Steel Bones partners with Iron Island Gym, in Bury St Edmunds, and Hadleigh Pool and Leisure to offer free gym sessions for amputees

A charity has partnered with two Suffolk gyms to offer free fitness sessions for amputees.

Steel Bones has launched the initiative in partnership with Iron Island Gym, in Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, and Abbeycroft’s Hadleigh Pool and Leisure, in Stonehouse Road.

The weekly sessions – aimed at helping amputees build physical strength, boost confidence and improve overall wellbeing – run every Friday morning at both venues.

Steel Bones, founded by amputees and their families, said the initiative was made possible thanks to funding from the Suffolk Community Foundation Sports Fund.

“We are thrilled to be working with local gyms and to have the backing of Suffolk Community Foundation,” said Emma Joy-Staines, the charity’s CEO.

“These sessions are about more than just fitness – they’re about building community, rebuilding confidence and showing amputees that they are not alone.”

The initiative forms part of the charity’s border mission to reduce isolation, promote physical and mental health and empower amputee families across the UK.

The sessions are led by an on-site trainer and people of all fitness levels are welcome.

Adaptive equipment is available.

Charlie Potter, active communities manager at Abbeycroft, added: “We’re pleased to partner with Steel Bones to support amputee members through tailored gym sessions at our centre in Hadleigh.

“Having worked for several years with Steel Bones in Brandon, we see how people thrive and feel connected in an inclusive environment, benefitting their mental and physical health.”