Coached training in Gateshead.Your first Month Free
Established in 2018, the.fitness.project (FP) is a small independent gym offering functional fitness, hybrid and strength classes, as well as open gym sessions. We're open 7 days a week, with classes from 6am to 7pm, and we pride ourselves on being community focused and welcoming to all ability levels.
Never lifted? Good.
That's who we're set up for.
Most people who walk in haven't trained for years, or ever. Here's what they worry about, and what actually happens.
“I'm not fit enough.”
You don't need to be. Your first workout is set to where you are now, not where anyone else is.
“I'm too old, or too out of shape.”
There's no age limit and no starting level. The coach works every movement around your body, your joints and any injuries.
“I'll be left to get on with it.”
A coach runs every class and keeps an eye on you the whole way through. Nobody expects you to know the moves.
“I'll hold everyone up.”
Everyone does their own version of the same workout, so nobody waits. Beginners and regulars train side by side.
Three steps. No pressure.
No contract to sign and no card to give. If it isn't for you, you just stop coming.
Register
Your name, your email and a tick box. It takes a minute and there is no card.
An induction, if you want one
New to training, or want a walk-through first? Tick the induction option and we arrange one, usually on a Sunday morning. Already train? Go straight into classes.
Train free for a month
Come to any class, scaled to your ability. After your free month it is £60 a month with no contract, or you walk away.
Start your free month
Your name, your email and a tick box. Want an induction first? Just say so.
- No joining fee
- No contract. Cancel with a month's notice
- Unlimited classes, open gym and coaching
- Workout and performance tracking app
- Access to HR monitoring and live leaderboard app
Six classes every weekday
One membership. All three.
The people who run it
Angela owns the gym and coaches Monday to Wednesday. Tony takes Thursday and Friday.
AngelaOwner and head coach
TonyStrength coach and sports massageWant a podium? We'll get you there.
What people ask first
I've never been to a gym like this. Will I keep up?
Yes. Every class is coached and every movement is scaled to you: a lighter bar, fewer reps, a step-up instead of a box jump. Scaling isn't failing here, it is how everyone starts, and most of our members began as complete beginners. The coaches would rather you lift well than lift heavy, so you learn the movement properly before you add weight.
How much does membership cost?
Nothing for your first month. After that membership is £60 a month on a rolling contract, with no joining fee and no hidden extras. It covers unlimited coached classes and open gym access. You can cancel at any time with one month's notice, and the free trial has no commitment at all.
Am I tied into a contract?
No. The free month carries no commitment, and you do not need to give card details to register. If you stay, membership rolls month to month at £60 and you can stop with one month's notice. There is no twelve-month tie-in and no cancellation fee.
Where is the gym and is there parking?
We are on Team Valley in Gateshead, at Queensway South, NE11 0SD, two minutes from the A1, with free parking right outside the door. It is about 15 minutes by car from Newcastle city centre, Washington and Chester-le-Street, and about 25 minutes from Durham, so members fit classes in before or after work.
How big are the classes and how long do they last?
Most classes have between 10 and 20 people, small enough for the coach to watch every rep and correct your form. Standard classes run for about 60 minutes: a warm-up, a strength or skill block, the workout, then a cool-down. Some weekend conditioning sessions, such as the Saturday Slog, run longer.
What should I wear or bring?
Trainers and clothes you can move in, such as leggings or shorts and a t-shirt, plus a water bottle. You do not need gloves, a belt or any kit of your own, because the gym has all the equipment you will use. If you have an injury or a health condition, mention it when you register and the coach will plan around it.
How do I get started?
Register on the website with your name and email. It takes a minute and needs no card. Then come to any class on the timetable: every class is coached and scaled to you. If you are new to training or would like a walk-through first, ask for an induction when you register and we will arrange one, usually on a Sunday morning.