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Fortress Of Gains

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(105) 105 reviews

Unit 1, Rear Of 2 - 16 Hale End Road
Walthamstow E17 4BQ

Our Booking PolicyPrivate PT studio in Walthamstow. Classes run in groups of 4, so places are limited. Please give 24 hours notice to cancel or move a session. New here? Book a free assessment to take the first steps to beginning your fitness journey. Info on website.

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Classes

Barbell Brotherhood (Men Only)

1 hr£20

Men only. Barbell strength, coached properly.
Squat, bench, deadlift and press, programmed to progress week on week rather than the same three lifts hammered until something gives. You’ll get technique corrections you actually need, most people carry a flaw for years because nobody told them.

Beginners welcome and experienced lifters won’t be held back. Loading is individual; the standard isn’t.

Expect to leave with numbers that move and a training log worth keeping.

Bodyweight Bonanza

1 hr£20

Control your own bodyweight before you worry about anyone else’s.

Press-ups, pull-ups, dips, hollow holds, handstand progressions and core control, coached with proper regressions so there’s a version of every movement that fits you today. Can’t do a pull-up yet? That’s what the class is for.

Gymnastics-style training builds the shoulder strength, midline control and body awareness that carry straight over into everything else you do. No equipment needed beyond what’s here.

Box & Burn

1 hr£20

Boxing conditioning without the sparring. Pads, bags, footwork and combinations, paired with strength and conditioning work between rounds.

You’ll learn a real stance, real technique and how to throw a punch that means something, then use it as the engine for one of the best conditioning sessions there is.

No contact, no experience needed. Coordination arrives faster than you’d expect.
Wraps recommended; gloves available at the studio if you don’t have your own.

Cardio Charge

1 hr£20

Straight conditioning. Rower, bike, ski, sled and running intervals, structured so you build a genuine engine rather than just getting tired.

Work and rest are prescribed, intensity is coached, and everything scales, the person next to you might be moving twice as fast and you’ll both be working just as hard relative to where you are.

Good for anyone whose training is strength-heavy and whose breathing gives out before their legs do.

Water and a towel. This one earns both.

Core Crusher

1 hr£20

Core training that goes well beyond sit-ups.

Anti-rotation, anti-extension, carries, holds and controlled flexion, the work that makes your midsection do its actual job, which is transferring force and resisting movement you don’t want. Stronger core, better lifts, less back trouble.

Short, sharp and scalable to any level. A good add-on session if you’re already training elsewhere in the week.

Bring a towel. You’ll be on the floor a fair bit

Kettlebell Kickstart

1 hr£20

The kettlebell done right, from the first session.

Swing, clean, press, squat, snatch and Turkish get-up, taught in order, with the hinge mechanics underneath them coached properly before you go anywhere near speed.

The kettlebell builds strength and conditioning at the same time. This class exists so you learn it the first way.

Ideal entry point if you’re new to training or coming back after time out. Long socks or shin sleeves are worth having for get-ups and snatches.

Metcon Mayhem

1 hr£20

Mixed modal conditioning at high intensity. Expect barbells, kettlebells, rowers and bodyweight work stitched together into sessions that leave you in no doubt you trained.

Every session is different and every session is scored, so you have something to beat next time. Movements are scaled to you, but the intent is not, you’re here to work.

This one assumes you already know your way around a barbell and can hold form when you’re breathing hard. If you’re newer to training, start with Kettlebell Kickstart or Women and Weights and come back to this.

Bring water and a towel. Trainers with a flat, stable sole.

Pump The Pause (Women Only)

1 hr£20

Strength training built specifically for women going through perimenopause and menopause.

Resistance training is one of the most effective things you can do for muscle mass, bone density and joint health during this stage of life, and this class puts it front and centre. We work through progressive strength patterns such as squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, at a pace that lets you learn properly rather than rush.

Small group, coached throughout, no assumed experience. You will not be the only person here starting from scratch.

