly, approachable and accommodating. It really is a community gym with group sessions helping new members join in easily. Advice is provided frequently and can be targeted for personal needs. With the right focused and committed mindset, I believe it'll provide all the needs to meet and exceed my goals and is definitely somewhere I see myself attending long term.

Fantastic experience: Been a member of several gyms in Bath over the years and only wish I found Body Development sooner! I've been training here now since January and have seen more results in the last 6/7 months than i have in the last 10 years training solo. Exceptional coaching by the lovely Karen and Tom. I always get to train with a great bunch of like minded people in the short, sharp and exciting classes. I absolutely love it....#committed

Fantastic experience: I'm a PT, and choose to train with Body Development for the fantastic coaching, the innovative programming and the results I get. The sense of community at the gym is second to none and I can't recommend it highly enough. Tom and Karen REALLY know their stuff and are more than generous sharing their knowledge. I learn a lot every session I attend.

Fantastic experience: Best Gym in Bath. Professional advice, challenging classes which get real results.

Fantastic experience: It has been a month since I started at Body Development and I can feel a difference already and I am delighted! One of the best things is that changing my lifestyle to fit in going to the gym has not been as hard as I thought (the hard part was starting!) and by scheduling exercise into my week I have more energy, am sleeping better and feel more positive. I had a body scan during my first week which is a really comprehensive report on my body composition and have had a couple since, which show that fat loss is dropping and muscle mass is increasing, so it is going in the right direction, slowly but steadily. Both Karen and Tom have helped me to understand the report and made recommendations based on the results. The nutrition assessment and plan has been so helpful, and just incorporating some basic changes into my eating habits has helped. I have really enjoyed the Full Body Weight classes, and although they are early (6.30am!) they are over by 7.15am and I am home, showered and ready to start my day by 8am. I did try the FIT class – that was fun too! The classes are small, focused and friendly, and I may not be the fittest and it is early days, but I have been made to feel so welcome by the staff and the other members and I look forward to going. It is also really easy to book the classes online (and once booked I feel more committed to going!) and love getting the FB updates from BD with nutrition and exercise tips and the interaction with the other members. So one month in and I feel good - thank you! (And if you fancy trying out Body Development to see how this works for you, then your first class is free and you get your first month half price - just ask Karen for more info!)