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May 2026: What's Happening at Winners 2000

Published 1st May 2026  ·  8 min read

As we move further into 2026, there is lots happening across the Winners 2000 community. With Hyrox simulation events coming up at all three of our clubs, we are excited to see so many of you getting involved and preparing for upcoming races. We are also celebrating the incredible efforts of our members who recently took on marathons and other racing events, alongside the generosity shown during our 12 Hour BikeErg Challenge in support of David's Determination. Take a look below to see everything that has been happening and what is still to come.

Important: Membership Price Changes from 1st June 2026

Heads up on prices

From 1st June 2026, Gold category memberships will increase by £2.00 per month, which for most members is a change from £37.99 to £39.99 per month. Corporate and Services memberships will increase from £30.99 to £32.99 per month.

If you do not wish to continue at the new rate, you may cancel your membership at any time before this change takes effect.

New Kit Arriving Across All Three Clubs

We are pleased to share that new equipment will be arriving across our gyms in June, further enhancing the training experience at each of our clubs. This upcoming addition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a great training environment for all members. Details of the new kit scheduled for each location are outlined below.

Newton Abbot

  • Booty Builder Step Up Machine
  • Booty Builder Standing Hip Thrust
  • Gymleco Seated Chest Press
  • Gymleco Incline Pec Fly
  • Gymleco Chest Support Row
  • Watson Single Cable Stack
  • Watson Chin Dip Leg Raise
  • 2 x Life Fitness Treadmills
New gym equipment arriving at Winners 2000 Newton Abbot including Booty Builder, Gymleco and Watson machines
Some of the new kit heading to Newton Abbot

Torquay

  • Booty Builder Step Up Machine
  • Watson Dual Stack Cable Crossover
  • Watson Single Stack Low Pulley Row
New gym equipment arriving at Winners 2000 Torquay including Booty Builder Step Up, Watson Dual Stack Cable Crossover and Single Stack Low Pulley Row
New equipment for the Torquay site

Paignton

  • Booty Builder Step Up Machine
  • Watson Single Stack Adjustable Pulley
  • Watson Single Stack Abdominal Crunch
New gym equipment for Winners 2000 Paignton including Booty Builder Step Up, Watson Adjustable Pulley and Abdominal Crunch machine
New kit landing at Paignton

Paignton Changing Room Upgrades

Our Paignton site has recently undergone refurbishment works with upgraded changing room facilities. These improvements have been designed to enhance your overall experience, providing a more modern, comfortable and practical space to get ready before and after your workouts. We are committed to continually investing in our clubs to ensure all members can enjoy high quality facilities in a welcoming environment.

Fundraising for Jax

Jax has recently been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and we are fundraising to help his family hit their target of £60,000 to give him access to life changing treatment and support abroad.

Jax on the beach in his coat smiling and waving

We will be raising funds for Jax at a Hyrox event at each of our clubs this year. Whether you are chasing a PB or just taking part for the first time, this is about showing up for Jax. You can even do it with friends to share the workload.

If you would like to find out more about Jax or to make a donation, please add "Winners" along with your name so we can show our community is with Jax.

You can find the details of our Hyrox events running across all three sites in the Key Dates section below.

New Classes Across the Clubs

Winners 2000 members and trainers grouped together at a new Hybrid class session

We are excited to introduce new classes across our clubs. Our Paignton and Torquay sites are now offering new Hybrid classes with our instructor Ben to develop both strength and cardiovascular performance. These sessions also provide a great opportunity to prepare for our upcoming simulation events or any Hyrox races you have lined up.

Due to the popularity of our Pilates classes, we have launched a Strong Pilates Class at our Newton Abbot site with our instructor Jon. This is a dynamic, low impact class designed to build strength, improve posture and enhance core stability.

Our Beginners Hyrox class has also been in demand and an additional class is now running every Saturday at 9am with our trainer Star.

Hybrid Class with Ben

📍 Paignton: Thursdays 6pm to 7pm

📍 Torquay: Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm, Thursdays 6am to 7am

Strong Pilates with Jon

📍 Newton Abbot: Fridays 10.30am to 11.30am

Beginners Hyrox with Star

📍 Newton Abbot: Saturdays 9am

You can book your classes via the ClubRight app.

Parent and Child Classes are Back for May Half Term

Our Parent and Child Fitness Classes, launched last year, were a huge success. These sessions are free to members and are a great opportunity for families to train, move and have fun together. They are returning for the May Half Term at our Newton Abbot and Torquay clubs.

Families taking part in a Parent and Child fitness class at Winners 2000 Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot with Star

📍 Tuesday 26th May, 10am to 11am

📍 Thursday 28th May, 10am to 11am

Torquay with Sian

📍 Tuesday 26th May, 11.30am to 12.30pm

📍 Thursday 28th May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

To book, simply speak to reception or use the ClubRight app.

