V2 Physique

Last quarter, the arena looked very different.

A Peloton screen.
A 1.5-mile run.
A pure test of lungs, pacing, and grit.

Joanna Lightfoot and Karl Firmstone took top spot, earning both the V2 Gold Record Award for their achievements.

When the new quarter arrived, the challenge changed completely.

This quarter, we turned from cardio to strength.

And once again, competitors stepped forward.

Karl Firmstone and Dave Baker rose to the top for the men.
Two new names broke through for the ladies, Anna C Wild and Leigh Lomax aka Sam Lomax.

REP WARRIOR.
Our quarterly strength battle.

Four disciplines.
Zero shortcuts.
One metronome.
One champion.

The challenges were set:

1️⃣ Bench Press – 12.5 kg DB (men) | 7 kg DB (ladies)
2️⃣ Bench-assisted incline KB row – elbows visible – 12 kg (men) | 10 kg (ladies)
3️⃣ Seated shoulder press – 10 kg DB(men) | 5 kg DB (ladies)
4️⃣ Sandbag squat to a 7° decline bench – 15 kg (men) | 10 kg (ladies)

Every rep counted.
Every rep performed to a strict 50 BPM tempo.
Total reps became your score.
Highest score earned a place on the Gold Record.

The metronome clicked.

THE MEN

When two warriors enter the room ready for battle, there is always that blissful tension in the air, quiet, focused, heavy with intent.

Karl and Dave approached the final very differently.

Dave made the bold call to start with his weakest discipline, shouldering the pressure early. Karl played the long game, choosing to finish with his weakest lift, knowing it could all come down to the final moments.

Dave opened on the seated shoulder press, grinding out 33 clean reps.
Karl answered on the bench, moving 12.5 kg dumbbells in perfect time for 70 strong reps.

Rows followed and the gap tightened.
Dave dug deep for 80 reps.
Karl fought for 48, refusing to let the contest slip.

Everyone watching knew what would decide it.

Which, realistically, was just me, a water bottle, a whiteboard marker, and a couple of spiders living peacefully in the corners of our 15 ft high ceilings (clean gym, I promise). One of them slowly crawled to the front of its web like it knew what was coming.

The squats.

Dave stepped in knowing the history, his previous best 158, Karl’s 200. The metronome ruled every rep as Dave refused to slow, finishing on a huge 220 squats.

The pressure flipped instantly.

Karl stepped forward knowing the task, beat his own PB or surrender the lead. Rep after rep, breath after breath, he delivered 228 squats, every single one earned.

With one discipline remaining each, nothing was settled.

Dave emptied the tank with 42 bench press reps.
Karl faced shoulder press, his weakest lift. He needed just 29 reps to win.

He delivered 34.

Final tally (men):
Karl – 380
Dave – 375

A five-rep margin. Even the spiders stayed for that finish.

Karl secures the Gold Record for the second quarter in a row. Dave pushed him all the way to the final beat.

THE WOMEN

By the time the women stepped onto the floor, even the spiders knew this was worth watching.

Same clean gym. Same 15 ft ceilings.
Front-row seats firmly secured.

Anna and Sam kept it simple. No tactics. No reshuffling. Straight down the list. Rep for rep. Discipline by discipline.

With Anna leading she decided that Sam would go first. Calm, composed, relentless. The 7 kg bench press became a test of patience and grit as Sam delivered an epic 170 uncompromising reps.

Anna answered with 100 strong reps of her own, steady and controlled, refusing to let the gap define the story early.

Rows followed.
Sam with 95.
Anna with 69.

I reached for the marker again. One spider crawled forward and whispered to the other, “This is what we paid for.”
I replied, “You live here rent free, just remember that.”

It was always going to come down to the squats.

Sam went first, digging deep and producing 183 squats, pushing her running total to 448 with the shoulder press still to come. The gap was wide. The pressure heavy.

Anna the queen of squats, stood at the edge of the moment where the pressure for some is just too much.

She didn’t hesitate.

Rep after rep, breath after breath, she detonated, delivering an astonishing 367, 10 kg sandbag squats, a number that stopped the room and possibly startled a spider or two.

Sam, relentless to the end, emptied the tank with 80 shoulder press reps.
Anna, already having turned the tide, still found the strength for 54 more.

Final tally (women):
Anna – 590
Sam – 528

Two new names. One unforgettable battle.

Anna claims the Gold Record for the next 12 months. Sam earns nothing but respect.

Different quarter.
Different test.
Same standard.

This is REP WARRIOR. - AWARD COMING SOON

🚀 We’re now powered by Fittest 🚀

Over the past month, we’ve been using Fittest in sessions and the impact has been unreal.

