Dynamo Gym

Dynamo Gym Multiple awarding winning friendly strength training gym offering group sessions & individual programming.

Of course we care… probably a bit too much at times 😆But seriously, we know there are so many reasons to talk yourself o...
10/06/2026

Of course we care… probably a bit too much at times 😆

But seriously, we know there are so many reasons to talk yourself out of coming to the gym.

You tell yourself:
• “I don’t know what I’m doing.”
• “I don’t have the matching workout sets I see on Instagram.”
• “I need too many modifications.”
• “I’m too old.”
• “I won’t be able to keep up.”
• “Everyone will be judging me.”
• “That’s not a place for people like me.”

If you’ve ever had any of those thoughts, you’re not alone.

The fitness industry has done a pretty good job of making movement feel like an exclusive club. And social media has painted a picture of what a “gym person” is supposed to look like, wear, and behave.

But the truth is this: there is no mould you have to fit to belong here.

You don’t need experience.
You don’t need the perfect outfit.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to be fitter, younger, stronger, or more confident before you walk through the door.

You just need to show up as you are.

Our job is to meet you there, to support you, and make sure you never feel like an outsider.

Because this space was never meant for just one type of person…. it was meant for everyone 🧡

(Pssst… that means you!)

💪 STRENGTH: The Most Misused Word in FitnessEveryone wants to get stronger. But strength isn’t just muscle.Strength is y...
02/06/2026

💪 STRENGTH: The Most Misused Word in Fitness

Everyone wants to get stronger. But strength isn’t just muscle.

Strength is your ability to produce high levels of force against a heavy load. While muscle size matters, early strength gains are mostly driven by your nervous system becoming better at recruiting muscle fibres and coordinating movement.

That’s why beginners often get much stronger before they look noticeably bigger.

🧠 Your nervous system acts like a set of safety brakes. It constantly asks:

• Is this safe?
• Is this worth the energy cost?

Strength training gradually teaches your body that producing more force is both safe and necessary.

🏋️ Over time, muscle growth contributes too. More muscle + better neural efficiency = more strength.

🔄 Researchers have even observed strength increases in untrained limbs when only one side is trained, highlighting just how important neural adaptations are.

🏆 What does strength training generally look like?

• Low reps (≤5)
• Heavy loads
• Mostly submaximal effort (~2 reps in reserve)
• Compound lifts often work best

Strength is a skill. Practice matters.

💥 Strength vs Hypertrophy

Strength training is optimised for force production.

Hypertrophy training is optimised for muscle growth.

Both build muscle and strength, they simply emphasise different adaptations.

🚫 Constantly training to failure isn’t ideal for strength development. Most of the year should be spent accumulating quality reps, managing fatigue, and refining technique.

📈 The takeaway:

Strength isn’t just muscle mass.

It’s your nervous system, technique, muscle size, and ability to express force efficiently.

Getting stronger is the long-term process of teaching your body:

“This is safe.”
“This is necessary.”
“Adapt accordingly.”

Not sure where to start?

Get in touch and let’s get you strong 💪

28/05/2026

You don’t need to stay perfectly upright to squat “correctly.” 👀

One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is trying to force a completely vertical torso because they’ve been told leaning forward is wrong, or it doesn’t feel right when they do it. But the truth is, some forward lean is completely normal, and for most people, necessary.

Your squat will depend on:

• Hip & ankle mobility
• Your anatomy (limb proportions, hip socket depth, etc)
• Your biomechanics
• Injury history

There’s no one-size-fits-all squat technique.
In this reel, I break down why leaning forward in your squat might actually be the right thing for YOUR body.

We’ve been in this game for a collective 30ish years now (wowzers!), and we’ve learned a helluva lot since starting out....
20/05/2026

We’ve been in this game for a collective 30ish years now (wowzers!), and we’ve learned a helluva lot since starting out.

Trial and error, formal higher education, informal learning, client coaching, and our own curiosity means we have amassed so much knowledge around training and our approach to exercise.

If we could go back in time, this is what we’d tell ourselves… this and the winning lotto numbers 😆

Feel Anxious Around Going To The Gym? You’re Not Alone.Things that might be driving your gym anxiety:• Feeling intimidat...
08/05/2026

Feel Anxious Around Going To The Gym? You’re Not Alone.

Things that might be driving your gym anxiety:

• Feeling intimidated
• Crowded spaces
• Equipment always being taken
• Fear you might injure yourself
• Not knowing what to do
• Feeling like you don’t “fit in”

We get it, traditional gyms can feel overwhelming. But that’s exactly why we created Dynamo Gym; to be the space we wish exsisted when we first started training.

