Alpha Athletic Gym

04/06/2026

💪 PERSONAL TRAINERS WANTED 💪

Did you know Alpha Athletic Gym allows personal trainers to work from the gym with NO gym rent? 👀

Whether you’re an established PT with existing clients or somebody just starting out and trying to build a client base, this could be exactly what you’re looking for.

🏋️ How does it work?

It’s simple.

• Your client must either be a gym member or purchase a day pass
• If they’re a member, there’s nothing extra to pay
• If they’re not a member, they simply pay the normal day pass rate
• There are no monthly rent charges to the trainer
• There are no hidden fees

That’s it.

💚 Why do we do it this way?

Because we believe good trainers should be able to build a business without immediately being hit with hundreds of pounds of gym rent every month.

Many trainers are expected to pay £400+ per month before they’ve even built a client base.

That can put huge pressure on new PTs and often forces trainers to focus on covering rent rather than growing properly.

At Alpha, we’d rather create a situation where everybody benefits.

🏋️ What do you get?

• A fully equipped strength and conditioning facility
• A friendly, supportive training environment
• 24/7 access for members
• A clean, uncrowded gym atmosphere
• Indoor and outdoor training areas
• Support and guidance when needed
• Free access to our coaching platform for programming and client tracking

📱 Our coaching platform allows you to:

• Build and deliver training programmes
• Track client workouts and progress
• Record weights and performance
• Monitor adherence and progression
• Provide a more professional coaching service

And yes, you can use it completely free of charge.

💪 Who is it ideal for?

• Strength and conditioning coaches
• Body composition specialists
• General fitness coaches
• Sports performance coaches
• New PTs building a client base
• Experienced PTs looking for a quieter training environment

At the end of the day, if you’re a good coach who genuinely wants to help people and you’re looking for a facility where both you and your clients can train properly, we’d love to have a chat.

Drop us a message and let’s see if Alpha Athletic Gym could be a good fit for you and your clients

29/05/2026

🔥 FREE WEEKEND DAY PASSES AT ALPHA 🔥

Been thinking about coming down and seeing what Alpha Athletic Gym is all about?

Whether you’re:
🏋️ Looking to move from another gym
💪 Thinking about getting back into training
👀 Or just curious about the atmosphere and setup here

This weekend only, we’re offering FREE DAY PASSES for Saturday and Sunday 💚

📱 All you need to do is:
• Send us a message on Facebook or email us
• Let us know which day you’d like to come down
• We’ll arrange temporary access straight to your phone using our new entry system

Then simply:
✅ Turn up
✅ Train
✅ Get a feel for the place
✅ Leave whenever you’re done

No awkward sales conversations
No pressure
No chasing you afterwards

If you enjoy it and want to join, brilliant, you can sign up online

If not, no problem at all, you’ve lost absolutely nothing and hopefully still had a great session 👊

💚 Alpha is built around a clean, friendly, easy flowing training environment where people can actually train properly without fighting crowds for equipment

So if that sounds like your sort of place, come and give it a try this weekend

⚠️ Important:
Access must be arranged before arriving

This offer is for this Saturday and Sunday only, after that it returns to normal day pass pricing.

Drop us a message and we’ll get you sorted

28/05/2026

📲 ONE MONTH IN WITH THE NEW ENTRY SYSTEM 💚

We’ve now had the new access control system in place for over a month… and quite honestly, it’s been absolutely fantastic 👌

It’s simple
It’s smooth
It works
And most importantly… it protects the atmosphere of the gym

One thing it has done almost immediately is identify a few situations where people may potentially have been bringing non paying people into the gym. Whether that had been going on for a while or not, the behaviour was stamped out very quickly.

And that matters. A lot.

🏋️‍♂️ Every single person in Alpha should be paying their way and accountable for being here.

Anyone who trains in commercial gyms knows exactly what happens otherwise, especially later in the evenings.

