If your idea of a holiday workout involves sand between your toes and salt in the air, Bay Fitness in Croyde is going to feel like a very good discovery. Run by Blakey, a trainer with a genuine gift for making exercise feel joyful rather than punishing, Bay Fitness has built a devoted following among locals and you alike. The approach here is very much about meeting you where you are, whether that means a brisk beach yoga class at sunrise or a more structured movement session at one of the inland venues.
Beach yoga sessions meet by the lifeguard hut on Croyde Beach on Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, and the setting is hard to beat. Imagine flowing through a sequence with the Atlantic in front of you and the dunes behind. Kriya yoga classes run on Wednesday evenings at Upcott Farm, offering something a little deeper and more meditative for those who want to explore breathwork alongside movement. Personal training, fitness classes and retreat packages are also available, making Bay Fitness a genuinely flexible option depending on how you want to spend your time.
Bookings are made through the website at bayfitness.co.uk, and the timetable is kept up to date there. Beach sessions need no equipment, just comfortable clothes and a willingness to embrace the elements. Croyde itself is only a short drive from Woolacombe, and combining a morning yoga class with breakfast in one of the village’s cafes makes for a brilliant way to start a day. Drop Blakey an email or call ahead if you are joining as anyone, as class numbers can be limited during busy periods.
Summer mornings in Croyde have a special quality, and catching a beach yoga class before the surfers properly fill the water is one of those simple pleasures that you remember for a long time.
Movement by the sea has a way of resetting everything, and Bay Fitness understands that better than most.
