Personal training gym near Steyning

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Solo is a small group personal training gym in the South Downs, a short drive from Steyning in West Sussex. We run coached strength sessions in small groups, never more than six people – alongside cardio classes, in a converted stable block tucked away in the countryside near Henfield.

If you've been looking for a gym near Steyning that feels personal, unhurried and genuinely welcoming, we'd love to show you around.

Small group personal training in the South Downs

Every session at solo is coach-led, with never more than six people per coach. Your programme is built around you individually, with your goals, your experience, and anything your body needs us to work around.

A programme for you

As you progress, your strength training programme moves with you, adapted to how your body is responding and where you want to get to.

Most of our members from Steyning and surrounding villages will tell you the coffee and catch-up after the session is as much a part of it as the training itself.

A place you want to be
 

An independent gym, just a few minutes from Steyning

Solo is based on Edburton Road in Henfield, just over ten minutes from Steyning, with free on-site parking. The gym is set in a converted stable block in the West Sussex countryside, with views across the South Downs.

It doesn't feel like a gym from the moment you arrive. There's a welcome room where you can grab a coffee before or after your session, and most people find themselves staying a little longer than they planned to.

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Built by locals, for locals

Solo was founded by Gemma and Fin, who both grew up in West Sussex and now live in Steyning. They started in 2021 with a simple idea: to build a gym that felt genuinely personal, in a part of the world they love.

"It takes me 11 minutes to get from my home to solo, and the drive is just stunning. When I'm in the barn looking out across, it's just the most beautiful environment. It's not scary at all – it's full of gorgeous people that make you laugh, and more importantly, make you feel safe."

— Karon, solo member from Steyning

Visit for a coffee and chat with Gemma to learn more

Contact us

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Solo is about 14 minutes by car from the centre of Steyning. We're based at Perching Holt on Edburton Road in Henfield, just off the A2037. There's free on-site parking when you arrive.

  • Solo is a small group personal training gym, not a standard gym with an open floor and equipment to figure out yourself. Every session is coach-led, in groups of no more than six people, with a programme built around you individually.

  • Yes. A lot of our members from Steyning and the surrounding villages had never been to a gym before they joined Solo, or hadn't trained in a long time. Everyone starts with a one-to-one welcome session with our Head Coach Fin so we know exactly where you're starting from before you join a group session.

  • Get in touch and Gemma will arrange for you to come in, have a look around and have a coffee and welcome chat. There's no pressure, it's just a chance to see if Solo feels right for you.

  • We don't run sessions in Steyning itself. All our training takes place at the gym in Henfield. But Steyning is home for us, as Gemma and Fin both live there, so it's a community we feel genuinely connected to. We're planning a series of social events in Steyning this summer, open to members and anyone who'd like to find out more about solo. Get in touch if you'd like to hear about what's coming up.