Taunton's gym for busy adults 40+
Finally lose 10-20lbs & Fit into your favourite jeans again in 6 weeks.
Feel lean, strong and capable even after 40.
3 coached 45 min sessions a week & nutrition that fits your life.
Hit your goal or we coach you for free until you do
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.9 on Google · 31 reviews · 100+ client transformations
YOU REMEMBER WHAT IT FELT LIKE.
When you were confident. Fit. Strong. Capable.
Then life got busy
You put everyone else first and forgot about you.
That version of you didn't disappear. It's still there.
You just need somewhere and someone genuinely in your corner to help you find your way back.
The busy mum
You pour everything into everyone else there is nothing left for you. School runs, work, dinner, repeat. You used to have energy, and you used to like how your clothes fit. You've lost your confidence and now you barely recognise this version of yourself looking back at you. You know you need to drop a few pounds to feel confident again, but part of you feels guilty for wanting to put yourself first. You miss feeling leaner in your clothes, having energy for the kids and feeling like yourself again. Let us help you get it back.
The busy dad
Work hard. Crash hard. Do it all again tomorrow. You used to be strong. You remember what that felt like. But you are so focused on providing for your family and trying to fix everything for everyone else that somewhere along the way you've let yourself slip. The weight has crept on and you know you need to sort it but every week you tell yourself I'm busy. No more fighting to squeeze into your jeans and pretending it doesn't bother you. You miss feeling strong and knowing you've still got it. Let us help you get it back.
THE RETURNER
You were fit in your 20's, You trained in your 30's. Then kids, career, mortgage happened and everything else life threw at you. And it all stopped. Now you're in your 40's and the gap between where you are and where you used to be feels bigger than ever. You know how to do it. You've done it before. And that's the most frustrating bit. You miss moving well and feeling fit, but every time you try to get back there, you can't make the changes stick. You start again, fall off again and the weight barely moves. And that hurts because you remember exactly what you used to be capable of,. Let us help you get it back.
THE ANXIOUS STARTER
You want to get fitter, but gyms make you feel self-conscious and unsure of what to do or where to start. Even the thought of walking into a gym can feel scary. You worry you won't get the results, overthink starting and every time you get close to taking that first step, you talk yourself out of it. Don't worry you are not alone, everyone of our members was once where you are and they felt exactly the same before they started. They know what's going through your head. The hardest part is reaching out. Once you do, we'll make starting feel as easy and comfortable as possible. We know how important these changes are to you, and will be in your corner from the first step.
LACKING IN CONFIDENCE
You look in the mirror and don't quite recognise yourself anymore. You put your clothes on and don't like how they fit. Your confidence has taken a knock and you know something needs to change. You miss feeling comfortable in your own skin, and walking into a room without second guessing yourself, You want to stop hiding from photos, feel good in what you wear, and be proud of the person looking back at you again. let us help you get it back.
Three coached 45-minute session per a week is all it takes to start feeling like yourself again.
Right now we're helping over 100 members in Taunton in their 40s, 50s and 60s
They're losing weight, getting stronger, sleeping better, managing stress, and moving through life with energy they forgot they had, They're fitting into clothes they thought they'd outgrown and regaining confidence they thought they had lost for good.
NOT JUST A GYM. A PLACE THAT ACTUALLY GIVES A SHIT about you.
SOMETIMES THE HARDEST PART IS JUST WALKING through the door.and Here's something real....
One of our members drove to Instinct and parked outside 14 times before she came in.
Fourteen drives there. Fourteen times turning back before she could bring herself to walk through the door.
She'd pull into the car park, sit there overthink it...then drive home.
Not because she didn’t want change, but because starting again felt bigger than she did in that moment.
Then one day, she stayed parked.
She got out.
She walked in.
And twelve months later, she’s still here one of the most consistent, committed members in the entire community.
That’s what happens here.
One step inside… and it stops feeling like someone else’s gym and It starts feeling like yours.
OUR RESULTS GUARANTEE
Agree your six week goal with your coach. Hit it or we coach you free until you do.
1 Train
3 coached sessions a week
45 minutes of boxing, strength training.
No experience needed.
2 Nutrition
Nutrition that fits real life
A simple personalised plan you can actually stick to.
No extreme diets.
3 accountability
Weekly coach check ins
Review your progress, body scans and results to keeps you on track.
No quesswork, just progress.
4 Community
Members in your corner
A supportive community that pushes you towards your goals, celebrates your wins and stands by you through your struggles.
What we do
TWO PROVEN METHODS. ONE SIMPLE SYSTEM
After working with 100+ adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, we’ve refined a simple system that delivers real lasting results.
