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Monday 7am - 5:30pm Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm Thursday 7am - 5:30pm Friday 7am - 5:30pm Saturday 8am - 3pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

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The Unit, 30 McLean Road, Derry (2026)

11/09/2026

Our Group PT 🏋️‍♀️

So what's the actual point of these classes?

It's not about six-pack promises or before-and-after transformations. 🙅

Here's what actually matters to us...

A training space where everyday people, carrying everyday problems, feel welcome enough to actually show up.

Because the truth is - you can't help someone get healthier if they don't feel comfortable in the room first.

So that's where we start. 💛

No egos. No judgement. Just people showing up for themselves. 💪

We get to know you. Your struggles, your goals, your bad days. And we build from there.

There's no perfect time to start. There's just now.

DM us for more information. 📲

09/09/2026

Been thinking about joining a gym but keep putting it off?

You're not alone. 💛🖤

Routines are back this September - the perfect time to finally take the leap.

Take this as your sign to reach out. ✨

We'll invite you down and take it from there.

No pressure, no heavy sales pitch. Just a friendly chat to see if The Unit is the right fit for you. 🤝

Just send us a message to get started 📲

05/09/2026

Our Group PT at its core is simply progressive training designed to help you move better, build strength and improve your fitness — without the intimidation & fears.

You don’t need gym experience.
You don’t need to be fit already.
And you don’t need to punish yourself with endless cardio.

You simply need the right structure, coaching and a supportive place to start.

With InBody Body Composition Scans INCLUDED⚖️

Forget relying solely on the bathroom scales.

Track your:

📊 Body fat
💪 Lean muscle mass
🔥 Visceral fat
💧 Hydration & body water
📈 Real changes in body composition

Because progress isn’t always about weighing less.

No experience. No judgement. No ego.

Just smart training, measurable progress and a group of people starting where you are.

Getting older is inevitable.

Getting weaker and more unfit isn’t ❌

It’s not how fit can I look ❌

It’s about how capable can I remain 🫡

👉 BOOK YOUR FIRST SESSION TODAY ⤵️

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01/09/2026

September is a great time to get back into a routine. 🍂

And here’s something worth remembering…

Not every session needs to leave you absolutely drained.

In fact, most shouldn’t.

A lot of the time, you should finish your session thinking:

“Is that it?” 👀

You don’t need to be beasted and left lying on the floor for it to be a ‘good session’. ❌

You don’t need your watch telling you that you’ve burned 1,090 calories for it to be a ‘good session’. ❌

What you do need is:

⭐️ Consistency.
⭐️ Training 3 times a week — repeating that, again and again.
⭐️ Moving better through different movement patterns.
⭐️ Learning how to pace and control your effort.
⭐️ Getting quality work done without creating unnecessary fatigue.

Because as we head into September, the goal isn’t to go from 0 to 100 and burn yourself out by week three.

It’s to get back into a rhythm you can actually sustain.

Good training isn’t about going as hard as possible every time you walk through our door.

Sometimes the goal is simply to move, breathe, build and leave feeling better than when you arrived.

Then, when it’s time to go harder…

You’re ready for it. 💪

September = back to routine💛
Back to consistency🖤
Back to feeling good💛

28/08/2026

It’s not easy for those alien to gym environments or Group training to take that first step.

Usually for people they know they need change, they know a different direction is required.

By turning up and doing the movements, getting involved, you’re benefiting in more ways than you know.

When I see a squat, I see someone investing in the strength they’ll need to stay independent 20/30 years from now.

An Assault bike? Better cardiovascular health.

A lunge or a weighted step up ? The power needed to catch themselves when they trip decades from now.

Every workout is a deposit into your future health.

Over time, those deposits compound into stronger muscles, healthier bones, better cardiovascular health, improved metabolic health—and more years lived with independence and purpose.

It’s of the most powerful tools we have to prevent chronic disease, preserve function and extend healthspan.

Exercise isn’t punishment for what you eat.
It isn’t just aesthetics, to feel better.
It’s not simply recreation, to compete in races & fitness events.

It’s essential, not optional 💛
It’s nourishment for the body🖤
It’s balance for the brain💛

23/08/2026

You know those worries before joining a Group? 💛🖤

“I’m really unfit.”
Doesn’t matter.

“I haven’t exercised in years.”
Doesn’t matter.

“Everyone will be stronger than me.”
Doesn’t matter.

“I won’t know what I’m doing.”
We’ll show you.

“What if I don’t fit in?”
You will.

“What if everyone already knows each other?”
They didn’t once.

“What if I’m the odd one out?”
You won’t be.

“What if I’m too slow?”
We work with you, not against you.

“What if I can’t keep up?”
You don’t have to.

“What if everyone judges me?”
They won’t.

“What if I feel awkward walking in on my own?”
We’ll make sure you’re welcomed.

“What if I’ve tried before and given up?”
That doesn’t mean you can’t do it this time.

