U7 GYM

After last week’s very scientific drop test, we thought it was probably time to bring in someone who actually knows what they’re doing.⁠
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So this week, Andy from .fitness joined us on-site to complete the floor testing properly.⁠
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We’re not entirely sure they believed we’d done it correctly the first time… and to be honest, we’re not completely sure we did either. So it’s probably a good thing he drove the 6 hours south to get to us – we really appreciate it!
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Alongside that, the groundworks, interior design, and equipment planning continued behind the scenes, with some very big decisions getting closer to being locked in. All soon to be revealed…⁠
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And then came a huge moment in the build: the steel structure for the mezzanine extension went in.⁠
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The space now feels massive, the vision is starting to become very real, and concrete is going in ASAP to finish it off.⁠
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A lot can happen in a week and things are moving fast.
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If you haven't joined us already on our mad journey this summer, as we take on the huge task of rebuilding and relocating U7 - sign up to our mailing list and stay up to date with The Move.⁠
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Head to our website: ⁠https://www.u7gym.co.uk/the-move
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With kicking their world cup campaign off tonight, we thought we would check if anyone at U7 could've made the team.

Think we'll just stick to the gym.

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Dangerous.

Last weekend, Fildo travelled to Spain and competed in the , gaining his Pro Card.

We decided to catch up with him and hear him talk about the experience, his success, and see where his sights are set to go next.

From everyone at U7, we are so proud of what you have achieved.

Fildo - your work ethic, positivity, and energy that you bring to U7 and on the gym floor is something special. Winning your Pro Card is so well deserved.

So what's next for .san_raijin?

Well, he's quite clear about it - with as his coach, when he next steps on stage, Fildo will be looking dangerous.

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Guess what's back on Sunday?

Kickboxing with .

Starting at 09:00AM, if you want to get your Sunday started right, well... you know where to be.

Members: book via FitSense.
Non-Members: drop us a DM.

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Not that they would, but If someone were to ever ask "what member of staff at U7 looks most like they'd be a T-Bird from the movie, Grease?"; you'd be hard pressed to pick anyone other than Mr Slick Rick himself:

Izaak Stanton ().

Hair products and lookalikes aside, Izaak is a core member of the U7 team, and a coach that everyone should know.

Having pretty much been with us since his work experience placement back when he was 16, Izaak has developed as a coach, gaining what must be thousands of coaching hours on the gym floor, and works hard to understand the people he works with to provide the support they need on their own unique training journey.

In a fast-growing industry, with a lot of cowboys out there; we genuinely believe that Izaak is one of the good ones - here is someone who works to genuinely help people improve their lifestyles.

We wont ever tell him that though, because it might make him smile, and then he might not look cool and it could ruin his image... so you'll have to find out for yourself. 😉

Things are ramping up quickly on-site, so naturally we decided to add a bit more pressure last minute… and extend the mezzanine floor.

While the rest of the site team were busy with walls, groundworks, and prepping the steel, Mat and Dave were given the crucial task of drop testing the existing mezzanine floor.

The goal this week: find out what’s safe, what floor build-up we’ll need, and to get his Birkenstocks back.

Thanks to .fitness for sending the samples over.

So… how do you think the boys did?

If you haven't joined us already on our mad journey this summer, as we take on the huge task of rebuilding and relocating U7 - sign up to our mailing list and stay up to date with The Move.

https://www.u7gym.co.uk/the-move

Our Ladies That Lift class is built specifically for females who want to get stronger, feel more confident, and learn how to lift properly in a supportive environment.

The sessions are designed for women looking to:
- Learn and improve weightlifting techniques.
- Build strength.
- Improve confidence with weights and on the gym floor.
- Support muscle tone and body composition.

Whether you’re brand new to lifting or already training regularly, this class gives you the coaching, structure, and community to keep progressing with your training.

These classes take place on Monday and Thursday at 09:30AM.

Come along and see what it's about! 💪

This summer we're developing and moving to our new home.

But that isn't where the story starts...

Over a decade ago, the story of U7 first started with Mat, and he continues the story today.

What first started as a dream, has now turned into reality, and he's learnt fast that reality can hit HARD. With deadlines approaching, pressure on the build, finances to manage, equipment to arrive on-time, our lease coming to an end, and more - we really might have taken on more than we can chew this time round.

"Under pressure" could be an understatement.

So we decided to document the chaos as it unfolds.

Join us on our mad journey this summer as we take on the huge task of rebuilding and relocating U7.

We promise it will be one wild ride.

Sign up to our mailing list here:

https://www.u7gym.co.uk/the-move

The GBO UK XPLOSIVE APE CLASSIC (South West) bodybuilding show took place over the weekend - and WHAT a show it was!

When Guy asked us if we wanted to be involved with sponsorship again this year, we jumped at the opportunity. This show is growing year on year, and supports the incredible group of bodybuilders we have down here in Exeter (and surrounding areas!).

Huge congratulations to everyone that took part - it's a serious achievement to dedicate yourself to the dieting and training over a long period of time, and even more of an achievement to get on stage. A special shoutout too, to our members who competed and showed the awesome results from the work that goes on daily inside U7.

Excited for next year already.

Bodybuilding in Exeter is in a good place!

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