Small Business Saturday Focus: The Method Gym
Laura, with husband Nav, owns and runs not one but TWO businesses in Walton-on-Thames – Find out more …
The Method Gym
The Method Gym is more than a fitness space — it’s a community. “We are a functional fitness gym, offering HIIT, Hyrox and Strength classes 7 days a week to all abilities. But more than that, we are a community of members and coaches who support each other, socialise together and progress together.”
The husband-and-wife owners wanted to create “an inviting place for the community of Walton to train — it doesn’t matter whether you have never stepped foot in a gym before or are a seasoned athlete, there is a place for you with us.” They recognised how daunting gyms can feel, and sought to change that with a welcoming, results-driven approach.
Their favourite part of running a small business? “Without a doubt, it is the people. The friendships, business links and connections made have surpassed our expectations and we just love doing what we do because of that.”
Free December!
This December, The Method Gym is offering a fantastic deal: “Have the whole of December FREE and start paying membership fees in January!” They also provide a 21-Day Fitness Kickstart Programme for £79 — perfect for trying out the gym first-hand.
And one fun fact: “We run 42 classes per week — that’s over a whopping 8,000 classes since we opened!”
Origin Pilates
Already running The Method Gym, they wanted to offer Walton a dedicated space for Pilates, Yoga and Barre. “We have created a beautiful, calming space with two dedicated studios offering Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Barre and Yoga, with an extensive timetable across the whole week.”
They explain, “We wanted to do something different to other studios — we have more Reformer beds and a larger timetable (increasing flexibility and ease of booking — less waitlists!) and more studio space (no more worrying of touching the person on the Reformer bed next to you!), as well as a range of flexible memberships and class pass bundle options to suit everyone’s needs.”
Their favourite part of running a small business? “The community in Walton is like no other — getting to know our members and seeing them progress brings us so much joy and inspiration.”
Festive Fitnesss
This festive season, Origin Pilates is hosting two special events: Winter Unwind Breathwork Evening on Saturday 29th November, and Barre & Bubbles on Friday 3rd December. Newcomers can also try their Intro Offer: 3 Reformer classes for £60 or 5 Mat Studio Classes for £45.
A quirky behind-the-scenes tip from the studio: “We provide our clients with a refreshing cold scented cloth at the end of every class — which meant before we opened, we purchased over 400 cloths!!”
Laura not only runs these businesses, but she is mum to her gorgeous daughter who came to our recent photoshoot!
