The Works Monton

🔥 2 MONTHS TO GO: FRANKIE-A-THON 2026 🔥

The countdown is on.

In just 2 months, we’ll take on one of the most demanding endurance challenges we’ve ever attempted — all in support of an incredible cause and to raise as much money as possible for charity. ❤️

💥 THE CHALLENGE

🏃 Buy In: 10,000m Run

Then:
🚴 10,000 Bike Calories
🚣 10,000 Row Calories
⛷️ 10,000 Ski Calories
🔥 10,000 Burpees

🏐 Buy Out: 10,000 Wall Balls

There will only ever be four people moving at any one time — our four main participants, supported by an amazing team of volunteers and substitutes rotating in to cover rest breaks as we grind through the work.

Every calorie, every rep and every metre is being completed in honour of Frankie and to make a real difference through the charity we’re supporting

The training is ramping up, the planning is underway, and the excitement is building. We can’t wait to share more of the journey over the coming weeks.

🙏 Please help us make this as impactful as possible and let us know if you can donate raffle prizes or sponsor the event!

500 sessions for Julie 🖤

One of our OGs. Julie came to our very first class, enjoyed it, signed up straight away, and never really looked back.

First ever Member of the Month. First ever Hyrox competitor (alongside Lynne). First ever Hyrox flag. Plenty of firsts…and somehow she’s still just as confused as ever, and can’t open her eyes for a picture.

We’ve lost count of how many times she’s told us she’s hot, or reminded us that the weights are heavy. But through it all she’s shown up, put the work in, and been an absolute machine.

You’d never guess how OLD she is because she’s not your average grandma. She loves a Park Run, never avoids a real shift, and gives everything every single session.

It was an absolute pleasure spending the last weekend with her in Berlin — racing, drinking, and discussing her toes.

500 down, plenty more confusion to come ❤️

April Member of the Month 🌟 Steph 🌟

Since joining the gym, Steph has become part of the furniture. She was officially the fastest member ever to hit 100 sessions which is quite amazing because her tan suggests she’s been on holiday for the last six months.

A super strong deadlifter with an incredible work ethic, Steph brings energy, consistency and positivity to every class. You’ll struggle to find a friendlier person at 6am.

It’s testament to Steph’s supportive nature that she headed down to Cardiff for HYROX to cheer on Charlotte and Harriet (and maybe also to count their laps) 🙌

Her beaming smile keeps us all energised through those early morning starts, and we couldn’t think of a more deserving winner. She could have won this award every month since she started.

Massive congratulations, Steph 👏🔥

Hyrox Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Another great event in an iconic venue. Our members smashed it across multiple days, showing that the hard training is paying off.

1. Sophie got a big mixed doubles PB with Matt, just a couple of hours after he’d got a 1.07 solo which was a 4 minute PB.

2. Charlotte + Harriet hit their target and started a great new partnership.

3. Danny paired up with Mikey to fly round in a sub-55 doubles time.

4. Alicia completed her secret Hyrox - showing that she never should’ve doubted herself.

5. Louis + Paige knocked seven and a half minutes off their Manchester time to get a 1.10.

6. Callum + Gaz came through the Pro Doubles in 1.01 with a broken ski to show for it.

7. Special shoutout to Jay on his first Hyrox. He’s been ill and had to stop midway through the sim but he has been training consistently for months now and it paid off 💪🏻

500 sessions for the one and only Lee 💪

6 sessions a week, rain or shine, Lee will be at the gym raising the spirits of every member, and regaling them with tales about his dodgy shoulder.

The designated carthorse, always carrying everything home so Midele can enjoy a leisurely stroll.

It’s testament to Lee’s commitment that he’s hit this number despite missing a chunk of time due to surgery, and having started some time after we opened.

He’s completed a Hyrox with even whipping his top off to get everyone a little hot under the collar, and rumour has it he’s going to take Mumbai by storm next season.

From joining as a new member to trying to get to race him after the Christmas party, trying to kill us all off with his spirit collection, to singing Champagne Supernova on karaoke until the early hours, Lee is much more than just a gym member.

All-round top bloke, proper grafter, and someone who genuinely loves being part of the gym family. It’s even been said that people dream about being paired with him…

500 down, plenty more to come 👏🔥

March Member of the Month 2/2 💪🏻

Sam’s journey is one of those that reminds you what it’s really about.

From the moment he joined the evening crew, he brought more than just effort — he brought energy, positivity, and character. The kind of person everyone enjoys training alongside…and the kind of person who quietly gets the work done.

And that work is paying off 👇
🏋️‍♂️ 95kg Squat
🏋️‍♂️ 132kg Deadlift
🏃‍♂️ 5km PB smashed

Sam shows up, puts in the effort, supports those around him, and helps make the evening sessions what they are. No ego, no fuss — just consistent progress and a genuinely great attitude every single time.

He’s become a huge part of the group, and honestly, an all-round top guy to have in the gym.

And yes…another Spurs fan. So if nothing else, this recognition might soften the weekly pain just a little 😅

Massive respect, Sam — fully deserved, even with your sensitive skin

February Member of the Month ❤️

Big shout out to as she hits the big 5-0 today (happy birthday!) and wins our member of the month.

Alex has previously been in our top 3 for member of the year twice, but never won member of the month. The main reason she hasn’t is because of her incredible consistency - she never really stands out because she is always excellent. As a proud Scouser she’ll be delighted to be compared to Paul Scholes in that sense ⚽️

Whether it’s buying gifts for people, bringing snow boots for , coffees for our volunteers, or just helping everyone out, Alex is a shining light at the gym.

From the early days in classes with one or two people, to now being an example in 32 member sessions - Alex has been great. If she could only learn to tell the time, everything would be perfect…

Well done!

500 SESSIONS 🔥👑

Becky just became our third member to hit the big 5-0-0.

Consistent long after pre-wedding PT with , forever a diva (she had to take over for those last 5 wall balls at Hyrox for the glory), and never afraid to let Mike pick up the slack 😏

A true gym stalwart, unreal energy, top-tier character — the place wouldn’t be the same without her.

👉 Swipe to see her favourite moment from those 500 sessions

January Members of the Month: Amy and Harriet

Big shoutout to two absolute legends who’ve set the tone for 2026 already 👏

AMY
Consistency queen 👑 Amy has been showing up week after week, turning up to the gym in January almost as many times as she went to the pub in December. Always encouraging those around her to push a little harder, especially on those Monday mornings where her bench press progress has been impossible to ignore 💥

Add to that leading the Engine team alongside and , and you’ve got someone who doesn’t just train hard — she lifts the whole room with her positivity 😀

HARRIET
Harriet may not know what “BB” means and may be as blind as a bat (which nearly cost the Hyrox relay team 😅), but what she does bring is elite energy. Incredibly friendly, massively consistent with her squats, and someone who quietly put in the hard yards with pre-Hyrox so she could go in feeling confident and ready. And let’s not forget — she brought the flag home 💪🏻

Well deserved to both of you — you are a pleasure to coach and your good vibes are infectious 🌞

HYROX Manchester 2026 💥

50 members. One gym. A brand-new record.

From first timers to PB chasers, The Works Monton is showing up in force. We’re so proud of the commitment, grit, and hard work that’s gone into the training — now it’s time to take centre stage, soak it all in, and enjoy every second.

A massive shoutout to everyone competing, everyone who has helped out in the training process, and the support team who will be screaming their lungs out.

Let’s go 👊🔥