£149 for a gym?!
Yep. And we completely understand why you might think that sounds expensive.
If you're looking for a gym in Stockport, you've got plenty of options.
You can find gym memberships for £20, £30 or £40 per month.
Benchmark's 30-Day Programme costs £149.
So why would you pay that much for a gym?
"We're not really selling you access to a gym."
You aren't paying £149 to walk through our doors and use some equipment.
You're paying for the coaching and support that comes with it.
And there are two big parts to that.
You don't have to figure out what to do
One of the biggest barriers we see with people coming back to exercise isn't laziness.
It's simply not knowing what to do.
- What exercises should I do?
- Am I doing them properly?
- How heavy should I lift?
- What if I've got a bad knee?
- What if everyone else is fitter than me?
At Benchmark, we take all of that away.
Most of your training happens through our Group Personal Training sessions in Stockport. We have around 50 sessions across the week, so you choose the times that work around your life, book in and turn up.
From there, we take care of everything else.
- Your training is planned.
- A coach shows you what to do.
- We help you choose the right weights.
- We make adjustments around injuries, aches and pains.
- And we make sure you're training at the right level for you.
What do you actually get from that?
Consistency.
Instead of joining a gym with the best intentions, going a few times and gradually stopping, you've got a structure to follow.
A lot of what we do at Benchmark is strength training, but that doesn't mean we're trying to turn everyone into bodybuilders. For most of our members, getting stronger means making everyday life easier.
Stairs feel easier.
You can walk further.
Getting off the floor becomes easier.
You feel more confident.
You have more energy.
For most of our members, that's the stuff that really matters.
Someone actually notices when things aren't going to plan
The second part is our one-to-one coaching support.
Because simply giving someone a good workout three times a week isn't always enough.
This is where Benchmark is slightly different from what people might expect when searching for personal training in Stockport.
You don't just have someone coaching you while you're exercising. You also have a team of coaches you can speak to outside your sessions when things aren't going to plan.
Life happens.
- You go on holiday.
- Work gets manic.
- You're sleeping badly.
- Your routine disappears.
- You lose motivation.
And suddenly you've gone from training three times a week to barely training at all.
"That's normally when people need MORE support, not less."
At Benchmark, you can sit down one-to-one with one of our coaches and talk about what's actually going on.
- Maybe you want some help with your nutrition.
- Maybe you're struggling to fit your sessions around work.
- Maybe you've got a specific goal.
- Or maybe you just need someone to give you a little nudge and get you going again.
We can set simple habits through our app, keep an eye on your training and check in with you outside of your sessions too.
And what do you get from that?
Accountability.
You aren't just another membership number.
There's actually someone looking out for you.
And sometimes knowing that someone is going to ask:
"How have you got on this week?"
is exactly what you need.
Not because we're here to tell you off.
But because it's very easy to put yourself at the bottom of the list when you've got work, family and everything else going on.
Our job is to help stop that happening.
So, £149 for a gym?
If all you want is access to some weights and a treadmill...
Benchmark probably isn't for you.
There are much cheaper places to do that.
But if you want someone to plan your training...
Show you exactly what to do...
Work around your aches, pains and injuries...
Keep you accountable...
And help you stay consistent when life inevitably gets in the way...
That's what the £149 is actually paying for.
And hopefully what you get back from it is much more important.
More strength.
More energy.
More confidence.
Fewer aches and pains.
And a body that allows you to keep doing the things you enjoy outside the gym.
Because ultimately, that's the whole point of training at Benchmark.
Common questions about Benchmark Gym
How much does Benchmark Gym in Stockport cost?
Our 30-Day Programme costs £149 and includes 12 Group Personal Training sessions plus our coaching and support.
Is Benchmark suitable for beginners?
Yes. A lot of people come to Benchmark because they don't know what to do in a gym or haven't exercised consistently for years. Your training is planned and our coaches show you exactly what to do.
Do I need to be fit before joining?
No. Your training is adjusted to your current fitness and experience. You don't need to get fit before coming to Benchmark.
What is Group Personal Training?
Group Personal Training gives you the structure and coaching of personal training while training alongside other Benchmark members. Your sessions are planned, coaches help with your technique and exercises can be adjusted to suit you.
Where is Benchmark Gym?
Benchmark Gym is in Stockport, Greater Manchester. You'll find us at 3rd Floor, Hallam Mill, Stockport, SK2 6PT.
Want to see if Benchmark is right for you?
You don't need to commit to anything. Come along to one of our Open Days, have a look around and see how it all works.
Find out more about Benchmark