A friendly, supportive gym in Stockport where you're coached every session

    Get fitter, stronger and more confident with Group Personal Training designed around you — even if you haven't exercised for years.

    Stockport basedEstablished for almost 12 yearsCoached every sessionFriendly communitySuitable for beginnersStockport basedEstablished for almost 12 yearsCoached every sessionFriendly communitySuitable for beginners

    Think gyms aren't really your thing?

    That's how a lot of our members felt before joining.

    Haven't exercised for years?

    We'll meet you at your current level.

    Don't know what to do?

    Every session is planned and coached.

    Got aches, pains or injuries?

    Exercises can be adapted around you.

    Busy with work or family?

    Choose from around 50 sessions each week.

    Nervous about joining a gym?

    No mirrors. No egos. No pressure.

    Personal Training. Just not on your own.

    You get the coaching and attention of Personal Training, with the atmosphere and support of training alongside other people.

    Benchmark Gym coach leading a Group Personal Training session in Stockport

    Your own training space

    Rack, weights and cardio kit ready to go.

    A coach with you

    We'll show you what to do, check your technique and adapt exercises when needed.

    Your programme ready

    No wandering around wondering what exercise to do next.

    Other people around you

    Train alongside normal people working towards their own goals.

    You don't need to know what you're doing.

    That's our job.

    Your programme is planned. Your equipment is ready. Your coach is there to help. You just need to turn up.

    What a session actually looks like

    Step 1You arrive
    ↓→
    Step 2Head to your pod
    ↓→
    Step 3Coach explains the session
    ↓→
    Step 4Train at your level
    ↓→
    Step 5Coaches help & adapt
    ↓→
    Step 6Done in 45 minutes

    Then come back another two times that week. That's it.

    All the bits people want from Personal Training but in a motivating, supportive group

    You don't

    • Plan your own workouts
    • Wander around looking for equipment
    • Wonder whether you're doing exercises correctly
    • Have to keep up with anyone else
    • Get left on your own

    You do

    • Have a programme ready
    • Have your own training space
    • Have a coach there to help
    • Train at your own level
    • Have people around you

    Start with our 30-Day Programme

    £149

    30-Day Programme

    12 Group Personal Training sessions
    3 coached sessions per week
    Goal setting and accountability
    Progress tracking
    InBody scan
    Access to Yoga and fitness sessions
    Flexible timetable

    People just like you train here.

    — NIC
    "As a full-time worker and Mum of 2, Benchmark is my only 'me' time"
    — MARION
    "I wanted to feel fit and strong in my 60s so I can chase my grandkids"
    — PIPPA
    "Benchmark has really helped with my peri-menopause"
    — CHRIS
    "I knew as I turned 40 I needed to strength train"
    — DANIELLA
    "As an older Mum I knew I needed to start strength training"
    — DOM
    "I want to feel fit and strong in my 80s"

    Training that fits around your life.

    Choose three sessions each week. You don't have to attend the same times every week.

    Morning Sessions

    6:15 AM
    7:15 AM
    8:30 AM
    9:30 AM

    Lunch Sessions

    12:15 PM

    Evening Sessions

    4:30 PM
    5:30 PM
    6:30 PM
    7:30 PM
    *3:30 PM Friday

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    Ready to find out more?

    Apply now and one of the team will get in touch to talk through what you're looking for.

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