The Story
Act 1
Josh and Jamal began personal training in 2017, working out of a 24-hour high street gym.
Their goals were simple:
- Train a diverse mix of people
- Continuously learn about all things training, teaching, and wellbeing
- Be helpful, reliable, and build lasting friendships
After 8 years, 15,000 hours of personal training, countless group sessions, and a fair few new friends, they were ready for the next step.
Act 2
Independence.
Stepping away from the commercial chain gym, they found a new home in the heart of Kings Heath’s independent community.
“A Little Gym” was born on York Road.
The new goals:
- Build a community centred around strength, activity, wellbeing, and friendship
- Prepare members to feel robust, capable, and confident in meeting the demands of their active lives
- Operate in line with the World Health Organisation’s physical activity guidelines
The mission: to offer a safe and welcoming space where the Little Gym community can learn, move, grow — and flourish.