January 2026 Intake
Charlie Banfield - Last Updated Dec 28
To keep coaching quality high, we take on a maximum of 6 new members in January.
After that, we close the intake and focus on supporting the people who’ve joined. If January matters to you this year, apply while this intake is open.
A quick note before you continue
If you’re here, you’ve probably already decided that you want something to change.
Not in a dramatic way. Just enough to feel better, stronger, and more confident in yourself again.
What we’ve learned over the years is this: putting a plan in place is easy but putting a plan in place that you are confident in & can stick to long term... is an art form.
Most people struggle because they’re trying to train without enough support, or the right kind of support for where they’re at.
If we were in your shoes, there are three things we’d want in place;
1. Clarity - so you know that what you're doing is the right thing to be doing.
2. A thought-through structure - So training fits into real life, without constant decision-making or second-guessing.
3. The right level of support - Enough guidance to keep you moving forward with the flexibility to add more support if and when it’s needed.
That’s our job, to help you figure out what support you need, and when. The phases below explain how we do that. Take a look, and apply if it feels like the right fit.
It would be good to work with you,
Charlie
This January, I’m working with a small group who are ready to train consistently through 2026.
What follows is how we do that step by step...
Phase 1: Learn, settle in, build momentum
The first phase is about removing uncertainty. Most people don’t struggle because they’re weak. They struggle because they’re unsure.
In the early weeks, we slow things down. We focus on learning the movements properly, understanding what each session is trying to do, and choosing the right options for your body.
During this phase, most people train three times per week. Not because more is better, but because consistency needs repetition.
Three sessions gives us enough touchpoints to guide you properly and help routines stick before life gets in the way.
You’ll train in fully coached group sessions where movements are explained clearly, options are given based on your ability, and coaches help you choose what’s right for you on the day.
The goal of Phase 1 is simple: you know what you’re doing, and you feel comfortable doing it.
Phase 2: Get stronger, move better, feel capable...
Once you’re settled, we shift the focus. Now that you understand the movements, trust the coaching, and know how sessions work, we start to progress things properly.
In Phase 2, you’ll build real strength at your level, move with more control and confidence, notice everyday tasks feeling easier, and train consistently without feeling beaten up.
This is where people often say, “I didn’t realise training could feel like this.”
If this feels like what you've been missing, the January intake is open now.
Phase 3: Maintain, adapt, and make it part of your life
This is the phase most gyms never talk about.
Life doesn’t get quieter. Work, kids, stress, illness all happen.
Phase 3 is about adapting training when life gets busy, maintaining strength instead of losing it, avoiding the stop-start cycle, and keeping fitness as something that supports your life, not compete with it.
You’re no longer starting again.
You’re just training.
Commitment, Price, and Risk
Training with us is a monthly commitment, not a drop-in or a short challenge.
Sessions are fully coached in a small group setting, which means you get personal guidance, feedback, and support without needing one-to-one training.
New members begin with a higher-support phase. This is where we slow things down, make sure you’re properly set up, and help you build consistency instead of guessing your way through sessions.
After that, training continues as an ongoing membership.
Most people who join are ready to invest in coached training for the long term, because that’s what consistency actually requires.
Full details are shared during the application process so we can make sure it’s the right fit on both sides.
No hidden extras. No pressure to decide on the spot.
Why This isnt Risky
Within your first phase of training, you’ll have a clear sense of whether this approach works for you.
You’ll know whether the coaching helps you feel more confident rather than more confused, whether training feels manageable instead of overwhelming, and whether the environment feels supportive enough to keep showing up when motivation dips or life gets busy.
If it feels right, we keep building steadily from there. If it doesn’t, we won’t make it awkward or try to convince you otherwise. We’d much rather help you step away properly than have you drift off frustrated, unsure, or feeling like you’ve failed.
The aim isn’t to lock people in. It’s to create something that makes enough sense to want to stay.
A small intake, on purpose
We keep numbers limited because coaching quality matters. We’re not looking to fill the room. We’re looking for a small group of people who are ready to be coached, ready to show up, and ready to stop starting again.
That’s why January intakes are selective. Once this intake is full, we close the doors and focus on the people inside.
January has a habit of slipping past quickly. Most people think they’ll “see how it goes” and decide later. Before they realise it, routines have set in, progress is happening around them, and they’re watching from the sidelines again.
This intake moves on whether you join it or not.
Next steps - We start mid-January.
If this sounds like what you’ve been missing, the next step is simple.
Step 1: Apply for the January intake here.
Step 2: We’ll review it and let you know quickly if it’s a good fit and send you over the details.
P.S. You don’t need to be fit before you start. You don’t need to have it all figured out. That’s literally what the coaching is for.