YRD1 Group Fitness

Fantastic experience: Excellent little gym with kind staff, great classes and an amazing vibe

Fantastic experience: Brought the trial 3 pack and did the strength and scrap classes all with Angelina. Will definitely be coming back for more. Found the coaching and workout especially in scrap to be brilliant. Great addition to my other training I do

Fantastic experience: Having recently moved to the area from London, I was looking for a gym that covered a wide range of fitness classes. I've found YRD1 to be fabulous. The people are also super friendly and welcoming :)

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and customers, great encouragement, great classes. Love this place.

Fantastic experience: YRD1 is the best experience for anyone into fitness or looking to get into fitness. I’ve done loads of classes in different cities and nothing has matched them. The team takes a lot of care designing every class so all levels get a great workout, and the music is always on point! Everyone is really welcoming before and after class but at the same time, once the lights go down, you don’t have to worry about anyone else - it’s just you and your workout.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym great atmosphere and teachers are super professional!

Fantastic experience: Amazing space with incredible people and the best classes.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place, atmosphere, people and coaches with passion ♡ Go on Yardies!

Fantastic experience: Usually I really lack motivation when it comes to exercise, I'll start something and then drop out, but I've been at YRD1 nearly a year now, and actually look forward to going to classes each week and love it! Also the flexibility of the payment options is great.

Fantastic experience: I started at YRD1 about a year ago now and is honestly the best decision I’ve made. What started as a way to improve my fitness has turned into a family community which I could not live without! The coaches are all INCREDIBLE and I’ve made friends for life! I’m the fittest I’ve ever been - 14kg down and feeling strong If youre thinking of giving it a try just do it! Come for the fitness but stay for the vibessss

Fantastic experience: I cannot tell you how much I love this gym. It’s such a welcoming place and you feel like you can just turn up and get into your own zone without worrying what’s happening around you or being judged. The classes are so much fun and such a good workout, and the playlist is always incredible. The coaches are amazing, so friendly and supportive whatever your level. One session of Scrap boxing and I was hooked! Try it out, it’s the best place around.

Fantastic experience: YRD1 is a special venue. They are experts in 4 disciplines, their teaching and execution is unlike any other. I joined 9 months ago and quickly became a regular. There is a great sense of community, a wonderful support system and space for you to grow and develop your goals at your own pace. The class sizes are very small meaning you get great coverage from your instructor, giving you a sense of a personal training session. Ben, Angelina, Emma and Tilly form the amazing team at YRD1. They continuously work hard to make the classes progressive and challenging. Bringing fresh music, themed spin rides and varied workout combinations to ensure each visit different from the last. YRD1 offers the best group classes I’ve ever been to. Thanks as always for making it great!

Fantastic experience: Well I stumbled across the adverts for YRD1 on Facebook (I think) or similar! And seeing that they are class based gym drew me in as that’s a bit of me that! Nervously arrived for my first ever scrap session with Angie which when I arrived Angie made me feel comfortable to be there, helped put the wraps on my hands (never done that before) and then straight into the class, which was bloooming incredible! And since that date I haven’t stopped going back! Scrap, recycle, and engage are all my favourites and I enjoy strength too but me and upper body strength don’t go together. Still smash it though! Anyway thanks to all the coaches at YRD1 you’re all brilliant and make every class fun and motivating. Thanks James.

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough great things about YRD1! The community spirit here is truly unmatched—I've never experienced anything like it at any other gym. The classes are incredible and leave you feeling energised and on top of the world all day. Ben and the team are not only super helpful but also incredibly knowledgeable. It always feels like you’re getting a personalised PT session, even when you’re in a group class. If you’re looking for a gym that pushes you to the next level while feeling supported by an amazing community, YRD1 is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! Great class, loved it! Individual support as well which is just so helpful compared to the bigger gyms. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I started spin at YRD1 in January with my sister and it quickly became our highlight of the week! We absolutely love coming to YRD1, the coaches are so lovely and make the classes so energetic and fun. The atmosphere of the classes is really friendly and nonjudgemental; you never feel like you're being judged/watched and everyone is there on their own journey. We absolutely love it and just wished we'd started sooner!

