Aptitude Health & Fitness

21/11/2025

We’re heading into one of our busiest times of the year, and we’ve got loads of exciting things coming your way! 💥

Make sure you’re following along on our socials and checking your emails so you don’t miss a thing. Big energy incoming. 👀🔥

17/11/2025

Monday mood. Back, focused, and getting after it. Start the week the way you want to finish it.

10/11/2025

PTs, think of them like your accountant or sparky or mechanic or... You get it. You could do your accounts, house rewiring and engine fix all by yourself but then you could end up owing more to HMRC, not having any light work and breaking down on the A53...

PTs are here to help. From planning your training to getting you through little training roadblocks. The role of the trainer isn’t to shout, or make you feel bad about how you train, it’s about sitting back, listening to what you need and well, helping you get there.

Right now, life is throwing all sorts at you. It’s busy, you’ve got parties, places to go and temptation via a box of celebrations... Our PTs are here to help and right now they can help you stay on track. Give our team a buzz and see how.

03/11/2025

Start today.
Start in November.
Start when you don’t want to.
Start when others are trying to drag you out.
Start when you’re feeling it.
Start when you don’t feel it.
Start at any time.
Start at any age.
Just start.

01/10/2025

5 years ago today this is where it all started. We got the keys to a tired, cold Warehouse with a handful of home gym kit and a big vision. It’s been a hell of a journey and it’s only going to get better!

Thank you!

29/09/2025

Ready to put your training to the ultimate test?
This is your chance to experience the full
HYROX race format — all 8 workouts, all 8 runs, all grit.

Sunday 19th of October 🗓️
Singles 15:00 - 16:30
Doubles 16:30 - 18:00 ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PAIR NEEDED

YOUR CARD WILL BE CHARGED AFTER BOOKING CONFIRMED.

Members come FREE PAYG and non members £10 a singles ticket, £10 each for doubles.

🏃🏻 8 x 1 km runs
💪🏻 challenging workout stations
🏋🏻‍♂️ One epic simulation of race day

Whether you’re chasing a new PB, getting your first taste of HYROX, or sharpening your race-day mindset, this sim is for YOU.

⚡️ Push your limits
⚡️ Test your strategy
⚡️ Feel the race-day atmosphere

26/09/2025

Ready to swap your gym kit for a padel? Join us for a fun-filled evening on the courts at Padel Sheds, Chester!

Tickets available via your glofox in App Store

📅 Saturday 18th October 18:00 - 20:00
💷 £18.50 per player (spectators are FREE – bring your cheer squad!)
📍 Padel Sheds, Chester

Expect laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of rallies under the lights. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just up for some social fun, this night is all about connecting, moving, and making memories. Drinks and food will be available during and after!

Don’t miss it – spots are limited, so grab your padel and your place now! 🏓✨

12/09/2025

Ah, it’s an emotional one. Today, we bid farewell to Kathryn, who is moving to new pastures. Kathryn has been with Aptitude since day one and was my first clients when I became a PT. When I set up Aptitude, Kathryn was one of the first instructors I brought in and, along with others, was teaching online in 2020 when we had all run out of making banana bread and sourdough loaves!

The team and I want to wish Kathryn all the very best for her new venture, and there will always be a space for Kathryn here at Aptitude. I’m sure, along with all of the team, our members who have come to love Kathryn and her classes, will wish her the very best as well.

Gaz

Tuesday & Thursday classes will continue with Kate Blackwood.

12/09/2025

We are opening an additional clinic at Aptitude next month. Watch this space to find out more.

10/09/2025

02/08/2025

This is Norma!

In our eyes, Norma is an absolute legend.

Since her return to Chester on May 20th, 2025, Norma has smashed a staggering 210 classes in just 73 days.

Gaz has had to run the numbers twice because he did think it was a statistical anomaly like when people say, “I’ll just have 2 biscuits!” knowing full well we all eat them in multiples of three... We digress.

Norma is proof that at any age, you’re never too old or too young to give something a try. At 75, Norma has thrown herself into strength, cardio, high-intensity and even HYROX classes, always with a smile and the kind of attitude that drips pure legend!

Inspiring isn’t just an adjective with Norma.

So why are we telling you about Norma?

Because 210 sessions in 75 days needs the kind of recognition it deserves as well as... Norma really is a legend! All the trainers, staff and even other members just love her.

So, before Norma jets off and heads back to family, we can’t wait to have you back at Aptitude, Norma - we have been blown away by what she has achieved and are challenging you to do something similar.

That’s right, can you hit 210 sessions in 75 days or even do better?

Let’s see what you’re made of.

Finally, let’s hear it for this absolute legend! 👏👏👏

01/08/2025

Back with more lifting, pushing, pulling and resting, The Friday Diaries. Whatever the goal, we have pretty much everything you need to smash it.