More than a gym
Our mission is to help you to make a long term change to your quality of life.
We do this by providing you with a clean, non-crowded studio, for specialist and personal training sessions in a sought-after private setting. We will hold you accountable, and provide you with clear direction on your fitness journey.
How do we do it?
Well, we don’t do what other traditional gyms are doing. Instead, we help you to focus on what you want to achieve, rather than you having to worry about what other people might be thinking or doing. We make it work for you by providing a convenient space where you can come as you are, so you can start to make a change for the better, without some of the downsides that you experience going to a typical gym.
We make sure to fit our training into your lifestyle. After all, convenience is key. Our coaching team can offer more than 70+ workouts, spread across 7 days of the week. You’ll always find something that suits you. Plus, while you’re here, we make sure you’re surrounded by likeminded individuals. You will learn how to hold each other accountable and eventually help each other hit personal milestones and goals.
Personal Training
Train in small groups of up to six people, with guidance from or expert coaches. Each session combines tailored exercises to help you get stronger, improve balance, build stamina and enhance your overall fitness, with every workout adapted to your abilities and goals.
Accountability Coach
Your dedicated accountability coach will help you stay on track with regular progress reviews, personalised goal setting and ongoing support between sessions. Whether you need guidance, motivation or help overcoming challenges, you’ll have someone in your corner to keep you moving forward.
Focused Classes
Enjoy a range of focused classes that help you get stronger, improve stamina, move with greater ease and build overall fitness. Each session is designed to support your progress and help you feel stronger and more capable in everyday life.
Seminars & Events
Get more from your training with seminars covering nutrition, recovery, mindset and fitness, giving you the knowledge to make lasting progress. Alongside these, our community events bring everyone together, offering the chance to have fun, celebrate achievements and build connections beyond the gym.
Personal Training
Train in small groups of up to six people, with guidance from or expert coaches. Each session combines tailored exercises to help you get stronger, improve balance, build stamina and enhance your overall fitness, with every workout adapted to your abilities and goals.
Focused Classes
Enjoy a range of focused classes that help you get stronger, improve stamina, move with greater ease and build overall fitness. Each session is designed to support your progress and help you feel stronger and more capable in everyday life.
Seminars & Events
Get more from your training with seminars covering nutrition, recovery, mindset and fitness, giving you the knowledge to make lasting progress. Alongside these, our community events bring everyone together, offering the chance to have fun, celebrate achievements and build connections beyond the gym.
Accountability Coach
Your dedicated accountability coach will help you stay on track with regular progress reviews, personalised goal setting and ongoing support between sessions. Whether you need guidance or motivation, you’ll have someone in your corner to keep you moving forward.
It's a community spirit thing
On top of providing you with our signature quality coaching, our social spirit really sets us apart from the other, more traditional, gyms.
Having this kind of spirit means that our members are much more likely to stick with excercise in the long run. In turn, this has resulted in some pretty impressive member transformations over time. We also like to provide things such as award nights for our members, charity events, fundraisers, and sometimes we like to compete in challenging competitions. Everyone (including our trainers!) get into the sprit.
Meg
Business Founder
JEFF
Head Coach
JODIE
Coach
MIKE
Coach
JODIE
Marketing & Coach
FRAN
Marketing
Your Team
We are a team of degree-educated, expert coaches. Whether you’re looking for a friendly and professional service, or for someone who will make you feel less scared of going to the gym, our team are here to help. We have a combined experience of over 15+ years of personal training experience. We’ll be there by your side to keep you motivated, and will always try to push you outside your comfort zone to help you get the results that you want.
The studio
Forget your past experience at other gyms. The Focused PT Studio is like nothing else in Southampton. There’s no queuing for equipment. It’s fresh, bright, and reserved exclusively for you as part of the FPT community.
In addition to our main training space, we have:
– A small break-out area
– Communal kitchen
– Treatement room (booked seperately)
– Clean & modern private toilet/shower
– Free on-site parking
Where to find us
The Focused PT Studio is located in the ground floor of the iconic City Gateway building in Swaythling, Southampton.
By car: Located just a couple of minutes from the M27 and M3, on a main route in and out of Southampton city center, with free parking on site
By rail: A stone’s throw from Swaythling Rail Station, or a 5 minute taxi ride from Southampton Airport Parkway (20 min walk).
Fitness studio address:
Unit 4, City Gateway Building, Thomas Lewis Way, SO16 2AF
Frequently Asked Questions
Focused PT is a small group personal training studio in Southampton, offering a more personal approach to fitness. You’ll train in groups of up to six people with expert coaches who get to know you, adapt exercises to your needs and help you progress. With structured training, individual support and a welcoming community, we’ll help you build strength, improve fitness and develop habits that last.
