Mind Over Matter
For over a decade we've pioneered small-group strength training, proving that structured, personalised, evidence-based coaching in a community setting delivers sustainable results. Our approach prioritises progress over trends and empowers you to achieve your personal strength goals while building a supportive network of fellow athletes and training partners.
Real World Strength
Real strength goes beyond appearance. At HENCH, we train for functional fitness that makes daily challenges easier—whether it’s lifting groceries, playing with your children, or climbing stairs with ease. Our workouts focus on mobility, endurance, and resilience, ensuring that you’re prepared for life’s demands.
Community and Commitment
Our 10+ year legacy with the Lifting Club powerlifting team and our active involvement in local and national powerlifting initiatives underscore our commitment to the community. We are dedicated to:
• Fostering a supportive environment: Our 200+ strong, inclusive community helps each member grow.
• Providing personalised coaching: Every session is tailored to your unique needs, backed by our team’s extensive expertise.
• Empowering local athletes: We host events, workshops, and training sessions designed to uplift and unite our community.
Stronger For Life
Consistency is key when it comes to achieving your fitness and sporting goals. We encourage our members to commit to their training and apply the principle of progressive overload. When this is dovetailed with developing autonomy and connecting your deeper purpose for training with what you do in the gym, you’ll remain driven to keep increasing the intensity, volume, or complexity of training sessions over extended periods to stimulate continuous progress.
Progressive Training
We believe in mastering fundamental movements and exercises while keeping even variety in there to keep things fun and fresh. Rather than constantly changing routines or overloading workouts with too many sets, we focus on mastering core exercises and ensuring proper technique, which leads to more effective and efficient progress. Mastery is a continuum which must be accounted for and managed to continue your rate of progress as you become more a more experienced lifter.
Balance
We understand the importance of pushing yourself during workouts but also recognise the value of adequate rest and recovery. Our training programs are designed to balance high-intensity sessions and recovery periods and tools to maximise results while minimising the risk of injury.
Enjoyment
We believe a strong sense of community can play a vital role in achieving fitness goals. At HENCH, we foster a supportive and motivating environment where members can connect, share their experiences, and encourage each other. Training is fun; training partners can become lifelong friends, so enjoy the journey!
Behavioural Approach
We recognise that nutrition plays a critical role in overall health and fitness. Rather than promoting restrictive diets or fads, we encourage our members to adopt a sustainable and balanced approach to nutrition that supports their training and well-being
Stronger For Life
Achieve your unique training goals with personalised strength coaching and programming.
Our Principles
Strength is for everyone. Our philosophy is not just about lifting weights; it's about fostering a lifestyle of strength that transcends the gym and affects every aspect of life.
Train For Life
Life is filled with obstacles and challenges. We believe in building physical and mental strength to overcome these inevitable difficulties with confidence and resilience.
Build Resilience
At HENCH, we understand that training the body also trains the mind. Committing to a consistent strength training program not only transforms your physique but also cultivates mental toughness, discipline, and determination.
Long Game
Success in fitness and life is built on a foundation of sustainable habits. We focus on cultivating healthy habits that become integral to your daily routine, ensuring long-term progress.
Growth Mindset
We believe that everyone has untapped potential, and through hard work and dedication, you can achieve more than you ever thought possible by stacking the evidence high enough that your self-limiting beliefs begin to crumble. We'll help you unlock your inner strength and redefine your limits way beyond the gym.
Swim Downstream
Perfection is an unattainable goal, but continuous progress is achievable with a flexible and enjoyable apprach. Make improvements every day rather than striving for an unreachable ideal.
Evidence Based
We are committed to providing accurate and trustworthy information to our clients and the wider fitness community in an era of worsening body image and misinformation about how to train correctly to look and feel your best.
Your Purpose
Purpose is one of the driving forces behind a fulfilling life, and being motivated to change. Connect your purpose with why you train and then pursue it with passion, determination, and unwavering commitment.