Born out of a desire to deliver a top quality, bespoke personal training experience, our ethos is that everyone has the right to feel confident when working out. Our goal is to create an environment where our clients feel empowered, motivated and valued. If you're here to improve yourself, then we're here to applaud and encourage you.
Unlike big box gyms, you will never arrive to an overcrowded space. Our personal training sessions are scheduled to ensure that we can GUARANTEE equipment availability. A private space with a real sense of acceptance and belonging. Also, this makes us very neurodivergent inclusive.
So whether you're an absolute beginner (in which case you may find our FAQ's section helpful), super experienced, or somewhere inbetween.....welcome.
If you have any questions about us, about our personal trainers please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd be more than happy to help you.
Studios
We've carefully planned our facility to ensure that the space is fully equipped to provide you with an invigorating and highly productive workout. The training space is made up of 3 areas:
Weights
Complete with power rack, squat rack and bench press for those heavier lifts. We've plenty of plates and Olympic weights to ensure you're never hanging around waiting for someone else to free up the equipment. Of course you can expect to see cables, pull up/dip station, barbells and dumbbells (1 - 45kg). We also have a prowler run and sled for whole body conditioning.
Cardio
No treadmills here! We are keen that our main cardio area should be challenging and keep your interest. Burn those calories on our Concept 2 machines; ski erg, bike erg and rowers. Here you will also find kettlebells, battle ropes, suspension trainer, slam balls, Swedish wall ladder & air bike.
Outdoors
We have a private, walled off training space at the back of our studio. Try tyre flips, battle ropes, sledgehammers, wall balls and more all in the great outdoors.
What we offer
Personal Training
Our carefully designed, private training facility is the perfect place to work alongside a personal trainer to achieve your goals. All sessions are scheduled to ensure that you will never experience a crowded training space, meaning any equipment required for your session will always be available to you. Our personal trainers all share our ethos, our love of the fitness industry, a desire to deliver you with the best possible experience and a commitment to continued learning and ongoing personal development.
To book a session or to find out more information please use the Contact us form or contact one of our personal trainers directly in The Team section with your goals and availability.
1 to 1 sessions are block booked in 5/10 session blocks at £50 p/h
We don't have a gym membership fee or allow people to train without a personal trainer.
Some of our trainers offer 2 to 1 personal training for an additional cost. Please get in touch for more information.
Small Group
6-person 30-minute small group sessions.
Bodyweight, dumbbell and cardio focus suitable for all fitness levels.
Sessions run Monday - Thursday 6:20 pm and 7pm
6 week blocks £54 (£9 per session).
Please get in touch for current availability.
Contact info@hiddenstrength.co.uk
The Team
Joe Couley - Owner / Personal Trainer
I specialise in helping individuals of all abilities and ages build muscle, increase strength, and improve overall fitness.
What I offer:
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Personal Training: One-on-one sessions tailored to your goals and fitness level
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Small Group Training (6 people): Train with others in a supportive, environment.
Suitable for all individuals at all fitness levels, so no prior experience is needed. Whether you're a beginner stepping into the gym for the first time or someone with experience looking to improve.
Please get in touch to arrange a consultation.
Katie Cooksey - Owner / Personal trainer
With over 15 years of coaching experience, I’ve now transferred my skills & love of fitness to personal training.
I can help you with strength & muscle building, weight management, increasing fitness levels and body confidence. I also have EDS & therefore have experience of working with exercise adaptions & reducing risk.
I'm an advocate for establishing an enjoyable & sustainable lifestyle where clients feel motivated and less restricted.
Mark Meldrum - Personal Trainer
I am a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) as well as a personal trainer, so whether your goal is to move better, lose weight, build muscle, overcome injury or increase fitness, I can help.
I have been Vegan for 3 years and was vegetarian for 4 years before that. This is an area I specialise in as most people get confused by how to build strength and muscle whilst living on a plant based diet.
Contact for rates.
Samantha Watt - Personal Trainer
I am a L3 personal trainer who has a passion for everything health and fitness. Lifting weights changed my life and allowed me to overcome things I didn't think possible.
I'd love to help you become the strongest version of yourself and grow together.
Jack Laurie
Lead Sport Rehabilitator
Having been practicing since 2015, I have experience of working in elite level Rugby Union with Castleford Tigers R.L.F.C. and Leicester Tigers before moving into private practice and setting up J.L. Sports Injury Services in 2017.
I specialise in injury diagnosis, treatment (including Sports Massage), rehabilitation and prevention!
Personal trainer wanted
We have availability for a self-employed personal trainer to join our team.
This is a rent-based role in our private studio.
Please get in touch if you are interested.
Contact Us
If you would like to arrange a consultation please contact us using the form below or email info@hiddenstrength.co.uk.
Please include your availability (days and times) and fitness goals.
You'll find us hidden away behind Gosforth Hotel Pub on Gosforth High Street. If you require further directions please get in touch.