Looking for a Gym in Carlton, Nottingham
Just a few minutes away in Colwick, Principal Athletic offers expert coaching, structured training and a community that keeps you coming back.
Finding the right gym isn’t just about location. It’s about finding somewhere you’ll enjoy training and a programme that helps you make real progress.
Located just a few minutes from Carlton in Colwick, Principal Athletic is an independent strength and conditioning gym offering fully coached group training and personal training.
Every session is part of a structured programme, so instead of wandering around the gym wondering what to do, you’ll always have a clear plan and a coach to guide you.
Learn more about our strength and conditioning gym in Nottingham.
Book your FREE introductory session today.
Principal Athletic will help you reach your goals whether that is getting stronger, getting fitter, building muscle, fat loss or simply feeling good day to day
Every session at Principal Athletic is planned in advance as part of a progressive training system, written in-house by our head coach. Whether your goal is building strength, improving your fitness or feeling more confident in the gym, you’ll know exactly what you’re working towards.
A complete training system
Our members don’t have to choose between getting stronger or getting fitter.
We’ve built a complete training system that develops both.
Principal Hypertrophy Training (PHT)
Our coached strength programme focuses on building muscle, increasing strength and improving confidence with weights. You’ll follow a progressive programme in a motivating group environment, combining the benefits of personal training with the atmosphere of training alongside others.
Athletic
Our flagship strength and conditioning programme combines strength work, movement and conditioning into a structured training plan designed to improve all-round performance and fitness.
Fitness
Conditioning-focused sessions designed to improve endurance, work capacity and overall fitness through varied, enjoyable workouts using barbells, dumbbells, ergs, running and bodyweight movements.
Together, these programmes work seamlessly, allowing you to train consistently without overtraining while continuing to make progress.
Why people from Carlton travel to Principal Athletic
Many of our members live in Carlton and make the short journey to Principal Athletic because they’re looking for something more than a standard gym membership.
They want:
Coaching every session
Structured programming that delivers results
A welcoming, friendly environment
Training that is challenging but adaptable
A community that makes turning up easy
It’s an environment where people of different ages and experience levels train together, support each other and enjoy the process of improving.
We also offer other services such as Personal Training and Nutrition coaching so you can work towards both your training and nutrition, fat loss and performance goals under one roof. Enquire for these services using the form at the bottom and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
New to this style of training?
You don’t need to have experience with barbells or strength training to join us.
Our programmes are fully scalable, so whether you’re stepping into a coached class for the first time or returning after years of training, our coaches will help you train safely, build confidence and progress at your own pace.
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Absolutely. Many of our members joined with little or no strength training experience. Our coaches will teach you everything you need to know.
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Yes. We have in-house personal trainers that will work with you on a 1:1 basis. These sessions are completely tailored to you, your goals and your schedule. Use the form at the bottom to enquire and we’ll get right back to you.
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We are based in near Colwick in Carlton, Nottingham. We serve members from Colwick, Netherfield, Carlton, Gedling, Burton Joyce, West Bridgford and surrounding areas.
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Comfortable training clothes, trainers and a water bottle. We’ll take care of the rest.
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If your goal is to:
Build muscle and strength ➡️ book a Principal Hypertrophy Training (PHT) class
Work on your engine/cardio ➡️ book a Fitness class
Work on both ➡️ book and Athletic class
Not sure? Start with Athletic, this will give you the full Principal Athletic experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Your first visit
The best way to experience Principal Athletic is by joining us for a free introductory session.
If you’d like a little more time to settle in, you can also choose our 2 week introductory pass, giving you access to all of our classes for 2 weeks and the opportunity to experience our coaching, community and programming before becoming a member,
Not sure which option is right for you - book a call with a member of our team.
We’re happy to help. Fill in the form below with your details and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
Ready to see the difference?
If you’re looking for a gym near Carlton where you’ll receive expert coaching, follow a structured training programme and become part of a genuinely welcoming community, we’d love to show you around.
Book your FREE introductory session and experience Principal Athletic for yourself.
Conveniently located near Carlton
Address: Unit 3, Armitage Business Park, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2TB
Principal Athletic is based on Armitage Business Park in Colwick, around 4 minutes by car from Carlton station and within walking distance for many local residents. Easily accessible from Colwick Loop Road and just near the big Sainsburys.
We also welcome members from Carlton, Gedling, Burton Joyce and across Nottingham.