Annual Charity Walk for The Children's Society, Sunday 14th June

Group of Winners 2000 members and families gathered for the annual charity walk for The Children's Society

Our annual Charity Walk in aid of The Children's Society is happening on Sunday 14th June. This year we are offering two options to suit everyone.

For those up for a longer walk, we will set off from Winners 2000 Torquay at 8.45am, covering approximately 4.8 miles in around 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can join us at 9.30am at Watcombe Beach Car Park (free parking available) for a shorter route of just over 2 miles, taking about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Both groups will come together to walk on to Maidencombe, where there is a beach café for takeaway drinks or a well earned ice cream before heading back. Suitable footwear is recommended, well behaved dogs are very welcome and families are encouraged to join in.

To sign up please email hannah@winners2000.co.uk.

Meet Our New Trainers

Scott Stevenson, personal trainer at Winners 2000 Newton Abbot

Scott Stevenson · Newton Abbot

We are excited to welcome Scott to the team at our Newton Abbot site, bringing with him over 17 years of experience in demanding, high pressure roles, including 9 years in the Royal Air Force and 8 years in the Police. Scott understands the challenges that come with shift work, from long hours and low energy to inconsistent routines and limited time to train. He specialises in helping shift workers improve their energy, build strength and regain confidence, focused on delivering results without extreme restrictions or unrealistic expectations.

Chris Harper · Torquay

We would also like to welcome Chris Harper to our Torquay team. Chris is passionate about helping members achieve real, lasting results, whether that is dropping body fat, building lean muscle, or improving overall physique and confidence. Chris works with you to create a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle. If you are ready to make a positive change and take your training to the next level, Chris is here to support you every step of the way.

Dan Philpott, duty instructor at Winners 2000 Torquay

Dan Philpott · Torquay

We are happy to announce that Dan Philpott, who has been a trainer with us for 3 years, has now joined our duty instructors to deliver great service to all our members at Torquay. Dan is an experienced and knowledgeable Personal Trainer, so do not hesitate to ask him any questions if you need help with your training and programming. He will be more than happy to help.

Julia Walesa, instructor at Winners 2000 Paignton

Julia Walesa · Paignton

Please welcome Julia, one of our two newest instructors at our Paignton site. Make sure to say hello and if you need any help she will be more than happy to support you.

Maddy Park, instructor at Winners 2000 Paignton

Maddy Park · Paignton

Joining Julia at our Paignton site, please also welcome Maddy. Make sure to say hello and if you need any help with your training, Maddy will be more than happy to support you.

May Member Challenge

200 SkiErg for Time

Well done to everyone who participated in the April Member Challenge. Our May Member Challenge goes live on 1st May, where you can complete 200 metres of SkiErg in your fastest time. Everyone who participates will be entered into a draw to win 1 month free membership, so make sure to grab a member of the team to give it a go.

Our Winners

At Winners 2000, we love seeing our members and trainers achieve their goals, whether it is lifting heavier, competing in an event, or just showing up consistently. This month we are proud to spotlight a few standout achievements.

£800 Raised for David's Determination

The 12 Hour Cycling Fundraiser team at Winners 2000 with David and the David's Determination poster

A massive thank you to everyone who got involved in our 12 Hour Charity Cycle and helped us raise £800 for David's Determination. Winners 2000 is not just a gym. We value our team, our members and our community, which is why running events such as this is so important to us.

Every single contribution, big or small, will make a real difference to Dave with the ongoing costs of his care, therapy and equipment. We really appreciate the amazing members at Winners 2000. You are what makes this such a supportive community and allows us to help as many people as possible. Thank you.

Evolve Hyrox Simulation

Group of mums celebrating at the Evolve Hyrox simulation event at Winners 2000 Newton Abbot

Well done to this incredible group of mums who took part in the very first Evolve Hyrox simulation on Sunday, led by our Newton Abbot trainers Laura and Star.

At Winners 2000, we want to create opportunities for our members to grow in confidence and fall in love with fitness, and this event was a perfect example of that in action. Seeing this community come together and take on a Hyrox simulation was something we are incredibly proud of.

The event was designed to make Hyrox accessible to everyone, with shorter runs, scalable exercises and a supportive, welcoming environment. Many of these women still wanted to challenge themselves and compete at race weight. It was amazing to see so many step outside their comfort zones and give it their all. Many were new to exercise when starting the mum and baby classes, and most had never performed any of the Hyrox exercises before they started training for the event. They have all put in so much commitment and their hard work paid off.

A big thank you to our volunteers Alaska, Kirsty and Skyla, and to Lily for the post event massages, which were very well deserved. And thank you to Laura and Star at Evolve for bringing the event to life.

Kelt X Fitness Event

Winners 2000 members and trainers competing at the Kelt X Fitness Event at Westpoint Arena

A huge congratulations to all of our members and trainers who took part in the Kelt X Fitness Event at Westpoint Arena. You represented Winners 2000 to an outstanding standard. Events like this showcase not only the physical strength and endurance of our community, but also the support shown towards each other that makes our gym such a great place to be. We are proud of every single one of you who participated, well done.

