Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Fitness & Strength Training Solutions
Black Sheep Fitness Academy is a specialist group fitness training facility dedicated to providing a challenging yet safe environment for individuals at all fitness levels. Our highly skilled and certified coaches prioritise technique and personal progress, offering expert guidance in strength training, conditioning, and nutrition. We foster an inclusive community where members support each other, ensuring workouts are both effective and enjoyable.With structured programming focused on building lean muscle, enhancing athleticism, and improving overall health, we cater to busy lifestyles through flexible dieting approaches and scalable workouts. Our mission is to deliver transformative results while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere that promotes long-term health and well-being.
Services
Group Fitness
Personal Training
Strength Training
Nutrition Guidance
Online Workouts
Highlights and features
- Our certified coaches hold advanced qualifications in strength and conditioning.
- We offer scalable workouts for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced.
- Flexible nutrition guidance supports long-term lifestyle changes.
- Inclusive community fosters motivation and mutual support.
- Structured programming combines functional movements with progressive resistance.
What people say
Amazing coaches
Fantastic training family
Incredible results
Supportive environment
Noticeable improvements
Services
Group Fitness Sessions
Our 50-60 minute sessions combine high-energy conditioning with progressive resistance training. Designed to improve strength, endurance, and athleticism, workouts include functional movements scaled to individual abilities. Coaches ensure proper technique while fostering a supportive, community-driven environment for all fitness levels.
Personal Training
Tailored one-on-one sessions focus on individual goals with customised programming. Certified coaches provide dedicated attention to technique, progression, and motivation. Ideal for those seeking personalised plans or specific performance improvements in a distraction-free setting.
Strength Training
Specialised MAS (Muscle and Strength) programmes build lean muscle through structured lifting protocols. Sessions prioritise progressive overload, proper form, and recovery strategies. Designed to increase physical resilience, enhance body composition, and develop functional strength applicable to daily life and sports.
Nutrition Guidance
Comprehensive nutrition support complements fitness programmes with sustainable eating strategies. Monthly recipe books, video modules, and coaching help members adopt flexible dieting principles. Focuses on balanced macronutrient intake without restrictive eating, tailored to busy lifestyles and long-term adherence.
Online Workouts
Remote fitness programmes deliver structured workouts accessible from home. Includes video demonstrations, progress tracking, and virtual coaching support. Maintains the same methodology as in-person sessions, ensuring continuity for members unable to attend the facility physically.
People
Coach Tiff
Head Coach & Founder
Certified Advanced Personal Trainer and L4 Strength & Conditioning specialist with expertise in nutrition and Olympic weightlifting. Combines practical coaching experience with programming expertise to create effective, sustainable fitness solutions for diverse clients.
Coach Eilish
Fitness & Nutrition Specialist
Qualified Personal Trainer with HND in Sports Science and degree in Health Studies. Specialises in pre/post-natal fitness and children's physical development. Brings teaching experience to structured, accessible workout programmes for family-focused health improvement.
Questions
What types of fitness sessions do you offer?
We provide group fitness sessions combining strength training, conditioning, and nutrition guidance. Options include 50-minute weekday workouts, extended Saturday sessions, and online programmes with scalable intensity for all abilities.
Are your workouts suitable for beginners?
Yes. All exercises are fully scalable, with coaches providing technique corrections and modifications. No prior experience required – our inclusive environment welcomes members at every fitness level.
What qualifications do your coaches hold?
Our team includes Advanced Personal Trainers, L4 Strength & Conditioning specialists, and nutrition experts. Collectively, we have decades of experience in applied fitness methodologies and athlete development.
Do you offer nutrition advice alongside training?
Yes. Our Flexible Dieting approach includes monthly recipe books, video modules, and coaching support to create sustainable eating habits that complement your fitness goals without restrictive dieting.
What are your membership pricing options?
Monthly group sessions cost £79. This includes access to structured workouts, expert coaching, and supplementary nutrition resources. We focus on delivering long-term value through comprehensive fitness solutions.
How do you ensure proper exercise technique?
Coaches prioritise technique over intensity, providing real-time corrections during sessions. Small group sizes allow individual attention to form, progression, and injury prevention strategies for safe, effective training.
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Reviews (4)
Sarah Graham
Sep 27, 2020
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Amazing family run gym. Very supportive and knowledgable coaching staff. Everyone is welcome. Great workouts and loads of fun while you are doing them.
Scott Reid
Sep 10, 2020
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This Gym has been a huge provider of Physical & Mental well being. I haven't event stepped foot across the doors of the gym!!
Lock-down 2020 UK! Thanks everyone at Black sheep, all the coaches and Members for pushing me on during a difficult time. Positive vibes breath through this whole FAMILY!! Home workouts for Lock-down 2.0, have given me stability and helped my mental health massively. Thanks again. If your moving, your improving!! Will stay with me!!
Lock-down 2020 UK! Thanks everyone at Black sheep, all the coaches and Members for pushing me on during a difficult time. Positive vibes breath through this whole FAMILY!! Home workouts for Lock-down 2.0, have given me stability and helped my mental health massively. Thanks again. If your moving, your improving!! Will stay with me!!
Emma
Sep 23, 2019
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The best gym in the North East! Next to Bede metro, Black Sheep will sure help you achieve your health goals. Amazing price for 6 week workouts! No session is the same. The coaches and people that attend are very encouraging and very friendly
Dawn Finnigan
Oct 07, 2018
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Great coaches. Very professional but also fun too. We go to the family sessions and we love it there.
