Lockdown.I never noticed how big I had gotten until a video of me in lockdown was taken. I hadn't exercised in years and ate all the wrong things daily. This had a huge impact on my weight gain and most of my mental stability, energy and health. In lockdown I started my very own business - drawing mental health journeys, focusing on drawing heads and people's stories. Roll on 3 years and not only has my lockdown idea of a business turned into a thriving online page and part-time job for me, I have also lost 4 stone in weight.  Making a change.This weight loss was not easy for me. I have under active thyroid disease and I struggle daily with my mental health. Still do occasionally. I refocused my energy, put all of my love into my business and with that came a new focus of getting fit! I started walking, spin biking at home and I gradually saw small improvements. I kept going.
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What did our VIPs have to say!?
Absolutely loved Spin X Circuits tonight. The studio looks mint. Can't wait for the next class!
~ Laura - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
Well Team Nexus, thank you for an amazing first spin class on the beginners course. I was so nervous about coming but you are all lovely and made me feel very welcome and relaxed. See you all next week.
~ Jo - INTRODUCTION TO SPINNING
Absolutely loved my first circuit class in a very long time!
~ Kate - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
A lovely welcoming studio with fabulous air conditioning! I hadn’t done any fitness classes for over twenty years, but Katy and Sarah really offered support and encouragement; and were on hand to help me to get a good technique. I’ve been to seven classes now and there’s a sense of fun and laughter in the room. And I actually feel stronger already!
~ Caroline - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
I really enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the classes in a supportive environment
~ Anonymous Feedback - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
Air conditioning was excellent, and made exercising comfortable. Also like that it isn’t an intimidating muscle posing environment!
~ Anonymous Feedback - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
~ Laura - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
Well Team Nexus, thank you for an amazing first spin class on the beginners course. I was so nervous about coming but you are all lovely and made me feel very welcome and relaxed. See you all next week.
~ Jo - INTRODUCTION TO SPINNING
Absolutely loved my first circuit class in a very long time!
~ Kate - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
A lovely welcoming studio with fabulous air conditioning! I hadn’t done any fitness classes for over twenty years, but Katy and Sarah really offered support and encouragement; and were on hand to help me to get a good technique. I’ve been to seven classes now and there’s a sense of fun and laughter in the room. And I actually feel stronger already!
~ Caroline - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
I really enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the classes in a supportive environment
~ Anonymous Feedback - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
Air conditioning was excellent, and made exercising comfortable. Also like that it isn’t an intimidating muscle posing environment!
~ Anonymous Feedback - VIP LAUNCH WEEK CLASSES
What's next?
So, now we work on our VIP feedback, addressing some teething issues and try to bring a high quality fitness studio to Market Drayton!
The next step is Open Day!
...and you're all invited!
...and you're all invited!
Between 10am-2pm on Sunday 14th August we open our doors to the public. Chat with our coaches, have a look around the gym and play with the equipment. Maybe even try a free class! You can get help signing up on the day too!
Approx Dec 27th 2021, around midnight I came across a post from a fitness group which caught my eye. I had seen a few posts before, never really paid too much attention, but always remembered the smiling faces on the posts. I decide to join the beginners running group to start in Jan 2022 and signed up that night.
the first session.
The first session arrived and I was nervous, anxious, no confidence, feeling totally overwhelmed and out of my comfort zone. I was warmly welcomed by Katy Lead Coach and introduced to the rest of the group. Everyone was at ease straight away, no pressure or expectations whatsoever, we were all in it together... I finished the first session having actually enjoyed it, feeling happy and looking forward to the next session.
Each week the sessions were fun, different, everyone had varying abilities, strengths and weaknesses, but it didn't matter because the coaches organised the sessions in such a way that you never felt that you were too slow or not strong enough.
Everyone in the group would chat with each other on the runs and slowly we were all getting to know each other and exchanging stories, having a lot of laughs - the sessions would whizz by.
Each week the sessions were fun, different, everyone had varying abilities, strengths and weaknesses, but it didn't matter because the coaches organised the sessions in such a way that you never felt that you were too slow or not strong enough.
Everyone in the group would chat with each other on the runs and slowly we were all getting to know each other and exchanging stories, having a lot of laughs - the sessions would whizz by.
stronger together.
I would go home, reflect on the session and some of the others who actually inspired me so much because of their determination, I knew I had to keep going and if they could do it, so could I. We gave each other that belief.
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a little set back.
Meanwhile Coach Katy, still battling to shimmy the builders along with the new studio and keeping us updated with timelines, asked for our opinions on what we would like to see or do with the studio.
More weeks passed and I encountered problems with attending due to personal reasons, but the group always kept in touch and encouraged me to come back soon and they would help me get back to it... when I did. Despite my increasing lack of confidence in my ability it was the best feeling, back having banter with them that in April I daftly agreed to do a 10k in May with them!
More weeks passed and I encountered problems with attending due to personal reasons, but the group always kept in touch and encouraged me to come back soon and they would help me get back to it... when I did. Despite my increasing lack of confidence in my ability it was the best feeling, back having banter with them that in April I daftly agreed to do a 10k in May with them!
Market Drayton 10k.
The 10k came and Team Nexus ran the race - what a fabulous day we had. Coaches Katy, Sarah and other amazing members of the team were Stronger Together and completed it. We celebrated together afterwards with Team Nexus and our families, it was lovely. When I started I never thought I would have run the 10k the way I did... I had the team to thank for that.
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away days.
An away day walking a few weeks later was hilarious, all together having fun, getting active - this is exactly what the Nexus family is all about.
A thank you from me to the coaches and my running team for getting me this far.
