How does the Bring a Friend program work at The Next Step?

Bring a friend to The Next Step Fitness Centre in North Bay for a free workout. If they decide to join, they get a discounted membership at $40 per month for the full year (instead of the regular $56.50 per month), and you receive a reward — either 2 free months of membership or 3 free half-hour personal training sessions, depending on your membership type.

Does my friend have to pay anything for the first workout?

No. Your friend's first workout at The Next Step is completely free. No membership required, no credit card on file, no obligation. They just come in with you and train.

How much does my friend save by joining through the referral program?

Your friend pays $40 per month instead of the standard $56.50 per month — a savings of $16.50 per month, or $198 over the full year. That's a 29% discount on their annual membership.

What do I get for referring a friend to The Next Step?

If you're a gym member, you receive 2 free months of membership (a $113 value). If you're a personal training client, you receive 3 free half-hour sessions with your trainer. The reward applies every time a referred friend joins — no limit on how many people you can refer.

Is there a limit on how many friends I can refer?

No. You can refer as many friends as you want and earn the full reward for each one who joins. Refer two friends and you've earned four free months. Refer three and you're close to half a year of free membership.

Does the discounted Bring a Friend rate last all year or just the first month?

The $40 per month rate applies for the full 12 months — not just the first month. Your friend saves $198 over the entire year, not a one-time introductory discount that jumps back up after 30 days.

Can my friend sign up for personal training with the referral discount?

The Bring a Friend discount applies to monthly gym memberships ($40 per month instead of $56.50 per month). For personal training packages and pricing, your friend can schedule a free consultation with one of the certified trainers to discuss options.

Do I need to be a member for a specific amount of time to refer someone?

No. If you're an active member or personal training client at The Next Step Fitness Centre, you can bring a friend regardless of how long you've been with the gym.

Where is The Next Step Fitness Centre located?

1370 Regina St in North Bay, Ontario (P1B 2L3), in the west end of the city. Open 24/7 with keycard access. Call (705) 475-0724 or email thenextstepgym@gmail.com to ask about the Bring a Friend program.

Open every hour of every day. Keycard access. No waiting for someone to unlock the door.

Hours & Location — 24/7 Gym in North Bay

The gym hours at The Next Step Fitness Centre in North Bay are simple: we’re open 24/7, every single day of the year. Members get a keycard. The keycard works at 6 a.m., at midnight, and every hour in between. No restricted times. No front desk you have to wait for. You train when it works for you.

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Gym Hours — 24/7 Keycard Access

Monday — Open 24 hours

Tuesday— Open 24 hours

Wednesday— Open 24 hours

Thursday — Open 24 hours

Friday — Open 24 hours

Saturday— Open 24 hours

Sunday — Open 24 hours

The Next Step Fitness Centre in North Bay is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Members receive a keycard that gives them access to the gym any time — early morning, lunch break, after work, or 2 a.m. if that’s when it fits your schedule.

There’s no front desk you have to pass through at odd hours. No restricted times. Your keycard works the same at 6 a.m. as it does at midnight. You train when it works for you.

Location — 1370 Regina St, North Bay

Phone: (705) 475-0724 Email: thenextstepgym@gmail.comAddress: 1370 Regina St, North Bay, ON P1B 2L3Parking: Free on-site parking available

The Next Step Fitness Centre is located at 1370 Regina St in the west end of North Bay, Ontario. The gym moved to this new location in 2026 after 25 years of serving the North Bay community. The facility includes a fully equipped gym, a dedicated class room, fully accessible change rooms with showers, and 24/7 keycard entry.

Members come from across North Bay, Callander, and the surrounding Nipissing region. The Regina St location is easy to reach from Main Street, Lakeshore Drive, and the Highway 11 corridor.

Explore Our Gym — Services & Quick Links

New to the gym?

See how to get started, what to bring, and what your first visit looks

Looking for a trainer?

Meet our five certified personal trainers and find the right fit.

Want to check out the facility?

See what’s inside — equipment, class room, amenities, accessibility features.

Bringing a friend?

Your friend trains free. If they join, you both save.

Monthly membership pricing?

Straightforward pricing, no hidden fees.

Personal training options?

One-on-one, partner, and group training with certified trainers.

