Hebden Bridge
I'm Megan, owner of Hebden Bridge Strength & Movement. I've been coaching people to move better and get stronger for over a decade, from my private studio in central Hebden Bridge, and online.
StrongFirst SFG1 & SFG2
Kettlebell instructor
StrongFirst SFL
Barbell instructor
Original Strength
Certified pro coach
Coaching since 2014
Physio referrals welcome
The approach
Our philosophy is simple: strength training should improve everyday life. The focus of sessions is on building strong movement patterns, and meeting people where they currently are, in order to help them become stronger in both body and mind.
Classes are kept to a maximum of 10 people so that we get to know each member personally, in order to give the highest standard of coaching and create a welcoming community. You’ll get corrected, encouraged and progressed in a supportive environment.
Through good movement comes both physical and mental strength. We get the pattern right, then we add weight. Coaching in this way ensures members are confident with the lifts and feel empowered in their sessions.
Bad back, sore shoulder, brand new to all of this, or experienced and looking to push yourself further. Beginner through to advanced. Any age, any person. The starting point doesn’t matter. We understand that not one size fits all and offer high standards of strength training in order for you to progress, no matter where you’re starting from.
What I offer
We have a few different options for you to choose from. If you’re not sure which one would be best for you, that’s exactly what the first conversation is for.
Built entirely around you and your goals. We will work with kettlebells, barbells, calisthenics equipment and a program that fits around your life. Maybe group classes have never quite been your thing, you need help with rehab work or want to work on a specific goal. One-to-one coaching would be a good option.
Rehab • Beginners • Advanced • Certification prep
The heart of the studio. Beginners right through to advanced, classes are capped at 10 people so everyone gets personally coached and corrected. Expect swings, get-ups, presses, squats, rows, pull ups, fun and a lot of chat about what everyone's having for tea.
All levels • In person • Online
A live daily weekday online class that started in the 2020 lockdown and turned into one of my most popular sessions. Joint-friendly movement you can do in a small space at home, no equipment necessary.
Online • Private Facebook group
Pre- and post-natal, adapted at each trimester. Strength rehab on referral from physiotherapists. And coaching for people with diabetes, after years working for the diabetes education charity X-PERT Health.
Pre/post-natal • Rehab • Diabetes
The studio
Everything happens in one studio on Valley Road, in the centre of Hebden Bridge. It's small, it's friendly, and everyone is welcome here. People tell us it feels like a second home, which is exactly the idea.
If you'd like to see the studio before committing to anything, please message me and you’ll be welcome to come and have a look round.
Arrange a look roundIn their words
I was recommended to attend your strength and conditioning classes by MMPhysio. Amazing!!!! I have back problems and osteoarthritis in my left hip - or should I say had :). After just 8 weeks of joining the classes I am now pain free (apart from the “wow my quads are aching”) and no longer need ANY pain killers. You're so positive and encouraging and I now have goals set that a couple of months ago I would never have dreamed of. What can I say - feel like you've helped to give me my life back - feel like the me before I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. I can now enjoy the hobbies I thought I was going to have to give up forever. The combination of physio and your training have made a world of difference. I will be forever grateful.
I'm a male in my 40s and strength training changed my life. 2.5 years ago I couldn't get out of bed. I was in chronic pain and depressed as a consequence. I was referred to Megan and thank my lucky stars for this. Megan is a phenomenal teacher with a wicked sense of humour. Her focus is truly on what you need and she explains it so you understand the ‘why'. I woke up one day realising I hadn't thought about being in pain for a while. That's because I wasn't in pain anymore. Along the line I've achieved a twice bodyweight deadlift and come off antidepressants. Most importantly, I can play with my kids again. If you're in a similar position I urge you to book in with Megan. I cannot thank her enough. Final note: it takes a strong lady to make people strong. Megan is strong in every sense of the word. Thank you!
Megan has completely transformed how I feel about going to the gym - she has a calm, friendly, properly encouraging approach that means I look forward to every session and have seen genuine results. I'm stronger than I've ever been. She pays attention to detail and has created a tailored fitness programme for me that really works - continually making progress and moving forward but without any of the irritating pushy approach that can be a cliché in personal training. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Megan.
What can I say.... Absolutely. Fabulous. I've been training with Megan for almost a year now.. Her classes are great. She welcomes you into her classes.. Never any pressure.. But lots encouragement. And only at your own pace... There's always fun and laughter in her classes. Megan is fabulous at her work very passionate in what she does and always has a helping hand if you need an alternative... I've had a lot of problems with my Achilles/upper arms. She always finds time to help with different stretches with the Kettlebell... My strength has come on loads.. I love my classes with Megan. Highly recommended. Thank you Megan for helping me be a stronger woman. One huge 10 stars
Megan has the ability to constructively challenge, pushing you to do your best - & building confidence in an unconfident beginner! This has meant that I am building strength and fitness whilst actually enjoying exercise. I was apprehensive with regard to using kettlebells - for deadlifts, swings and squats but am now even using the 'blinking things' at home! I have even mastered the Turkish get up (aka rise) & am totally loving the Tuesday morning classes. Thank you Megan
Who’s behind the studio
Megan has more than a decade’s worth of experience working in the fitness industry, starting her career in 2014, aged 23, meaning she has extensive knowledge and always strives to learn more.
Megan started out as a fitness instructor at her local gym, coaching one-to-one sessions, working at local physios running strength & conditioning rehab classes and driving to people’s houses as a mobile personal trainer with an 8kg, 12kg and 16kg kettlebell in the boot of her Ford Ka!
In 2021 she opened her studio, Hebden Bridge Strength & Movement. Her idea was to offer a safe space for anyone who walked through the door, focussing on a high standard of coaching and helping people to feel strong in both body and in mind. Community is at the heart of her studio and this is something she really prides herself on. Everyone turns up and supports each other, no matter what else is going on in their lives.
That community has grown more than she ever expected, with over 240 active studio members in 2026, ranging from 18-85 years of age.
This means there's now a team of coaches teaching alongside her: Nele, Mary, Rachael and Martin. In Megan's words, they're absolute legends who also happen to be top coaches.
Megan is now regularly asked to assist at StrongFirst certifications, and attends specialist courses throughout the year to keep everything current.
Who else you might train with
Four other coaches now teach here alongside Megan, and they all coach the same way: small groups, movement before load, friendly and supportive in order to help you stay consistent and make real, measurable progress.
If you'd like to train with a particular coach, just say so when you get in touch.
Get in touch
The easiest way to start is a chat. Fill in the contact form, tell us what you're after and we'll find a session that’s suitable for you.