Groups of people hanging around
People tailgating through doors
Non members taking up equipment
Overcrowding
No accountability

That is exactly what we do not want Alpha to become.

💚 The entire reason people enjoy training here is because it remains a friendly, easy flowing, respectful training environment where you can actually get on equipment and train properly.

And this system protects that.

The process itself could not be easier:
📱 Tap your phone on the reader
🚪 Door unlocks
✅ You’re signed in
🚶 Door closes behind you
➡️ Next person repeats the process

Simple.

But equally, it is monitored.

If two people come through the door together and only one person scans in, the question will always be asked:

“Who came in with you?”

Because every genuine member should have their own access and should be scanning individually.

There really is no reason not to.

💚 This is not about being awkward or difficult.
It’s about protecting the gym, protecting the members who pay, protecting the atmosphere, and making sure Alpha continues progressing year after year exactly as it already has been.

And the reality is this:

If the gym ever genuinely became overcrowded, we’d rather expand and improve the facility than allow standards to slip.

That only happens when the business is protected properly and everyone contributes fairly.

So thank you to the vast majority of members who’ve adapted instantly and been superb with the system 👊

It’s modern
It’s professional
It’s accountable
And it’s helping keep Alpha exactly what it was always intended to

28/05/2026

👕 TOPS ON PLEASE 💚

Just a quick reminder as the weather starts heating up ☀️

No matter how sexy you all are with your tops off, which I know many of you beautiful beasts absolutely are 😂 please keep them on while training

🏋️‍♂️ Alpha is a tops-on gym

This is mainly about
• Hygiene
• Respect for shared equipment
• Maintaining the atmosphere and welcoming environment we’ve built over the years

And honestly, while we completely understand it gets hot and people feel like taking their tops off cools them down… the reality is it doesn’t really make much difference once you’re deep into a hard session anyway 😅

Tank tops, gym vests, stringers, all absolutely fine 👌

So if you still want to show off the hard work, crack on

We just don’t operate as a shirtless training environment

💚 That decision was made from day one

The goal has always been to create a gym where people of all ages, experience levels, and confidence levels feel comfortable training

And that atmosphere is one of the biggest reasons people enjoy being here

Of course, we’ve also got towels, sprays, and cleaning stations around the gym, so if equipment ends up looking like you’ve just climbed out of a swimming pool after using it… please give it a wipe down 😅

Appreciate everyone helping us keep the feeling, tone, atmosphere, and standards of the gym exactly where we want th

27/05/2026

💚 THE PEOPLE MAKE THE GYM 💚

One thing we never want to forget at Alpha is this

The gym is what it is because of the people inside it

The equipment matters
The atmosphere matters
The environment matters

But ultimately, it’s the members that make this place what it is

And Stuart and Phil are absolutely perfect examples of that 👏

These guys joined us years ago now, coming up towards 7 years, and since day one they’ve been nothing but supportive, helpful, positive, and genuinely part of the backbone of the gym community

Through COVID
Through upgrades
Through changes
Through all the years of growth

They’ve always stuck with us and always contributed positively to the place

🛠️ This weekend they went above and beyond once again

The guys brought some materials in and gave one of our older benches a bit of TLC for us

And honestly… it now looks 10 times better 👌

It’s massively appreciated because these are exactly the little things that sometimes slip under the radar when running a gym day to day

💪 Stuart in particular has helped us countless times over the years with repairs, engineering solutions, sourcing parts, and helping keep equipment going when things needed sorting

And Phil has always been the same
Helpful
Supportive
Positive
Always willing to lend a hand or offer suggestions

That kind of attitude is priceless

🏋️‍♂️ This is exactly what we mean when we talk about community

Not just people turning up to train

But people actually caring about the place they train in and the people around them

So genuinely, thank you both

You guys are exactly the sort of members that make this place specia

26/05/2026

You all have til the end of the week. We have had a good few messages and some excellent candidates. I will reply to you all separately and no matter if you’re successful or not I will try and offer some help towards getting you moving towards your goals.

