
Weight off, strength on
Caroline wasn't confident in a gym. With our coaches she lost weight and got consistent with strength training, in the small group sessions.
Absolute Training & Nutrition · Barnstaple
We're a private small group personal training gym in Roundswell, Barnstaple: no more than six people in a session, a coach with you every time, and nutrition coaching alongside. A lot of our members came to us not at all confident in a gym.
The 6 Week Challenge: up to 18 small group PT sessions over six weeks, a programme built for your goal, and nutrition targets set for you.
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01 What changes

Caroline wasn't confident in a gym. With our coaches she lost weight and got consistent with strength training, in the small group sessions.

Linda always thought people in gyms were looking at her. “I can honestly say it’s the best thing I have ever done,” she wrote.

A personal trainer coaches you at every session, and the exercises are tailored to you if you have an injury or any limitations.
02 Meet the founder
I founded Absolute Training & Nutrition back in 2005, and before that I was a critical care nurse. That job taught me that by the time most people take their health seriously, they're already in a hospital bed. I wanted to work at the other end of that.
I started Absolute out of the back of my car, driving round North Devon with a boot full of kit. Twenty years later we coach people out of two private facilities, here on Lauder Lane in Roundswell, Barnstaple, and in Braunton.
The 6 Week Challenge is how most people start with us: a one-to-one induction with a 3D body scan and a movement assessment first, then up to three coached small group sessions a week, with nutrition coaching alongside. We don't do hard sells. If it's not right for you, we'll tell you.
03 Your first step
After your details, you choose. Either way it's a chat about what you'd like to change, and you can ask us anything.
04 In their own words
Filmed at Absolute. Tap one to watch.
And from our Google reviews, word for word:
★★★★★
I'm only 3 weeks in to the 6 weeks challenge and I can honestly say that I was apprehensive to begin with… I'm currently going through menopause and have found it difficult to exercise. The help, encouragement and support and great advice that I have received at absolute is outstanding
Joanne Parr · Google review
★★★★★
As someone who was not confident in a gym situation, Absolute was the right place for me. The coaches are friendly, knowledgeable and have encouraged me to push myself. With their help I have been able to lose weight and develop consistency with strength training through the small group training sessions and gym.
Caroline Savage · Google review
★★★★★
I did the 6 week Small class personal training sessions. Within these sessions you get to learn how to lift weights and also how to manage your eating habits to make them better… Highly recommend this 6 week course to kick start a new healthy, stronger you.
Trudy Lincoln · Google review
★★★★★
The small group training is amazing, no more than six at a time. The staff are very professional and know your name which shows you are not just a number.
Andy Gammon · Google review
★★★★★
At nearly 70 and never having been in a gym before, I joined Absolute Nutrition about 2 months ago after having been unwell earlier this year. But already the results are clear to see
Gordon Johnson · Google review
★★★★★
It's a friendly place with fabulous Trainers. I'm a middle aged + woman and I've never once felt out of place.
Ali Greg · Google review
05 Start here
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