Fantastic experience: If you are on the fence as to whether or not you should take the plunge and book yourself into a YRD1 class - do it. You will not regret it. I’ve struggled to be consistent with exercise my whole life. Yet since finding YRD1, no matter how I am feeling, I make sure I find the time once a week, for me. And I bloody love it. With their motivation, enthusiasm, and support, Ben and the YRD1 coaches make this place what it is. Congrats team on the outstanding community you have built - and I can’t wait to see how it continues to grow!

Fantastic experience: Yrd1 prides itself on focusing on its members and their goals individually, its a You v You mentality it therefore makes it accessible to everyone at all stages of their fitness journey. The vibe from the gym is extremely friendly, from the coaches to the other members it feels like a big family. The coaches work extremely hard to continuously bring something new to their classes from themed rides to new workout moves. This goes without saying once you experience it but Yrd1 brings the best structured group classes you will go, once you've experienced a class at Yrd1 you wont see your poxy mainstream gym in the same light.

Fantastic experience: I’ve Followed on insta for months and everything looked insane. Finally plucked up the confidence to stop Being a little B and give it a go. Amazing atmosphere, banging music and down to earth coaches that actually help you. Well done YRD1 you are a game changer.

Fantastic experience: Best workout classes I've ever been to. Such a fun and supportive atmosphere. You really work hard but I've never felt so good! Honestly can't recommend every class they offer enough.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely sick place I love it. Ben and the squad are so sound and fun, very real honest people. Don’t know where I’d be without my Thursday Scrap class so thank you YRD1 for that. To many more Scraps!

Fantastic experience: Trialed the three classes for £21 deal. I’m so happy I did. Great classes, hard workouts but lots of fun. The best bit is the technical feedback from the instructors. They help you to make sure you’re doing it safely and correctly to get the best workout possible. Whilst encouraging you positively. Very friendly group of people as well! I will be signing up again for more sessions. Thank you for kick starting and motivating my fitness journey! 5⭐️

Fantastic experience: Great guys…always feel very welcome there even when I get lazy and forget to go for weeks on end !

Fantastic experience: I’ve never been addicted to a gym before until I came to YRD1. Ben and the team (Janey, Angelina, Emma & Rachel) make you instantly feel like you’re part of the family. The workouts vary from different classes to different coaches but the standard and fun always remain the same. This place does wonders for not just my physical health but more importantly my mental health. For 45 minutes you can be bossed around whilst forgetting all your worries and shutting off from the world… try a class out, I promise you won’t regret it and you’ll be addicted! Thank you YRD1 for helping me rebuild ‘me again’

Fantastic experience: I’m so chuffed that YRD1 was recommended to me! It’s such a wicked place, with a really supportive and friendly team! The classes are unique and fun and I feel really good afterwards, physically and emotionally! I reckon I can finally achieve my fitness goals now as I’ve finally found somewhere that is a pleasure to go to and work out with real support from the excellent trainers and without judgement! Thank you YRD1!

Fantastic experience: Great fun, great energy, great workout! Thanks

Fantastic experience: What a magic little place bursting with undeniable energy. I am 4 months post partum after my second child and TOTALLY lacking in any sort of fitness confidence but as soon as you walk through the doors at YRD1 that all changes! Whether that's the hype (and the help) from the other members or the inspirational and motivational coaches. I defy you not to enjoy your work out! Give it a go.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love @yrd1 ! The energy is like nothing I’ve experienced before and Ben is an amazing coach ! He brings it every class and makes you feel like you can do anything. The environment is awesome and feels like you are in a night club , the dark lighting and lumo lights are insane and it’s honestly such a vibe ! I can’t recommend highly enough

Fantastic experience: YRD1 is on another level of encouragement! The coaches support you to be your best, both mentally and physically. It’s been my saving grace and a reminder of how fun exercising can be. Amazing community that Ben has built

