Gym at Westbank

24/05/2026

To everyone who sponsored me for today's Great West Run, a half marathon in this incredible heat... thank you! We've raised an amazing £1,343. Your kind messages and generous donations are deeply appreciated.

If you also took part in todays run a huge well done from us all at Westbank. We would love to see your pictures in the comments below.
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23/05/2026

I am so incredibly excited to be running the great west run tomorrow for Westbank Community Health and Care.

Our gym is very special we work closely with doctors and physiotherapists offering a seamless pathway for patients referred to us. All donations will go directly to health and fitness enabling us to help more people in need. 🎉

If you would like to sponsor me please click on the below link.

Thank you so much 😊

https://www.westbank.org.uk/fundraisers/natashas-great-west-run

12/05/2026

WAYNE'S BIG 3 CHALLENGE UPDATE

I completed my first ever Triathlon yesterday. 400m pool swim , 24km hilly bike and 5km run undulating and uphill to start. Target time was 1hour 45 minutes was super pleased as did it in 1hour 28:30 approx
Splits were as follows …….

Swim 11:14
T1 - 3:52
Bike 47:38
T2 - 1:58
Run - 23:57

£427 raised so far please donate for this great cause which will directly help those with medical conditions.

09/05/2026

🎉Huge congratulations to our incredibly fit Westbank gym member Zoe Berry🎉

In 2023 I was due to do Hyrox doubles (an intense fitness event based on running and functional fitness), however, life changed and that didn't materialise...

I've always enjoyed training but I fell out of routine gained weight, lost muscle mass and had achilles tendonopathy so just walking was uncomfortable.

In January 2025, I refocused. I got back in to training, joined Westbank and have been going regularly since April last year.

I recently entered a similar event...Keltx. This is 7x800m runs with 7 functional fitness stations in between (bike, kettlebells, ski erg, lunges, rows, burpees, wallballs!!). Training paid off, I completed this with my doubles partner in April and the next challenge is mixed doubles (October).

Westbank has provided me a safe and sociable place to train …… we all have our reasons for being there, it’s a special place.

Everyone is showing up for themselves and smashing their own goals. Zoe

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our gym member and volunteer Sarah Bennett.

Sarah has won our April gym challenge winning a personal training session with the fitness team.

🎉Congratulations Sarah 🎉

06/05/2026

Natasha and Paula will be team teaching yoga this Saturday at 10am.
Get yourselves booked in !! 🎉

01/05/2026

Join us for Pilates led by our instructor Natasha Willis.

This Pilates class blends traditional Pilates principles with modern fitness techniques. This class focuses on core strength, flexibility and body awareness. This helps participants develop a strong foundation while improving posture and alignment. Its suitable for all fitness levels, all work is mat based. Overall, you can expect a balanced workout that promotes both physical fitness and mental well-being.

Let’s not miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and discover the power of Pilates.

Pilates classes …..
Monday 10am,
Wedenesday 7pm,
Friday 9.30am.

Members please book using the virtuagym app non members can book in the below link to the website.

https://www.westbank.org.uk/pages/category/exercise-classes

30/04/2026

We are incredibly proud and privileged to work with patients referred to us like Richard.

Richard continues his rehab attending the assisted sessions twice weekly.

Richard has gone from strength to strength well done Richard. 🎉

Read Richard's personal story on our webiste as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations. Find out how he overcame stroke challenges with Westbank's Exercise Referral Programme in the gym, improving his health, mobility, and confidence.

Read here, or find the link to our website in the bio: www.westbank.org.uk/richards-story

29/04/2026

Look at Wayne doing his muscle ups in the park as part of his triathlon training.

Go Wayne 🎉

To sponsor Wayne please click on the below link.

https://www.westbank.org.uk/fundraisers/waynes-big-three-2026-challenges1

25/04/2026

Welcome to the health and fitness team at Westbank Jack Phillips 🎉

With over 15 years in the fitness industry, I began my journey as an apprentice at Westbank and have since built a career dedicated to helping others feel stronger—both physically and mentally. Former co owner of Boxfit Devon, I bring experience from nine years working within the NHS as a Manager of Wellbeing and Physical Activity.

I specialise in delivering classes that support mental health through movement, creating an environment where people can improve their fitness while boosting confidence and wellbeing. My sessions are known for their high energy, positive atmosphere, and focus on making exercise enjoyable—because getting results should feel good too.

Outside of coaching, I’m a big football fan and love spending time outdoors with my family and my two boys, who certainly keep me busy. I’m also a keen learner, always looking to develop and grow, and I have a real love for my dogs, who are a big part of my life.

Jack teaches studio cycling and circuits every Monday evening, get yourselves booked in ! 🎉

09/04/2026

Wayne's Big Three 2026 Challenges

Can you sponsor our incredibly brave Wayne Sibthorpe ?

Wayne Sibthorpe

I wanted to make a direct impact closer to home. The money raised will go towards supporting the incredible Exercise Referral programme at Westbank’s Healthy Living Centre. This programme helps people living with a wide range of conditions—including cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and heart-related illnesses—by providing vital support such as transport and specialist equipment.

I wanted to make a direct impact closer to home. The money raised will go towards supporting the incredible Exercise Referral programme at Westbank’s Healthy Living Centre. This programme helps people living with a wide range of conditions—including cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, strok...