There will be plenty of hustle and bustle in Wymondham with the opening of a gym with a difference.

Hustle Wymondham is the latest venture by fitness entrepreneur Bobby Harrison following the success of a similar venture in Norwich.

Hustle boxing gym is opening at the end of October with a come and try free weekend where the public can try out a variety of classes. Mr Harrison, who is 41, has taken over a former gym on a unit on Philip Ford Way.

Hustle is a boxing and fitness concept with the emphasis on mental health and well being as Mr Harrison explained.

“We offer a range of classes suitable for everybody, providing a fitness space that is safe, non-intimidating and friendly. We strive to create a community where our members help and support each other and celebrate achievements both inside and outside the gym.”

Mr Harrison, who was born and brought up in Hethersett and whose mother lives in Wymondham, is a firm believer that a healthy body and mind should go hand in hand.

Hustle Wymondham will be open from 6 am until 8 pm Mondays to Fridays and 7 am until 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Mr Harrison opened Hustle in Norwich early in 2020 but soon found lockdown forcing him to undertake online fitness with 452 classes involving 6500 people from all over the world. With lockdown over, Mr Harrison’s gym in Norwich began to take giant strides forward and soon he was looking for a second centre which he has now found in South Norfolk.

“Wymondham was always on my radar, and we really do want to be a part of the local community. Our focus will be on mental as well as physical health. We want to provide an atmosphere where people can relieve stress and make new friends,” he said adding that gyms can be lonely places with everyone in their own world – something Hustle will be trying to break down.

Hustle has a unique approach to boxing, teaching real boxing technique without the contact. The gym will offer a variety of boxing-based and strength classes as well as personal training. It will cater for youngsters aged eight to 11 and have classes for boys and girls and numerous classes for adults and seniors. Hustle Wymondham will have a variety of coaches available from all backgrounds of fitness, and Mr Harrison is confident about the future.

“Opening a second Hustle is a pretty big gamble with the cost of living rising and a recession, but fitness isn’t something people are going to give up. For many people fitness is more important than Netflix for example. A lot of people already know about us and we have already established a strong brand in both Norwich and Norfolk. We will have a variety of payment options including pay as you go and no contract unlimited memberships.”

Hustle will also have rooms for rent or hire and a café that will be open to all.

Mr Harrison has another important reason for opening a new Hustle Gym in Wymondham. A year ago his inspirational dad Ian, who lived in the town, died and he is hoping that his memory will live on at the gym: “I know he would always have been around, helping out and being supportive,” Mr Harrison added.

More information on both Norwich and Wymondham Hustle is available on the website:

www.doyouhustle.co.uk from where members of the public can also sign up for the free weekend of activities.