One-to-one and pair coaching built around a clear first four weeks, sensible progressions and sessions that fit the week you really have.
Pick the lane closest to your situation. We can adjust after the first assessment.
Learn the main lifts properly and build steady, measurable strength with full coaching attention.
Share a session with a friend or partner. Same plan structure, individual loads for each of you.
After time off, a busy season or cleared rehab, rebuild load gradually and regain confidence in movement.
No guesswork about the opening month. Each week has one clear job.
A relaxed conversation about goals, history and schedule, then simple movement checks to find your starting loads.
Core patterns: squat, hinge, push, pull and carry. We focus on position and rhythm before adding weight.
Loads rise in small steps you can feel. You get a short plan for any sessions done on your own.
We look back at the month together, agree what worked and set the focus for the next block.
Sessions run in three daily windows. Status is shown for the autumn intake and updated each week.
| Day | Early6:30–9:00 | Midday11:30–14:00 | Evening17:00–20:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | Limited | Full |
| Tuesday | Limited | Open | Limited |
| Wednesday | Open | Open | Full |
| Thursday | Open | Limited | Limited |
| Friday | Limited | Open | Open |
| Saturday | Open | Full | Closed |
I'm Mara, and I run Ash Garden as a small, calm studio. Most people don't need harder workouts. They need a plan that fits their week and a coach who notices when something needs changing.
Sessions are structured, unhurried and explained as we go, so you understand why each exercise is there.
Flat trainers, water and comfortable clothes.
Five minutes early for your first visit.
Any injuries, conditions or medication that matter.
A written summary after each block.
No. The first week exists to find your starting point, whatever it is. Loads and exercises are chosen for you, not for a template.
Often, yes. Tell us about it in the enquiry. If you are under a physio's care we work within their guidance, and we'll suggest checking with a clinician when something needs assessment first.
Fifty minutes: a short warm-up, the main strength work, accessory exercises and a brief cool-down. Pair sessions run to the same length.
Two is a good start for most people. Three suits those with a specific goal and time to recover. We'll recommend a number after the assessment.
We cover general habits that support training, such as protein, hydration and sleep. For detailed dietary plans or medical needs, we'll point you to a registered dietitian.
Give at least 24 hours' notice and the session can be moved within the same block. Later changes are handled case by case.
Tell us a little about you and when you'd like to train. We reply with suitable times for your assessment.