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.

Are you hopping from pillar to post?New app in January. Different gym in March. A running plan that lasted a fortnight. ...
09/09/2026

Are you hopping from pillar to post?

New app in January. Different gym in March. A running plan that lasted a fortnight. A class you went to twice.

Then onto the next thing, hoping this one will finally stick.

It’s not that you lack discipline. You’re drowning in options - and the constant jumping might actually be the thing holding you back.

Progress doesn’t come from finding the perfect programme. It comes from staying in one place long enough to build something.

That’s what we want The Training Yard to be.

Coach-led. Structured. Built around training blocks. We handle the plan, the progression and the accountability so you can stop wondering what to do next and get on with actually training.

No more choosing. Just training that adds up.

If you’re ready to stop hopping and commit to something long enough to see where it takes you, let’s have a proper conversation over a coffee 🫶🏼

📍 Exeter

04/09/2026

A song so catchy. Reviews so true. 5⭐️

28/08/2026

THE LONGEST YARD. 🔥

12 hours.

Teams of four - two men, two women.

Run. Ski. Bike.

One relentless day of graft for a cause worth every metre.

📅 Saturday 7th November
🙌🏼 All in the name of charity

Whether you’re chasing a challenge or just want to be part of something bigger, this is the one to put in the diary.

Want in? Drop us a message and we’ll tell you everything. 💬

Sometimes you don’t need to completely change what you’re doing. You just need to add what’s missing.For Lisa, that was ...
20/08/2026

Sometimes you don’t need to completely change what you’re doing. You just need to add what’s missing.

For Lisa, that was strength training. 💪🏽

After a break from lifting and spending more time doing Pilates, she knew she wanted to get back to moving some weight and feeling strong again.

Pilates still has its place. So does strength work. And finding the right balance is exactly what training should be about.

A little bit of planning now goes a long way later on.

We’re very glad to have you training with us, Lisa ❤️

20/08/2026

At The Training Yard, we separate our Strength and Conditioning classes - not because everyone needs to pick one or the other, but because everyone needs something slightly different.

Training for a marathon? You might already have plenty of conditioning covered, but strength work could be exactly what complements your running.

Our job is to help your training work alongside all of that.

Less coming in just to get sweaty - more knowing why you’re here and what you’re working towards. 🙌🏼

16/08/2026

Jack asked me to post a testimonial tonight.

I said nah. 🤷🏽‍♀️

15/08/2026

17 years old. Bristol Bears Academy. And a serious amount of power. 🏉

Brighty’s been working with Henry ahead of pre-season, with a big focus over the last month on developing explosive power - moving with intent, producing force quickly, while still keeping control where it matters.

A little look behind the scenes at what goes into Henry’s PT sessions at The Yard, and more importantly, why they’re doing it.

If you’ve got a young athlete at home with big ambitions in their sport - whether they’re already on a performance pathway or simply serious about seeing how far they can take it - we’d love to help.

Drop us a message and have a chat with the team about how the right strength and conditioning support could help them work towards where they want to go. 💪🏽

14/08/2026

We love Jen 😂🫶🏼

09/08/2026

Women have been given a lot of reasons to second-guess themselves in the gym.

Don’t eat this. Do more of that. Lift lighter. Train harder. Lose weight. Don’t get “too bulky”. And somehow, amongst all that noise, you’re supposed to work out what’s actually useful.

That’s where good coaching matters.

Not more information for the sake of it, but someone who can help you filter through it, understand what your body actually needs, and build confidence in what you’re doing.

For us, strength training should be something women feel completely at home doing. Taking up space, lifting heavy things, eating enough to support it and getting stronger because of it.

As Emilie says: “it’s not masculine to be strong. It’s empowering.”

And we’re pretty proud of the environment our women have helped create at The Training Yard.

If you’re around Exeter or Topsham and you’ve never quite felt like the weights section was somewhere you belonged… come and meet us. 🫶🏼

Every now and then, a review comes in that reminds us exactly why we do what we do.This one meant a lot.Not because it’s...
08/08/2026

Every now and then, a review comes in that reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

This one meant a lot.

Not because it’s five stars, but because it tells the story we hear so often. Training on your own. Trying your best. Feeling like you’re putting the effort in without really getting anywhere. Then finally asking for a bit of help.

Seeing someone go from “battling on my own” to “making genuine progress for the first time in ages” is what coaching is all about.

To everyone who has trusted us with their training, thank you. We never take that trust for granted.

And if you’ve trained with us and haven’t left a review yet, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could. Honest feedback like this helps other people in our community find us when they’re looking for somewhere to start.

We’re a local gym with big ambitions, and every review helps us keep growing, keep improving, and keep doing what we love for the Topsham and surround area community.

Thank you for being part of it. 💚

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Newcourt Barton Industrial Estate, Clyst Rd
Exeter
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