Unique gym celebrates ‘really strong start’ since opening fitness hub at the heart of Northampton
A unique gym is celebrating a “really strong start” during the first three months since opening a fitness hub at the heart of Northampton.
Foundry, a gym and Hammer Strength training centre, opened on Bridge Street at the end of November 2025.
The aim was to combine elite equipment, a vibrant atmosphere and state-of-the-art training space, designed to inspire progress and bring people together no matter who they are.
Foundry is now home to top strength and conditioning equipment, with dedicated training studios for boxing, Hyrox and group classes.
There are on-site additions of a supplement store, physiotherapist and a barber shop, to support health, recovery and lifestyle all under one roof in a prime town centre location.
Foundry is a growing franchise that originated in Walsall and has scaled to 24 locations across the UK. The Northampton branch is the venture of Arjun Aujla and his parents.
Hammer Strength is an equipment brand for elite level training, but it is open to anyone as you have the option to build up the weights. The body building equipment is friendly and safe for everyone to use.
As well as this, Foundry is home to standard gym equipment, Hyrox and cardio areas, a boxing ring and bags, and studio space for classes and wellness events.
Monthly membership is £34.99 and the gym does not charge rent to personal trainers. All the team asks is that personal trainers and their clients are members of Foundry, and they are welcome to use the space in any way they want.
“We opened on November 29 and there’s a growing community of people who want to better themselves, thrive and come together,” Arjun told the Chronicle & Echo.
“The community vibe has been overwhelming and we didn’t know the people of Northampton needed a fitness hub so bad. They’re glad it’s open and they’re rubbing shoulders with each other. It’s what we hoped for.”
Arjun says the team has had the best response to the aesthetic, positive vibe and friendly welcome to all, which he described as the “perfect blend”.
“We want to constantly improve,” said Arjun. “What we’ve done since opening is just the beginning and a really strong start. The aim over the next three-to-five years is to reinvest in the place, tweak, refine and take on feedback.”