All from just 3 x 45 sessions per week and nutrition that fits your life.
The system is built on two proven training methods: Boxing & Fitness and Strength & Conditioning.
BOXING & FITNESS
A high-energy boxing and fitness workout designed specifically for busy adults 40+.
Combining simple punching technique, strength training, and conditioning circuits to build confidence, improve coordination, and deliver lasting fitness results without complexity or intimidation.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Strength & Conditioning for adults 40+ designed to build real strength, improve resilience, and support long-term fitness - helping you stay injury-free, avoid burnout, and feel strong, capable, and energised in everyday life.
MEMBERSHIPS
You're not joining a gym.
You're joining a transformation community.
Three tiers. One family. Your transformation. Your pace. Your place.
Choose your level of support.
Every programme gives you coached training, nutrition accountability and progress tracking.
The difference is how much individual coaching you want.
Contender
CONTENDER | £185 | 6 WEEKS | 1-12
Lose the weight. Get your energy back. Feel like yourself again.
Fed up with putting yourself last, feeling unfit and struggling to find time for exercise?
Our 6-Week Contender Transformation helps busy adults 40+ lose weight, rebuild confidence and develop a routine they can actually stick to.
Worried you'll be the unfit one in the room?
Every person training at Instinct started somewhere. You'll find complete beginners training right alongside members who have been here for twelve months or more.
Nobody expects you to be at someone else's level. Everyone had a first day, just like you.
Tried something like this before and it didn't stick?
You're not alone, and it's not a willpower problem. It's that nobody built a routine around your actual life. That's the only thing we do differently.
Your transformation includes:
- 18 fully coached large group personal training sessions
- Supportive groups of up to 12 never more
- Nutrition guidance and weekly accountability
- Progress tracking and coaching adapted to your ability
"I signed up expecting to quit after a week... instead I found myself wanting to come back." Katie Ashworth, who was 26 days too scared to even walk through the door.
Why Choose Contender?
Train with people on the exact same journey. If group energy motivates you more than going it alone, our coaches and training partners will push you further than you'd get by yourself.
Contender outcome:
A fitter, stronger, more confident you, building a training routine you can stick to that actually survives a working week.
Our Results Guarantee: hit your agreed six-week result, or we coach you free until you do.
Spaces are capped at 12 per group only 5 left for Monday's intake.
£185
Because here, you matter, your results matter.
Challenger
CHALLENGER | £285 | 6 WEEKS | 1-6
Lose the inches. Build your strength. Finally see the results you've been working for.
Fed up with trying different diets, workouts and fitness plans but never seeing the progress you want?
Our 6-Week Challenger Transformation helps adults 40+ change their body shape, build strength and achieve measurable results through personalised semi-private training.
Worried a class won't give you enough attention to actually see results?
Every session is built around your own goal-with a targeted programme, not a generic group workout everyone's doing the same thing in. Your coach knows exactly what you're working towards.
Tried personal training before and it never felt sustainable?
Challenger gives you that same level of individual coaching and progression, in a group small enough that it still feels personal without training alone.
Your transformation includes:
- 18 semi-private personal training sessions
- Maximum 6 people per session — never more
- Your own transformation coach and goal-specific training programme
- Nutrition guidance, accountability and progress reviews
"I doubted I'd stick with anything walking in, I wanted to turn around. My win: I've completed 100 classes!!" Samantha Diegutis
Why Choose Challenger?
If you want more individual attention, structured progression and coaching focused on your personal goals, Challenger gives you the benefits of personal training in a supportive small-group environment without training alone, and without the price tag of 1-to-1.
Every session is designed to move you closer to your individual target.
Challenger outcome:
A stronger, fitter, more confident you, with measurable progress towards your body transformation goals.
Our Results Guarantee: hit your agreed six-week result, or we coach you free until you do.
Groups are capped at 6 only 3 spaces left for Monday's intake.
£285
We've got your back from day one every step of the way.
Champion
CHAMPION | £485 | 6 WEEKS | 1-2-1
Your body. Your goals. Your transformation. Get the results you deserve.
Fed up with generic fitness plans that don't work around your lifestyle, personal challenges or individual goals?
Our 6-Week Champion Transformation helps busy adults 40+ lose weight, rebuild strength and regain confidence through dedicated one-to-one personal training built entirely around them.
Worried a class or small group still isn't private enough?
Champion is just you and your coach, nobody watching, nobody to keep up with, nothing adapted around anyone else's ability but yours.
Not sure one-to-one is worth it over a group programme?
