The Gym in Swinton
That Actually Coaches You.

Most gyms in Swinton and the wider Manchester area hand you a lanyard, show you the changing rooms, and leave you to figure the rest out on your own. Atlas PT was built to be the opposite: a gym where every session is coached, your programme is written for you, and someone who knows your name notices whether you turn up.

Two Specialist Training Spaces Under One Roof

Gym A — Strength & Physique is purpose-built for getting strong and building muscle: barbells, racks, sleds, and strongman equipment, with coaching on technique every step of the way.

Gym B — Conditioning & HIIT is built for engine work and fat loss: air bikes, rowers, kettlebells, and metabolic circuits, coached at an intensity that matches your current fitness rather than someone else's.

One membership covers both spaces. You build your training week around your goals — strength, conditioning, or a mix of the two. See how Atlas compares to a commercial gym.

Not a Typical Swinton Gym

The budget gym model works on one assumption: most members stop coming. Our model is the reverse. With a maximum 6:1 member-to-coach ratio, every session is run by an expert coach who checks your technique, adjusts your programme, and holds you accountable. It's the personal attention of 1:1 personal training with the energy — and the price point — of training in a small group. If you want the coaching side of things in more detail, see our personal training in Swinton page.

Coaching Pedigree You Won't Find in a Chain Gym

Atlas PT is led by Head Coach Rik Partridge — Lead Performance Coach for Team GB Weightlifting at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the first Invictus Games. He holds a BSc in Exercise and Health Science and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning, with over 20 years of coaching from Paralympic medallists to complete beginners. Have a look at our member results to see what that coaching produces.

Where to Find Us

We're at 202A Manchester Road, Swinton, M27 4TS — in the heart of Swinton and a few minutes' drive from Pendlebury, Worsley, Monton, Eccles, and the rest of Salford. Members train with us from across Greater Manchester.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlas PT an open-access gym in Swinton?

No — and that's deliberate. Atlas PT is a coached small group training gym: every session is run by an expert coach with a maximum of six members per coach. You get a personalised programme, technique coaching, and accountability rather than an unstaffed gym floor.

Where in Swinton is the gym?

Atlas PT is at 202A Manchester Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 4TS — a few minutes from Pendlebury, Worsley, Monton, and Eccles.

Do I need experience to join?

No. Members range from complete beginners to experienced athletes. Because every session is coached at a maximum 6:1 ratio, your programme and every exercise are scaled to your current level.

How much does membership cost?

Founding member rates are currently available and are locked in for the lifetime of your membership. Membership includes both training spaces, coached sessions, personalised programming, and nutrition support — see the pricing page for current rates.