Heavy Metal Gym

New Yoga class starting Wednesday 8th August!
7pm - 8:15pm
Book your space now through our online booking system... https://app.smoothbook.co/calendar/HeavyM etalGym
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You don't have to be a competitive powerlifter to train with the team, if you just want a group of determined training partners to help you train you won't find a better bunch than this lot!

All fad diets work the same way, they reduce caloric intake.That is all!
There is no magic behind them and they often come with unwanted side effects especially the ones that remove entire food groups!
A balanced diet and regular exercise is the way forward to a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

Adi's a regular who has been attending the gym for three years and really enjoys weight lifting, particularly the compund lifts (deadlift, squat and bench). He heard about it through word of mouth and personal recommendations. He works from home as an artist.
"My job is very sedentary, so I realised I had to do something to get fitter and stronger. My original goals were pretty modest, but have got a lot more serious since.
I like training at Heavy Metal because it's a very f...riendly and comfortable environment. My previous gym experiences have been at larger, impersonal commercial places which I disliked. Heavy Metal gym is a much more welcoming place. When I was a beginner and very much feeling out of my depth, I never felt judged or unwelcome, just the opposite. Andrew and Pete run the gym in a very relaxed way, but are also hugely knowledgeable, so if you want to be left alone, that's OK, but if you want any kind of advice or guidance, they are happy to provide it. In fact, with their guidance I have far surpassed my original goals."
As far as trainers at the gym go, Adi's mostly had experience with Pete and Andrew, and says they are excellent!
"It's amazing how much benefit being fitter and stronger has had on my life. In my late 30's I was starting to suffer from various aches and pains in my back, due to sitting while I work and bad posture. Strengthening my body has improved my posture, the pain is long gone, and I can do things I haven't been able to since I was a teenager. Being strong makes day to day life easier, gives you confidence, makes you stand and walk better, you look better, and not to forget, you can eat more as your body requires more energy. There are no negatives aside from having to buy larger shirts!"
If you have a fairly sedentary job and want to do something to combat the aches and pains and improve your health and strength, get in touch with us at Heavy Metal Gym to see what we can do for you.
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We're sad to report that we have been broken into again last night. Apart from a smashed window there is no damage and as with our previous break in all they took was the money out of the charity box. Police are aware.
We are still open as usual!

This week or featured member is Karen! Karen has been using the gym for 2-3 years since Rik started running classes there. She did Rik’s classes before and followed him to Heavy Metal. Karen has made an incredible change to her life and physique over the past four years and is very impressive in her dedication to fitness, and finds that the classes on offer at the gym really suit her.
"I do Circuits, Boxfit, Insanity & Zumba classes each week as well as weights and PT.
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This week we're featuring gym member Rob! Rob's been a member for a few years and says training has really helped improve his mood. We've never noticed him being grumpy, so it must be working! 🙂
Asked why he likes the gym, Rob says: "it’s local, the people are lovely, it has great facilities and it’s good value for money."
For him, the spin classes are a big draw. "I have been a member for about three years now and love the place. I heard about the gym by Google and called in.... I participate in the spin classes. I’ve always trained and started spin as I’ve taken up cycling. I enjoy weight training and the spin is my cardio session."
He's worked mostly with Pete and Monica as trainers and has had great experiences with both. "I’ve only had a programme from Pete and Spin with Monica who are both amazing at what they do. I simply feel better for training and I’m moody if I can’t train (so my wife says) ha ha!"
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🏋🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♀️. - Exciting news for all my young Padawans. Arek is going to be hosting weightlifting sessions for all the youngens want to get into weightlifting and powerlifting but need guidance. -... Get down for a first session for free on Tuesday the 26th at 4:30. - To book your free session message us here . . . . #weighttraining #fitness #workout #gymlife #personaltrainer #fitfam #girlswholift #fitnessmotivation #weights #fitlife #cardio #fitnessaddict #nopainnogain #gymtime #getstrong #noexcuses #trainhard #sweat #bodybuilding #getoutside #treadmill #elliptical #fitspo #getfit #motivation #weightlifting #cycling #gym #fit #squats
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***Strength & Conditioning for kids starting Thursday 14th June ***
Does you child want to train with others in a small group and gain confidence,strength and overall fitness in a gym environment?
On Thursday 14th June at 5pm Heavy Metal Gym (Ilkley) I am starting Strength and Conditioning classes for 10-14year olds.
... I was previously the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Bristol Rovers Academy for several years and have coached a variety of sports over 10 years.
Group sizes: 6 Price: £7.50 per individual session (or £70 for 10 sessions) Duration: 45 minutes All abilities welcome
Please follow the link below to book your child a space.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
https://app.smoothbook.co/calendar/HeavyM etalGym #/class #kidsfitness #safe #fun
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Adding to our list of specialist equipment you won't find in other gyms in the area, we now have an Original Texas Power Bar on its way! #therealdeal #highspec #onlythebest #ilkley #strength #fitness

If you would like a more effective and less dangerous couples workout, come speak us and we'll help you get healthy together!