🔥 THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, COMPLETELY FREE 🔥

Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about why I got into fitness and personal training in the first place.

Nearly 10 years ago, when I first qualified as a PT, I ran something completely free for somebody who genuinely needed help changing their life. Full support, training, guidance, accountability, the lot.

Not because it made business sense.
Not for social media.
Not for attention.

But because at the core of all of this, helping people change their lives is the reason I started this journey in the first place.

Now, after sitting down recently and realising I’ve finally got a bit more time back again, I want to do it again.

So here it is. 👇

We are going to be giving ONE person the opportunity to receive a completely FREE transformation support package. 💚

This will include:
✅ A 12 week structured training programme
✅ 3 personal training sessions per week
✅ Full support and accountability
✅ Guidance with nutrition, structure, habits and routine
✅ Ongoing check ins and support throughout the process

But I want to make something very clear.

❌ This is NOT about me “doing the work for you”.

This is about teaching you the process.
Showing you the structure.
Helping you build habits, confidence, discipline and consistency that you can carry with you long term for the rest of your life.

Whether that journey continues here at the gym or somewhere else in the future doesn’t matter to me.
What matters is helping somebody genuinely change the direction of their life.

This is me, as a coach and fitness professional, giving back.
This is the gym giving back. 💚

And honestly, none of this would even be possible without the support we get from all of our members every single month.

So genuinely, thank you.

Because every single member at Alpha Athletic Gym plays a role in allowing opportunities like this to happen.

And I already know that whoever gets chosen for this will be supported and encouraged every step of the way, because I know the kind of people we have in this gym.

💚 No egos.
💚 No judgement.
💚 Just people trying to better themselves and helping others do the same.

I’m going to be going through all of the applications over the next two weeks, and on the last Sunday of the month I’ll begin contacting people and making announcements from there.

At that point we’ll also make sure schedules line up properly, that sessions can realistically be attended, and that whoever is selected is genuinely in a position to commit to this opportunity.

And honestly, I’m genuinely excited to do this again.

Because while this opportunity is there to help somebody else, I know I’m going to benefit from this too.

It gives me purpose.
It reconnects me to exactly why I got into this industry in the first place.

The reality is not everybody can afford personal training and ongoing coaching support.

Life is expensive right now.
Financially, a lot of people are struggling.

Believe me, I understand that completely.

Truthfully, if I was in some people’s position, this is something I probably couldn’t afford myself either.

That’s exactly why I love being able to give something like this away to somebody who genuinely needs the opportunity.

If this opportunity could genuinely change your life:
👇👇👇

✅ Comment “READY” below
✅ Like the post
✅ Send us a message telling us:
• where you are currently in life, physically and mentally,
• what you currently struggle with when it comes to health, fitness, confidence or routine,
• what your current situation looks like,
• and what you want to achieve moving forward

This isn’t about writing the “perfect” message.

It’s simply about helping us understand where you are right now as a person and why this opportunity could genuinely make a difference to your life.

And while I would never ask people to share something for the sake of numbers, the more this post gets shared, the more chance it has of reaching somebody who genuinely needs this opportunity.

Somebody you know could be at the point where they’re finally ready to turn their life around, they might just need the opportunity and support to start.

Let’s help somebody change their life. 💚

20/05/2026

🔥 THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, COMPLETELY FREE 🔥

Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about why I got into fitness and personal training in the first place.

Nearly 10 years ago, when I first qualified as a PT, I ran something completely free for somebody who genuinely needed help changing their life. Full support, training, guidance, accountability, the lot.

Not because it made business sense.
Not for social media.
Not for attention.

But because at the core of all of this, helping people change their lives is the reason I started this journey in the first place.

Now, after sitting down recently and realising I’ve finally got a bit more time back again, I want to do it again.

