ORA Fitness

The Next Evolution of ORA Build
Throughout our summer holding phase, this community consistently showed up, put in the work, and set a standard of ex*****on that inspired us.

The dedication on this floor every single day is why we are taking things to the next level.

ORA Build has always been anchored in intentional, result-driven training. Now, we are proud to introduce its next evolution: a fully periodized performance structure engineered to measure true progress, optimize tissue adaptation, and elevate your baseline strength.

The 14-Week Roadmap

• September 12 (Baseline Testing Day): Establishing standardized loading parameters across core metrics. No guessing—just real data.
• Block 1 (Weeks 1–4): Intensification — Wave loading (12-8-6 reps) focused on heavy strength progression and neural adaptation.
• Block 2 (Weeks 5–10): Accumulation — Fixed 8-rep sets with strict tempo controls and isometric pauses for targeted muscle growth.
• Block 3 (Weeks 11–14): Re-Intensification & Re-Test — Ramping load back up, ending with full testing in Week 14.

Following this cycle, programming transitions into a permanent 10-week rotation (6 weeks Accumulation ➔ 4 weeks Intensification), with testing integrated into the final week of every 4-week block moving forward.
Performance Tracking

To support this evolution, members can have access to the ORA Elite App to log weights, track tempos, and monitor baseline metrics in real time.

Prefer pen and paper? You can still keep your own training log—the standard remains the same either way.

We will be dropping further operational details and key announcements across the week.

Testing slots for September 12 are open now via the ORA App or at the front desk.

🏆 JULY MEMBER OF THE MONTH — MARK BELL.

Massive congratulations to Mark Bell our July Member of the Month.

Mark has absolutely smashed it recently. His progress has been huge, with some serious gains in strength and performance, but it’s the consistency behind it that deserves the recognition.

This man regularly comes in to train straight after a night shift, sometimes running on just a few hours’ sleep, and still gets the work done. That takes some commitment. 💪

A very well-deserved bit of recognition from all of us at ORA.

Big respect, Mark. 👏

Catch us in the studio this week to collect your prize! 🖤

12 WEEKS. 9 EVENTS. ONE ORA COMMUNITY.
This isn’t just what happens inside the studio.

Over the next 12 weeks, we’re taking ORA outside the four walls — running together, hiking together, testing what we’re capable of, hitting the beach, getting social and making a few memories along the way.

From August through to November:
08.08 — Run Club & Pastries
23.08 — Simonside Hike
11.09 — GNR Shakeout Run Club
12.09 — Max Rep Testing Day & Pastries
20.09 — ORA @ The Beach
27.09 — ORA Hike
10.10 — Run Club & Pastries
24.10 — ORA Social
01.11 — Halloween Hike

Some are about training.

Some are about getting outside.

Some are just about being together.

But every one of them is about the thing we want ORA to be known for:

COMMUNITY. IN REAL LIFE.
Not followers. Not numbers on a screen. Actual people showing up for each other.

Save the dates. Get involved. Try something you wouldn’t normally do.
Full details and booking will be available in the ORA app.

EVERYBODY BELONGS.

This Saturday.

Run Club 09:00 with Deivid.

Coffee and Pastries from BATCH BAKERY 08:30 onwards.

ORA @ THE BEACH 🌊

Sunday 20th September
We’re taking ORA to the coast for a morning of movement, sea air and community.

Expect:
– Beach Circuits
– Steam and Salt Sauna
– Sea Dip
– Continental Boxed Brunch

£15 per space
Limited to 18 spaces
Bookings are now live in the app for the 20th.

The charge is purely to secure attendance and cover the sauna — brunch is on us.

A morning to move together, dip together and connect outside the studio.

Everybody belongs.

MASSIVE 7 DAYS TEAM.

The vibe is high, The work is showing, The results are speaking for themselves.

Let’s keep building.

🌅 6AM. Sun up. Music on. Community moving.

Great to coach our 6am this morning. High energy everyone putting the work in. The best way to start the day, and this is only the beginning.

Looking forward to many more mornings like this. 🖤

Content day at ORA. 📸

Looking around today, I couldn’t help but feel proud.

Proud of the team. Proud of our members. Proud of the results being achieved every day through hard work and consistency.

This community is something special, and we’re only just getting started.

Everybody Belongs. 🖤 Thanks for showing up guys.

ORA JULY HIKE 🥾

This month’s hike has been chosen by Alex Duthie , who’ll also be leading us across the Cheviots.

We’ll be taking on the Hartside and Hedgehope Hill Circular — a proper day out with big views, challenging climbs and plenty of time together outside the gym.

📍 Sunday 26th July
🚗 08:45 meet at ORA for car sharing
🥾 10:00 meet at the hike location
Bring suitable footwear, layers, waterproofs, plenty of water and food for the day.

Everybody belongs — come and join Alex and the ORA community for our July hike.

Strong Bodies. Great Company. Fresh Air. 🌳⛰️

Once a month, our community swaps the gym floor for the trails. This incredible hike along Hadrian’s Wall did not disappoint 💪


At ORA our members are building friendships, challenging each other and enjoying being active together.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a great day! Can’t wait for the next one 🙌

Want to be part of a gym that’s more than just workouts? Come and join our community. 🖤