Fitness that doesn't take itself too seriously.

An online gym and community for people over 55. Here's why people join, and why they stay.

Meet James

I'm James Hilton, founder of Jim's Gym and personal trainer. I work exclusively with people over 50.

I started Jim's Gym with one goal in mind: to help as many people as possible enjoy the huge benefits of being more active. To break down the barriers that stop people from getting started, to create something that feels genuinely welcoming and to offer incredible value with enough variety to make the fitness journey as easy and enjoyable as possible - for any-body.

Jim's Gym is for anyone who wants to feel stronger, more energetic and more capable without stepping foot in a traditional gym setting. Whether you're brand new to exercise or just looking for something that better fits your life, everything here is designed to help you do more of the things you love, for longer - all from your living room.

A man sitting in a green chair smiling, wearing a blue sweatshirt that says 'Jim's Gym', lifting dumbbells in a room with a pink wall, a wooden cabinet, and potted plants.

All the brilliant features you get as a member

  • portrait of James Hilton

    Me! Jim! + the team:

    Me, plus a team of instructors who specialise in the over-50s: strength, cardio, Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Dancercise. We work with hundreds of people every week, so whatever's stopping you, we've probably heard it and found a way round it.

  • online fitness class

    Live classes:

    15+ live classes a week on Zoom, plus monthly Q&As with health experts. You see me, I see you (if you want me to), and we get on with it.

  • Session one - stronger foundations

    On-Demand Library:

    1,000+ recorded workouts and programmes, with new ones every week. For early birds, night owls and anyone whose Tuesday went sideways.

  • Measuring Waist

    Healthy Habits Club:

    Craft Club, Art Club, Book Club, a movement session with me, plus physio and nutrition talks with dietitian Ian Thomas. The classes get you in. This lot keeps you coming back.

  • WhatsApp Community

    A private members' group for swapping tips, celebrating wins and checking who's doing Friday's class. Think village hall noticeboard, with fewer drawing pins.

Fitness that doesn’t
take itself too seriously.

At Jim’s Gym, we know life doesn’t slow down after 55, so why should you?

 We’re here to help you stay strong, mobile, and full of beans with friendly workouts that meet you where you’re at. So… why Jim’s Gym?

  • Built for over-55s, with not a whiff of boring

  • Stronger legs for the stairs, more energy for the garden, and plenty left in the tank for the grandkids afterwards

  • Every class has options, so you work at your level, not mine. But I do join in too!

  • Clubs for art, books, crafts and food, because a sharp mind deserves a workout too

  • A community that makes it fun (really)

  • 30-day money-back guarantee - so the only risk is liking it

Choose Jim's Gym for active ageing, not deteriorating!

JOIN JIM'S GYM HERE

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Our members ‘Doing more’

Two women jumping on a sandy beach, smiling, wearing hoodies and jeans, with blue sky and hills in the background.
A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a green dress and blue cardigan, stands behind a silver vintage caravan labeled 'T@B METROPOLIS' on a brick-paved driveway, pulling it with her hands.
A cyclist wearing a black helmet, sunglasses, and black cycling gear, standing next to a red and black road bike on a gravel path. Behind him is a wooden signpost with distances to European cities, with a scenic view of greenery, the ocean, and a cle
An elderly woman with white hair and sunglasses sitting on a large rock outdoors, reading a book. She is surrounded by backpacks and gear, with green rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
An elderly man sitting on a large rock surrounded by mountain scenery, wearing sunglasses, a bright yellow jacket, black pants, and hiking boots, with backpacks nearby.
A woman standing on a suspension bridge surrounded by lush green trees, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, blue shirt, beige pants, and carrying bags and a camera.
A person crossing a rope bridge over a lake, surrounded by lush green plants and rocky terrain.

What the Jimsters will tell you.

Ask our members what keeps them coming back, and the classes get a mention eventually. But having a laugh usually comes first.

"Always great classes, something for everyone. Friendly, inclusive, a great way to start your day." Kate

Ask about winter, and you'll get answers like Jayne's:

"Do you struggle to get out of bed on these dark cold mornings? I can give you a 5 star reason to get up, and engage in fun filled, excellent exercise classes and lots more if you become a member of Jim's Gym."

Ask whether it works around real life, and Jane's your woman:

"Fabulous and fun way to exercise. Jim makes his cardio and strength workouts fun and easy to follow. Great that if you can't do them live they are recorded."

And ask Carolyn whether it's worth it:

"Guaranteed to keep body and soul together! Will, without a shadow of doubt, enhance your life. High Five to you James 👏👏👏"

That's the bit the class list can't show you: the people. Come and meet them.

£12.99 a month. About 43p a day.

Go monthly and stop whenever you like. Go yearly for £129.90 and get two months free, about 36p a day. Both come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so the only risk is enjoying it.

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