Fantastic experience: Best and most supportive atmosphere, never fails to leave me in a good mood after a class

Fantastic experience: Best thing I ever done walking through that door, if I could come every day I would, so I come 3-4 times a week instead, spin and scrap are fantastic and the music is like being in a club. Ben and his team are amazing, The Best at what they do, they are genuinely interested in you and want you to be the best version of yourself. Yrd1 has been life changing for me, mentally and physically. Try it …. You won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience: Amazing teacher, great vibes, the 45mins flew past! Will be back for sure! x

Fantastic experience: Incredible and original classes that are a tough workout but super fun. The coaches are incredible, the people are lovely and super welcoming, and the tunes are banging! Would really recommend all the classes but the spin in particular is my favourite!

Fantastic experience: For me, what makes a great gym is not just quality classes but the people. Ben is such a friendly guy and makes sure you feel part of the community. He absolutely deserves his success and you will not be disappointed when you experience everything that YRD1 offers. Better than any gym I have been a member of!

Fantastic experience: I have been regularly attending classes for about a month and YRD1 is the best thing I have ever done for my fitness to date. I do a mixture of Boxing and Strength classes with Ben and Janie who are clearly incredibly talented at what they do. As a big fight fan but a complete novice, I really enjoy the boxing Scrap classes. I work a high stress job on multiple fronts and this place gives me the reset that I need. I haven’t felt this good physically and mentally in a long while. Thanks a mill D

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a regular at YRD1 for nearly 2 years now & I’m still learning new things in every class I attend. Ben & the team are so friendly & accommodating and I love the community YRD1 has created. My mind & body feel so much better since I’ve joined YRD1!!!

Fantastic experience: The single best thing i've ever done re fitness! A superb set up, awesome community, led by a top top instructor in Ben Mills! YRD1 is THE place for all your fitness goals! Thank you Ben!

Fantastic experience: Well, where do I start. YRD1 has completely changed my life for the better, before YRD1 I was always in and out of gym I would go for a couple of months and then give up, not to mention always having to drag myself there. That completely changed when I joined YRD1, safe to say I spend most of my life here now and I love it, there’s no judgement no egos it’s an incredible place, you will sweat and you will have the best time, there’s nothing like it in Dorset!

Fantastic experience: Did a spinning class with angelina and it was fantastic. Shes a great instructor, making you push yourself to the max. Definitely come out feeling great. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t think of a better place to start boxing! Was something me and my partner wanted to do for a while and was nervous at first but all the team at YRD1 at so welcoming. Having been a few times and honestly hooked to it. Such great sessions and really good fun. Hell of a workout and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about boxing.

Fantastic experience: My first experience of YRD1 today, an amazing spinning class with Emma. I have come out feeling energised and motivated. Exceptional customer service and friendliness. Great music too with pulsating beats to keep us motivated.

Fantastic experience: YRD1 Scrap with Ben is not your average workout, what he has done is game changing! As soon as you walk into one of his Scrap classes you know it's going to be on another level! The lighting, the music and the aqua bags set the tone and their intentions straight away, double that up with Ben's coaching style and it's the perfect recipe. Every session has me pushing myself to a new level. If you love boxing and music that gets your adrenaline going then YRD1 Scrap is for you, it's like hitting the gym with your own personal hype crew.

Fantastic experience: Best place to go for fitness. Classes are fun and never get boring. Great atmosphere. Ben and his teams are so welcoming and encouraging.

Fantastic experience: Yrd1 and the coaches have changed my life. I started this gym in March 2023 and have been consistently going 5-6 days a week since then. Prior to Yrd1 I had tried so many other non commercial gyms and didn't enjoy them at all. Yrd1 and everyone there makes me feel like I am part of a family. The community makes it all the better on top of the amazing classes which are nothing like I have experienced before. The classes are actually fun and you soon forget your even exercising. That being said, it doesn't stop you from developing in all the classes you take as the coaches give you pointers to improve all the time, making it even better when you see your progress. With any gym if your consistent you will see physical changes for a healthier body. This gym though is focused on the mental wellness of all the members. With monthly mantra's and words of encouragement. Since starting, I have converted my fiance and a few of his friends also. All of them love it. Thank you for helping me achieve my goals!

