ready to stop obsessing over what you look like and start focusing on what you can do?
We help people get stronger than ever with effective barbell-focused strength training workouts. Let us help you learn proper lifting skills and prioritise performance-based goals.
Services at our gym
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Join as a gym member
Our hybrid gym membership option supports you in and outside of the gym with our online strength training portal
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Join as a coaching client
Our Fast Track to Free Weights coaching program is a powerful way to refine your lifting skills under expert supervision
Get started with your first visit
Your first step to getting a gym membership is booking your induction and day pass. If you want coaching, consider one of our PT taster sessions instead.
Join us online
Whether you’re too far away to train at our gym or you prefer training in your local or at-home gym, we can provide the tools you need to be a better lifter online
What does it include?
Strong Society is a multi-tiered online strength training membership. It offers structured, barbell-based programs designed to improve technique and build strength. The membership includes expert education, community support, and tools for long-term progress, from $7/month (around £5.50).
What you get:
✅Structured strength programs with long-term progression
✅Masterclasses and practical technique education
✅Load management and skill development tools
✅Community support + Q&A sessions
We also offer 1:1 online coaching for people who need more hands on support, or coaching for powerlifting or strongman.
redefining strength
Hi! We’re the people behind Essential Strength - we're not your typical diet and fitness-obsessed personal trainers. We have a shared passion for meaningful strength-based gym results and genuine improvement in your skillset.
We bring more than just professional qualifications to the table. We've been through our own growth journeys, and it shows in our approach. We’re all about strength training, but not just for looks. We want to help you figure out your true strength potential.
Ready to push your limits? Or maybe you're just looking for some structure to your programming. Either way, we're your go-to people. With us, your workouts become something more than just burning calories and getting a sweat on. Instead, it’s a process towards feeling stronger, more confident, and physically capable of achieving more.
THE STORY BEHIND ESSENTIAL STRENGTH
MEET YOUR COACHES
Hi I’m Kim, I’ll be leading most of the 1:1 sessions including consultations and taster sessions as well as helping everyone with mobility, nutrition and membership management.
“I completely changed careers to become a personal trainer. I initially did it because I had an awful work/life balance meaning my health was negatively affected, and then I became passionate about lifting and teaching others to do the same.
My strengths lie in paying attention to the little things that will help you improve your lifts. I’ll also be consulting on pregnant clients and new mums as well as helping people manage health conditions. This includes exercise adaptations and managing side effects of medication.”
Hi I’m Adam, I’ll be leading group coaching sessions and online coaching, helping you through your comp prep and I’m the go-to guy for questions about your training programme.
“I became a PT when I was just 18 because I wanted to learn how to train myself properly. For the last 10 years, I’ve spent so much time educating myself on the best possible ways to help people get stronger.
I’ll be writing the bulk of the training programmes. I use up to date methods to help you make progress with your strength and achieve new personal bests. As well as general strength, my areas of expertise include powerlifting and strongman training.”
What our members say
How to train with essential strength
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get in touch with us
If you’d like to chat with us first you’re welcome to get in touch to see what would best for you - visit our contact page.
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in-person or online?
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take the first step
Once you’ve decided, you can then select your package. We have options to suit most budgets, from membership level to coaching.
fully qualified and insured
Q: What qualifications do you hold?
A: Between the owners, both have the relevant Level 3 PT qualifications which means we have adequate insurance to train people in our gym and away at competitions.
On top of that, Kim holds extra certifications including pre and postnatal exercise, adapting exercise for health conditions, as well as a Level 4 in Nutrition Coaching.
Adam has completed a 6-month powerlifting coach development programme to further develop his already established skills to become an elite strength coach.
providing a safe space
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The gym is located in a warehouse unit in Wellington Yard, an up-and-coming private development on Wellington Road, in Wavertree Liverpool.
You can find a map of our exact location in our footer.
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If you want to come in and train by yourself, start with a day pass and induction. If you want coaching, start with a PT taster session.
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Yes absolutely, you can get in touch here. Alternatively, drop us a DM on social media and we’ll arrange an appointment.
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Yes, we offer gym memberships as well as personal training and small group coaching.
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We primarily focus on strength training in the form of barbell lifts, most of our clients do general strength training.
We also have people who do Powerlifting and Strongman-style training, some even compete.
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Yes, we help people of all levels, the most important thing is a willingness to learn and be open to feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we have an online membership as well as 1:1 online coaching for both strength training and nutrition.
Our membership is hosted on a platform called Skool.
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We have membership options online and in-person and we also have coaching options for both.
If you’re local to us in Liverpool you can talk to us to find out which option is best for you.
If you’re further afield, you can decide between our low-cost membership or personalised coaching.
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Yes, we have various options and different levels of support depending on the coaching package.
We also have an online membership specifically for nutrition - learn more here.
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You will likely have more options when it comes to training if you have a gym membership.
However I know it can be more practical to do home workouts instead.
At the very least, we suggest adjustable weights and a decent home gym setup - and more than just light hand weights!
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With online coaching you get a personalised workout plan as well as regular feedback on your form and technique.
We also offer nutrition coaching and create a personalised meal database for you to work from.
For a more budget-friendly option, we have a strength training membership online.
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Yes, absolutely, you can do everything in your own time with our online options. We wanted to create alternative options for people who can’t make it to the gym.