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Strength Training & Personal Coaching in Hull

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Is this you?

If you answer yes to at least one of the below - then you are in the right place!

You are a growth-minded individual who wants to live a healthier, more confident, stronger and longer life

You want to learn or improve the Olympic lifts and to join Hull and East Riding’s only British Weightlifting affiliated club

Sam Young Owner of Strong for life and personal trainer

Hi,

I'm Sam Young

Husband, Dog Dad, Coach, Gym owner..

I know how tough it can be to juggle multiple roles whilst trying to look after ourselves physically and mentally. But it IS possible, even for the busiest of us!

I started coaching people in 2008 and launched Strong For Life in 2013, as my passion for strength training grew along with my understanding of the many benefits of lifting weights.

Since then we established Hull and East Yorkshire's only British Weightlifting affiliated club, opened our first gym in 2019, and quickly expanded to a new dedicated strength training facility in 2022.

Our growth is reflective of the understanding and experience of the huge benefits of strength and weightlifting training amongst our community of growth-driven people.

I have lived and breathed sports and physical activity since the age of 4, and I truly believe that adults can still discover a love for exercise and training; even if it hasn't been a big part of their lives.

Experience and qualifications:
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BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Management (Loughborough University)
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British Weight Lifting Level 2 Club Coach.
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Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach.
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15 years coaching experience, with the majority of this time focused on helping growth-driven people to overcome the struggle of finding the time and energy to exercise.

FAQs:
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Q: “Do I need experience to start strength training in Hull?”
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A: No! We love working with absolute beginners to the gym and welcome many people who are brand new to lifting weights! We also welcome those who are returning to the gym after some time out, or who already train but need expert guidance to make progress.

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Q: “What makes Sam different from other personal trainers in Hull?”

A: Most personal trainers focus on quick fixes or generic workouts. At Strong For Life, Sam takes a different approach. As the creator and owner of Hull’s only British Weightlifting–affiliated club, with a background in Sports Science from the world-leading Loughborough University, Sam blends strength training and health coaching to deliver long-term transformations — not just short-term results.
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Instead of counting reps, Sam provides premium one-to-one coaching, building bespoke programs that improve strength, health, and confidence at every stage of life. Whether you want to lose weight, gain energy, or future-proof your body, Sam’s coaching is designed to deliver results that last.

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Q: “Where are you based in Hull?”

A: We are located in the geographical heart of Hull, easily accessible from all areas of the city, as well as being just 20 minutes from Beverley:

Strong For Life, Unit F3, Chamberlain Business Centre, Chamberlain Rd, Hull HU8 8HL

Services we offer

These are some of the great services we offer.

Weightlifting coaching

Come and join our community of weightlifters in our small group coaching sessions. These are suited to those who know the basics of the Snatch and Clean & Jerk. However if you are a beginner, we recommend our beginner's course, or 1-to-1 coaching where we will bring you up to speed.

1-to-1 coaching

For those who are serious about improving their health, strength and performance. Benefit from our bespoke face-to-face coaching packages, which includes individual training programming, and nutritional and lifestyle support to propel you towards your goals.

Remote coaching

No matter where you are in the world, benefit from all of the advantages of 1-to-1 coaching, minus the sessions in the gym.

What our clients are saying

Here’s what our wonderful clients are saying.