Fantastic experience: From the moment you step foot into YRD1, you're greeted with an energy that is infectious. Ben and the rest of the team are not only knowledgeable and professional but also incredibly friendly and approachable. They make you feel like part of a tight-knit community, where everyone is welcome and encouraged to be their authentic, selves. If you're ready to level up your fitness game then look no further than YRD1. Get ready to sweat, have fun, and feel part of something epic.

Fantastic experience: The BEST decision I ever made was to step through the door to YRD1! I won’t lie I was so anxious to go to my first class as it is so out of my comfort zone, but coming from someone whose been out of the country for the last 7 months I can honestly say I’ve never felt more at home somewhere then I do at YRD1! Everyone is so friendly and so welcoming, not to mention incredibly supportive! It’s so hard to find an atmosphere where you’re not being judged and where you’re just being encouraged all the time, this is one of the many reasons why YRD1 and the coaches are so incredible! They are so inspiring in each and every session, you really can’t ask for more! I’m so excited for the next few months of training here!

Fantastic experience: Fabulous staff, amazing playlists, great workouts along with an awesome vibe. Always leaves me energised and much fitter!!

Fantastic experience: I’m 8 months addicted to this fantastic place, I found it by chance on a Facebook add, signed up to the first half price class and within a couple of months I was signing up to full membership. I have never been so addicted to exercise as I am after joining YRD1. Even if I’m not in the mood, I push myself to go and as soon as I get there, I’m glad I did. I’m in my happy place. The classes are addictive, engaging, inspiring and never boring. Strongly recommend if you haven’t found your fitness journey…… This door is the best door to walk through. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience: Yrd 1 provide the best fitness classes around. As someone that has trained for years in the gym, I can truly say I've not had as much fun as I have had at Yrd 1. The classes are for all levels, the instructors are brilliant and there is such a great vibe!

Fantastic experience: Visited the club last Saturday and I couldn’t be more happy, what a vibe!! I loved every second of the cycle Saturday, I’ve never push myself that hard, I have enough endorphins to last me three weeks just thinking about it I only wish I could go more often, amazing atmosphere, great music, great people and one objective

Fantastic experience: Not to be dramatic, but YRD1 has been a lifechanging experience for me. Before I found YRD1 I hated exercise and really didn't believe people who said they enjoyed it. Anyway, I can now happily say I LOVE going to classes, they're the highlight of my week and this is the first time I have consistently exercised. I genuinely enjoy every single minute. Huge thanks to Ben for creating such an incredible, welcoming and fun space.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym with a welcoming and friendly team. The spin class is savage but so fun!

Fantastic experience: I don’t know a gym that works as hard as Ben and his team. It’s incredibly unique offering classes that not only push your physical health but also help your mental health too. I’ve always been nervous to go to a gym but on my first day at YRD I was so welcomed and I’ve never left. I’ve been going since November and have fallen in love with the scrap classes. It’s a mix of boxing and HIT but while listening to the best music and feeling like you’re in a nightclub with the lighting. I also do 1-1 training with Janie the boxing instructor. I have been training with her since I started and the amount of improvement that has happened in a short amount of time is incredible. She trains me but we always have the best of fun and she will always push me to do better. Not only is it a gym it’s also a community. Since joining I have not only improved on my fitness but also met a group of people that I consider my friends for life. Cannot recommend highly !!

Fantastic experience: I was seeking something fun and high tempo that I’d look forward to doing and that’s just what I found at the Recycle class , I can’t wait to book into my next class!

