NXXT Step Fitness

I had the honour of organising Martins stag do.

Martin has been one of my best mates for 10 years now, and he’s been a client for even longer.

Some PTs will tell you that you shouldn’t become friends with your clients, but I think that’s complete rubbish. Anyway, this post isn’t about that or even about Martin, it’s about who he invited.

7 of the 11 attendees were from the gym.

I think it’s pretty bloody special when people you meet at a gym and regularly train with become some of the closest friends you have.

But making new friends is regular occurrence for our members, and one of the often overlooked benefits of training in small groups.

Just this week, our members have celebrated a wedding and the birth of a new born, with people that they probably wouldn’t have ever met.

When we say that NXXT Step Fitness is a community, that’s not just a buzzword, we really mean it and we can back it up.

These photos are exactly 7 years apart.

It wasn’t a goal of mine when opening the gym, but one of the best things that has come out of it, is how much more time I get to spend with my family.

It took me years of nagging to get my mum to do some strength training.

7 years on, this is her story.

In 2019 she was in her later fifties, had been reasonably active, regularly swimming, but had never really done any gym work.

She wasn’t strong, she wasn’t mobile, she had daily pain just from standing or walking, and unaware to us at that time, she was losing bone density.

Even with my relentless nagging, she had no interest in the gym. She said she was too old, that it wouldn’t make a difference, she didn’t have the time and that she was past it.

Then everything changed.

Mum had a fall. Nothing crazy, just a simple slip, but when she landed, she broke her arm.

Then she had another. Again, just a little slip, but this time she broke her leg.

She had a scan which showed lower than expected bone density for her age, which contributed to the breaks. Something had to change.

When she started, she couldn’t stand out of a chair without using her hands, easily climb stairs, support her weight with her hands, or even stand for longer than a few minutes without back pain.

Since then, she’s come to the gym twice a week, racking up over 400 sessions.

Now, she can do single leg squats with weight, climb stairs two at a time, can get out of the pool without using the steps, has toned up considerably, can walk for miles pain free, hasn’t had a fall for a long time, and most importantly, has added to her muscle mass and actually increased her bone density, as seen in a subsequent scan three years later.

She also took great pleasure in showing up the local delivery driver by easily carrying boxes into the house after he said “I’ll leave it here until your husband gets home.”

Mum is now fitter, stronger and more physically able at 65 than she was at 40.

We have nearly 100 5 star reviews, so I thought it was about time I shared some of them.

We have been helping and supporting our members to achieve their goals, feel confident in their bodies and enjoy the gym for well over a decade.

But don’t take our word for it. Check out what this member had to say…

Lucy found her thing after hating the gym.

She came to us with a very familiar story.

She’d tried everything. Gym membership, fitness classes, slimming world, boot camps, everything. But she just didn’t like it and never stuck to anything for longer than a month or two.

She wanted to do something, but hadn’t found her thing yet.

I can confidently say after nearly two years and over 250 sessions, that Lucy has found her thing.

Lucy likes strength training, and has gotten insanely strong.

120kg squat, 90kg bench press, 175kg deadlift. Not strong for a girl. Just very very strong.

Helping Lucy find her thing was straightforward. We try things out, keep what she likes and adjust the plan when it doesn’t suit her, Both session to session based on how she’s feeling that day, and longer term as we’ve gotten to know her.

In other words, we coached her.

Knowing that each session can and will be adapted to her needs that day, Lucy keeps showing up, puts the work in, because it’s work she wants to do, and keeps getting amazing results.

MEET THE TEAM

The last of our ‘Meet the Team’ posts is just an excuse to post cute pictures of my dogs really, but they are still a part of what makes NXXT what it is.

Coach Cheese is there pretty much every day, while you can find coach Gus at the gym on a Tuesday.

Always on hand for some fuss, having a dog on your lap is a great excuse for a few more seconds rest.

We offer every new member a 30 day trial with a 100% money back guarantee.

If you get started and decide it’s not for you, you can ask for a full refund before the trial ends, no questions asked. No hard feelings.

We want you to know what you’re signing up for, and you can’t fake a month.

Do the timings work? Do you get what you want out of the workouts? Do you like us, our members, and our coaching style?

You’ll find all of that out, and if the answer to any of them is no, you can get your money back.

Send us a message and we’ll send over the full details.

We look forward to you joining us.

We offer more than just a gym.

We're here to ensure you receive dedicated support, expert coaching, and a fun, motivating environment designed to help you reach your goals and enjoy yourself along the way.

As a small group training facility, we take pride in knowing each member individually, allowing us to adapt our programs to fit you, not the other way around.

Our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself through personalised attention, a strong sense of community, and an unwavering commitment to your progress.

We will be there every step of the way, celebrating every milestone together, as we support you through your fitness journey.

Allow us to introduce ourselves 👋

We are NXXT Step Fitness, a small group personal training facility based in West Swindon.

We provide expert personal training in a safe, quiet, friendly environment, with a maximum of 6 people in the gym at any one time.

We also offer Yoga, Pilates and BoxFit at no extra cost to our members.

Our coaching team has a combined experience of over 50 years, and can cater to all levels of fitness and ability.

Welcome to our page and i hope you enjoy what we have to offer.

Dave is my nemesis

Don’t be fooled by the smile. Dave has got this incredible knack of pushing my buttons and winding me up at the gym. Honestly he is so good at this I wouldn’t be surprised if he practiced at home.

He’s also one of the gym members that has become a really close friend over the years. Something a lot of PTs say is a no no, but I fundamentally disagree with.

Dave and I have shared many a beer, visited Twickenham together, and we spent a long weekend in Paris for the rugby World Cup final, one of the best experiences of my life.

Later this month we’re going to Portugal for the stag do of another gym member, and we are planning a trip to New Zealand in 2029 to watch the Lions rugby tour, something that’s been on my bucket list forever.

I wouldn’t have shared any of these experiences with Dave if he hadn’t joined the gym.

When I say we are a great community, this is exactly what I mean.

Dave has also gotten incredibly strong since joining, played rugby into his 50’s, partly able to do that because of the gym work he put in, and has recently lost over 35lbs since getting his nutrition under control.

Dave, even though you’re my nemesis, never change. It’s people like you that make NXXT Step Fitness what it is. The gym wouldn’t be the same without you.

MEET THE TEAM

Tara is the newest member of the team, having joined us just over a year ago, but is also the most experienced, having studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance, she has over 20 years teaching movement classes under her belt.

She teaches our Yoga sessions, which are a huge hit with the members, and have been almost always fully booked from day one.

Tara teaches both Hatha and Restorative yoga, which the members rave about in their gym sessions, and often report feeling mentally clearer and more centred, as well as physically better.

Tara also runs Bendee Club, which will be offering pay as you go Yoga sessions at the gym soon, so non members can get involved and benefit from her brilliant teaching.

Her wealth of experience has been a fantastic addition to our team. She is always pushing to improve, and it is reflected in the quality of her teaching.