Frequently Asked Questions

Every session at SPC is scalable so all of our members benefit from the group. We do recommend that people undertake personal training sessions prior to commencing our group training programmes if they have limited experience of exercise or have had a long period of time absent from training to ensure they hit the ground running when starting at SPC.

Yes. We run classes Monday - Saturday at specific times year round. Please see the exact schedule on each specific group training page or contact us.

Group training provides you with a unique atmosphere that will make you want to train with the correct intensity you need to create the results you want. It maximises your time in the gym through programming and exercise selection that gives you the most bang for your buck so you can focus on living your life outside of the gym walls.

Your coach will discuss the best tools for measuring your progress depending on your unique goal(s). This may/may not include BMI, blood pressure, physical performance markers, clothes size, photographs, waist to hip ratio etc.

SPC is an appointment only facility and therefore does not have an open gym policy whereby people can use the space unsupervised.

PT includes one on one training sessions at the SPC facility, plus guidance on an exercise regime each of our members can perform at home or using gym equipment. Nutritional recommendations are made by your coach based upon your goals and can be the focal point of your training if you place it high upon your priority list. This would be discussed in detail with your coach.

You will be assigned an SPC Coach based upon your goals, exercise experience, previous injuries, personal preferences and who we recommend would be the best fit for your personality. This would be discussed with you during your initial consultation at SPC or over the phone.

SPC is lucky enough to have members ranging from 12 to 80 years old! We love training and meeting many different people and know we can provide great value when it comes to living a healthy, active life.

Absolutely not. We train individuals from all walks of life, whether they are new to fitness, a regular gym-goer or an amateur/professional athlete.

SPC Men run on a 2x per week training schedule. You have the option of attending two of the three available sessions each week, depending if you are in the morning or evening group. Some members opt to do 3x sessions a week and attend either all the morning or all the evening sessions.

Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6.30am for the morning group and 6.30pm for the evening group.

We team teach every session which means we have between 2-3 coaches per hour of group training. This has shown to improve the quality and atmosphere of the session.

We scale all our sessions and focus on the technical aspects of each exercise, particularly with our newest members. If you are thinking of joining SPC Men but have not trained for a long period of time, we may recommend some personal training sessions prior to starting the group to get you fully up to speed and more confident with this style of training.

We limit the number in each group to around 20 members for both morning and evening sessions. This ensures the quality of our coaching remains high and we can give the best service possible.

Muscle mass and strength starts to decline with age (sarcopenia). If we do not prioritise our muscle strength when we are younger, then the risks of muscle loss multiply and are harder to overcome as we age. Loss of muscle mass is predictive of a shorter lifespan, decreased recovery from surgery, neurological decline, chronic illness and chronic inflammation. This type of training can improve blood glucose levels, improves your metabolic health and fitness, reduces the feelings of fatigue and makes you look awesome!

We perform around 80% resistance exercises (think kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells etc) and 20% conditioning exercises (sled, assault bikes, ski ergs, rower, watt bike, battle ropes, sandbags etc).

SPC Women run on a 2x per week training schedule. Some members opt to do 3x sessions a week and attend the Saturday morning group additionally as well as the Tuesday/Thursday morning or evening groups.

Tuesday and Thursdays at 6.30am & 10.30am for the morning groups and 6pm & 7pm for the evening groups. There is also a Saturday morning group at 8am.

We team teach every session which means we have between 2-3 coaches per hour of group training. This has shown to improve the quality and atmosphere of the session.

We limit the number in each group to around 20 members for both the morning and evening sessions. This ensures the quality of our coaching remains high and we can give the best service possible.

We scale all our sessions and focus on the technical aspects of each exercise, particularly with our newest members. If you are thinking of joining SPC Women but have not trained for a long period of time, we may recommend some personal training sessions prior to starting the group to get you fully up to speed and more confident with this style of training.

Muscle mass and strength starts to decline with age (sarcopenia). If we do not prioritise our muscle strength when we are younger, then the risks of muscle loss multiply and are harder to overcome as we age. Loss of muscle mass is predictive of a shorter lifespan, decreased recovery from surgery, neurological decline, chronic illness and chronic inflammation. This type of training can improve blood glucose levels, improves your metabolic health and fitness, reduces the feelings of fatigue and makes you look awesome!

We perform around 80% resistance exercises (think kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, cable machines etc) and 20% conditioning exercises (sled, assault bikes, ski ergs, rower, watt bike, battle ropes, sandbags etc).

Sessions are available to book online via Momoyoga.

SPC Yoga sessions take place on Saturday 9.30-10.30am and Sunday 9-10am

During SPC yoga, we will cover the more traditional Hatha yoga poses.

Absolutely not! Yoga is for everybody regardless of ability, it can hugely compliment any training regime you're currently doing.

SPC Yoga has two homes; Level 1 on Worthing seafront in the summer and at a heated yurt in the heart of the Sussex downs during the winter months.

Wednesdays at 4.30pm and Saturdays at 9.30am. The sessions run during each school term and break during the school holidays including half terms. Each child signs up for a term which usually is 6-7 sessions depending on the time of year.

Youth can successfully and safely improve their strength and overall health by participating in a well-supervised program. Trained fitness professionals play an essential role in ensuring proper technique, form, progression of exercises, and safety in this age group (American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness Strength training for children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2008). A well-supervised strength training program has no greater inherent risk than that of any other youth sport or activity (Faigenbaum AD, Kraemer WJ, Cahill, et al. Youth resistance training: Position statement paper and literature review. J Strength Cond Res. 1996).

Yes!

The programme runs for children aged 10 years and above.

We focus on introducing and progressing the fundamental movements that are associated with optimal performance in the gym. There is a heavy focus on each child learning the correct techniques to aid long term progression and injury prevention. Movements include bodyweight, mobility and strength based exercises using kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells and machines.