The Backyard
Queer-owned private membership gym in a railway arch behind Central Station, specialising in one-to-one and small group strength training.
About The Backyard
The Backyard is a private membership gym in Arch 18 at Forth Goods Yard, tucked behind Central Station on the edge of the Stephenson Quarter. It is owned and run by Georgina Hall, a personal trainer and nutritionist with more than twelve years in the fitness industry, and is built around one-to-one and small group training in a studio setting.
The gym is queer owned and was set up as a welcoming, community-minded space, particularly for LGBTQ+ people and anyone who has never felt comfortable in a traditional gym, with a focus on making strength training fun and accessible. Memberships and sessions are booked online, its schedule is posted on Instagram, and online coaching is also available.
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