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience! Best spin class I've ever been to, really on another level. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Been going to Yrd1 since it started and Ben has created amazing training classes. His eye for detail when training is unparalleled and I love the recycle classes where you are taught to go to the Ruth’s of the music

Fantastic experience: The gym and staff are really welcoming. The scrap classes are a great opportunity to switch off from the stresses of outside life and spend some time on yourself. There is no judgement from others and the atmosphere is ideal for newcomers.

Fantastic experience: Yrd1 is a non-judgemental, values rooted fitness community. It’s a place that doesn’t centre itself on body image, or traditional fitness goals - but about reaching your own potential and pushing that little bit more every time. I’ve been coming to Ben’s classes for about 18 months now and I’ve never felt so welcomed, supported, and challenged in a fitness class. His attention to detail results in weekly improvements on technique, posture and fitness. Personally SCRAP is my favourite - it’s empowering, fun, hard work - and the pep talks and the tunes are AMAZING, I’m buzzing all weekend afterwards! I’ll always recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant!! Ben is an outstanding trainer!! Classes are so much more relevant than the ones you get at regular gyms!

Fantastic experience: This gym is so amazingly unique. It’s fun, it’s funky, it’s friendly and the team are brilliant at what they do. I’m totally in love with the Scrap classes which focus on fitness, technique and almost more importantly for me, mental health. Ben is hugely motivating for fitness both physically and mentally and I always feel such a buzz from the class. It’s helped me massively. It’s also not a class that you just rock up to and do the same thing every week - Ben pushes you to improve technique and be the best that you can be. Love it and love the people- both the team and those who attend the classes. There is absolutely nothing intimidating about this gym. Can’t recommend highly enough for so many reasons.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Yrd 1- the scrap classes are brilliant for building fitness in a very supportive environment. I feel that I have gained a lot of confidence thanks to Ben and the Yrd 1 team. Looking forward to giving re-cycle a go next!

Fantastic experience: Been training with Ben for a few years now and my confidence with him has grown so much more than i could ever have imagined. He demands hard work but he also takes the time to take interest in his clients which makes it seem more than just a personal trainer session. I'm now going to the boxing classes on a Saturday morning and the attention to detail is no different than the person sessions.

Fantastic experience: Ben has built a brilliant gym, with a great team. His staff and clientele are all so caring and supportive of each other. I’ve been training with him for the last 5 years. My predominant interest has lay with boxing. He helped me win my first fight, after I changed coach and I haven’t looked back since. My interests in the gym have broadened since the introduction of spin classes and other group training. You feel so motivated and inspired when you see the journeys others have gone on, as they seek to attain their own goals, transforming not just their bodies, but their mindsets and lives. Ben and the team are not just coaches, they are lifelong friends. Their energy and enthusiasm is addictive and their knowledge on fitness is unparalleled. Ben only takes on the best of the best to be part of his team to help his clientele. I’ve trained at many gyms over the past 20 years, but none even come close to matching Yrd1!

Fantastic experience: Could not recommend Ben and Yrd1 any more highly! My 1:1 PT sessions focus on boxing, strength and core and I’ve been able to improve technique in just a few months on exercises I’d been doing wrong for years. The sessions are personalised so I can feel the progression week on week as well as taking away loads of things to practice throughout the week!

Fantastic experience: Ben and his team have created a unique experience. Yrd1 is like no other gym I have ever been too. The classes are incredible and accessible at all levels. Each time you attend you come out stronger. Not only do they focus on your body strength but also there is a strong focus on being strong mentally. I will not be going anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: This gym is unlike any other around, so unique, I absolutely madly love it for so many reasons. The music is choreographed so, so well and the lighting makes it genuinely feels like a nightclub, and I train harder than ever before for it. It makes me hyper buzz from the minute I am driving over there, arriving and chatting with all the lovely people who go, the class itself and then certainly still buzzing for the rest of the day. The trainers are so lovely, they perfect your technique so you can train harder and their energy is infectious. It is a beautifully renovated space, so cool, funky and sleek. I could not recommend every part of it more highly!