Focused PT is for everyone! If you have tried it all before or never stepped in a gym before – this is the place for you. We help people who want to improve their health and fitness with expert guidance and support, whatever their starting point. Whether you’re new to exercise, returning after a break or looking for a more structured approach than a traditional gym, we’ll help you find your feet, work towards your goals and build confidence along the way.
Not at all! You don’t need to get fit before joining us — that’s what we’re here to help you do. Our coaches will meet you where you are, adapt exercises to your current ability and help you build up gradually. You can start at your own pace, with the guidance and encouragement you need to feel comfortable and make progress.
First you will have a personal consultation with the member of the team who learn all about you, your goals and to see whether we are a good fit. You can then try us on for size with our 28-Day Launch Pad where you get unlimited, access all areas training plan to kickstart your journey before exploring our longer term programmes.
There’s no need to feel nervous – we’ll help you settle in. Your coach will explain the session, guide you through the exercises and make sure you understand what to do. You’ll be training alongside a small group of friendly members, with support available throughout. There’s no expectation to know everything or keep up with anyone else; the important thing is getting started.
Small group personal training combines the individual attention of personal training with the motivation of training alongside others. Sessions have up to six people, allowing our coaches to provide guidance, correct technique and adapt exercises to individual needs. You’ll follow a structured programme designed to help you get stronger and fitter, while working towards your own goals.
In a typical fitness class, everyone often follows the same workout with limited individual coaching. At Focused PT, you train in a small group with a coach who can get to know you, understand your goals and adapt exercises to suit your ability. You still benefit from the energy and encouragement of the group, but with a more personalised approach to your training.
Yes. Our coaches can adapt exercises to suit your current fitness, ability and goals, offering progressions or alternatives where appropriate. Whether you’re building confidence, working on mobility or gradually increasing your strength, we’ll help you train at a level that challenges you without expecting you to do more than you’re ready for. Please tell us about any injuries or relevant health concerns before you start.
The right training frequency depends on your goals, experience, schedule and recovery – we recommend 3 sessions per week. We’ll help you find a routine that fits your life and gives you the consistency you need to progress. Rather than trying to do everything at once, we focus on building a sustainable routine that you can maintain in the long term.
Your support goes beyond the gym floor. You’ll have a dedicated accountability coach to help you set goals, review your progress, stay on track between sessions and build healthier habits.
Everyone progresses at a different pace, depending on their starting point, goals and consistency. You may notice changes in your energy, confidence or how you feel during everyday activities before seeing more measurable changes in strength or fitness. Our focus is on helping you make steady, sustainable progress rather than chasing quick fixes.
Of course – fitness is for everyone! Building strength, maintaining mobility and improving fitness are valuable at every stage of life. Our coaches are experts in training all abilities and age groups, and can adapt exercises to your individual ability and goals, helping you develop strength, balance, stamina and confidence at a pace that suits you. Your age doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting started.
You’ll be coached by our friendly, knowledgeable team who are here to help you feel confident, build strength and make progress towards your goals. Our coaches get to know you as an individual, offering guidance, encouragement and adaptations to suit your needs. Get to know the team and find out more about their experience on our Meet the Team page.
We’re based in Southampton, with a private training studio designed to make you feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door. Whether you’re local or travelling from a nearby area, we’d love to welcome you in. You can find us on Google Maps to plan your visit.
Our studio is located in the ground floor of the iconic City Gateway building in Swaythling, Southampton. You can reach us:
By car: Located just a couple of minutes from the M27 and M3, on a main route in and out of Southampton city center, with free parking on site
By rail: A stone’s throw from Swaythling Rail Station, or a 5 minute taxi ride from Southampton Airport Parkway (20 min walk).
We are open 7 days a week between 6am/7am – 8.30pm/9.30pm on weekdays and 8am – 12pm on the weekend.
With over 70 sessions available each week, there’s plenty of choice to fit training around your schedule. Our timetable combines small group personal training with Focused group classes targeting different areas of fitness, from strength and stamina to functional mobility. With sessions running throughout the week, it’s easier to find times that work for you and stay consistent with your training.
The best place to start is with a consultation with a member of our team. We’ll chat about your goals, your experience and what you’re looking to achieve, answer any questions you have and talk you through how Focused PT works. It’s a chance for us to get to know you and help you decide if we’re the right fit. When you’re ready, we’ll help you take the next step on your fitness journey.
