Coached group training · Reading town centre
Coached group training in Reading
Nine coached sessions a day at Apex, next to Reading station. Strength, HIIT, Reshape, Hybrid, Team Unleashed and yoga, with about four people to each coach.
- Group training in Reading
- 9 sessions a day
- 6am to 8pm
- About 4 to a coach
- New programme every 8 weeks
- No joining fee
Unleashed Performance runs coached group training in Reading at Apex Plaza on Forbury Road, next to the mainline station. Every session follows a written programme, with a coach on the floor correcting your form, setting your weights and telling you when to move up. Members say it feels like having a personal trainer with you.
The timetable
There are nine coached sessions a day on weekdays, the first at 6am and the last at 8pm, plus Saturday mornings. You book in the app, and if you cancel a session in the app you can book another. The timetable covers Strength and Conditioning, HIIT, Reshape (a mix of cardio and resistance work that suits every level), Hybrid, Team Unleashed and yoga twice a week. The programme changes every eight weeks.
Small groups
Groups are small, usually about four people to a coach. That is what lets a beginner and someone training for a Hyrox do the same session at different weights. Everyone starts with OnRamp, four one to one sessions, so you know the movements before your first group. An InBody scan every four weeks shows your progress.
What membership covers
Membership is monthly with no joining fee. It includes every session on the timetable, the InBody scans, the programme, and the socials and hikes that come with being a member.
On the timetable
- Strength and Conditioning
- HIIT
- Reshape
- Hybrid
- Team Unleashed
- Yoga, twice a week
Membership options
Message James on WhatsApp with how often you want to train and he will send you the membership options.
- Every coached session on the timetable, 6am to 8pm
- OnRamp: four one to one sessions to start
- InBody scan every four weeks
- A new programme every eight weeks
How to start
How to get started.
A look round and a chat with James. Twenty minutes, no session, no pressure.
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Book a free intro
Twenty minutes at Apex with James. A look round the gym, a chat about what you want to achieve, and a straight answer on which programme suits you. There is no workout and no hard sell.
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Start with OnRamp
Four one to one sessions with a coach before you join a group. You learn the main lifts properly and we get to know your history and your goals.
- 03
Train with your coach and your team
Then you pick from nine coached sessions a day. Your InBody is checked every four weeks and your programme changes every eight.
- Shen D.October 2026
Unleashed Performance at Reading is the best gym experience I've had in my life. I'm 49 and have been training almost all of it, so that's not said lightly. Tanya and James are brilliant. They encourage you, keep you accountable and help you finish what you start.
- Ishani GargOctober 2026
As someone who was completely new to the gym and had little idea where to start, the friendly, welcoming and supportive atmosphere made it so much easier to settle in. My personal training sessions with James have been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, supportive and motivating.
- Ewa SluzalekSeptember 2026
By far the best gym experience I have ever had! As someone who has always felt quite intimidated by regular gyms and overwhelmed by all the machines, I was looking for somewhere with more guidance and support. Unleashed Performance is exactly that and honestly so much more.
- Yasmeen RahmanAugust 2026
I came to Unleashed Performance as a complete beginner to strength training and quite honestly a little intimidated where to start. I started out pre diabetic with various red flags. My doc has given me a clean bill of health. UP Team played a huge part in that!
- Wilma SNovember 2025
I lived next to this gym for a year before signing up, as I was hesitant about nicer gyms feeling too intense and me sticking out like a sore thumb as a complete beginner. Now I can't imagine not being a member anymore, the value you get for your money is immense.
- Nishanth ReddyAugust 2026
The workout programme changes every 8 weeks, keeping things fresh and challenging. Great mix of strength, HIIT, hybrid, endurance and yoga, with training that helps you improve both strength and stamina, whether for Hyrox, a marathon, or your own fitness goals.
- James BroomfieldAugust 2026
I've been going now for 18 months, a record length of time I've stayed at a gym. This is as a result of the excellent training, great facilities and warm and friendly trainers. The gym also runs frequent social activities which are welcomed as well.
- Lee MurraySeptember 2025
The extra bonus for me are the additional walking and trekking trips which Unleashed organise. Combining gym work with these outdoor activities provides me with a lifestyle experience I haven't been able to find before.
- Garry HigleyAugust 2026
The coached only group classes push you to work hard while making sure your technique stays on point. Since joining, I've made real progress and genuinely feel stronger, fitter, and more confident.
- Hernan PereyraAugust 2025
I really enjoy the group exercise sessions because it feels like having a personal trainer with you. The coaches also check in with you regularly about your progress and goals, which is really encouraging.
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Questions
Questions about group training
Is group training suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. OnRamp comes first, four one to one sessions, and then the coach scales every movement in the group to you. Many of the members who wrote the reviews on this page started as beginners.
How many people are in a session?
Usually about four people to each coach.
Can I book any session?
Yes, any session on the timetable, through the app. If you cannot make one, cancel it in the app and book another.
Is there a contract?
Membership is monthly. Ask about the current terms at your intro.
Can I do both groups and personal training?
Yes. A lot of members do one personal training session a week and group sessions the rest of the time.
Find us
Apex Plaza, Forbury Road, two minutes from the station.
- Apex Plaza, Forbury Road
Reading RG1 1AX - Coached sessions 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings
James Parker, owner
If you have been putting this off, come and have a look.
Twenty minutes at Apex. I will show you round, ask what you want to achieve, and tell you honestly which programme suits you. There is no workout and no hard sell. If you want to ask something first, message me on WhatsApp.
A look round and a chat with James. Twenty minutes, no session, no pressure.
Or ask on WhatsApp
James reads every message. You will hear back the same day, usually within the hour during sessions.
Or leave your details
Tell us what you are thinking about and James will message you back to book your intro.