20/10/2026
A lovely write-up from our friends at BNI City Wall after Duncan spoke to the group last week, including a bit of the story behind why fit20 matters so much to us. đź’Ş
If you've been meaning to get stronger but gyms just aren't your thing, come and see us. It really is just 20 minutes a week.
For Duncan Attwood of , helping people become stronger and healthier is personal.
Duncan struggled with his own health as a child and originally wanted to become a doctor. But discovering an active lifestyle - in particular white water rafting đź›¶ -changed his health and ultimately led him down a different path.
At our latest ** ** meeting, Duncan explained why Fit20 is very different from the traditional gym experience. In his words, it's **strength training for people who don’t like gyms**.
One supervised **20-minute strength-training session each week**, in a calm, quiet studio environment, suitable for different ages and fitness levels. Duncan compared it to **taking your body in for a regular service** - investing a small amount of time consistently to maintain strength for everyday life đź’Ş.
There is also compelling research behind the Fit20 approach. A study using training data from nearly 15,000 Fit20 participants reported average strength improvements of around **30–50% during the first year**, across different ages, genders and starting fitness levels.
That makes fit20 particularly appealing to **busy people aged 45–65** who struggle to make time for conventional exercise, as well as older people who want to maintain strength as they age.
Duncan now operates studios across fit20 Exeter, fit20 Torquay and a new studio in .
A fascinating presentation - many thanks Duncan 👏