An image forming apparatus includes a fixing member; a pressing member abutting against the fixing member; a first temperature detection unit for detecting a temperature of the fixing member; a heating member for heating the fixing member; a power control unit for controlling power supplied to the heating member; a drive unit for rotating the fixing member; and a control unit for controlling the power control unit and the drive unit according to the temperature of the fixing member and a temperature of the pressing member before the fixing member rotates.