It's not about working harder, it's that every single session, every rep, every adjustment is built for your body specifically. There's nowhere for a plan that doesn't fit you to hide.
Your transformation includes:
- 18 private one-to-one personal training sessions
- Your own dedicated personal trainer
- A fully personalised training programme built around your goals, ability and lifestyle
- Individual nutrition guidance, accountability and progress reviews
"I didn't make it the first time. I was so scared I drove all the way there, sat in the car park, and turned straight back around and drove home crying.
I came back for a one-to-one, I love punching and kicking the pads with my trainer," Katherine
Why Choose Champion?
If you want complete personal attention, privacy and expert guidance every step of the way, Champion puts you and your goals at the centre of everything.
No keeping up with anyone else. No generic workouts. Just you, your coach and a clear plan to achieve your transformation.
Champion outcome: a stronger, fitter, more capable you, with a transformation built around your goals, a stronger mindset and the confidence to overcome the barriers that held you back before.
Our Results Guarantee: hit your agreed six-week result, or we coach you free until you do.
Only 1 Champion slot available per coach for Monday's intake
£485
Every session built entirely around you.
Book Your No-Sweat Intro
Your first step is just a conversation.
HOW IT WORKS
Five steps between where you are now and the version of yourself you've been putting off getting back to.
From the moment you reach out, we're with you every step of the way. We just want to help you.
01
— Apply & Book
Fill in a short form and book your free No-Sweat Intro online. Pick a date and time on your calendar that works around your life. Takes two minutes. No payment, no commitment. Just the first step.
02
— We Reach Out
Within 24 hours, one of our coaches will get in touch personally to say hello, answer any questions you might have, and make sure you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.
03
— No-Sweat Consultation
Your free, private chat in the gym in-person appointment at the gym booked at a time that suits you. No awkward sales pitch. Just a face-to-face conversation with your coach about your goals, your lifestyle, and what's got in the way before. Together you'll choose the right programme for where you are right now and see if we're a good fit.
04
— Train
Three 45-minute coached sessions every week alongside a community of busy adults 40+ who showed up despite the nerves, the doubt, and the packed schedule. Your coach is with you every session pushing you at the right pace, tracking your progress, and keeping you accountable when life gets busy and loud.
05
— Results
Watch your body change. Feel your energy come back. Sleep properly for the first time in years. The results our members talk about most aren't just physical it's the confidence, the clarity, and the feeling that they've finally got themselves back. And this time, the habits stick. You'll feel capable again.
BOOK YOUR
NO-SWEAT INTRO
If you're 40+ and ready to feel fitter, stronger, and more confident again this is the best place to start.
Come in for a relaxed, private chat with one of our coaches. We'll learn about your goals, your lifestyle, what's worked before, and what's been getting in the way. Then we'll show you the options available and help you choose the programme that's right for you.
No pressure. No hard sell. No workout required. Just a simple conversation to see if we're the right fit for each other.
GOT QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BOOK?
You're not the only one. Here are the ones we get asked most.
Is the No-Sweat Intro actually free?
Yes. completely free. No payment, no commitment, no catch. It's a relaxed, private conversation with one of our coaches to talk about your goals and find the right programme for you. Nothing more than that.
Do I need to be fit to start?
No, and this is the one we hear most. We've had members who couldn't get through a warm-up on day one. Months later they're leading the session in pace. Your coach adapts everything to your current level from the very first session. You don't need to be fit to start that's literally what we're here for.
I've never boxed before. Will I be lost?
Not for a second. Your coach is with you from minute one. We start with the basics how to stand, how to move, how to punch safely and build from there at your pace. Most of our members had never boxed before they walked through the door. It's not a barrier. It's a starting point.
What if I have an old injury?
Tell us at your No-Sweat Intro and we'll work around it. We coach adults 40+ every single day. We have an on site physiotherapist managing stiff knees, bad backs, dodgy shoulders, and everything in between is a completely normal part of what we do. We never push you into anything your body isn't ready for.
How many sessions a week do I need to commit to?
Three is the sweet spot and that's all we ask. Three 45-minute sessions a week is what produces the results our members see. Every member here with a full-time job, a family, and a packed schedule makes it work. If you can only manage two to begin with, that's fine we'll work with where you are and build from there.
I'm not 40 yet. Can I still join?I
Our programme is specialised for adults 40+ but it isn't exclusive to people over 40. If your in your 20s, 30s feel anxious, lacking in confidence, haven't trained for a while, recently had a baby, had an injury and simply want support getting back into exercise safely again, you may still be a great fit. Reach out and tell us a little about where you're at and well see whether Instinct is right for you.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes. If Instinct isn't the right fit for you, we simply ask for one month's notice so we can wrap things up properly. No hard feelings. Though in our experience, once members find their rhythm here, leaving is the last thing on their mind.
