28/07/2026
On average, someone who joins U7 will stay with us for two years. That’s above the industry average. Fact.
So, why do they stay?
Some will say it’s the kit. Others will say it’s the atmosphere. And a few, if we’re lucky, might even say it’s the people.
But the truth is, for any member to stay somewhere for two years, they have to build a relationship with that place and have a genuine sense of belonging to it. And that can be hard to describe or pin-point when asked.
That’s one area we’ve specifically turned our attention to with the gym development.
Belong.
To date, our members haven't had the luxury of social spaces, large car parks, saunas, studios, and so on.
But imagine if they did.
Well, now is our chance to change that.
We’re not just adding things for the sake of it, though. We’re creating thoughtful spaces designed to help everyone feel comfortable and that they belong here.
Whether that’s the three different studio spaces that allow our group exercise and class communities to grow, the youth programme now being delivered on-site - connecting the parents and children in Exeter to the U7 system, or the fully functioning café that provides a social space for anyone in the area, not just members, to socialise, connect and relax.
Even down to the subtle touch of separating the sauna areas so everyone feels comfortable using them.
Yeah, we’ve considered a lot.
Importantly, though, none of this takes away from the fact that we are, and always will be, a real training gym.
If anything, we feel these things only add to what U7 really is...
A place where people actually belong.
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Unless we mess this whole thing up. 🫣
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19/07/2026