J13 Fitness

"I joined J13 in August after being a member of more commercial gyms over the last 10 years or so. I was looking for a more community focused gym and had known about J13 after moving to the area. The classes are brilliant and challenging but can be tailored for anyone’s ability. Michelle and Rob are fantastic coaches and guide you through any of the moves you haven’t done before which for someone new to the CrossFit style work outs is needed at the beginning. Having come from a triathlon and running background and wanting to transition to a different type of training for something new I’ve really seen a difference already and the coaching and the variety of classes on offer has made that happen. Having been here for 3 months I’ve found a consistency to my strength training which I’ve not had before and I’d recommend the gym to anyone in the area looking to challenge themselves further with their fitness goals."

"I joined J13 in January 2024 and wish I’d done it sooner! After nearly 10 years of being a regular member of a ‘high street’ gym, I struggled to find a routine after returning to full time work from maternity leave. I was missing that amazing post-workout feeling and decided it was time to make my fitness a priority again, for me! (And our upcoming wedding was also a great motivation…!) The physical and mental benefits over the past 18 months have been amazing! My upper body strength has improved a great deal. This wouldn’t have been possible without the expertise and encouragement of the coaches, Rob and Michelle. Having the confidence (and encouragement) to take part in the in-house competition last year and the Manchester Hyrox are both highlights! But it’s not all about competitions. Unlike the big brand gyms where you can feel anonymous, J13 truly has a community spirit and you feel valued as a member. On my first session, everyone was warm and friendly and made an effort to chat to me, taking away all my nerves of being the ‘newby’. There’s always a good atmosphere in the gym. The small group classes ensure that everyone gets personalised coaching and everything is tailored to suit each individual, no matter where you are on your fitness journey. I’d recommend to anyone to come try J13 out - you won’t regret it!"

"I started coming to J13 in February 2023. I was very nervous about going back to the gym after recovering from a health issue in 2021/22 so I spoke to Rob about my goals & experience, and started on the trial course. Rob was so welcoming and made me feel at ease on my first day. He took everything into account, and made sure I was comfortable with all the different movements, he took the time to understand my capabilities, and helped me get to grips with it all. After the trial, I started going to the group sessions 1-2 times a week, and now 2 years later I'm in the gym 4-5 times a week. Both Rob & Michelle make the gym a safe and fun place to train. It's a joy to see them, learn from their expertise, meet lots of other people, and get fit. The community at J13 is probably one of the best things about it, everyone is lovely and supportive, and you see such a range of people coming that you don't feel intimidated. The group sessions are very flexible and we get a teaser each week on what the workout of the day will look like. Sometimes it's a mix of barbell, bodyweight, or cardio, so there's something for everyone. You can also scale the movements or swap them for something else if you struggle with it. Would highly recommend joining J13 if you want a supportive environment that will help you achieve your fitness goals."