Sticking to a workout routine can be tough, especially when you’re trying to go it alone. That’s where group exercise classes can be a game-changer. With energising instructors, a supportive atmosphere, and a wide variety of workouts to choose from, it’s easier (and more fun) to stay consistent and hit your goals.
At Bolton Arena Community Sports Village, we offer one of the most diverse selections of exercise classes in Bolton. Whether you’re looking to burn calories, build strength, improve flexibility, or just move your body in a fun and social setting, we’ve got something to suit every fitness level and interest.
Here are the top 10 fitness classes to try this year, plus a few reasons why they might just become your new favourites.
1. Les Mills Classes
Les Mills classes are a global favourite for a reason. These high-energy workouts combine science-backed exercises with motivating music and high energy. From BodyPump for strength training to BodyCombat for cardio and BodyCore for toning, there’s a Les Mills format to suit your goals and challenge your limits.
Whether you’re aiming to build strength, burn fat, or improve your overall fitness, Les Mills classes deliver results you can feel. Each session is carefully choreographed to target specific areas of the body, making it easy to track your progress and stay motivated. Plus, the group atmosphere and energising music keep you coming back for more. It’s more than just a workout, it’s a full-body experience that leaves you feeling stronger, fitter, and more empowered after every class.
2. Pilates
Our Pilates classes in Bolton are perfect for improving posture, building core strength, and enhancing flexibility through controlled, low-impact movements. Whether you’re new to fitness or recovering from injury, Pilates is gentle but incredibly effective.
Pilates focuses on quality over quantity, helping you develop deep core strength and better body awareness with every movement. It’s a low-impact option that supports joint health while improving balance, stability, and alignment. Ideal for all fitness levels, Pilates is especially beneficial if you’re looking to prevent injury, ease back pain, or complement other forms of training. It’s a mindful, focused workout that delivers long-term results without putting strain on your body.
3. Trim and Tone
Looking to tighten, tone, and feel more confident? Trim and Tone is a full-body workout that focuses on high-rep strength exercises and light cardio to help sculpt lean muscle and burn fat.
This class is perfect if you’re aiming for visible results without high-impact movements. By combining targeted strength training with low-intensity cardio, Trim and Tone helps you build endurance while shaping and defining your muscles. It’s a great option for anyone wanting a balanced, accessible workout that supports fat loss and boosts confidence, whether you’re just starting out or getting back into a routine. Expect a feel-good sweat and long-term toning benefits.
4. Motiv8
If you want a motivational boost, this is the class for you. Motiv8 is a dynamic and varied group workout that keeps you on your toes. Expect a mix of cardio, bodyweight, and strength-based circuits that will leave you energised and inspired.
Every Motiv8 session is designed to challenge your body and re-energise your mindset. With constantly changing exercises and formats, you’ll never get bored, and your body won’t either. This class is ideal for boosting cardiovascular fitness, building strength, and improving overall endurance. Plus, the group setting and upbeat coaching help push you further than you might go on your own, making it easier to stay motivated and consistent in your fitness journey.
5. Step
Step is a fun, rhythmic cardio workout using a raised platform to build lower body strength and boost cardiovascular endurance. Set to upbeat music, it’s great for improving coordination while breaking a serious sweat.
With its easy-to-follow routines and energising pace, Step offers an effective way to get your heart rate up while strengthening and sculpting your legs and glutes. The combination of rhythm, repetition, and movement patterns also helps sharpen coordination and balance. Whether you’re new to fitness or looking for a fun way to stay active, Step is a great low-impact cardio option that delivers serious results; plus, the music keeps you moving from start to finish.
6. Boogie Bounce
Trampolines aren’t just for kids! Boogie Bounce is a mini-trampoline-based workout that combines fun, funky routines with serious cardio. It’s low-impact on the joints but high-energy in results.
Boogie Bounce delivers a surprisingly intense full-body workout while being kind to your joints. The constant bouncing engages your core, improves balance, and activates muscles you didn’t even know you had, all while boosting your heart rate. It’s also fantastic for lymphatic drainage, helping your body detox naturally. Add in uplifting music and feel-good vibes, and you’ve got a class that not only burns fat but lifts your mood too. It’s fitness that feels like fun.
7. Fitness Freestyle Yoga
This is yoga with a twist. It blends traditional yoga poses with flowing sequences, breath work, and strength elements. Perfect for anyone looking for a mindful but physically engaging session.
Fitness Freestyle Yoga offers the best of both worlds: the grounding benefits of traditional yoga and the dynamic flow of a more active workout. Each session encourages you to move with intention, connecting breath to movement while building strength and improving flexibility. The freestyle format means no two classes are the same, keeping things fresh and engaging. It’s an ideal way to de-stress, enhance body awareness, and leave class feeling stronger, both mentally and physically.
8. Gear Up
Push your limits in this indoor cycling class designed to take your cardio to the next level. With hill climbs, sprints, and endurance intervals, it’s a calorie-torching session that builds mental and physical strength.
Gear Up is all about intensity and results. Let the rhythm of the music guide you as your pedals spin and the good vibes flow. Hear it, see it, feel it. The environment is completely influenced by riders; as their intensity changes, so do the speed, movements, and colours of the visuals on the screen.
9. HIIT Step
Combining high-intensity interval training with step-based movements, HIIT Step is a powerhouse class that works your whole body. Expect short bursts of effort, minimal rest, and maximum results.
HIIT Step takes your training to the next level with fast-paced intervals designed to push your limits and ignite your metabolism. Using a step platform adds an extra challenge to traditional HIIT movements, helping to improve agility, power, and coordination. The quick transitions and high-intensity bursts mean you’re burning calories long after the class ends. It’s a time-efficient, results-driven workout that delivers serious fitness gains in a short amount of time – perfect for anyone looking to get leaner, stronger, and fitter, fast.
10. Community Run Group
Prefer fresh air and the open road? Our Community Run Group is a great way to meet other local runners, stay active, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor exercise. Suitable for all paces and abilities.
Joining our Community Run Group means more than just logging miles, it’s about building connections and staying motivated alongside like-minded people. Running outdoors boosts cardiovascular health and endurance, while the fresh air and natural surroundings help clear your mind and reduce stress. With options for all levels, this supportive group encourages consistency and celebrates every step of your progress, making running a sustainable and enjoyable part of your fitness journey.
Ready to Move?
It’s never too late to find your new fitness favourite. Whether you’re sweating it out in Gear Up, stretching in Yoga, or bouncing your way through Boogie Bounce, you’ll be moving, motivated, and having fun.
Join a class today and find your new favourite way to move!