Locally Owned Since 2001

The Next Step Fitness Centre has been part of the North Bay community since 2001. It’s not a franchise. It’s not a chain. It’s owned and operated by Amanda Hampel, a certified personal trainer (CanFitPro PTS) who has been with the gym since 2010 and became the owner in 2020.

When you call (705) 475-0724, you’re calling a local business. When you walk through the door at 1370 Regina St, the owner might be the one who greets you. That’s the kind of gym this is.

“We’re open 24/7 because people’s schedules don’t fit into a 9-to-5 box. Shift workers, parents, students, retirees — everyone deserves access to the gym on their own time.”

— Amanda Hampel, Owner & Certified Exercise Physiologist (C-SEP), CanFitPro Certified

What Members Say About Training Here

4.9out of 5 from 15 Google reviews

I really enjoy when I get to train at this gym while in town. The staff are personable, the facility and change rooms are kept very clean and have amenities you wouldn’t find in a corporate gym. The equipment is in good working condition and includes anything I could think to use. The atmosphere is welcoming and feels especially inclusive to women, people of all ages and fitness levels.
Leah
This gym is wonderful! Very clean and well maintained. If paired with a personal trainer, they will make sure to work with you to develop an individualized plan that is based on knowledge of your needs and goals. Their fitness classes can also be tailored to you individually, which I thought was so great! They have a variety of trainers and classes, so that you can work your fitness goals around the schedule that works best for you. Highly recommend!
Kari Pearce
You say that you don't have time to go to the gym, but you are wrong. Sign up here and get two 30 minute scheduled sessions every week with a personal trainer. The fantastic staff here are knowledgeable and super friendly. They are going to custom craft a training program that is going to work for you. And these are a busy 30 minutes that is going to have you in and out the door in no time. Early before work, on your lunch or as you head home from your day. This is the place you want if you don't have time to waste mucking about in a regular gym figuring out what to do next. You can fit this in and you absolutely won't regret it.
Sean Demarce
great gym. Always clean. You don't feel like a piece of meat here. Well thought out gym and pleasant place to work out. Staff is excellent and friendly. They understand how to train your body to get the most out of a workout. Personal training and regular membership.
Kathryn Feige
Been going to this gym for the last 8 years and absolutely love it!
Rob Leblanc
Amazing team, professional & friendly service. They have everything you need!
Shawn Moreton
its very well maintained, open 24/7 so I can go whenever there aren't people
Eros Lab
Super personal trainers here
Kevin Smith
Awesome gym great people!
Ryan Lacroix
This place couldn't be any better.
Josh Armstrong

Frequently Asked Questions — Hours & Location

What are the hours at The Next Step Fitness Centre?
The Next Step Fitness Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Members have keycard access at all times — there are no restricted hours.
Where is The Next Step Fitness Centre located?
1370 Regina St, North Bay, ON P1B 2L3. The gym is in the west end of North Bay, easily accessible from Main Street, Lakeshore Drive, and Highway 11. Free on-site parking is available.
How does the 24/7 keycard access work?
When you sign up for a membership, you receive a keycard. That keycard gives you access to the gym at any time — day or night. You scan your card at the door and you’re in. No front desk required during off-hours.
What is the phone number for The Next Step Fitness Centre?
Call (705) 475-0724. You can also email thenextstepgym@gmail.com or stop by 1370 Regina St in North Bay.
Is there parking at The Next Step?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at the 1370 Regina St location in North Bay.
Do I need a keycard to enter the gym?
Yes. All members receive a keycard when they sign up. The keycard provides 24/7 access to the facility. You’ll need to provide the necessary banking information during signup to receive your keycard. Contact us at (705) 475-0724 for details.
Is The Next Step open on holidays?
Yes. The gym is open 24/7/365 — including all holidays. Your keycard works every day of the year.

Come See the Gym — 1370 Regina St, North Bay

Open 24/7. Locally owned since 2001. Five certified trainers. One gym that’s been part of North Bay for 25 years. Call (705) 475-0724, email thenextstepgym@gmail.com, or stop by 1370 Regina St in North Bay’s west end. Your first consultation is free. The Next Step Fitness Centre — serving North Bay, Callander, and the Nipissing region.