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1-2-1 personal training · Archway, N19Personal trainer
in Archway.
1-2-1 personal training with coaches who've done it, on 44+ custom-built machines by Archway station. Lose fat, build muscle and get strong with a plan built around you, your goal and your week.
- First session free
- Training and food plan
- Weekly check-ins
Not just another
gym PT.
A chain gym PT shows you round the kit and leaves you to it. Here you train in a private, old-school gym with a coach who plans every session and checks in on you every week.
Coaches who've done it
Led by world champion bodybuilder Ian Dowe, with coaches in body transformation, boxing and mindset. Real experience, not a weekend course.
Machines that make reps count
Classic Olymp and custom-built machines that load the muscle through the full range. Great for beginners learning technique and for experienced lifters.
A plan and accountability
Training and nutrition built around your life, with progress tracked every week and the plan adjusted so you keep moving forward.
No crowds, no queues
We cap memberships on purpose, so the floor stays quiet and every machine is free when your session needs it.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
- 1-2-1 coached sessionsEvery session planned and coached around your goal, on the gym floor with you.
- Your training planBuilt for your body, your experience and your schedule.
- Simple nutritionA food plan around the foods you enjoy. No crash diets.
- Weekly check-insProgress reviewed every week and your plan adjusted as you go.
- InBody scanSee your body fat and muscle in numbers at your free first session.
The 12-week
transformation.
For people who want a real change in body shape, strength and energy. It's personal training with everything around it taken care of:
- Two 1-2-1 PT sessions a week
- A training plan and a food plan
- A supplement protocol
- Weekly check-ins to keep you accountable
Coached by people
who've done it.
Three coaches, one roof. Not sure who's right for you? Tell us your goal and we'll match you.
Ian Dowe
Founder · Muscle building & physique · 50+ yearsWorld champion bodybuilder who opened Dowe Dynamics in 1994. Muscle building, physique work and competition prep.
Alberto
Transformation & boxing · 20+ yearsOver 20 years coaching body transformations and boxing. Pads, conditioning and weights, built around your goal.
Artem
Body & mindset coach · 10+ yearsHelps busy professionals over 30 lose fat and build lean muscle, with habits, mindset coaching and app accountability between sessions.
Made for people
who are ready.
Complete beginners
Never trained before? You'll learn proper technique from day one, on machines that guide the movement.
Fat loss
Drop body fat and see real definition, with training and food that fit your life. Fat loss PT explained.
Building muscle
Add lean, shaped muscle with old-school training that actually challenges you.
Busy professionals
Limited time? Every session is planned, focused and efficient, before or after work.
Over 40 and 50
Rebuild strength and confidence safely, at your pace. Training over 40.
Boxing fitness
Pad work and conditioning with Alberto. Boxing PT in North London.
Four steps to
getting started.
Claim your free session
Fill in the short form below with your goal and training background.
We get in touch
Your coach contacts you to agree a day and time that suits you.
Train 1-2-1, free
Talk through your goals, have an InBody scan and train with your coach on the machines.
Choose your plan
If it's the right fit, we'll go through the options. If not, no hard feelings.
★★★★★
“The machines are unreal. You feel muscles you didn't know existed. Real old-school vibe, proper energy.”
Hear it from one of our members, then come and feel it for yourself.
Claim a free PT sessionBy Archway station,
close to you.
We're at 2-4 Navigator Square, N19, a minute from Archway station on the Northern line. Easy to reach from all over North London.
Claim your
free PT session.
Fill in the short form. It takes about 2 minutes and your coach will be in touch to book you in. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call 020 7281 2267. Open Mon - Fri 7am - 9pm, Sat - Sun 10am - 4pm.
Personal training
FAQs.
How much does personal training cost?
It depends on how many sessions a week suit you and whether you choose the 12-week transformation. Your first session is free, and we'll go through the options there so you can pick what fits. For London prices in general, read how much a personal trainer costs in London.
Is the first PT session really free?
Yes. Your first 1-2-1 session costs nothing and there's no obligation to sign up afterwards.
Do I need to be a gym member?
You can book personal training with any of our coaches. We'll go through membership and PT options at your free session. See memberships.
Do I need to be fit to start?
No. Your coach starts from where you are today, and our machines guide the movement, which makes them ideal for learning proper technique.
How often should I train with a PT?
It depends on your goal and your schedule. The 12-week transformation includes two 1-2-1 sessions a week, with weekly check-ins in between.
Do you train women as well as men?
Yes. Our coaches work with men and women of all ages and experience levels.
Where are sessions held?
At Dowe Dynamics, 2-4 Navigator Square, Archway, London N19 3UB, next to Archway station. Close to Highgate, Holloway, Tufnell Park, Crouch End, Kentish Town and Islington.