Here’s what makes us different:

🏠Two private gyms — max 6 members per session
🧡Support always on hand
🧼Tidy, calm, clean spaces
🤝Friendly, compassionate coaches
🧑‍⚕️Physiotherapist led to support injury rehab and long term health conditions
👥A community of all ages, shapes, sizes, abilities & goals
🚫No judgment, no pressure, no fancy gym clothes needed, just people moving their bodies in a way that works for them

Never sure what to do in the gym? We create a personalised workout plan just for you, and every session includes a coach by your side. This is not group training- this is individualised programming built around you.

We motivate and guide you, answer your questions, and give you feedback when you need it.

You’ll never feel lost, rushed, or out of place here.

💬Sound like a gym you’d actually want to go to? With our high retention rate, our members certainly think so.

📩DM us to book a free taster session or to arrange a private tour & chat with us.

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Come join us for a free & friendly session on Sunday 3rd May from 10am.Have you wanted to try strength training but were...
29/04/2026

Come join us for a free & friendly session on Sunday 3rd May from 10am.

Have you wanted to try strength training but weren’t sure where/how to start? Now’s your chance to give it a go with our support.

We’ll take you through a workout suited to your needs & you’ll get a chance to meet us and our lovely community.

It’s also a great opportunity to ask us any questions you might have about exercise. Come pick our brains.

When: Sunday, 3rd May 10am - 11am & 11am - 12pm
Where: Dynamo Gym (near Seven Dials, Hove)

Tasty treats provided!

Open to everyone 18+ yrs old. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. DM for details on how to book in.

✨GIVEAWAY TIME✨We’re giving you the chance to kick off summer feeling your absolute best self! What’s up for grabs:💪A on...
28/04/2026

✨GIVEAWAY TIME✨

We’re giving you the chance to kick off summer feeling your absolute best self!

What’s up for grabs:

💪A one to one session with physiotherapist & strength coach Ben Goodman

🏋️A 3 month membership to Dynamo Gym

💇🏼A luxury cut & blow dry / hair experience with Oliver from The Hair Salon (open to new clients only)

☕️Coffee & cake for 2 at Spro Coffee Co

To be in with a chance of winning you must:

1️⃣ Follow:
strength dynamo hairsalon



2️⃣ Tag 2 friends in the comments

Bonus:

⭐️ Share this post to your story and tag .strength for an extra entry

⭐️ Comment what you’d love to learn about exercise, why you want to have a hair experience with Oliver, and your coffee order for 3 extra entries!

Great news for current Dynamo Gym members- this competition is open to you too 👏

Competition closes at 11.59pm (GMT) on 04.06.26 and winner will be contacted by 06.06.26.

Good luck everyone! 🤞

T&Cs:
Competition run by Dynamo Gym.
This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Participants must be over 18yrs in order to claim one to one session & gym membership prize. No cash alternative offered.

Winner will be contacted by our Instagram account .strength and will have 48 hrs from first contact to respond. If no response within this time, another winner will be picked.

All prizes must be used by 01/08/26

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It’s not by accident that Dynamo Gym is inclusive, supportive, and safe for everyone who sets foot inside it, it’s by de...
11/04/2026

It’s not by accident that Dynamo Gym is inclusive, supportive, and safe for everyone who sets foot inside it, it’s by design. We work hard to keep it this way, so when our members comment on how good they feel because of how our space works, it means so so much to us.

What our members say about us:

“Dynamo is a wonderfully inclusive and safe space. The attention to detail, passion and genuine care that goes into training here is so rare to see, and is evident in them winning the awards they do. I have come to Ben for advice in training, nutrition and rehabilitation for many years and will continue to for many years to come!”

If you’re curious about training in a different kind of gym drop us a DM or go to our website to get in touch, we’ll take it from there! ✌️🧡

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It’s that time of year again!The holidays are coming up fast, but we’ve made sure there’s still plenty of time to get yo...
06/12/2025

It’s that time of year again!

The holidays are coming up fast, but we’ve made sure there’s still plenty of time to get your pre-festivities workouts in.

Our Christmas / New Years opening hours:

December:
23rd NORMAL HRS
24th 6AM-10AM
25-26th CLOSED
27-30th NORMAL HRS
31st 6AM-10AM

January:
1st CLOSED
2nd NORMAL HRS

Don’t risk it. If Santa’s sleigh breaks down on your roof, you want to be strong enough to help him push it to the nearest mechanic’s shop. The success of Christmas could be dependent on you! 💪😆

Address

Unit 6, Rear Of, 64 Davigdor Road
Brighton And Hove
BN31RF

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10am
4:15pm - 8:15pm
Tuesday 7am - 10am
4:15pm - 8:15pm
Wednesday 6am - 10am
4:15pm - 7:15pm
Thursday 7am - 10am
4:15pm - 8:15pm
Friday 6am - 10am
4:15pm - 7:15pm
Saturday 8am - 11am

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