So here it is. 👇

We are going to be giving ONE person the opportunity to receive a completely FREE transformation support package. 💚

This will include:
✅ A 12 week structured training programme
✅ 3 personal training sessions per week
✅ Full support and accountability
✅ Guidance with nutrition, structure, habits and routine
✅ Ongoing check ins and support throughout the process

But I want to make something very clear.

❌ This is NOT about me “doing the work for you”.

This is about teaching you the process.
Showing you the structure.
Helping you build habits, confidence, discipline and consistency that you can carry with you long term for the rest of your life.

Whether that journey continues here at the gym or somewhere else in the future doesn’t matter to me.
What matters is helping somebody genuinely change the direction of their life.

This is me, as a coach and fitness professional, giving back.
This is the gym giving back. 💚

And honestly, none of this would even be possible without the support we get from all of our members every single month.

So genuinely, thank you.

Because every single member at Alpha Athletic Gym plays a role in allowing opportunities like this to happen.

And I already know that whoever gets chosen for this will be supported and encouraged every step of the way, because I know the kind of people we have in this gym.

💚 No egos.
💚 No judgement.
💚 Just people trying to better themselves and helping others do the same.

I’m going to be going through all of the applications over the next two weeks, and on the last Sunday of the month I’ll begin contacting people and making announcements from there.

At that point we’ll also make sure schedules line up properly, that sessions can realistically be attended, and that whoever is selected is genuinely in a position to commit to this opportunity.

And honestly, I’m genuinely excited to do this again.

Because while this opportunity is there to help somebody else, I know I’m going to benefit from this too.

It gives me purpose.
It reconnects me to exactly why I got into this industry in the first place.

The reality is not everybody can afford personal training and ongoing coaching support.

Life is expensive right now.
Financially, a lot of people are struggling.

Believe me, I understand that completely.

Truthfully, if I was in some people’s position, this is something I probably couldn’t afford myself either.

That’s exactly why I love being able to give something like this away to somebody who genuinely needs the opportunity.

If this opportunity could genuinely change your life:
👇👇👇

✅ Comment “READY” below
✅ Like the post
✅ Send us a message telling us:
• where you are currently in life, physically and mentally,
• what you currently struggle with when it comes to health, fitness, confidence or routine,
• what your current situation looks like,
• and what you want to achieve moving forward

This isn’t about writing the “perfect” message.

It’s simply about helping us understand where you are right now as a person and why this opportunity could genuinely make a difference to your life.

And while I would never ask people to share something for the sake of numbers, the more this post gets shared, the more chance it has of reaching somebody who genuinely needs this opportunity.

Somebody you know could be at the point where they’re finally ready to turn their life around, they might just need the opportunity and support to start.

Let’s help somebody change their life. 💚

20/05/2026

🏋️‍♂️ MOVEMENT IS A PRIVILEGE 💚

One thing I think a lot of people forget when it comes to training, exercise, sport, or just being active in general

Is that being able to do these things is an absolute privilege

Being able to
• Walk into a gym
• Lift weights
• Go for a run
• Walk for miles
• Hit pads in a boxing gym
• Spar
• Train hard
• Move your body freely

That is something a lot of people would give absolutely anything to have back

💭 The reality is this

In 30 years time, there’s a chance your body won’t move the same way it does today

And one day you might look back and think

“God, I wish I could just go and do a normal session again”

Wish you could
• Pick up a 10kg dumbbell for curls
• Bench press a barbell
• Walk to the gym and back
• Go for a pain free run
• Feel physically capable and strong

And that’s why it’s so important not to take movement for granted while you have it

💪 The beautiful thing is this

The more active you stay now
The more you look after your body now
The more you build strength, mobility, fitness, and resilience now

The greater the chance that in later life…

You’ll still be able to do the things you love

You’ll still have independence
You’ll still be mobile
You’ll still feel capable

And that is one of the greatest privileges imaginable

🔥 And honestly, there’s no better feeling than walking out of a hard session absolutely dripping with sweat

T shirt soaked
Legs tired
Body exhausted

And still being able to think

“I can still put my body through this… and get up tomorrow and go again.”