And maybe the biggest one…

“What if I just don’t belong there?”

You do.

You don’t need to arrive to us fit, strong, confident or experienced.

You just need to arrive as you.

We’ll meet you where you’re at,
help you learn
build your confidence
….and get you moving alongside a group of people who are all just trying to look after themselves too.

No judgement. No ego. No cliques.

Just coaching, encouragement, few laughs, and people who want to see you do well.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t the workout…

It’s walking through the door for the first time.

We really try to make that bit easy 💛🖤

16/08/2026

Group PT: We Know Our People 🤗

And that’s actually one of the best things about Group PT.

We know your habits ✅
We know your excuses✅
We know the exercises you secretly love and the ones you’d happily see removed from the programme forever✅

But here’s the thing…

We’re not here to force everyone into the same box.

If something doesn’t work for you, we’ll adapt it.

If you’re having a bad day, we’ll work around it.

If you genuinely hate an exercise, we’ll find a way to get the same outcome without making you miserable. 😂

We’ll push you when you need pushing, back off when you need backing off, and give you a bit of banter along the way.

Because Group PT isn’t about making every client do exactly the same thing.

It’s about knowing the person in front of us and getting the best out of them.

So yes, we’ll take the hand 🤗

Yes, we’ll call you out when you’re chatting sh@t😂

But we’ll also listen, adapt and work with you — because ultimately, we want you to enjoy training, keep showing up and get results.

We know our people.
We know what makes them tick.
And we’ll always work with you to make it work. 💛🖤

11/08/2026

1️⃣4️⃣ years coaching in some form now — and everything in life moves in phases.

1️⃣ From setting up and leading a running club that’s still going to this day 😍

I can remember stapling posters like a buck eejit to lamp posts in the rain just to get it off the ground 😂 — Facebook / Instagram wasn’t really a thing back then 👀

2️⃣ To becoming a fitness instructor and starting a one-man-band spin club — £5,000 loan and a load of rickety second-hand bikes bought off Del Boy Trotter 😵‍💫

3️⃣ To becoming a Personal Trainer, buying far too much equipment, the birth of The Unit and managing a small business 📊

All of it started as a part-time thing, and it continues to be so.

Main business lessons ⬇️

🔹 I certainly don’t know it all — learn from others.
🔹 There have been plenty of mistakes.
🔹 You need help. I’ve been supported, and continue to be, by some great people.
🔹 Ups and downs are normal. They’re part of it.

What I do know after 14 years ⬇️

💡 People buy people. They buy energy — not a facility or the best equipment.

💡 Clients pay for a positive experience. End of.

💡 Put total strangers in a room together and, over time, friendships develop. One of the best parts of it.

💡 You won’t be for everyone. That’s life. Don’t be one bit offended by it.

And when it comes to our client profile at The Unit, we attract who we are.

We don’t oversell.
We don’t make promises.
You won’t hear us talking about any magic “fat-burning workouts” 🤥

We’re just trying to create a place where people enjoy training, feel welcome, work hard, have a bit of craic and hopefully make some good friends along the way.

So, if you like our vibe, coming from a beginner or regular training standpoint, are ½ normal, ½ decent craic and fairly dead-on most of the time, then we’d love to hear from you as we head into September 📞📲

It’s not really a high bar of entry 🫡

💛🖤

06/08/2026

What 8 Years with The Unit has Taught Us About Coaching.

We’re not just in the fitness industry.

We’re in the people business.

The exercises, sets, and reps matter—but they’re rarely the reason people keep coming back.

1️⃣Most people aren’t training to look better—they’re training to feel better 💛

For many clients, the gym is their escape from the pressures of everyday life. It’s the one time in their day where they can switch off from work, family responsibilities, stress, and everything else that’s waiting outside the door.

Never underestimate the impact you can have on someone’s mental health just by creating a positive environment.

2️⃣People want to enjoy their session🖤

Clients already have enough stress in their lives. Their session shouldn’t add to it.

Keep things simple. Keep things positive. Remove the hassle. Make their training something they genuinely look forward to each week.

If they leave feeling better than when they arrived, you’ve done your job.

3️⃣Make every client feel welcome💛

People want to feel seen.

Learn their names. Greet them when they walk in. Notice when they’ve had a good week—or when they haven’t. Celebrate their progress, see their journey.

The little things are often the big things.

4️⃣Know when to engage—and when to give space🖤

Not every client walks through the door wanting conversation.

Some days they’ll want to chat for the whole session. Other days they’ll need quiet, routine, and a chance to clear their head.

Good coaches read the room. They know when to lift the energy and when to simply be present.

Be fun but be professional.

Turn up early. Be prepared. Have a structured plan.

This is a service industry, so we make an effort.

People notice when a coach is prepared, engaged, and genuinely cares. They also notice when they’re not.

The best facilities are the ones who make clients feel comfortable, they want to come back because it gives them something positive in their lives.

It’s as good a standard to strive for as any 💛🖤

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