A new chapter for Alpha HPF
For anyone who doesn’t know me, I’m Ruairí, Sports Therapist, PT & S&C Coach, with experience across individual coaching, group training, sports therapy and working with athletes and teams
I’ve also been fortunate to play hurling at county level with Down, experiencing first-hand what goes into performing in a high-performance environment while balancing the demands of everyday life
Being on both sides, as an athlete and a coach, has shaped how I approach training: good coaching, structured programming and creating an environment where people understand what they’re doing and why
That’s what I’m excited to bring to Alpha Newcastle
A coaching-led strength & performance facility for athletes and everyday people who want to get stronger, fitter and more capable
I’ll be leading the main strength & performance programme, with plenty more to come as we grow 📈
Looking forward to seeing you on the Newcastle floor 🕺
Alpha HPF
A 4000sq ft state of the art fitness facility located in Castlewellan, Co. Down.
04/09/2026
Saturday Sweat
05/09/26 Teams of 2
3 x 10 min AMRAP 2 min REST
A. 50/40 cal ski
70 wall balls 9/6kg
500m run together
- max reps DB hang sn**ch
B. 50/40 cal row
70 DB lunge
500m run together
- max reps DB goblet squat
C. 50/40 cal bike
70 KBS 32/24kg
500m run together
- max reps DB devils press
*DB movements 22.5/15kg
Notes:
- Split the ergs and first movement with your partner as you like
- Runs must be completed synchro
- For remaining time complete AMRAP of the DB movement
Something new is coming to Alpha Newcastle… 👀
I’m Jody, and a lot of you probably already know me from Alpha. For the past 6 years, I’ve coached a lot of different people, with 4 of those years spent coaching at Alpha Castlewellan.
Throughout that time, I’ve worked varied people but a huge part of my experience has been coaching women - helping them become stronger, gain confidence and independence in the gym.
This is the reason behind creating a female only space in Alpha Newcastle👇🏼
These female-focused classes will be a space where women can feel comfortable, safe, supported and determined to work towards their own fitness goals.
And for all the busy mums out there… children under 2 are welcome to come along with you👶🏼
These classes will be about creating a community of women who support, encourage and challenge each-other along the way.
Founding memberships are still available and will be closing in a few weeks so get in sooner rather than later!
If you are interested, send myself or Alpha HPF a message and we can get back to you with more information ✨
Newcastle, consider this your weekly preview.
Every Tuesday from now until Newcastle’s opening, we’re bringing ALPHA to you with coach led taster classes designed to give you a feel for exactly what’s coming.
Jody & Ruairí took the floor this morning, same coaching, same standards. New location!
Every Tuesday. Castlewellan. Come experience ALPHA 2.0 before the doors even open.
28/08/2026
Saturday Sweat 29/08/26
Teams of 2
AMRAP 35
Buy In 200/160 cals ski/ row
Into 3 rounds
70 front squat 40/30kg
50 lateral burpee over bar
30 abmat sit ups
For remaining time
Max cals ski/ row
Notes:
- Share cals on erg as you like
- Share the reps with squats, burpees and abmat sit ups
- In the remaining time, complete amrap cals on the opposite erg in YGIG format with your partner
When I first opened the doors to Alpha HPF, I had a clear idea of what I wanted to create. It was never meant to be just another gym. I wanted to build something with real standards, a strong identity and a community people were proud to belong to. Looking back now, I couldn’t have imagined how far it would go or how much it would come to mean to me.
Alpha has become a massive part of my life. There have been long days, difficult decisions and plenty of sacrifices behind the scenes, but seeing what it has grown into has made it all worthwhile.
Now, as we get ready to open Alpha HPF Newcastle, I feel incredibly proud. Not simply because we’re opening a second location, but because of what it represents, how far Alpha has come and where we’re capable of taking it next.
I genuinely couldn’t have done any of this without the support of my family and the brilliant team of coaches around me. Along with our members and everyone who has believed in Alpha from the beginning, they’ve all played a massive part in getting us to this point. I’ll never take that support for granted.
🖤
25/08/2026
Behind the build
What started as an empty unit is slowly beginning to look and feel like Alpha. The lighting is going in, equipment is arriving and the smaller details are starting to come together
There’s still plenty to do, but every decision is being made with one goal, to create a facility Newcastle can be proud of
We’re getting closer
The community isn’t changing, It’s growing 🖤
More to come.
ALPHA GAMES 2026 🖤
Save the date Saturday 17th October
Same s*x pairs competition, A massive day followed by an even bigger night
Get your partner ready, Full details coming soon 💪🏻
21/08/2026
Saturday Sweat
22/08/26
Teams of 2
40 min AMRAP
3 rounds
30/25 cal row
200 run together
10 burpees over row
3 rounds
30/25 cal ski
200m run together
20 overhead DB lunge M.R.Alghfeli/15kg
3 rounds
30/25 cal bike
200m run together
20 box jump overs @24/20
Once all 3 blocks complete, AMRAP of
Cindy YGIG format
5 pull ups
10 push ups
15 air squats
Notes
- Share cals on ergs as you like
- Runs must be completed TOGETHER
- Share the burpees, BJO, lunges as you like
- Complete all 3 rounds before moving to the next block
- Cindy YGIG to finish; P1) completes one round then P2) completes one round until time elapses
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Block C, Mill Hill Enterprise Park, 81 Mill Hill
Castlewellan
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