I’ve been training at Ara for about 18 Months and absolutely love it. Workouts are all planned out for you so you turn up and get it done. Anthony, Emma, and Caitlin support, encourage and motivate you throughout. The coaches and people create this amazing atmosphere where you look forward to every session you’ve booked. Less

Friendly, professional, extremely skilled trainers. I feel like that kind of sums up Anthony, Emma and Caitlin, however Ara is this and more! I am enjoying every single minute I spend here. My main reason for joining was really convenience, working full time doesn't leave much time for planning workouts that are going to give you results, so having this done for me in a really structured way keeps me motivated and makes me want to go. It's also the least boring, because the team spend so much time planning and creating blocks and switching exercises out regularly where they can to provide some variance. I will also add that I got so much more than just convenience when I joined Ara, I've made so many new friends and it's such a social gym too, it really is a lovely environment, everyone cheers each other on, celebrates together, even stuff outside of the gym, it's just super nice, and I'm so glad I joined. Less

I'd recommend ARA to anybody looking to improve both mentally and physically. Anth has created a community which is open, friendly and supportive. 100% recommend! Less

After a couple of years dipping in and out of my regular bootcamps due to injuries I decided after the latest set back that I needed a fresh start. Joining ARA has been like a breath of fresh air on all accounts. From the first time we sat down with Anthony, going over our history and future goals he has been 110% supportive. The people who train at ARA are very welcoming and they are all there to work hard, whatever they are wanting to achieve. For me I can honestly say it’s reinvigorated me and shows even at 52 that age is just a number. I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. Less

Absolutely love coming to this gym. I started almost a year ago with sciatic issues & Planta fasciitis, from the get go Anthony made sure exercises in our sessions were adapted & so I improved rather than damage it further .It's that support & experience mixed with a real personable approach. Anthony, Emma & Caitlin are really knowledgable, friendly & encourage you, ' feels good to be seen ...not always the case !A year on I'm feeling so much stronger, & better in myself, I love going, everyone's super friendly & there's a real collaborative spirit ..It's great to track progress & sessions are always small so there's always help with form, & technique ..So happy I found this place ... love going ! Less

I have been training with Anthony at ARA now for 4 months and I absolutely love it. Programmes are all set for you so no thinking needed just turn up with a “let’s do it” attitude. All exercises are explained and demonstrated and because it is a small group PT you never feel you don’t get the correct coaching. All the members are friendly and supportive during training so much so I feel like I have been here longer than I have. The apps we use are great if you love data like me and can track your progress. I particularly love the sweat sessions where work in a team so I can unleash my competitiveness. Anth is giving me some nutritional advice as well as coaching, and I can’t wait to see my results over the coming months. I highly recommend anyone to check out ARA, you won’t be disappointed. Less

I absolutely love training at ARA Athletic! The small group setup is perfect – it offers the best of both worlds with the personalised attention you’d get in a one-on-one session, combined with the motivation and community of a group.The trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, tailoring each workout to challenge me while focusing on technique and safety. It’s a welcoming environment, and everyone here is supportive and friendly. If you’re looking for a gym where you feel part of a community and actually look forward to going, ARA Athletic is it!” Less

I have trained at ARA since their doors opened. After being a person who would love an excuse not to show up, I have turned into a person who has absolute FOMO if I have to miss a session! The sessions are structured so you are always training with intent and purely for your own goals. The coaches support you every step of the way to make sure you have correct form to prevent injuries and push you on in a positive way. The app is also great so you can see progress in your training each week. The atmosphere in the gym is the best I’ve experienced. Everyone is so friendly and there for the same reason. Whether you’re lifting 10kg or 100kg, everyone will cheer you on regardless and celebrate your achievements with you. I am the strongest and fittest I have ever been and it has all been achieved while working hard but still having fun in the gym. I would 100% recommend ARA athletic to anyone and everyone! Less

I joined ARA in May 2023 after hearing loads of great things about it from friends and I've not looked back. I look forward to going to the gym every week. I had never done any weight lifting before, but I absolutely love it, and at the age of 46 am stronger than I have ever been, which is amazing. I feel like I have control over improving my strength and fitness that I didn’t have before. Anthony & Emma are fantastic trainers, and the sessions are planned so that you can get the most of them. I always leave feeling like I’ve worked hard and had fun. The gym is really welcoming and inclusive and there’s a lovely community feel. I would highly recommend ARA. Less

I've been coming to ARA since September and I can't recommend it highly enough if you want to improve your strength and form, but also to be part of a lovely community of people. I've always felt intimidated in the weight lifting areas of regular gyms but this isn't the case at ARA. The sessons are small group PT sessions where you work to your personal abilities with the lovely trainers keeping you right. If you're unable to do an exercise due to limitation of movement, etc. it's no trouble for Anth or Emma to give you an alternative exercise. The people attending the classes are really lovely and, helpful too! You can see you're improving week on week, which I find great for motivating me. I love coming to ARA and never miss a session. If I could give more than 5 stars I 100% would!! Less

