TAUNTON – The town’s fitness scene has a new addition with the opening of LIFT, a strength training studio at 14 Cornishway. LIFT offers small group and one-on-one personal training for all fitness levels, aiming to fill a unique niche in the market.
Tom Osmond, 30, the owner and personal trainer, brings a wealth of experience to LIFT. Having previously trained Olympic athletes at the UK Sports Institute and worked with the Manchester City Women’s team, Osmond started his career at Somerset County Cricket Club.
LIFT’s pricing begins at £12.50 per session, with discounts available for multiple class bookings. Throughout June, new sign-ups can enjoy a 20% discount.
“The gap that LIFT fills is between commercial gyms with good facilities but not great coaching or training programmes and CrossFit, which has a higher barrier to entry,” Osmond explained. “We offer a middle ground with a great training programme, lots of coaching, and support. It’s more affordable than personal training but still provides excellent service.”
On Facebook, Osmond shared his journey: “This has been a far harder (and longer!) process than I thought it would be, but in nine months, I’ve gone from personal training in my parent’s garage with zero clients to opening up my very own strength and conditioning gym. I can’t wait to share it with you all and take you on the next steps of the journey!”