The little things: towels, Faith In Nature and a paper-free gym

Big kit gets the headlines. We do love our Technogym Skill Line treadmills. But the small stuff is often what makes someone smile on their first visit.

The towel. The shower gel that smells lovely. Not filling in a single form. Not paying for parking.

This post is about those little things, because we think they matter more than most gyms admit.

Showers you actually want to use

Searching for a gym with showers Altrincham way? They are not hard to find. A gym with showers you look forward to is another matter.

After class, you can head to the showers and grab one of our Egyptian cotton towels. Not a thin, scratchy thing. A proper towel that makes a 6am class or a lunchtime session feel like a treat.

We wanted the end of your workout to feel as good as the middle. Pampered AF? Maybe a bit.

Why we chose Faith In Nature

The shampoo, conditioner, body wash and even the hand soap in the studio are all by Faith In Nature. Here is why we love them:

• Made in Manchester. Just up the road. We love backing local.
• B Corp certified.
• Vegan and cruelty free.
• At least 99% natural.
• Independent and family run, going since 1974.

That last point really chimes with us. We are independent and owner-run too. Peter and Bec look after the place, our coaches coach, and every decision gets made right here in Alty. Using products from another independent business just up the road felt like the obvious choice.

So yes, you will smell nice for your 9am meeting. And you will know exactly where it came from.

Clean, and we mean clean

You cannot fake a clean gym, and we would not want to try. Members notice. They also leave Google reviews.

Lizzie F. wrote: “Glad to be back… great equipment, great workout and spotlessly clean”

And Tracey said: “It’s incredible! All equipment is brand new, high spec & state of the art. The team are great, very welcoming & incredibly knowledgable. The facilities are pristine.”

Pristine is a high bar. We plan to keep clearing it.

A completely paper free gym

Here is a little thing that saves a lot of faff: we do not do paper.

Joining, booking, forms and your waiver all happen in the Technogym app. No clipboards at the door, no lost forms, no “can you just fill this in before class”. You sign up on your phone and you are sorted.

The app also logs every session automatically, with your heart rate, calories and time spent in each zone, and it syncs with Apple Health, Google Fit, Garmin and Strava. It is free with every membership. If you are new to it, our guide to buying your membership and booking classes in the app walks you through it, and there is more about the Technogym app here.

Free parking (yes, really)

Parking in a town centre can quietly add up. So we take care of it.

Members park in the Stamford Quarter car park, pop their reg into the screen in the studio, and we cover the parking while they train. That is about 2 hours, which is enough for a class and an unhurried shower. Full details in our free parking guide, and directions on our find us page.

Room to breathe

Another detail we care about: you will never be squashed. Classes are capped at 24 per class, so you have space on the treadmills, space in the weights area and a coach who can actually see you.

Every class is coach led and heart rate monitored too, so your workout is pitched at your level, whether you are brand new or chasing a HYROX time. More on that on our train by heart rate page.

Coming soon: the Lounge

We have one more little thing on the way. There is a chill-out space we are calling the Lounge (working name, we might ask you to help us name it). It is ultimately for members, and the furniture is arriving soon. We will share more when it lands, so keep an eye on what’s on.

Why the little things matter

None of this is the reason you train. You train for how you feel, for the people, for the coach who knows the plan. But the little things are the difference between dragging yourself in and actually looking forward to it.

When we opened, the Stamford Quarter described us as a new hybrid gym. We just wanted it to feel like a lovely one, too.

Come and feel the towels for yourself

The easiest way to judge the details is to experience them. Book a free tour and a full free session with our coaches. No cost, no contract. Bring your kit, and leave the towel at home. We have got you. 🧴

Already a member and love the little touches? We would be really grateful if you left us a Google review. It helps more people in Alty find us.

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