Life in ... Stoke Bishop

Stoke Bishop, BS9

Trymwood Fitness personal training studio, established 2016, is at the heart of the BS9 community. Owner Chris Lock shares his enthusiasm for this popular area of Bristol.

Stoke Bishop is arguably one of Bristol’s most desirable neighbourhoods, combining leafy green spaces and excellent local amenities. Families are drawn to the area for its highly regarded primary schools such as Stoke Bishop Primary, Elmlea, Sea Mills and nearby Shirehampton schools, as well as the ever-popular open spaces of Stoke Lodge – cherished by locals for sports, events, and community activities, Blaise Castle Estate and Sneyd Park Nature Reserve.

For day-to-day living, Stoke Lane offers a selection of both familiar and independent shops, cafés, including the popular Hideaway and services, while the wide open spaces of Blaise Castle Estate and Durdham Down are right on the doorstep, giving residents plenty of room for walking, running, and relaxation. The balance of green space, good schools, and convenient access to Bristol city centre makes BS9 a much sought-after postcode.

Trymwood Fitness personal training studio, established 2016, is at the heart of the community. It’s run by myself and colleague Darren Phippen, both highly experienced coaches, alongside a team of trainers and a physiotherapist.

We’d like to think that Trymwood Fitness has built a reputation as the go-to place for people who want to get fitter, stronger, and healthier in a supportive, non-intimidating environment – we choose to keep our studio personal and quiet so we can focus solely on our clients needs.

The very nature of our work means that we are 100% client-focused – we offer 1-2-1 training, training with a partner and small group fitness classes. We specialise in working with clients aged 40–70, and the team proudly helps local residents improve strength, mobility and confidence. Our sports massage and physiotherapy offering isn’t reserved for athletes, but helps to alleviate the pressures of day-to-day living and our popular 12-week weight loss coaching programme has proven results.

For further details on any of our services, you can find us on Facebook: Trymwood Fitness | or our website: trymwoodfitness.com