TU NOVA Kettlebell Training

Do you feel like your kid is glued to a screen lately?

You’re not alone.

Most parents I speak to just want their kids:

✔ Moving more
✔ Feeling confident
✔ Doing something REAL

That’s exactly why we've been running our Kettlebell Kids programme for the past 7 years.

Simple. Fun. Confidence-building.

Get in touch to find out more 💪

NEW YEAR, NEW SPORT??

If you or your child is looking for something new to try, why not come check out Kettlebell Sport.

A sport that's suitable for all ages 💪

We have a great friendly team who's ready to support you every step of the way.

So, if you are looking for a sport that will help you get fitter and stronger.

Meet new people.

And give you new targets for 2026.

Get in touch to find out more 💪

Did you know?

Locomotion No. 1’s average speed on it's first journey was 8mph, reaching top speeds of 12-15mph.

Watch two of our amazing lifters take on 8 minutes of continuous lifting to celebrate 8mph at Saturday 8th.

What makes this special is that the lifters are one of the youngest and oldest on our team. Which shows just how accessible this sport is!

Ghosts of steam past… 👻

Even Locomotion No. 1 couldn’t scare our lifters off their training!

Just 8 days to go until the big 6.6 tonne challenge at Hopetown Darlington 💪🚂

Will the team succeed in lifting 6.6 tonne during their kettlebell lifts?

2025 marks 200 years since the first passenger train ran from Shildon to Stockton via Darlington — and we’re marking the moment with every lift! 💪🚂🏋️‍♀️

Some of the TU NOVA team will be doing 200 reps non stop to celebrate each year.

Make sure you join us at Hopetown Darlington on November the 8th as we bring Kettlebell Sport and the Railyway together.

Did you know? The famous Locomotion No. 1 weighed about 6.6 tonnes — the same total we’ll be lifting on 8 Nov! 💪

Built in 1825 by George & Robert Stephenson, it was the first steam engine to carry passengers on a public railway.

Join us as we bring together the sport of kettlebell lifitng and this important piece of history!

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

We're bringing history and kettlebell sport together 💪

On November 8th, fresh from a hugely successful World Championships, the TU NOVA team will take on a new challenge.

To bring together Kettlebell Sport and the 200-year Stockton & Darlington Railway anniversary.

The team will be taking on several events that have significant meaning to the anniversary.

Lifting 6.6 tonnes non-stop (weight of LOCOMOTION 1) 🚂

Doing 200 reps to celebrate 200 years 🎊

And many more events 💪

This is to 1: celebrate the anniversary and 2: say thank you to the people of Darlington who have supported the club over the past 13 years

So, join us at as we celebrate the 200-year anniversary with our

🚫 NO SESSIONS TONIGHT 🚫

A reminder that no kettlebell training sessions will be on tonight due to the coaches travelling back from World Championships.

Sessions back to normal on Wednesday. For a new programme and exciting new challenges 😊💪

TEENAGERS OF DARLINGTON 💪

We have spaces available to join in with our Youth Kettlebell Training sessions.

These sessions are perfect for those:

⚽️ Want to do some gym work to help with their sports training

💪 Looking to try a new sport and meet new people

😊 Build confidence in the gym and know how to train effectively

🔥 Get fitter, stronger and generally feel better all round

Sessions are led by International Kettlebell Athletes and Youth Strength and Conditioning Coaches.

Sessions run on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:45pm and the first session is FREE.