2025 may have marked the end of the road for the Fitness Factory gym, but not for one of its founders, Gemma Webster.
January 3 marked the start of Gem’s Fitness – Ms Webster’s new business delivering fitness classes at venues in Norton, Stourbridge, Pedmore and Hagley.
From ‘Boogie Bounce’ trampoline fitness classes and ‘Combat Core’ HIIT-style classes to ‘Pump and Pilates’ sessions and ‘Stretch and Flex’ classes, Ms Webster is offering something for everyone.
From kids to seniors and people of every age in between, there is something on offer for people of all walks of life to keep fit and have fun.
Ms Webster said: “I’m really excited to be starting the new chapter of my fitness business as Gem’s Fitness.
“We are lucky to have some amazing venues in and around Stourbridge that I can use for my fitness classes, which has made this next step an exciting one!”
She added: “I have over 20 years experience teaching fitness classes for children and adults and I feel privileged to do a job I love.
“I believe that fitness should be fun, it should focus on physical and mental health, and it should embrace the amazing community it creates.
”In my classes everyone is welcome. You’ll always be offered high or low options, you won’t be judged, and I can guarantee there will always be a friendly face ready to welcome you.”
Fitness Factory closed its doors after 30 years on December 31, having fallen on “tough times”.
Now, Ms Webster is looking forward to 2026, having started on her next fitness chapter.
Currently, classes are being offered at GigMill Methodist Church, Redhill Secondary School, Pedmore Primary School, Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Church, The Elton Centre and Hagley Scout Hut.