The gym can be an incredibly fulfilling and supportive space but if you are just dipping your toes into fitness, it can be a space that feels like a whole other world. Across all our members, it’s not uncommon for the fear of the gym to be a major stumbling block in their pursuit of…
Urgency is everywhere; emails must be answered now, results must be instant, and fitness promises are sold in “30-day transformations.” But when it comes to your health and body, urgency can be the very thing that derails your progress. At our personal training studio, we believe fitness isn’t a hobby or a seasonal sprint—it’s a…
The problem with being a personal trainer? Everyone feels the need to justify their food choices the moment they see me—especially at the pub. The other night, I bumped into an old friend I hadn’t seen in years. Before I could even say, “Hey, how’s life?” he was already in full confession mode. “Ricky, listen……
I don’t train at my own gym….weird I know Yeah, I know. I literally own RB5, yet when it’s time for my workout, I go somewhere else. Sounds ridiculous, right? But here’s why… RB5 is my workplace. It’s where I coach, chat with members, and make sure everything runs smoothly. And as much as I…
Failure is an inevitable part of any journey, and fitness is no exception. Many people start their fitness journey with enthusiasm, only to face setbacks, plateaus, or even complete abandonment of their goals. The fear of failure is a common reason people don’t even get started on their fitness journey. However, rather than seeing these…
We have never been a big fan of ‘before and after’ photos here at rb5. They’ve become the done thing in modern fitness, especially in social media, and it’s often difficult to avoid them. Whether in advertisements, social media posts, or personal testimonials, these images are often presented as powerful evidence of success, transformation, and…
Let me tell you how RB5 started—because it wasn’t just a business idea; it was a mission.
Years ago, I was working in one of those big corporate gyms. You know the type—packed with members, focused on sales targets, and full of so-called “personal trainers” who barely cared if their clients got results. I watched people come in full of hope, only to be left wandering around, confused, unmotivated, and getting nowhere.
And honestly? I’d had enough.
Fitness should be about more than just signing up for a membership and being left to figure it all out on your own. It should be about coaching, support, and real transformation. So, I quit.
I walked away from the corporate gym world and built RB5 Personal Training—a place where people don’t just train, they achieve. Where coaching actually means something, where every member gets real support, and where results speak louder than empty promises.
Fast forward to today, and RB5 has grown into Nottingham’s #1 personal training gym. We’ve helped hundreds of people break through plateaus, build confidence, and finally get the results they deserve. And we’re just getting started.
If you’re fed up with gyms that take your money but don’t take care of you, come see the difference for yourself.
But I HATE Exercise! I know what it’s like to hate exercise and also want to lose weight and see results at the same time! Nightmare. Ever been to a HIIT class, a bootcamp or a weightlifting workshop and thought, “this is absolute misery” and never returned again? Me too! We’ve all been there, but…
This might be the first time you’re restarting or the 50th, either way we’ve got your back! So you may have fallen off the wagon, again, already. Welcome to the club! Statistically speaking, MOST people have already abandoned their New Year resolutions – I did warn you about setting these! But nevermind that now, where…