Winners 2000 Marathon Runners

Winners 2000 members showing their medals after completing the London, Manchester and Dartmoor marathons

Congratulations to all members who participated in marathons this April. It is great to see such strong representation from our Winners 2000 community across the events in London, Manchester and Dartmoor. Well done to our trainer Lloyd who took on the Dartmoor Marathon, and to all of our members including Emily Muskett, Lucy Oliver, Rachel Harrison, Rachel Steele, Harley Law, Austin Gosling, Mark Vernon, Laura Daniel, Alex Narramore and Zoe Hayes who ran the London Marathon. Taking part in any marathon requires significant preparation and commitment, and everyone involved should be proud of their effort.

Will Kempsford

Trainer Will Kempsford on stage at the PCA Naturals Bodybuilding Competition with his family afterwards

Well done to our trainer Will, who competed at the PCA Naturals Bodybuilding Competition on 18th April. Will used this show to gather feedback and enjoy the experience of competing at the PCA Naturals in preparation for his upcoming GBO show in Exeter on 24th May. Despite being 5 weeks out, Will placed an impressive 6th place and most importantly was the first show with his son Freddie there to cheer him on.

We wish both Will and his clients Jon, Jemma and Chris, who are competing in the upcoming months, the very best of luck. We cannot wait to see what you all achieve and look forward to celebrating your success.

Ben Hopkins

Trainer Ben Hopkins on the Hyrox Pro Doubles Champions podium in Malaga with his race partner Blake

A huge congratulations to our trainer Ben for his performance at his Hyrox races in Malaga this month. Ben competed in both the Pro Solos and Pro Doubles races. Ben achieved an amazing time of 1:04:26 in his solo debut, giving him a 1 minute 31 second PB, and then went on to achieve an outstanding time of 54:47 in the Pro Doubles race with his partner Blake. A 1 minute 18 second PB, 2nd place in age group and securing their qualification for World Champs. We are so proud of you Ben and look forward to seeing you compete at World Championships.

Google Review Competition Winners

Three Google review competition winners receiving their £100 cash prizes at Winners 2000

Congratulations to our three winners, Lisa Dockree, Savanna Fisk and James Piller, each of whom has received £100 in cash after leaving us a review on Google.

"Since joining Winners almost 4 years ago my life has totally changed. I have lost 35kg, and I am so much fitter, healthier and have gained so much confidence. The staff are always on hand to offer support and explain how the equipment works, they offer great classes which are all well attended. The changing facilities are always clean and well maintained. As a slightly older member I would really recommend Winners."
"The staff and personal trainers are so nice and welcoming."
"The wall removal was a good move but you can still have the more secluded experience in the downstairs rooms if that is your preference. Personally my favourite winners of the 3. Best of both worlds."

We appreciate everyone who took the time to share their feedback as it helps us continue to improve and grow our community. Your experience at Winners 2000 matters to us, and we are always looking for ways to improve. If you enjoy training with us, please take a moment to leave a Google review sharing your thoughts. As a thank you, everyone who leaves a review will be entered into a draw to win £100 cash. It is our way of saying thanks for helping us grow and serve you better.

Winning Trainer Tip

Trainer Tip graphic featuring Star, Winners 2000 trainer

One of the most overlooked fitness habits is warming up properly before training. Spending just 5 to 10 minutes preparing your body can hugely improve performance, mobility and reduce injury risk.

Start with a few minutes of light cardio to raise your heart rate, like a treadmill walk or a gentle row, then move into your dynamic stretches. Depending on what you are training, here is what we recommend.

Upper Body Day

Cat cow, thoracic openers, shoulder dislocations with a band, shoulder circles, chest stretch with a band. Perform each stretch 6 to 8 times on each side for 1 to 2 sets.

Lower Body Day

Deep lunge stretch, glute bridge and single leg glute bridge, open the gate and close the gate, calf raises and deficit calf raises. 6 to 8 reps each side of 1 to 2 sets. Full body can be a combination of both lists.

Strength Sessions

For strength work, include a few lighter sets of your first exercise before you start your working sets. A good warm up helps joints move more freely, improves muscle activation and gets your mind focused for the session ahead.

Master the Hyrox Rules

Understanding the Hyrox rules is key to performing your best and avoiding penalties on race day. Our instructors Loz and James have demonstrated the essentials to help you stay sharp and efficient through every station. You can put all the preparation to the test at our simulation events happening over the next few months.

Watch the Hyrox rules walkthrough on Instagram

Key Dates

Winners 2000 Hybrid Games · Paignton

Sunday 10th May

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Winners 2000 Hybrid Games · Torquay

Sunday 5th July

Further details on how to sign up will be shared soon.

Winners 2000 Hyrox Simulation

Sunday 2nd August

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All In All Inclusive Run Club

Saturday 2nd May

For any questions, please email info@linktorbay.co.uk.

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