WOW Just started training at heavy metal gym and loving every minute,such a warm welcome from Pete,Andy and all the regulars😀 Everyone looks amazing,plenty of incentive for me to get fit. 🏋️‍♂️

Trained there for a few weeks now its a awesome gym, if you like training hard & heavy this is the place for you, good friendly staff.

This place is almost my second home, so naturally I am biased, but it is the most welcoming and friendly gym due to the owners Pete and Andrew, who are the nicest people you're ever likely to meet. Very knowledgeable and happy to help. Their guidance has done wonders for me over the last couple of years and has transformed my fitness and strength.

Just like family � always great to train here and feel supported, great to have a natter with everyone afterwards too �

Is a great gym for all abilities and great facilities

Insane.. like no other gym.. Andrew and pete spend as much time as u need to going through equipment and technique etc. Challenges running to push your personal records all the time xx awesome place

I'll never walk in a straight line again and fear I won't be able to lift my arms above my head but what a great place, I've joined, will you?

I trained there when it first opened and got in really good shape. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I felt I existed as a person as opposed to a number. I have every intention of having another go when I get go ahead from Physio.

Great gym, staff are really friendly and the quality of the classes is top notch too. No one has ever tried to sell me membership which is almost unheard of in this day and age. Thanks for having such a great gym guys!

Great gym for all abilities. Friendly environment and approachable staff. If I like it, it must be good!

Great environment for people of all abilities. Plenty of equipment and useful input/ideas from the owners. Top gym

Fantastic friendly gym, both Pete and Andrew very helpful and definitely go the extra mile to help, advise and bring you on ! Love it here. Thank you for all your help.

Brilliant place to work out and focus entirely on yourself. Great advice and help from the trainers and a really friendly environment.

Best gym in the area! Such a friendly environment to workout in and has a large variety of equipment

Best gym in the area ☺️ perfect for every type of activity: fitness, bodyweight, powerlifting, cardio.. There's everything you need to improve your body.

Good team, friendly guys always available to help you!✌️

Best gym I've ever had the pleasure of training at. Andrew and Pete are knowledgable and super friendly guys and the whole place has a fantastic atmosphere. If you want to learn powerlifting, take part in fitness classes, learn martial arts, get personal training or just get a bit fitter and stronger at your own pace then this is the gym for you. Keep your big chain gyms, Heavy Metal is the real deal!

Been a member since I was a year 9, thanks to the welcoming atmosphere and amazing people the place basically became my second home. Andy and Pete will answer every question in plain english without unnescessery overcomplicated words and phrases.

Been a few times now and its frankly the nutz!!! not had the chance to learn from Pete but Andrew has been a great help. Not only with helping me find a good training programme but his patience to in helping me develop good form!!! Always encouraging words and great techniques in helping a newbie learn the ropes. I find myself constantly looking forward to my next session. The gym itself is very well laid out and as part of my programme i find i am not designated go certain areas so it feels great having the entire gym at my disposal. I'm sure those lucky enough to have the founders oppotunity to go train early will agree this is what Ilkley needed and to top it off some great coaches too #heavymetalgurus. Well done to the Heavy Metal Team. All this and i have yet too sample the delights of Cobrafit it wont be long tho Guys!!!

Awesome place

Nice guys and good kit

Highly recommend to anyone

WOW Just started training at heavy metal gym and loving every minute,such a warm welcome from Pete,Andy and all the regulars😀 Everyone looks amazing,plenty of incentive for me to get fit. 🏋️‍♂️

Trained there for a few weeks now its a awesome gym, if you like training hard & heavy this is the place for you, good friendly staff.

This place is almost my second home, so naturally I am biased, but it is the most welcoming and friendly gym due to the owners Pete and Andrew, who are the nicest people you're ever likely to meet. Very knowledgeable and happy to help. Their guidance has done wonders for me over the last couple of years and has transformed my fitness and strength.

Just like family � always great to train here and feel supported, great to have a natter with everyone afterwards too �

Is a great gym for all abilities and great facilities

Insane.. like no other gym.. Andrew and pete spend as much time as u need to going through equipment and technique etc. Challenges running to push your personal records all the time xx awesome place

I'll never walk in a straight line again and fear I won't be able to lift my arms above my head but what a great place, I've joined, will you?

I trained there when it first opened and got in really good shape. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I felt I existed as a person as opposed to a number. I have every intention of having another go when I get go ahead from Physio.

Great gym, staff are really friendly and the quality of the classes is top notch too. No one has ever tried to sell me membership which is almost unheard of in this day and age. Thanks for having such a great gym guys!

Great gym for all abilities. Friendly environment and approachable staff. If I like it, it must be good!

Great environment for people of all abilities. Plenty of equipment and useful input/ideas from the owners. Top gym

Fantastic friendly gym, both Pete and Andrew very helpful and definitely go the extra mile to help, advise and bring you on ! Love it here. Thank you for all your help.