What happens after the 6 week transformation?
At the end of your 6 week transformation we sit down with you, review your progress, and talk through the membership options — Contender, Challenger, or Champion. Depending on your goals and how you want to train going forward. There is no automatic enrollment. No additional charges. No pressure. You choose what works for you, when you're ready.
Still got a question we haven't answered?
Call WhatsApp us on 07881 406805, we reply fast.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Your first step is a conversation. Not a commitment.
Most members tell us they wish they'd walked through the door sooner. The only way to find out if that'll be you is to take step one.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING
Real people, just like you. 40+. Real results. Right here in Taunton.
Vanita Smallest waistline since her wedding day
Highly recommend Instinct Boxing & Fitness.
I came from a place where I genuinely didn’t enjoy exercise — it felt like a chore and something I just couldn’t stay consistent with. But since joining in November 2023, that’s completely changed. I now attend 3 times a week, and it’s become something I actually look forward to.
What I’ve gained goes far beyond just physical fitness. Yes, I’ve grown stronger and improved my endurance, but what’s been even more powerful is the boost in my mental well-being. I feel more positive, more capable, and more in control.
The classes are varied, challenging, and never boring. The coaches create such a supportive, non-judgmental environment that you never feel out of place — no matter your age or ability. Their encouragement and belief in you are genuine, and that makes all the difference.
And it’s not just the coaches — the other members are incredible. There’s a real sense of community here. Everyone celebrates each other’s wins, picks each other up, and creates an atmosphere that makes you want to keep showing up.
The culture at Instinct is something really special. It’s not just a gym — it’s a place that empowers you to become the strongest version of yourself, inside and out.
Vanita K.
Age 52
Will Kicked his addiction to weed
Instinct Boxing & Fitnessis hands down the best gym I’ve ever been too.
Whether you’re jumping into a coach-led class or using the equipment on your own, it’s always a great experience. The workouts are fun, challenging, and push you in all the right ways.
What really sets Instinct apart is the atmosphere. The coaches are supportive, knowledgeable, and bring just the right amount of motivation and humour. The members are friendly, encouraging, and make every session feel like you're training with friends
It’s more than just a gym — it’s a welcoming, inclusive community that lifts you up. The facility is top-notch, the classes are spot-on, and the energy is unbeatable.
If you’re looking for a place that helps you grow stronger, feel better, and actually enjoy the process — this is it. Don’t wait. Sign up, show up, and see what it’s all about!
I joined Instinct in December 2023, and since then, it’s become a huge part of my weekly routine I’ve seen real improvements in my strength, fitness, and confidence. More importantly, I feel better in myself, mentally and physically.
Will A.
Age 45
Maz ski season ready.
Hits the slopes harder every year
I absolutely love the whole format at Instinct Boxing & Fitness.
I have always been keen on exercise but not in a gym and have wasted so much money with gym memberships over the years because I don’t just want to turn up and use the equipment - I need the motivation, commitment and team feel I get from classes.
Instinct is more class based and offers a huge mix of exercise and targets your body fitness with strength as a whole rather than just cardio or just strength.
My favourites are circuits and boxing & fitness, but you can mix this up with strength and conditioning or even martial arts if you want!
I joined in December 2024 - and since I have been going, I feel fitter, stronger and have lost weight! Thank you guys - you’re doing a great job!
Maz H.
Age 57
Meet Brendan Cherry — Founder
Brendan has been coaching since 2006. After falling in love with martial arts and fitness he travelled the world pursuing it
But the moment that changed everything wasn't on a mat somewhere exotic.
It was watching gyms, coaches, and the culture around them make people feel like outcasts. Members who were older, overweight, anxious, stressed, juggling kids, dealing with ADHD, autism, social anxiety.
People who needed support the most made to feel like they didn't belong.
Brendan felt it too. Because he's one of them.
Someone who struggles with ADHD and autism.
Who never felt like he fit in.
Who dealt with social anxiety, struggling with confidence, and spent years feeling like he was on the outside looking in figuring everything out on his own with nobody in his corner.
So he made a decision. He was done being treated like he wasn't good enough.
Done watching the people who needed it most be pushed to the edges.
He built Instinct for them.
Not for the people exercise comes easy to.
For the ones who've always felt like they didn't belong.
The ones who need someone genuinely in their corner.
That's every member who walks through this door.
And Brendan puts his heart and soul into every single one of them.