I've made some great friends.
A thank you from me to the coaches and my running team for getting me this far.
I've made some great friends.
the new studio.
We're now in July and the studio is in full flow, it's all hands on deck, getting ready to open. I put my hand up to help out and rocked up to the studio at 10am on a sunny Saturday with my 10 year old daughter to help with whatever. My daughter was welcomed with open arms, this potentially being part of the foundations for her future fitness path. The energy, sprit and togetherness of everyone there working hard, including Katy's friends and family, I was totally humbled by which confirmed very quickly why joining this group in December 2021 was one of the best decisions I ever made.
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I feel honoured and privileged to be a member of this group and joining Katy (Nexus), plus all the amazing members (friends) on the incredible journey ahead.
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Meet one of the founding members of Nexus Runners! Ruth joined us for our first Introduction to Running course, 'graduating' in December '21. In fact, it's all down to Ruth and the rest of the group, that Nexus Runners exists! Since joining the gang, Ruth has taken part in away days, Park Runs, a Turkey Trott and even completed the Market Drayton 10k, just a few short months after taking up running! Ruth is an integral part of our run club - always giving 100%, always championing others to achieve their goals and always with a huge smile on her face!
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For someone who did not intend to take up running, as I always thought I was never a natural runner and only said yes to support a friend... I loved the Introduction to Running sessions. I was very nervous as I have never run before, however the relaxed, supported environment created by Katy and her run leaders and the friendly encouragement from fellow team members made each session an amazing achievement and I always came away feeling chuffed with my efforts.
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Karen joined us back in February '22 for our second Introduction to Running course! In just 8 weeks she went from run-walking intervals to running for 4 miles continuously! A huge achievement!
Karen had joined us for bootcamps in the past and had become an expert at squats, lunges and kettlebells! But running? That was completely new! Since 'graduating' her course Karen has become a much loved member of Nexus Runners, she has taken part in our away days, completed her first Park Run and... continues to improve her fitness and running with every session!
Karen had joined us for bootcamps in the past and had become an expert at squats, lunges and kettlebells! But running? That was completely new! Since 'graduating' her course Karen has become a much loved member of Nexus Runners, she has taken part in our away days, completed her first Park Run and... continues to improve her fitness and running with every session!
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"I have never ever run in my life before and at the age of 50+ within eight weeks Nexus Runners encouraged me and enabled me to run 4 miles, I still don't believe it myself! Great team and so supportive, thoroughly recommend!"
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...from now...
o You can now grab your Starter Pack!
This gives you the chance to try classes for just £4.00! We have limited Starter Packs available! 20% of available packs were sold within 2 hours of launch!
All Packs are scheduled to begin on 15th August. Now, you won’t see classes on our system until 1st August, but you can read all about our classes and view our timetable over here.
o Sign up for Introduction to Weights
Again, this 4 week course begins on 11th August! You can read more about the course over here and sign up here! Places are limited, so book now!
o You can sign up to Nexus Runners!
Our friendly running club has been growing since January! Can you already run 2-3 miles comfortably? You can sign up here. We are mid-way through our third Introduction to Running course... keep an eye out for new dates!
o Sign up for Introduction to Spinning
This 4 week course begins on 11th August! You can find out more about it over here. We suggest booking now... places are limited and are already filling fast!
This gives you the chance to try classes for just £4.00! We have limited Starter Packs available! 20% of available packs were sold within 2 hours of launch!
All Packs are scheduled to begin on 15th August. Now, you won’t see classes on our system until 1st August, but you can read all about our classes and view our timetable over here.
o Sign up for Introduction to Weights
Again, this 4 week course begins on 11th August! You can read more about the course over here and sign up here! Places are limited, so book now!
o You can sign up to Nexus Runners!
Our friendly running club has been growing since January! Can you already run 2-3 miles comfortably? You can sign up here. We are mid-way through our third Introduction to Running course... keep an eye out for new dates!
o Sign up for Introduction to Spinning
This 4 week course begins on 11th August! You can find out more about it over here. We suggest booking now... places are limited and are already filling fast!
With the new studio set to open on Monday 15th August, we think now is the time to show you some pieces of our kit!
Have you ever joined a gym with little understanding of what you were doing or why you were doing it?! Our approach is slightly different to traditional gyms. We are fundamentally a group exercise studio, we believe in the power of coaching and support, guidance and camaraderie. Our kit needs to reflect this ethos. That's why we are super excited to have partnered with Escape Fitness to create a functional space with no compromise on quality!
We will create a safe and supportive environment for everyone to achieve their goals. We want you to move better and feel fitter outside of our gym environment too! We want you to understand the exercises you're doing and why you're doing them! We want you to feel confident in a gym environment! And... we also want you to enjoy the exercises you do! That's why we believe wholeheartedly in our kit choices! With the range we have chosen, we feel there will be something for everyone!
Check out a sneak peek of some of our kit below!
Have you ever joined a gym with little understanding of what you were doing or why you were doing it?! Our approach is slightly different to traditional gyms. We are fundamentally a group exercise studio, we believe in the power of coaching and support, guidance and camaraderie. Our kit needs to reflect this ethos. That's why we are super excited to have partnered with Escape Fitness to create a functional space with no compromise on quality!
We will create a safe and supportive environment for everyone to achieve their goals. We want you to move better and feel fitter outside of our gym environment too! We want you to understand the exercises you're doing and why you're doing them! We want you to feel confident in a gym environment! And... we also want you to enjoy the exercises you do! That's why we believe wholeheartedly in our kit choices! With the range we have chosen, we feel there will be something for everyone!
Check out a sneak peek of some of our kit below!