That is a privilege

So stop looking at training as punishment

Start looking at it as an investment in your future self

18/05/2026

☀️ SUMMER MODE ACTIVATED ❄️💪

Looking at the forecast, it finally looks like we’re getting those proper summer temperatures again, mid 20s and above

Which means these little bad boys are back in action upstairs 😎

💨 The upstairs air conditioning units are now back set up for the warmer months

They’ll generally kick on around 11am to 12pm and run through until roughly 10pm before automatically switching off later in the evening as temperatures drop

⚠️ Quick favour
Please try not to adjust them or press buttons on them

Last year a few people accidentally switched the air conditioning mode off and turned the dehumidifier settings on instead, which definitely wasn’t the goal 😂

They’re already set up how they need to be

🪟 Important
Please leave the upstairs windows open while they’re running

The ventilation tubes are set up through the windows and the system works best exactly as it is

💦 What they actually do
These make a massive difference upstairs by
• Pulling humidity out of the room
• Keeping temperatures manageable
• Stopping the upstairs from feeling like you’ve just stepped off a plane abroad.

And honestly, they worked brilliantly the last couple of summers

🏋️ Downstairs
No air conditioning downstairs, mainly because with the shutter doors open most of the time it would just be pointless

But we’ll get the fans back around the gym and probably add a couple more again this year to keep airflow moving nicely

Summer gym season has officially arrived 👊☀️

13/05/2026

SCIATICA & WEIGHT TRAINING 💥🏋️‍♂️

Sciatica is something we see and hear about a lot in the gym world

And unfortunately, it’s one of those issues that can massively affect day to day life if left unmanaged

⚠️ What actually is sciatica?

Sciatica isn’t technically an injury itself

It’s a symptom

Usually caused by irritation or compression around the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the glutes and into the legs

Symptoms can include
• Lower back pain
• Glute pain
• Burning or shooting pain down the leg
• Tingling or numbness
• Weakness in the leg
• Pain when sitting for long periods

And for some people, it can become absolutely debilitating

💡 The important part, finding the cause

This is where people often go wrong

“Sciatica” doesn’t tell you WHY it’s happening

That’s the important bit

The cause could be
• Disc irritation or bulging
• Tight surrounding muscles
• Weakness and instability around the hips and core
• Poor movement patterns
• Long periods of sitting
• Previous injuries

And every one of those may need slightly different management strategies

That’s why getting a proper assessment and diagnosis is incredibly important

🏋️‍♂️ Where weight training helps massively

One of the biggest misconceptions is that people with back pain should avoid movement completely

In reality, controlled movement and strengthening work is often one of the best long-term solutions available

Proper resistance training can help
• Strengthen the muscles supporting the spine
• Improve posture and movement patterns
• Build core stability
• Reduce pressure through weak areas
• Improve mobility and confidence
• Increase day to day function and quality of life

And importantly, it helps build resilience in the body again

⚠️ What to generally avoid initially

This depends on the individual, but common things that can aggravate sciatica include
• Heavy uncontrolled lifting
• Sudden twisting movements
• Poor lifting technique
• High fatigue training with bad form
• Ignoring pain signals completely
• Sitting still for hours without movement

This doesn’t mean you can never do these things again

It just means you need to rebuild properly and progressively

💚 The key message
The goal isn’t just “pain relief”

The goal is improving your body’s ability to tolerate life again

And for many people, structured gym work becomes absolutely fundamental to that process

Done properly, weight training can genuinely become one of the best tools available for long-term pain management, recovery, and rebuilding confidence in your body

If you’re struggling with sciatica or ongoing back issues, don’t just assume your training days are over

In many cases, the right training could be exactly what helps turn things