The Power To Change.
Take ownership of your health and get fit for whatever life throws at you.
What We Do.
We run small group personal training classes that help to get people stronger and fitter for life. We help train people from all walks of life; women and men, teens to pensioners and all levels of ability.
We focus on technique and teaching the skills to train progressively and safely.
We specialise in kettlebell, body weight and barbell training.
Find us at The Close, Ardington, just 2 miles from Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Gym Events.
Mettle Bender Power Lifting Competition.
Group Personal Training.
We run training programs for small groups of people. We focus on each persons training needs and help them reach their goals by tailoring what they do each time they step into our gym because we know that one size does not fit all.
Our training focuses on increasing strength, endurance and mobility using 3 core fundamentals; the kettlebell, the barbell and your own body weight.
Kettlebells
Improve strength, power, muscle, endurance and more with the kettlebell.
Barbell
Build muscle and strength, increase bone density and boost your confidence.
Body weight
Improve your flexibility, balance, core strength and prevent injuries.
What Our Members Say.
You get really professional training advice that is tailored to you. It is amazing value for money compared to visiting a normal gym where any advice you receive is likely to come from someone who is far less qualified and experienced.
An amazing little gym with a lovely community and group of supportive trainers. Whether you’re interested in getting fit or learning new skills with a barbell or kettlebell, The Engine House has got it all!
The investment in the gym is worth the money even if you only make a commitment for 3 months. What you can learn about training will set you up with the techniques required to make the gym work for you
Memberships.
When you join our gym, you’re also joining our family. We are great believers that getting professional instructor led training is important, but we also know the value in having like-minded people to train with to give you the extra support to keep going.
Our classes sizes are small, with only 5 to 8 people attending a session. This means you’ll never be fighting over equipment, you’ll always be working safely and you get dedicated time with your trainer to really get the most out of your time in the gym.
Solo
Open Gym- No Minimum Contract
- No Joining Fee
- Access to Open Gym
- Induction
- Training Consultation
- Movement Screen
- Group Personal Training Sessions
- 1-2-1 Personal Training
Club
Open Gym + Group Training- No Minimum Contract
- No Joining Fee
- Access to Open Gym
- Induction
- Training Consultation
- Movement Screen
- 3 Group Personal Training Sessions / Week
- 1-2-1 Personal Training
All In
Open Gym + Group Training + PT- No Minimum Contract
- No Joining Fee
- Access to Open Gym
- Induction
- Training Consultation
- Movement Screen
- Unlimited Group Personal Training Sessions / Week
- 1 x 1-2-1 Personal Training / Week
Key Worker Discounts
Do you work for the NHS, Armed Forces, Police or Fire Service?
Get in touch with us to get discounted memberships at The Engine House Gym.
Gym Blog.
The Bent Over Row – Best back exercises for muscle growth
Row, row, row your bar, one, two, three and four, if you see sparkly ✨ stars try not to hit the floor. We jest, the bent over row will quickly become one of your go to best exercises for muscle growth, we promise! The barbell row is a wonderful compound exercise that...
The One Armed Deadlift – Balance is your friend
Not something you often see being done in the gym, but we reckon the long forgotten one armed deadlift deserves a bit of lime light and is something new you can try to spice up your life. So, pick it up on the left, like you’re having a good time… pick it up on the...
The Barbell Landmine – unloved and underrated
You might not have seen this rather small attachment in the gym that allows you to shove a barbell in the end of it, but despite its size, this uber versatile swivel joint can give you a host of benefits when you use. It’s a great way to help out with pressing,...
Engine House Heros.
Our amazing members acheiving wonderful things
1000lb Club – Henry & Dan Graduate
Welcome to the 1000lb Club, Henry & Dan! 💪 What is this club you might well ask... well it means that some peppy souls managed to lift a total of 1000lbs (or 453.592kg to be precise) with their 1RM for back squat, bench press and deadlift in one session. Here's...
Engine House Hero – Legendary Lydia
This month’s Engine House Hero is Lydia 💪 Not only must we congratulate Lydia for bringing not one, but TWO bambino’s 👶👶 into the world, we could not possibly pass up the opportunity to commend her dedication to keeping strong and healthy during her pregnancy. Lydia...
Engine House Hero – Triumphant Terry
And May's Engine House Hero is....... TERRY! 💪 We’re spotlighting Terry for May because despite his initial reservation 🤔 about entering the Crazy Strength BDFPA Competition, he stepped up to the plate (quite literally) and did an amazing job of achieving all of his...
We’re Accreditied.
The things we love enough to sign up to
British Drug Free Powerlifting Association.
StrongFirst School Of Strength.
Our Gym.
The Engine House Gym
Our small but mighty space
The Loft
Open Gym area
The Loft
Open Gym area
The Rig
Group Training area
The Rig
Group training area
The Pit
Personal Training area
Get 2 weeks free!
Sitting on the fence about signing up? We get it - we wouldn't want to buy before we try either! That's why we offer a 2 week free trial so you can come along and see what we're all about.