ADVHQ - Henley-on-Thames

Claudia Ockenden

I joined back in February this year after looking for a while for somewhere that did weightlifting classes. Joining was the best decision I made.

ADV has made me the best version of myself, and I am so grateful to the coaches and the community there, which is amazing too.

There is such a variety of classes as well and they offer a huge selection of times to cater for everyone – this can be hard to find at a lot of other gyms!

The classes are challenging, but you surprise yourself with your progress. I am the fittest I have ever been since joining.

I am so proud of ADV and proud of how much I have achieved since I joined.

As Adam told me when I joined “welcome to the last gym you will join”

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Carol Kelly

I've been to gyms off and on all my adult life. It's always felt like a chore, part of what I 'should' do but don't really want to. That was until I found my place in the ADVHQ tribe, where I finally felt like I belonged!
I've experienced various gyms throughout my adult life, often viewing them as a necessary chore. However, joining the ADVHQ tribe has truly transformed my perspective on fitness. "It's hardcore. You will find it tough," but that's not true! Everyone is very welcoming, and the coaches are fantastic. You can work at your own pace, and you receive support throughout.
I also get to do mobility training, Pilates, and yoga, which keeps things interesting and motivating.
I now feel more energised and positive about exercising, with a bit of soreness occasionally reminding me of my progress! 😃

Gemma Gove

Genuinely the most incredible gym. 3.5 years in and still attending at least 5 sessions a week. The space is amazing, the workouts are hard but fun and the coaches are just incredible. The best gym by far x

Sarah Blomfield

Have you, like me, spent decades avoiding gyms like the plague because they are full of grunters, preeners, creeps and weirdos?

ADVHQ is the antidote.

Almost 3 years in and it’s been a game changer.

What’s different about ADVHQ (apart from the absence of creeps and weirdos)?

ADV coaches:
- are INCLUSIVE and encouraging, know your name and are invested in you
- don’t sell quick fixes, fancy diets or fads
- make it fun

The workouts:
- change every day so it’s never boring or repetitive
- cardio is balanced with weights, yoga and Pilates so there’s something for EVERYONE
- there’s the option of small group sessions which are tailored and ideal if you are new to a gym and/or have specific goals

Above all it’s the GENUINE sense of community and kindness which is why we keep going back - not just for fitness but friendship too.

Katy Emmerson

What a place ADV is! I’m so grateful to have found it when I moved back to Henley. The classes – Functional Fitness, Weightlifting, Pilates, Yoga – there’s such a great mix, and they’re all brilliantly run. The coaches and the people are just fantastic, and honestly, I wouldn’t know where I’d be without it.

The team has built such a wonderful community filled with supportive, like-minded people. If you’re looking for a gym that’s more than just a gym, it is certainly the place to go!

Ollie Phillips

Some places attest to being good but don’t quite live up to their promise. Others claim to be great but flatter to deceive.

Only the rare few promise to be world-class and then surpass all your expectations. Welcome to ADVHQ.

This is not just a place to get fit. It is a place to thrive, prosper, and grow. It is a community like no other that I have experienced before, where you are welcomed, no matter what your history, current capability, or future promise. This is a place that celebrates movement and your ability to train and develop.

It is a place that is so positive that you cannot help but believe that every day will be A Daily Victory, something that you celebrate and champion. This is somewhere that you feel you belong.

Thank you, Adam, Rose, and the rest of the team. You have changed so many people's lives, including my own, and for that, I shall be eternally grateful.

Sarah Richardson

There is such a fabulous community at ADVHQ, everyone is really welcoming and supportive of each other. The coaches are great and manage to pitch the sessions so they push each individual but at the same time are accessible to everyone. Recommend to anyone wanting to get stronger and fitter!

Jane Ashby

I joined ADV for a couple of months when I couldn’t run. Nearly 3 years later I still seem to be here!
What keeps us coming back - challenging but varied workouts, the people, the lack of egos, the brilliant (& varied) coaches, and the banter/jokes (most of which I don’t get).
Solo, pairs and team sessions to keep us on our toes, lifting, Pilates and mobility to keep us active for longer.
I’m envious of the younger squaddies who have this gym earlier in their life!