Sessions adapt around energy levels, joint sensitivity and sleep, so tell your coach how you’ve arrived and we’ll work with it.

Strong Strides

1 hr£20

Strength work built for runners.

Most running injuries come from the same place: not enough strength to handle the mileage. This session builds the single-leg strength, hip stability and calf and hamstring resilience that keep you running, plus drills for stride mechanics and cadence.

Whether you’re training for your first 5k or chasing a marathon PB, this is the work that sits underneath it.

Bring running trainers and a second flat-soled pair if you have them.

Women And Weights (Women Only)

1 hr£20

Women only. Barbell strength from the ground up.

If the free weights area has ever felt like somewhere you needed permission to be, this is the fix. We teach the squat, deadlift, press and row properly, technique first, load second, and build you up over weeks rather than throwing numbers at you on day one.

You’ll learn how to warm up, how to load a bar, how to spot yourself, and how to know when you’re ready to add weight. The things nobody explains.

No experience needed. Trainers with a flat sole are better than running shoes.

About

Welcome to Fortress of Gains, a private studio in Walthamstow, built to make fitness accessible to all and where strength gets built properly. No crowded gym floor, no guesswork. We start with a free assessment (Blood pressure reading, InBody 370S scan, movement screen, goal setting), then build a programme that's genuinely yours. Whether you want one-to-one coaching, small group PT with 2–4 others, or one of our classes, you'll train with a coach who knows your numbers and more importantly knows you.

+44 7961 609768

info@fortressofgains.co.uk

https://fortressofgains.co.uk

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Susan Walker
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My guy, Junior is more than just a PT. He is innovative, brilliant, attentive, and very thoughtful in his approach to getting the best from his clients.

If you're looking for a PT that is 100% invested in you - look no further!!

I have had the utmost privilege of working with this young man for a few months now, he has generally helped me to realise my potential. Thank you Junior for your tenacity, guidance, knowledge and can do attitude which has helped me along the way to achieving my fitness goals. There's still a long journey ahead, but as you always say "it's light work" 😉 Bless you 🙏 ♥️
Ib Udz
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Fittest Fat Boy is the man, best boxing coach in East London for sure, he knows his stuff and really puts you thru your paces.

10/10 sessions and highly recommend if u live in London 💪🏽🥊
Richard McManus
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Junior, is excellent and has his clients best interests at heart. Such a great in depth and personal analysis of your health goals and expectations with providing detailed research backed plans to help you achieve what you want. Great facilities and set up to really focus your mind when you come to train.
Musa Kassim
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Had a consultation at Fortress Gains in Walthamstow with Junior, the owner and PT, and I was really impressed with the whole experience.

As an MMA fighter, I’m looking for strength and conditioning that actually improves my performance, not just general gym training. Junior took me through a full body movement assessment to look at my mobility, flexibility, movement patterns, strengths and weaknesses. It gave me a much clearer understanding of where I need to improve and what we can work on to make me a better athlete.

Junior knows his stuff, took the time to understand my goals as a fighter, and approached the session properly rather than just putting me through a random workout.

I’m looking forward to working with Junior and Fortress Gains and seeing how much we can develop my strength, movement, explosiveness and overall performance in the cage.

Definitely recommend Fortress Gains to anyone serious about improving their athletic performance
Valeria Ilies
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I really enjoy training with Junior! His holistic approach to coaching, bringing body and mind together is really empowering and motivating ! 100% recommend
Sproatasaurus Rex
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Junior helped me overcome my midlife fears and embarrassment about finally returning to the gym after ~20 years, and now I'm hooked on Fortress of Gains! Can't wait for each session in this aspirational, intentional, and immaculate, training space. The expertise, ethos and commitment that Junior brings to the studio are transformative of not only body, but mind and spirit, too. My only regret is not reaching out sooner! The Fortress really does bring the way, if you bring the will. Thanks, Junior!