Nestled in the grounds of listed building, Middletons Hotel, is the Emperor’s Gym complex. Open to residents and non-residents alike, this inclusive gym serves as not only a place to let off some steam and improve your fitness, but it’s a space to join a welcoming community of like-minded gym-goers and trainers.
With a fast-increasing membership, Emperors Gym is currently host to approximately 461 members, a mix of which are locals, hotel guests, and business trippers.
Following a site refresh earlier this year, this unique gym comprised of organised sections, from ‘Arms’ to ‘Abs’ and ‘Chest’ to ‘Cardio’, so it’s pretty easy to locate the section you need, especially if you’re new to the gym scene and unfamiliar with certain equipment. Each of the five rooms featured in the gym contains specialist equipment for certain types of exercises. From the main gym floor, to a boxing area, a yoga room with an exclusive meditation mezzanine, and a spin studio. Particularly impressive is the yoga room, located upstairs. Incredibly spacious and in keeping with Yorkshire’s rich heritage, the wooden roofing beams add a very cosy feel, along with the hung fairy lights. Complete with bolsters, mats, exercise balls, and blankets, this space has everything you need to complete your yoga practice.
If going it solo in the gym isn’t particularly your bag, Emperors Gym offers a host of fitness classes suited to varied tastes, from Box Fit, HIIT, Abs Blast, Barre, Hatha Yoga and Indoor Cycling to name a few. These classes are a great way to meet people, and the various friendship communities within Emperors Gym regularly meet with each other outside of their workouts, to enjoy a social drink or other recreational activities.
If you’re feeling snackish or need a refuel boost, Reception stocks protein powder and other nutritious treats that will keep you on track. And, in the future, the gym hopes to see the introduction of further health supplements and ready-made meals to provide their members with an effortless and effective gym experience.
Emperors is the perfect gym if you’re looking for a functional, uncomplicated, and friendly leisure facility. For full information, opening times, and membership details, visit www.middletonsyork.co.uk.
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