I've been with Anthony for five years across three venues and it's become a much valued part of my life. I initially joined after moving to a more office-based job and needed to fit more exercise into my routine. Having never lifted weights before, I wanted someone to help ensure I was doing it right and make me better at it, which is exactly what I got. It's been a steady process learning new movements in my 40s, but the progress is so motivating. I was initially unsure when we moved to the new gym, as all my sessions had been one-to-one previously, but the community spirit that Anthony has created is amazing and I now find it really weird training on my own. I couldn't recommend it more highly - fun, 'fun', challenging, rewarding and encouraging. Less

I have been going to ARA Athletic for over two years now and it’s the longest I have stayed at any one gym. That’s simply down to the fantastic atmosphere that Anthony has created - welcoming, inclusive and fun. The training programme is designed to challenge you at whatever stage of your journey you are. And the results of each ARA member demonstrate it works, with personal improvements galore. Anthony and Emma are extremely supportive and knowledgeable and greet you at each session with a big friendly smile. As do all the members. One big gym family. I love it. Less

I have been training at ARA Athletic for nearly two years now and absolutely love the supportive community and welcoming atmosphere in the gym. Anthony is an amazing trainer who supports you to achieve your goals without being too pushy! I personally love his precision in our training programmes, paying attention to every last detail in both the workouts and your form. I regularly work away and he also helps me to keep moving, enabling me to take my training regime with me. Here’s to the next two years and many more PB’s to come! Less

5 stars isn't enough for this place!! At ARA your made to feel like part of the team from the minute you step through those doors. The coaches Anthony and Emma offer so much support and guidance which is tailored to each and everyone's journey, nothing is ever an issue. I've been coming here since the beginning of May and already feel so much fitter and stronger, all thanks to these guys. Coming to the gym doesn't feel like a chore, it's something I look forward too, I love how friendly and supportive everyone is and the fact that everyone wants you to do well. Team ARA all the way :) Less

I have been training at ARA athletic since the doors opened just over two years ago, but had been training with Anthony for about 3 years before that. When I joined, my aim was to build my strength up to get back to netball after recovering from a back injury. Well.. here we are 5 years down the line and training at ARA has become an invaluable and non-negotiable part of my life… I’m still here and they can’t get rid of me! Anthony has ensured I can still train no matter what injury I’ve come in with, and has fostered a love of training, whilst also helping with manageable and incremental goal setting. Not only through the fun, yet challenging sessions, but with the community he’s built. I’ve never been a part of a gym community who support each other and celebrate all the wins both big and small so much. The sessions are thoughtfully built with progress for all in mind, no matter what prior strength you come in with. Anthony and Emma’s expertise and care for each individual are second to none. I look forward to every session, and always leave feeling better than before. All I can say is sign up… life is significantly better training at ARA! Less

I absolutely love training at ARA!! Having previously said I would never join another gym ever, since joining ARA I’ve become a total gym addict. I’ve been a member now for a year and in that year I’ve lost weight, I’m stronger than I’ve ever been and feel great! I actually look forward to my training sessions. Anthony and Emma are brilliant coaches and the amount of support and guidance I’ve had this year has been invaluable. The training is so good and you make constant progress in both getting fitter and becoming stronger and the help you get along the way and the way the sessions are structured makes it enjoyable and really helps you push yourself towards your goals. It’s also amazing to just turn up and not have to think you just follow the session and know that it’s making you fitter and stronger. Another big thing is that it’s such a friendly place and everyone is really supportive and just wants you to do well and it feels like you are part of a team rather than just going to a gym on your own. Joining ARA is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I would recommend it to anyone. Less

Where do I even start with this amazing Gym. I’ve been at Ara nearly two years now and I will never ever leave! The coaches are unbelievable at what they do, they are always there to support you in any way possible. They design sessions with purpose and are there with you every step of the way. Pushing you and allowing you to make progress week in week out. The people totally make this place what it is. Everybody is so welcoming, supportive and you will make really good friends here. I couldn’t recommend Ara enough. Less

Incredible community of people just wanting to be a bit better. Always made to feel super welcome and the coaches are super knowledgable and will always go the extra mile to make sure you’re getting the most from your session. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Get yourselves to this gym! Less

I joined ARA athletic just over three months ago and so far haven’t looked back. After many years of going to the gym without any real focus or motivation Anthony at ARA his been phenomena and exactly what I needed. For the first time, my exercise program is structured and tailored around me with set and goals targets and a clear plan of action in how to reach them. I no longer just turn up and exercise, I’m motivate and look forward to spending dedicated time to push myself with the guidance from a professional who (unlike me) knows what he’s doing. As a result of this and for the first time in well over a decade I’m making progress and setting personal bests. What’s more, I enjoy it and generally feel better. Thank you, Alex Hudson Less