A Day pass
£15/day
- Full access, open to close
- Use of all racks, platforms, conditioning floor
- Chalk, foam rollers, bands included
- First one free if you walk in this week
INDEPENDENT · EST. 2019 · OPEN 5AM TO 11PM
Lift heavy.
Eat the bar.
Go home.
An independent strength gym with five Olympic platforms, calibrated bumpers, four full-time coaches, and zero patience for chain-gym nonsense.
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Three ways in.
No contract on any of them.
Pay as you go, monthly, or a structured 12 week strength programme with a coach. All include the full floor, no peak-hour limits, no "premium" add-ons.
B Monthly
£85/month
- Unlimited access, every day
- Two coached lifts a month, optional
- Member-only Saturday mobility class
- Cancel any month, no notice required
C 12-week programme
£400/total
- Includes 12 weeks of unlimited gym access
- Six 1:1 coaching sessions across the block
- Written programme, weekly check-ins
- Refund pro-rata if you stop, no quibble
NB Under 21s and over 65s, £55/month or £10/day on any of the above. Bring proof on your first visit.
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The floor.
8,200 square feet across one floor. No mezzanine. No mirror wall. No music made for selling memberships.
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Coached lifts.
This week.
Members get two free coached sessions a month. Day-pass holders can join for £10 on the door. Cap is six per session, book ahead.
- MON6.30amSquat fundamentalsCoach Reyes2 left
- TUE7pmDeadlift techniqueCoach Halls4 left
- WED6.30amBench mechanicsCoach ReyesFull
- THU7pmOlympic lifts introCoach Brieger5 left
- FRI12pmMobility & flowCoach Owusu3 left
- SAT9amBeginners 101Coach Halls1 left
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The coaches.
Four full-time, all on the gym floor most days, all reachable on WhatsApp. No PT-on-commission, no sales targets.
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Marcus Reyes
Head Coach, Powerlifting
12 years coaching, IPF national-level competitor, ran the strength programme at two London commercial gyms before opening The Foundry in 2019.
UKSCA, IPF Level 2, REPS Level 4.
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Sasha Halls
Coach, Olympic Lifting
Former GB U23 weightlifter. Teaches snatch and clean & jerk fundamentals on Thursdays and the Saturday beginners class. Patient. Specific.
BWL Tutor, ASCC, REPS Level 4.
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Tomas Brieger
Coach, Strongman
Open-class strongman competitor (Britain's Strongest Man 2024 qualifier). Runs the strongman block. Has opinions about atlas stones.
UKSCA, FA Level 2, NSCA-CSCS.
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Ada Owusu
Coach, Mobility & Rehab
Strength and conditioning MSc from Loughborough. Runs the mobility class and works one-to-one with members returning from injury.
MSc S&C, BASES, FRC certified.
"I tried four city-centre gyms before finding The Foundry. None of them had anyone on the floor who could actually program a deadlift. I added 60kg to my pull in six months here. Nobody tried to upsell me a smoothie."
Jonas K. · Member since 2022
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Frequently asked.
I have never lifted before. Is this for me?
Yes. The Saturday 9am Beginners 101 class is built for people who have not touched a barbell. Three sessions, no booking required after the first. We do not charge to teach you the lifts.
Do I need to book a slot?
No. The gym is open access. Coached sessions cap at six and need booking, but the floor itself is walk-in any time we are open.
What if I want to cancel my membership?
Email us before the 1st of the month and your next payment will not go through. No notice period, no admin fee, no exit interview.
Do you sell PT?
No. Coaches are salaried. If you want 1:1 work, it goes through the 12-week programme. We do not have anyone on the floor working sales targets.
What kit do I need to bring?
Nothing on day one. We have chalk, belts in three sizes (£0 to borrow), straps, knee sleeves, and bands. Bring your own lifting shoes if you have them.
Is there parking?
Yes, six free bays on the side of the building, plus on-street after 6pm. Cycle racks at the front. Bus stop 50m at the corner.
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Walk in.
Or book a slot first.
Easiest thing is to just turn up. If you would rather have someone meeting you at the door, leave a note and we will book you in.