With the weather getting brighter and warmer (though still a bit dark and miserable) going to the gym becomes a more appealing prospect. Why not maximise time efficiency and cycle to the gym? If you’re short on time starting aerobic exercise while you’re travelling could reduce your time needed to spend in the gym greatly reduced or it gets your aerobic activity out of the way so you can focus on building muscle. This also means that you could reach a specific gym with more machines/facilities suited to your goals. These our reccommendations for gyms in and around Hexham.

Head to Matfen Hall if you’re core focused or love technology. The fitness suite at Matfen hall offers a tablet-like screen on the cardiovascular equipment where you can watch tv, listen to the radio or even synchronize your workouts to your smartphone. They have also recently opened a room based on building your core stability, strength or agility containing: mats for floor work, hand weights, balance balls and more.

Ride to Wentworth Leisure Centre if you’re looking for good gym facilities, classes and a pool at a more affordable price. Though it may not be as fancy as some other gyms mentioned in this article, you’ll still be able to meet your fitness goals with this gym and their range of classes at a more affordable cost.

Visit Walwick Hall if half the reason you go to the gym is to be pampered or relax afterwards. At Walwick Hall you’ll find a medium sized gym with your staple cardiovascular equipment such as treadmills or ellipticals and a free weights room. The main attraction of this gym though is the tranquil pool, jacuzzi and the spa which offers facials, manicures and massages.

Cycle to the George Hotel for the gym if you like working out with a view. If you like to exercise in a quiet relaxed atmosphere then the George Hotel is what you’re looking for. A remote indoor gym and pool with windows looking out into the countryside. There is also a reception room onsite where you can enjoy a well earned cup of coffee or tea after your workout with views of the river.

Cycled to the gym and worked a bit too hard? Hire a taxi that can take you and your bike home, such as EcoCabs.