It’s a live performance tracker, meaning every session your effort levels are tracked in real time. You earn points, climb the leaderboard, and most importantly, track your own progress session by session.

What we’ve loved most is the engagement. Members are pushing harder, staying more focused, and getting genuinely motivated by seeing their effort reflected live on screen. It’s turned training into something even more interactive and competitive, in the best possible way.

Massive shoutout to Jackson and the team at for the ongoing support and setup.

This is another step forward in building V2. We don’t chase perfection, we chase progression, always looking for better ways to make our sessions engaging, measurable, more motivating, and more community-driven for the V2 Crew.

If you’ve trained with us recently, you’ll already know… the energy has levelled up 💪🔥

We finished one of our final Bootcamps before Christmas this week.
Physically, it was right up there, full effort, full room, plenty of laughs, and that energy you only get when everyone turns up properly.

But what happened at the end completely caught me off guard.

Kath and Mel, with help from everyone, had organised something I had no idea about. The book of notes, the awesome card, and the generosity shown through the gifts was unbelievable. So much thought, care, and effort had gone into it.

Hearing what was being said, and seeing the effort that had been made, just made me crumble.

I’ve never been that emotional in a public setting, and I wasn’t expecting it at all.

Not everyone could be there on the day, but they also contributed, and together you made it one of the most memorable days of my life.

I love everything about this place, and 99 percent of that is down to the people who fill it every single day. The effort, the support, the laughs, the graft, the way everyone looks out for each other. That’s what makes this gym what it is.

V2 Physique was never meant to be just a place to train.

It was meant to be somewhere people feel comfortable walking through the door. Somewhere effort matters more than perfection. Somewhere people support each other, challenge each other, and show up even on the hard days. A place where fitness is the tool, but community is the foundation.

To hear that reflected back through your words was overwhelming.

Every note, every message, every small detail reminded me why this matters. Why the early mornings, the long days, the planning, the stress, the constant striving to make this place better is worth it.
Thank you to Kath and Mel for organising something so thoughtful, and thank you to every single person who took the time to be part of it.

This isn’t just a gym.
This is community.
This is V2 Crew.

xx

⏳ Last Chance: ⏳

This is it, your final opportunity to join The 6 Week Accelerator and snag these free bonuses

Priority Access Bonuses:

🔥 FREE unlimited access to all V2 Physique sessions through December and into early January
🔥 7-Day QuickStart Formula in early January to prime your body and mindset
🔥 The V2 Breakthrough Blueprint once you complete the Accelerator

These bonuses disappear when public enrolment begins on Saturday

If you’re ready to finally get fitter and stronger without doing the same boring workouts each week, don’t wait any longer.

📩 DM me the word INFO now to grab your spot before the doors close.

Let’s make your transformation happen together. 🌟

🔥 Proof That It Works: See What’s Possible for You 🔥

I know how life-changing The Six Week Accelerator can be, but don’t just take my word for it! Here’s a real story from someone who’s already experienced incredible results:

💬 Leigh Lomax aka Sam, came to me struggling with sticking to a fitness and weight loss plan. Sam wanted to break the yo yo dieting cycle and finally stay consistent, but felt but felt trapped in a loop of binge eating, guilt and starting over again... Through my V2 Ignite system, Sam was able to transform her mindset, habits and her relationship with training and lost 5.5kg in the first 6 weeks. Now, almost 10 months later, Sam has lost a total of 20kg and no longer fear the scales, she is in control of her weight, her fitness and her strength.

This is exactly what’s waiting for you inside the Six Week Accelerator.

If you’re wondering if this will work for you, let me tell you, it absolutely can. Whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck, my step-by-step system is designed to guide ladies and gents like you to finally break stubborn plateaus and get consistent results.

✨ As of today, 3 ladies have already claimed their spot. 2 ladies spots remaining, so if you’re ready to transform your fitness, now is the time to act.
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📩 DM me the word INFO to secure your spot before the Priority Access Bonuses are gone or ask me any questions!

Your success story could be next. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. 🌟

❓ Got Questions about the Six Week Accelerator? Here is Everything You Need to Know ❓

Considering joining Six Week Accelerator? This is everything you need to feel confident and excited about what is ahead.

Here are the most common questions I hear from adults over 35 who feel stuck and ready for real progress:

1️⃣ “How much time will this take?”
This programme is built to fit around a busy life. You only need three to four sessions a week, around 30 to 45 minutes each, plus 20-30 minutes of simple daily homework. It is manageable, realistic and designed to move you forward without adding unnecessary pressure.

2️⃣ “Do I need to have any experience to succeed?”
Not at all. This programme is built for adults over 35 who are starting at all different levels. Whether you are just beginning or have some experience, I will guide you step by step to ensure you are confident and moving forward.

