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.
It’s Back!
The Mettle Bender Power Lifting Competition is coming on 26th January 2025.
Our bi-annual event to help our members track their progress and boost their confidence and their belief in their abilities to do amazing things.
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.
Engine House Heros.
Our amazing members acheiving wonderful things
Engine House Hero – Astounding Alison
November's Engine House Hero is Alison! 💪 Alison has been training us with a little over a year now, having racked up 194 classes. One of her goals was to achieve an unassisted pull up. Sounds like a small goal, but pull ups can be one of those movements that can...
Engine House Hero – Keen Kara
Kara gets her spot in our Engine House Hero Hall Of Fame for stepping out of her comfort zone, setting herself a challenge and sticking to the plan. When we asked Kara if she was going to take part in the Mettle Bender Competition a few months ago it was at first a...
Engine House Hero – Fantastic Fran & Astonishing Amberly
These wonderful beings took part in the Spartan Summer Gathering, Fran bagged 1st place and Amberly snaffled 2nd in the female first timers class - so we reckon they deserve kudos for doing so brilliantly - amazing work ladies! 🙌 Sitting on the fence about signing up?...
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,...
We’re Accreditied.
The things we love enough to sign up to
Get Your Hyrox On.
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.