Brilliant place to work out and focus entirely on yourself. Great advice and help from the trainers and a really friendly environment.

Best gym in the area! Such a friendly environment to workout in and has a large variety of equipment

Best gym in the area ☺️ perfect for every type of activity: fitness, bodyweight, powerlifting, cardio.. There's everything you need to improve your body.

Good team, friendly guys always available to help you!✌️

Best gym I've ever had the pleasure of training at. Andrew and Pete are knowledgable and super friendly guys and the whole place has a fantastic atmosphere. If you want to learn powerlifting, take part in fitness classes, learn martial arts, get personal training or just get a bit fitter and stronger at your own pace then this is the gym for you. Keep your big chain gyms, Heavy Metal is the real deal!

Been a member since I was a year 9, thanks to the welcoming atmosphere and amazing people the place basically became my second home. Andy and Pete will answer every question in plain english without unnescessery overcomplicated words and phrases.

Been a few times now and its frankly the nutz!!! not had the chance to learn from Pete but Andrew has been a great help. Not only with helping me find a good training programme but his patience to in helping me develop good form!!! Always encouraging words and great techniques in helping a newbie learn the ropes. I find myself constantly looking forward to my next session. The gym itself is very well laid out and as part of my programme i find i am not designated go certain areas so it feels great having the entire gym at my disposal. I'm sure those lucky enough to have the founders oppotunity to go train early will agree this is what Ilkley needed and to top it off some great coaches too #heavymetalgurus. Well done to the Heavy Metal Team. All this and i have yet too sample the delights of Cobrafit it wont be long tho Guys!!!

Awesome place

Nice guys and good kit

Highly recommend to anyone

WOW Just started training at heavy metal gym and loving every minute,such a warm welcome from Pete,Andy and all the regulars😀 Everyone looks amazing,plenty of incentive for me to get fit. 🏋️‍♂️

Trained there for a few weeks now its a awesome gym, if you like training hard & heavy this is the place for you, good friendly staff.

This place is almost my second home, so naturally I am biased, but it is the most welcoming and friendly gym due to the owners Pete and Andrew, who are the nicest people you're ever likely to meet. Very knowledgeable and happy to help. Their guidance has done wonders for me over the last couple of years and has transformed my fitness and strength.

Just like family � always great to train here and feel supported, great to have a natter with everyone afterwards too �

Is a great gym for all abilities and great facilities

Insane.. like no other gym.. Andrew and pete spend as much time as u need to going through equipment and technique etc. Challenges running to push your personal records all the time xx awesome place

I'll never walk in a straight line again and fear I won't be able to lift my arms above my head but what a great place, I've joined, will you?

I trained there when it first opened and got in really good shape. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I felt I existed as a person as opposed to a number. I have every intention of having another go when I get go ahead from Physio.

Great gym, staff are really friendly and the quality of the classes is top notch too. No one has ever tried to sell me membership which is almost unheard of in this day and age. Thanks for having such a great gym guys!

Great gym for all abilities. Friendly environment and approachable staff. If I like it, it must be good!

Great environment for people of all abilities. Plenty of equipment and useful input/ideas from the owners. Top gym

Fantastic friendly gym, both Pete and Andrew very helpful and definitely go the extra mile to help, advise and bring you on ! Love it here. Thank you for all your help.

Brilliant place to work out and focus entirely on yourself. Great advice and help from the trainers and a really friendly environment.

Best gym in the area! Such a friendly environment to workout in and has a large variety of equipment

Best gym in the area ☺️ perfect for every type of activity: fitness, bodyweight, powerlifting, cardio.. There's everything you need to improve your body.

Good team, friendly guys always available to help you!✌️

Best gym I've ever had the pleasure of training at. Andrew and Pete are knowledgable and super friendly guys and the whole place has a fantastic atmosphere. If you want to learn powerlifting, take part in fitness classes, learn martial arts, get personal training or just get a bit fitter and stronger at your own pace then this is the gym for you. Keep your big chain gyms, Heavy Metal is the real deal!

Been a member since I was a year 9, thanks to the welcoming atmosphere and amazing people the place basically became my second home. Andy and Pete will answer every question in plain english without unnescessery overcomplicated words and phrases.

Been a few times now and its frankly the nutz!!! not had the chance to learn from Pete but Andrew has been a great help. Not only with helping me find a good training programme but his patience to in helping me develop good form!!! Always encouraging words and great techniques in helping a newbie learn the ropes. I find myself constantly looking forward to my next session. The gym itself is very well laid out and as part of my programme i find i am not designated go certain areas so it feels great having the entire gym at my disposal. I'm sure those lucky enough to have the founders oppotunity to go train early will agree this is what Ilkley needed and to top it off some great coaches too #heavymetalgurus. Well done to the Heavy Metal Team. All this and i have yet too sample the delights of Cobrafit it wont be long tho Guys!!!

Awesome place

Nice guys and good kit

Highly recommend to anyone