3️⃣ “What makes this different from other programmes?”
This is not a one size fits all approach. during the Six Week Accelerator, I will work closely with you to implement my proven V2 Ignite system, to help you achieve steady, sustainable long term change. You will learn exactly what works, with no fluff, just results.

4️⃣ “What happens once I join?”
Once you secure your spot, here is what you will get:
✨ Start all together with a small group of adults over 35
✨ Follow a detailed step by step roadmap
✨ My personal support as you take steps toward breaking plateaus and seeing real progress

This is your opportunity to finally break plateaus and get consistent results without restrictive diets or long exhausting workouts, and to do it with guidance and support every step of the way.

📩 DM INFO to reserve your place or ask anything you need. I am accepting only 5 ladies and 5 gents for Priority Access, and spaces are already being taken.

🎉 Attention, Ladies and Gents over 35! 🎉

Tomorrow, I'm opening Priority Access for just 5 Ladies and 5 Gents who are ready to finally break stubborn plateaus and get consistent results, without restrictive diets or exhausting, time-draining workouts.

If that sounds like you, this is your opportunity to join something completely new:

🔥 THE V2 IGNITE SYSTEM — Six Week Accelerator 🔥

Priority Access includes exclusive bonuses that will not be available once public enrolment opens:

Priority Access Bonuses:

🔥 FREE unlimited access to all V2 Physique sessions through December and into early January
🔥 7-Day QuickStart Formula in early January to prime your body and mindset
🔥 The V2 Breakthrough Blueprint once you complete the Accelerator

These bonuses are strictly for Priority Access only.

This is your opportunity to finally achieve breakthrough results that last, and feel confident, energised and fully back in control as you thrive in 2026.

To lock in your Priority Access bonus:

📩 DM me the word INFO to learn more and secure your spot.

Public enrolment opens, 12th December and once it does, these bonuses will be gone.

Spaces are extremely limited.
Will you grab one of them?

Let’s ignite your Version 2.0 and accelerate your 2026 from today. 💥

Saturday Bootcamp is always buzzing at V2! 🔥

Our mixed ladies and gents session at 8am sets the tone, followed by a powerhouse ladies-only session at 9am. The work ethic from everyone is just incredible. These classes are always full of energy and drive.

We’ve also had new heaters installed to make sure the studio is warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in. They’ve created a perfect atmosphere for our Zen Stretch, which finishes off a busy week of hard work and commitment.

Amazing vibes, amazing effort, week in, week out. 💪🔥

V2 Crew, you’re smashing it!

V2 PHYSIQUE / 1.5 MILE RUN CHALLENGE RESULTS 🔥

The first ever V2 Quarterly Challenge is in the books, and we kicked things off with a brutal test of speed, grit and lungs… our 1.5 Mile Series Treadmill Run.

From start to finish it was tight, competitive and full of that V2 Crew fire, but two names rose to the top:

🏆 Karl Firmstone - Mens
🏆 Jo Lightfoot - Ladies

Both absolutely tore up the leaderboard and claimed their place on the V2 Gold Record Wall in reception. Bragging rights for 1 year fully earned 👑🔥

Congratulations to you both 🦸

💪 THIS QUARTER’S CHALLENGE: REP WARRIOR IS LIVE 💪

With the run challenge wrapped, the next mission has already begun…

REP WARRIOR, our quarterly strength battle.
Four disciplines. Zero shortcuts. One metronome. One champion.

Your four challenges:
1️⃣ Bench Press - 12.5kg (mens) 7kg (ladies)
2️⃣ Bench-Assisted incline KB Row - Elbows visible - 12.kg (mens) 10kg (ladies)
3️⃣ Seated Shoulder Press - 10kg (mens) 5kg (ladies)
4️⃣ Sandbag Squat - performed to a 15° decline bench 15kg (mens) 10kg (ladies)

Every rep counts, all performed to a strict 50bpm tempo.
Total reps = your score.
Highest score = your name on the next Gold Record.

The race is officially on and the early numbers are looking spicy already 🔥

Walking into Mondays RevX session, telling yourself I love the challenge.”

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Power and Performance

When you walk into a V2 Power Zone session, you’ll notice it’s not just about heavy lifting, it’s about moving with intent.

Power training is where strength meets speed. It keeps your nervous system sharp, your joints mobile, and your body younger for longer.

Think kettlebell swings, ball slams, quick lifts, short bursts that challenge your muscles to move fast and efficiently.

Why does this matter after 40?

Because power is one of the first physical traits we lose as we age. And when we lose power, we lose agility, confidence, and coordination.

At V2 Physique, we bring that back.
We don’t just train you to be strong, we train you to be functional, dynamic, and ready for whatever life throws at you.