Aptitude Health & Fitness

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.

01/07/2025

IT'S NEARLY HERE, THE SUMMER GAMES!

Yes, we will shout about it because it's going to be our biggest and fingers crossed, best one yet.

We have everything in place for an event that is Aptitude in a nutshell.

For our competitors, arrive no later than 12:45. For our spectators, we have:

- food and drink via BBQ & Renos pizza
- a fully licensed bar (for over 18s obviously)
- DJ Terry will be throwing out tunes 1 - 3
- live music, fresh from performing at the Grosvenor beer festival, The Method are with us 3 - 6

And of course, it won't be just the adults having fun, kids will as well with a bouncy castle and entertainment put on throughout.

So, that's this Saturday 1 - 6 on the big field facing the gym!

16/06/2025

📣 THE TEAMS ARE IN 📣

Get ready for the ultimate showdown! We're stoked to announce the teams for our third Summer Games, happening on Saturday, July 5th! 🙌🏻

Who'll be crowned the champion this year?

Who'll dominate the obstacle course? 🏋️

Join us for a fun-filled day with the family! Enjoy the competitive events, plus:

Bar 🍻🍷
BBQ 🍔
Pizza
Bouncy castle 🏰
Music from .doll & .tee
Brownies from 🍫
Kids' sport day events 🏃🏼‍♀️

Mark your calendars... the countdown begins! 📅

07/06/2025

This is your one week reminder to get your entries in for our annual Summer Games on Saturday the 5th of July 1-6pm

Think of it as an adults sports day with a twist.

All competitions entry tickets can be purchased via our in App Store.

09/05/2025

It must be Friday...

The Aptitude diaries are catching punches, smiling, running, playing and pushing this week.

You never know what you're going to get which makes it even better.