- Budleigh Salterton · East Devon
SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING IN Budleigh Salterton
Budleigh Salterton’s semi-private small group personal training gym. Expert coaching. A private studio. Maximum 6 people in East Devon.
Intro
You've
found it.
If you’ve been looking for proper personal training in Budleigh Salterton — something more than a generic gym membership or a class where nobody knows your name — you’ve found it.
Alex Reader Fitness opened its Budleigh Salterton studio in November 2025, bringing the same small group personal training programme that has transformed hundreds of lives at our Exeter studio to East Devon. Every session is coach-led, every programme is structured, and every member gets the individual attention that actually gets results.
No mirrors. No egos. Maximum 6 per session.
PRIVATE · INTIMATE · BY DESIGN
01 — The Studio
OUR Budleigh Salterton Studio
We’re based at Brook House on Brook Road — right in the heart of Budleigh Salterton, with easy parking and a welcoming, private atmosphere that feels nothing like a commercial gym.
The studio is small and intimate by design. This isn’t a leisure centre with a PT bolted on. It’s a dedicated training environment built around one thing: getting you real, lasting results with expert coaching at every session.
ALEX READER FITNESS — BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Home Instead House, Brook House Brook Road, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6AY
02 — One Of A Kind
The only studio of its kind in East Devon.
There’s no shortage of ways to exercise in East Devon. What’s been missing is a private small group training studio with qualified coaches, structured programming and a genuine community — close enough to actually get to.
That's exactly what ARF Budleigh Salterton is.
Our members come from Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Exmouth, Woodbury, Sidmouth, Otterton, Newton Poppleford and across East Devon. Many tried other options first — leisure centre classes, online programmes, home workouts — and found that without coaching and accountability, nothing stuck. That changes when you train at ARF.
Maximum 6 People Per Session
Every session at our Budleigh studio is capped at 6 people. That means your coach can see every rep, correct your technique, adapt to your injuries and push you at exactly the right level — every single time.
No Mirrors. No Intimidation. No Ego.
Our Budleigh studio has no mirrors. Training at ARF is about how you feel, what you can lift and what you can do — not what you look like doing it. Members consistently describe the atmosphere as unlike anywhere else they've trained.
“The gym is like no other — very supportive, encouraging and experienced coaches. All fitness types and abilities are made to feel extremely welcome.”
A Real Coach, Every Session
Every ARF session is led by a qualified coach. Not a screen, not a programme on a whiteboard, not someone glancing over from the front desk. A coach who knows your name, your history and your goals — and is fully focused on you and the five other people in that room.
“The coaches are brilliant and hugely supportive. Every session is different and most importantly I’m already seeing the results.”
Programming That Actually Progresses
Sessions aren't random. Every ARF programme is structured to build on the last, so your training compounds over time. You're not just working hard each session — you're working towards something. Members feel the difference within weeks.
“Workouts and sessions are well structured, engaging and fun. I always look forward to my sessions.”
Built Around Your Body, Not Despite It
Injuries, aches, years of inactivity — our coaches are trained to work with all of it. We'll modify, adapt and programme around whatever your body needs. Many of our members have made the best progress of their lives despite long-standing injuries that had previously held them back entirely.
03 — Who This Is For
Who this is for
Our Budleigh members are mostly in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Active people who want to be more active. People who know they should be doing something but haven’t found the right environment. People coming back after injury, after life got busy, or after years of trying things that didn’t stick.
“I hadn’t done any sport since leaving school and I’m 60, overweight and lazy — or I was. After four months I’m doing weights, sit ups, burpees, lunges. I’m enjoying every minute.”
“I’ve been a yo-yo dieter for 37 years. Now I’m sticking with good habits and routines, no more strict diets. Liberating.”
“I feel fitter, stronger and more confident. If you’re looking for excellent personal training I would highly recommend.”
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want to build real strength and feel more capable every day
- You've struggled with your weight and want a sustainable, long-term approach
- You've been put off by busy gyms, lack of confidence or past injuries
- You want expert coaching without the price tag of 1:1 personal training
- You want to be part of a community that genuinely keeps you showing up
- You're ready to stop starting over and start making consistent progress
04 — Members
What our BUDLEIGH members say.
"Absolutely love this gym. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, with friendly members of all ages and abilities. It’s a great place to meet people if you want to, while still feeling completely comfortable training at your own pace."
"Since joining I’ve felt fitter and stronger, and the group sessions make personal training far more affordable and much more fun too! The coaches are supportive, motivating and create a really positive environment. Highly recommend."
"I 100% would recommend ARF gym in Budleigh. Over the years I have joined several different gyms but this is the first time i have seen any results, my confidence has grown and I am able to do excercises and lift weights that I would never have been confident to lift by myself. The classes are only ever a maximum of 6 so it really is like having a personal trainer and everyone that I have met at each class is so friendly."
"With a long standing desire to get stronger but no confidence to go to the gym I tried ARF Fitness. It is worth every penny - their expert, friendly and kind coaches seem to know the exact balance between pushing you and allowing for areas of weakness. I’ve seen steady progress and would recommend to anyone who felt like me."
05 — Also In
Also in Exeter & Topsham
We run the same programme from our original studio in Topsham, Exeter — where ARF has been transforming lives for over seven years. If you’re ever closer to Exeter, you’re welcome there too.
06 — Get Started
Start with our 6-WEEK CHALLENGE
The 6-Week Challenge is how most ARF members begin. It gives you enough time to experience proper coaching, feel genuine progress, and decide if ARF is right for you — without any long-term commitment upfront.
Spaces at our Budleigh Salterton studio are strictly limited to keep every session at max 6.