Active Body Conditioning Centre

09/10/2026

IMPROVEMENTS.

At ABC we have many improvements planned both with the services we offer and also for gym members alongside improved group sessions.

At the moment these things are gradually being put in place so we can implement with quality.

That’s why new kit has gradually been arriving so that we can put these plans into action soon.

At ABC no matter what obstacles lie in the way we will do everything to keep improving.

06/10/2026

The AirRunner moves when you do.

There’s no motor setting the pace you move the belt with your own stride. Start steady, pick up the speed, or change pace for an interval. The effort is yours to control.
We also have an ABC Redzone AirRunner programme. Want to know more about it or give the AirRunner a go? Message us and we’ll talk you through it.

06/10/2026

MOMENTUM.

One thing I’ve learned in fitness and business is that one of the most important things is momentum.

If you have it then great keep it going. If you’ve lost it then one thing done each day builds it back up. One training session, one meal, one goal set starts you back on the road to pushing forward and feeling better.

Life kicks the living daylights out of most of us at some points yet it’s so important to do our best to do what we can if and when it’s possible.

05/10/2026

A year of work. One big moment.

A huge well done to Jamie Cox on completing the PARAS’10 Catterick

Jamie has trained throughout the year to get ready for this event, attending ABC classes and putting in the work during his own sessions at the gym. Along the way, he’s lost a lot of weight and built his strength and endurance up massively.

What makes Jamie special to us goes beyond his own progress. He’s a fantastic man who genuinely loves seeing other people do well.

We’re proud of you, Jamie. You’ve earned this moment.

04/10/2026

Welcome to ABC, Sarah Jennifer

We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to the ABC team from 12th of October

Sarah joins us after working as a personal trainer at David Lloyd in Sunderland, where she built a strong reputation. She has also recently completed a diploma in biomechanics.

Sarah is passionate about helping people get stronger and move better and she really practises what she preaches with her own fitness. We’re massively looking forward to seeing her get started and support our members in achieving their goals.

We’re always looking for ways to make ABC better, and bringing Sarah on board is an exciting part of that. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

04/10/2026

SUNDAY METCON

Looking forward to today’s session, a mix of strength and cardio in an environment that has incredible kit and great coaching to make sure you get the work you need

03/10/2026

Saturday starts at ABC.

Sleds on the turf, strength work on the gym floor, or simply getting a session in before the weekend takes over make today’s training your own.

We’re open 7:30am 4pm
Metcon 9.30am

Train first. Weekend next.

03/10/2026

Saturday metcon 9.30am

Looking forward to today’s high energy session ABC.

Today’s session will be a challenging but fun mix of ketttkebells, dumbells,ski ergs, bike ergs, barbells, sleds, airunners and more.

Start time 9.30am

See you there 🔥💪🏻

02/10/2026

ATHX is a mix of strength work, cardio and metcon.

We use weights, bodyweight movements and conditioning equipment in structured blocks. Metcon simply means fitness work that gets the heart rate up and challenges your ability to keep moving well when you’re working hard — without the session being random or just about smashing yourself.

The aim is to build strength, improve cardiovascular fitness and develop better all-round work capacity. There’ll be options and progressions where needed, but the focus stays the same: good movement, good effort and a proper session.

Fridays at 5.30pm.

Sport & fitness instruction

01/10/2026

Train your legs. Change the load path.

The belt squat puts the external load at your hips rather than on your shoulders. It gives you another way to train the squat pattern at ABC.

In a small study comparing belt squats with barbell back squats, quadriceps muscle activation was similar, while lower-back (lumbar erector) muscle activation was lower during belt squats. That makes it a useful option when you want to train your legs with a different demand on your trunk, not a claim that it makes any exercise injury-proof.

The right setup, depth and load still matter. Ask an ABC coach to show you the belt squat next time you’re in.

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