{"id":675978,"date":"2026-05-31T12:23:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T12:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/675978\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T12:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T12:23:18","slug":"new-aberdeen-gym-opens-in-bridge-of-don-offering-health-and-wellness-to-locals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/675978\/","title":{"rendered":"New Aberdeen gym opens in Bridge of Don offering &#8216;health and wellness&#8217; to locals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The brand-new \u00a3200,000 Granite City gym is a major transformation for the former Innovation Centre.<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The gym is located within a huge 13,433-square-foot standalone space\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_R-R-Power-Rig.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The gym is located within a huge 13,433-square-foot standalone space\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The gym is located within a huge 13,433-square-foot standalone space(Image: R+R Fitness)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A brand new health and wellness facility has officially opened its doors in Aberdeen&#8217;s <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aberdeenlive.news\/all-about\/bridge-of-don\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Bridge of Don<\/a> area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Named R+R Fitness, the brand-new \u00a3200,000 <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aberdeenlive.news\/all-about\/aberdeen\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Granite City<\/a> gym is a major transformation for the former Innovation Centre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The massive 13,433-square-foot standalone space, featuring a glass-roofed central atrium, is described as looking to act as a premium yet affordable fitness sanctuary for both local residents and the surrounding corporate community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Operating seven days a week, R+R Fitness says it has <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aberdeenlive.news\/all-about\/in-the-news\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">been designed<\/a> around what the founders felt was lacking in traditional gyms, focusing on range and quality of equipment, member inclusivity and comfort, as well as mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The R+R gym has now opened\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_RR-Join-Us.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The R+R gym has now opened\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The R+R gym has now opened(Image: R+R Fitness)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The facility includes a 7,000-square-foot main workout floor loaded with top-tier Hammer Strength and Life Fitness equipment, a dedicated Power Rig and sprint turf and sled track, alongside dedicated cardiovascular, fitness, and spin studios.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The new gym's rack area\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_R-R-Rack-Area.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The new gym's rack area\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The new gym&#8217;s rack area(Image: R+R Fitness)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Members also have access to a private workout room, and wellness hub featuring offerings from local businesses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The opening follows a soft launch that drew over 200 locals. Gym-only and class-only memberships are available for \u00a335 per month, while full-access all-inclusive packages are priced at \u00a355 per month, featuring over 30 weekly instructor-led classes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The gym is located in the former Innovation Centre\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_R-R-Plate-Loaded.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The gym is located in the former Innovation Centre\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The gym is located in the former Innovation Centre(Image: R+R Fitness)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prospective members can explore the full equipment lists, class schedules, and secure their memberships online at <a aria-label=\"randrfitness.co.ukLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/randrfitness.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">randrfitness.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The brand-new \u00a3200,000 Granite City gym is a major transformation for the former Innovation Centre. 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