FAST WAY TO FITNESS
 

OUR STORY

FWTF was born out of an idea to bring people closer together in a life that fosters ultimate health and happiness. After losing his Step Dad to cancer and experiencing first hand the ripple effect illness can have, Ben knew that physical exercise was simply not enough. So he missioned to bridge the gap between fitness and wellness to provide the local community with more intentional and comprehensive training.

“It's all about rising together, because we are stronger as one.”

Over the years, Ben has worked hard with his team to create a family-feel space that offers world class training with world class support. Where individuals, friends and families can be the best versions of themselves each and every day. A tribe that lights up the love in our hearts and the fire in our souls.

 
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2010

JUNE

Ben ran our first ever “Fitness And Speed Training” session for people at Llandrillo College! As well as his unique “Fitness And Strength Training” Classes.

2011

APRIL

With the sessions becoming more and more popular, Ben soon decided to create a programme -based environment. So the first FWTF Camp was launched & 30 members signed up for 4 weeks!. A huge success!

MAY

As everyone started to see their rapid transformations, they all recommended 1 friend to join the community. Our tribe just grew & grew from there! Some of the members that joined in this phase of Fast are still valuable members to this date.

SEPT

Now realising there was a craving for this method of training. We started running evening camps & our name spread like wildfire. More & more people we're signing up to transform their lives.

2012

APRIL

FWTF began to branch out & was soon running sessions in Abergele & St Asaph.

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2013

SEPT

We wanted to bring even more fun into the mix. So it was time to get down and dirty with the people we care about! FWTF ran our first ever “Fast Mudder” training & 20 members completed the course!

OCT

We knew we had to find permanent residence for our ever evolving community. So we opened our first gym on the Quinton Hazell Enterprise Park. Where we hosted small & large group training sessions for everyone to workout together.

DEC

As we grew, so did our team. George, Gaz, John, Rob, Grace, Jess, & Andy joined the venture this year!

2016

MARCH

Fast was becoming a little too crowded in our 1400sq ft space! So Ben searched for a way to expand in a 10,000 sq ft facility on the same industrial park. Challenge accepted & completed!

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2017

MARCH

We opened the doors to our bigger & better FWTF space. As a super fun red carpet experience. At this point Mark Bryant joined the team as co-director, along with Alex Johnson & Richard Blake! The ambitious band of brothers you now see today.

NOV

FWTF won Team of the year & Fitness Business of the year in the North Wales Young Business Awards. A proud moment for us all.

2018

MARCH

We changed the way we structured our employment, moving from self-employed coaches to a perfectly formed team. Which led to a “changing of the guard”, Andy, Rob, Silvana & Jess left to build their own fitness business. Whilst Fast launched its famous “6 week Challenge” & the tribe grew by 100% in 3 months.

2019

MAY

We then launched our productised timetable of Get Lean, Get Fit, Get Strong, Fight, Sweat & Pulse, so we could facilitate a range of workouts for everyone. Saturday Sweat soon followed & we had 70 people turn up. Everyone successfully completed the sessions with flying colours!

2020

MARCH

Covid meant we had to shut our doors for the first time in our history. The tribe pulled together online & had navigated the worst out of the pandemic with zoom workouts & sweats. A challenging time yet an incredible response that brought us closer together as a family.

NOV

We launched our “Sweat” 2.0 sessions but this time with a DJ, lighting system & smoke machine! We changed the game & experience to bring our people that soul good feeling.


2021

APRIL

Ben & Mark promoted Richard Blake to Managing Director to oversee the next phase of Fast’s growth. Which comes with an exciting new set of programmes, products & services!

Now we're shaking it up & causing a stir to bring you a gym that is better than ever.

MEET THE TEAM

 

BENJAMIN OWEN

HEAD COACH & PATRIARCH

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“Your actions speak so loud, I can’t hear what you say”

  • Mission: To revolutionise the industry of personal entertainment, rivalling Netflix and Playstation to bring people a more healthy and natural way of living.

  • Fun Fact: “I did ballet as a child and I’m a huge comic book nerd.”

The founder and creator that glues everyone together. Ben’s a well-known life-grabber and chief motivator driven by the transformation of others. His vision has been to always create a sense of community and belonging. To lead his team and his tribe into a life of fitness and fulfilment.


His insatiable thirst for becoming a world class coach never stops. And he wishes to be remembered as the dude that handed people the tools to change their life forever. So he innovates next level products and services for everyone to feel super excited about the gym. Outside of work he's a passionate dad and partner. A true family man at heart.

alex johnson

Sales & Ops and Mountain Bike Maestro

Alex-Johnson

  • Mission: To make Fast the most accessible transformation gym in North Wales.

  • Superpower: Gut-buster

Alex has coached them all. Whether it’s friends, the public or top-level athletes. To those with chronic conditions. It’s safe to say his fascination for transforming bodies with fitness has been there from day dot. Starting out as a coach, he’s now climbed the ranks to become an official: Smooth Operator. Dealing with the majority of sales enquiries and establishing a gym that runs like clockwork.

Making Fast the ONLY place to be. That’s his vision and his motto. Where kids, teens, adults, parents and g-parents alike, all train together under one roof. If he’s nowhere to be seen, you can find him biking on the edges of mountains. Or falling off. Eek.

john astbury

PERFORMANCE COACH & IRONMAN

John-Astbury

  • Mission: To help people realise that improving their health can be easy.

  • Superpower: Ironman

  • Fun Fact: “I’m club captain of my local rugby club - something I’m immensely proud of!”

John has helped hundred of people over the years improve their health there are a few things he’s learned:

  1. It’s easy when it’s fun

  2. It’s easy when you keep it simple

  3. It’s easy when you do the work

He believes being healthy and being fit is not about restriction, hacks, or starving yourself - it’s about being aware of what you eat and drink, and balancing it out with activity to make sure you get the most out of life!

John is in training for an Ironman - something he’s had in the back of my mind for years. Over the past year, he has changed his lifestyle from being rugby fit (heavy, explosive, can sink a beer when required) to Ironman fit (light, stamina, sips his beers).

ELLIE NEW

TRAINEE COACH

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“Pain is temporary, winning lasts forever.”

  • Mission: To educate and help people learn about health and fitness in a friendly and approachable environment. 

  • Fun Fact: I have represented Wales in hockey in both the U16s and senior squads.

Ellie joined FAST as an apprentice on the Kickstart Scheme.

She’s a fitness fanatic and is lining up the Snowdon Marathon and a half Iron Man in 2022!

Ellie has recently completed a Masters Degree is Physical Activity for Health and a Level 3 Personal Training qualification.

When she’s not training, you’ll most likely find Ellie baking cakes or finding a spot to watch the sunset.