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Manchester Trainer Opens Women’s Strength Gym Amid UK Shift

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 5:57 AM UTC · How we work

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Antonia Duffin opened a women’s gym in Manchester.
She also works in supermarket-chain operations while training clients.
Clients train to feel stronger, prepare for pregnancy, or manage endometriosis.
Hybrid workouts such as Hyrox are popular and competitive.
The gym’s focus reflects a UK-wide shift toward strength-based fitness.

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Story summary

Antonia Duffin opened a women’s gym in Manchester.
She also works in supermarket-chain operations while training clients.
Clients train to feel stronger, prepare for pregnancy, or manage endometriosis.
Hybrid workouts such as Hyrox are popular and competitive.
The gym’s focus reflects a UK-wide shift toward strength-based fitness.