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SUCCESS STORIES

Helping you achieve your goals in a supportive and friendly environment.

JOHN

Brilliant gym. Ed and the team could not be more welcoming and they have

created a superb atmosphere around the place. Before joining I spoke to
a number of gyms and Ed was the only one who actually listened to my
individual goals! He then tailored a plan to suit me rather than trying
to push generic fitness classes. Awesome place and awesome people. It’s
the first time in my life I have stuck to a fitness plan!

Sarah

As an older person, who has rarely used a gym, the idea of going to one
was daunting! But Ed and the team are so friendly, I felt at home
straight away. Nothing is too much trouble for the trainers- they offer
encouragement and challenge and are skilled at making adaptations so
everyone can get the most out of the sessions. I am really surprised
that i actually look forward to my gym classes each week. It has made
such a difference to my physical health and also my mental wellbeing.
I can’t recommend Eley fitness highly enough.

individual goals! He then tailored a plan to suit me rather than trying
to push generic fitness classes. Awesome place and awesome people. It’s
the first time in my life I have stuck to a fitness plan!

Soph

Can’t recommend eley fitness enough! Friendly environment and a great
place to train. A big thank you to Ed and the team at eley for building
my confidence and improving my fitness over the past few years. When I
first started I’d never stepped foot inside a gym, now I feel like it’s
my second home and I love it!

John

I joined Eley Fitness about 18 months ago, and right from the start,
the Eley team made me feel welcome. I had never tried fitness classes
before, but they offer such a variety that there’s something for
everyone, no matter your fitness level. The workouts are fun and
challenging, and there’s a wonderful sense of community here. Thanks to
Ed and the team!

Tara

Norah

The friendliest gym with the most supportive and lovely team of
instructors! There’s a great variety of classes or the option to train
solo. The range of membership options has really worked for me as life
has changed – there’s no chance of being tied into something that
doesn’t work for you. As a female powerlifter, it’s important to me that
I don’t feel patronised or undertrained in a gym space and this will
never happen at Eley Fitness: everyone is celebrated, adapted for and
pushed appropriately. I even trained through pregnancy and was never
discouraged from working at my own limits. This gym deserves its
reputation as the best place to train in Bakewell.

Lesley T

I joined Eley Fitness nearly 3 years ago after a very difficult time
personally and it was the best decision I could have made. I am probably
one of the oldest members at Eley Fitness (not going to say how old!)
but I am always made very welcome and inclusive and if there is an
exercise I am unable to do the trainers will always come up with an
alternative. I am only human and there are some days when I don’t feel
like exercising but I still go and after the session feel great. At my
age it’s particularly important to maintain muscle 💪 and the training is
great for that and it cannot be underestimated how beneficial it is for
mental health I have also made some very good and supportive friends who
are always up for a laugh.

Ross

Eley Fitness is an outstanding facility! From the moment you walk in,
you’re greeted with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Ed and his team
are incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to
helping their clients achieve their fitness goals. I can’t recommend
them highly enough! If you’re looking for a supportive and motivating
environment to get fit, this is the place to be.

Teddi

Who’da thought the gym could be fun? I’ve been working with Matty to
increase my upper body strength and have reached my goal. Matty is
wonderful! The sessions are well targeted, varied and fun. Matty comes
with a wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend her as a personal
trainer. Thank you Matty for getting me to my goal! Great gym too..

Emma

This gym is like no other. It is often full of laughing sweaty people
who all enjoy a good session of high level training with burpees thrown
in. Honestly I was not one who wanted to ever go to the gym being on the
“larger” side. I feared it would be full of muscled men and toned ladies
who would all judge and stare as this beached whale walked in. I was
wrong! The trainers, unlike most gyms, tailored the training to suit my
rather interesting needs so I could maximise my workouts.

Now I have shed stones and gained more than just confidence and fitness.
I have gained an amazing training partner who has become my closest
friend and I have widened my circle of friends which has made those
harder times easier to face. When I’ve had a tough day there is nothing
like going to the gym and meeting up with my friends to work it out.

Nikki

All of the Eley Fitness team are so friendly and approachable and make
every class lots of fun whilst catering for all abilities. If I want a
tough work out, I can have a tough work out. If I’m not quite on form,
that’s ok too. If I’m having a bad day, it never fails to cheer me up.
I chose the 3 times a week option which fits in perfectly with my busy
work schedule. There’s lots of different classes and open gym sessions
to choose from – even more so now they’re open 7 days a week.

Annabel

I cannot recommend Eley Fitness enough. It’s nothing like other gyms &
no 2 classes are the same.

Ed, Torie and the other trainers genuinely care for everybody who comes
through their door – shouting hello before you even step inside! They
make exercise into a hobby instead of a chore.