The Training Yard

The Training Yard A space designed for people to become the strongest, most capable version of themselves — in and out of the gym.

10/06/2026

“The goal was never to be stronger in the gym.
The goal was to be stronger everywhere else.”

It’s easy to think strength training is about numbers on a barbell, bigger lifts, or hitting personal bests.

And whilst those things are rewarding, they’re not really the point.

The real value of strength training is what happens outside the gym.

It’s carrying the shopping without thinking twice. Keeping up with your children. Feeling capable when life gets demanding. Having the energy to do the things you love. Knowing your body can support the life you want to live.

Every session is an investment in that future version of yourself.

The stronger you become physically, the more freedom, confidence and resilience you build along the way.

That’s what we’re really training for. 💪🏽

What does being stronger outside the gym look like for you?

We all have our favourite 👀 The Training Yard Coaching team 🫶🏼
09/06/2026

We all have our favourite 👀

The Training Yard Coaching team 🫶🏼

Full review received only yesterday:“I’ve been training at The Training Yard for 2 months now, and I couldn’t recommend ...
06/06/2026

Full review received only yesterday:

“I’ve been training at The Training Yard for 2 months now, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and motivating, making it a great place for people of all fitness levels.

I’ve particularly enjoyed the classes, which are always well-structured, challenging, and engaging. The coaching is outstanding—the trainers are knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve and achieve their goals. They take the time to offer guidance and ensure you’re getting the most out of every session.

Since joining, I’ve seen real progress in my fitness and confidence, and I’ve enjoyed every step of the journey. A fantastic gym with an excellent community. Highly recommended!”

We’re incredibly proud of our coaching team, but reviews like this are about more than coaching.

They’re about the people who make The Training Yard what it is.

The members who welcome new faces.
The encouragement during tough sessions.
The conversations before and after class.

Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for being part of what makes this place special. 🫶🏼

04/06/2026

We pride ourselves on being authentic.

We are literally the car sticker on the back of a Vauxhall Nova “what you see is what you get, hun”

Come behind the gym door - on the floor with our coaches and members, totally raw and unedited moments.

03/06/2026

Please share! Let’s try and find Jimmy his sauna.

31/05/2026

The conversation this month started with money. 👀

More specifically, how differently people perceive value.

A member was telling me about friends who pay over £200 per month for a gym membership that they barely use. And it got us talking about something really interesting...

The things we spend money on aren’t always the things that have the biggest impact on our lives.

Because the value of a gym isn’t the equipment.
It’s not the building.
It’s not even the programming.
The real value is what happens because you keep showing up. It’s the confidence you build. The energy you have at the end of a long day. The friendships you make. The accountability that keeps you going when motivation disappears. The feeling of walking into a room where people know your name and genuinely want to see you succeed.

That’s what our members have created here at The Training Yard; a place where people don’t just exercise.
A place where they become fitter, stronger, healthier versions of themselves and where that change spills over into every other part of life.

Because the best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself.

What’s something you’ve invested in that ended up changing far more than you expected?

29/05/2026

ChatGPT can’t even write me a caption.

27/05/2026

What an incredible day at the RAD Acid Athletics Competition 🔥

These events are about so much more than just times and scores, they’re about pushing beyond the limits you think you have, stepping into competition-level intensity, and having an amazing time with the community around you.

We saw some seriously fast performances across the board, and we’re proud of every single person who took part 👏

A huge special shoutout to Emily as well - before this competition, she had never wall balled 6kg before… and then went out and completed 50 reps in her workout and finished the whole thing 💪 Absolutely amazing to watch and such a brilliant example of what these events can bring out in people.

Thank you to everyone who competed, supported and brought the energy ❤️


Feast your eyes on our brand new merch! (And sexy models!)We hope you’re proud to wear it 🫶🏼Link is in our bio 👆🏽
24/05/2026

Feast your eyes on our brand new merch! (And sexy models!)

We hope you’re proud to wear it 🫶🏼

Link is in our bio 👆🏽

Best caption wins a prize 👀👇🏽
22/05/2026

Best caption wins a prize 👀👇🏽

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Newcourt Barton Industrial Estate, Clyst Rd
Exeter
EX30DB

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