Strength and Conditioning Gym in Colwick, Nottingham.
Structured strength training. Expert coaching. Real progress. Strength & fitness for life.
Principal Athletic is an independent strength and conditioning gym in Colwick, Nottingham, offering fully coached group training and personal training built around progressive programming. Every session is designed for people like you who want to get stronger, fitter and more confident.
Unlike traditional gyms where you’re left to figure it out on your own, every session at Principal Athletic is part of a structured training programme designed in house by the head coach and owner, Yusuf. Everything we do is built specifically for our members and continually refined based of years of coaching experience. As a member, you’ll always know exactly what you’re doing, why you’re doing it and how you’re progressing. You’ll also be supported by an expert team of coaches who will be on hand to help you every step of the way.
Who we are for?
Whether you’re moving on from a commercial gym, an experienced athlete coming from a CrossFit or functional fitness background, or completely new to this style of training, you’ll find a place at Principal Athletic to train at your level.
Book your free introductory session and experience Principal Athletic.
Every session has a purpose.
We don’t believe in random workouts.
Every programme at Principal Athletic is planned in-house and organised into progressive training blocks, so each session builds on the last.
Whether your goal is building strength, improving fitness or becoming more athletic, you’ll always know what you’re training for and why.
A better way to train starts here
We’ve built a complete training system designed to develop every aspect of your fitness.
Our three core programmes - Principal Hypertrophy Training (PHT), Athletic and Fitness - aren’t standalone classes. They’re carefully programmed to complement one another, giving you the flexibility to train in different ways while following one structured approach.
That means less guesswork, better recovery and more consistent progress - whether you’re training for strength, fitness or both.
If you’re ready to jump in, book a free class.
Principal Hypertrophy Training (PHT) A structured strength programme built around progressive resistance training and functional bodybuilding principles.
Athletic: Our complete strength and conditioning programme combining coached strength training, skills and conditioning workouts.
Fitness conditioning focused sessions designed to improve engine and work capacity.
If you aren’t sure which class is right for you, we recommend starting with Athletic, as it gives you the best introduction to our coaching style, programming and community. If you’re main goal is building strength and muscle, Principal Hypertrophy Training (PHT) may be a better starting point.
More than just a gym.
More than just a gym.
Principal Athletic was created to be different from the typical gym experience.
We wanted to build a place where people can train hard, make genuine progress and actually enjoy going to the gym.
Our members come from Colwick, Netherfield, Gedling, Carlton, Burton Joyce, West Bridgford and across Nottingham because they wanted more than a regular gym.
They want great coaching, structured training and a community where everyone feels welcome.
More ways to achieve your goals
While our coached group programmes are at the heart of Principal Athletic, we also offer additional support for those looking for a more personalised approach.
Personal training
One to one coaching completely tailored towards your goals, experience and schedule.
Contact us via the box at the bottom to enquire.
Nutrition coaching
Practical nutrition support to help you build sustainable habits and support your training with Principal Nutrition.
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Absolutely! Our programmes are designed to be adaptable for all abilities and scalable to all experience levels and our experienced coaches will be on hand to help you every step of the way.
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We share some similarities, including coached group training and conditioning, but our focus is structured strength and conditioning with progressive programming. Our programming also includes olympic lifting, gymnastics, bodyweight
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Most of our members train between 2 and 5 days per week, depending on their goals and their schedules.
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No. We coach people of all abilities and adapt training to your current level.
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We are based in Colwick, Nottingham, serving members from Colwick, Netherfield, Carlton, Gedling, Burton Joyce, West Bridgford and surrounding areas.
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Yes. All of our programmes are designed to work together, allowing you to mix sessions throughout the week without simply doing more volume for the sake of it.
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We run classes 6 days a week. To see what classes we run at Principal Athletic, see our Schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure where to start?
Whether you’re unsure which programme to choose, new to this style of training or simply want to know what to expect, we’ll answer your questions and help you find the best starting point.
Book a free 15 minute consultation with one of our coaches. .
No pressure or obligation to join, just honest advice from a coach.
Leave your details below and a good time to contact you and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Ready to start?
If you’re looking for a strength and conditioning gym in Colwick, Nottingham where you can train with purpose, get stronger and become part of a welcoming community, we’d love to meet you.
Find us
Address: Unit 3, Armitage Business Park, 3 Park Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2TB
Principal Athletic is based in Colwick, on the Armitage Business Park in Nottingham (opposite the big Sainsbury’s). We have plenty of accessible, free parking right outside of the gym.
Our gym is easily accessible from across the city including:
Netherfield
Carlton
Gedling
Burton Joyce
Bingham
West Bridgford
Nottingham city centre