Aspire to Inspire Fitness opens Flintshire's first women-only gym in its new Mold home

Kathryn Jones likes to remind people where her business began. "I started this business from the back of a van," she says. Five years after opening Flintshire's first women-only gym, Aspire to Inspire Fitness has moved into a new home in Mold.

The gym has opened at Unit 1, Gas Lane, on Bromfield Industrial Estate, transforming a former car repair centre that had stood empty for around nine to ten months. Kathryn spent about 18 months searching for the right premises before finding it. Aspire to Inspire previously operated in Buckley town centre, where she opened her first women-only gym in 2021.

The move was marked with a special opening weekend on 10 and 11 October, with fitness classes and contributions from local businesses including wellbeing and skincare representatives. Mold mayor Councillor Joanne Edwards came along to meet the team, and Mold Town Council said it was pleased to see new businesses establishing themselves in the town.

"Building something from the ground up takes hard work, dedication, belief, and a whole lot of support," Kathryn said afterwards. "There have been so many hours, so much passion, and plenty of challenges along the way, but days like today remind me exactly why I do what I do."

Her focus has always been on creating a space where women feel comfortable. "We promote positivity and provide an environment where women feel comfortable, confident, and supported," she said. "I've never wanted to compete with the big brands. What matters to me is lifting up other women in business, because every one of us started somewhere."

The gym offers strength training, Pilates, spin, kettlebells and dance fitness, alongside personal training and small-group coaching, with classes for women of different ages and abilities, including complete beginners. Its programme also includes Pilates in the Park, Aspire Striders and Reset and Rise retreats.

Looking ahead, a 12-week New Year, New Me programme for January 2027 combines strength-based training with small group sessions designed for all fitness levels.

Classes, memberships and the New Year programme can be found at aspiretoinspire.uk.