Personal Training in Chatham and Rochester
Join Chapter Gym for flexible open gym access, personal training support and a friendly independent training environment in Chatham, Medway.
Looking for personal training in Chatham, Rochester, or across Medway? Whether you’re a beginner, a weekend warrior, or an experienced athlete, our elite personal training programs are designed to deliver results safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
At Chapter Gym, we specialise in tailored, high-performance training that adapts to your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. From fat loss to strength, endurance, and sports performance, we bring professional guidance right to your gym session.
Why Choose Personal Training?
- Tailored Programs for All Levels - Beginners to advanced athletes, every plan is customised.
- Expert Coaching - Our trainers hold advanced certifications and years of experience.
- Results-Focused Approach - Clear, measurable progress, with a focus on form, safety, and longevity.
- Flexible Scheduling in Chatham & Rochester - Training when it suits you.
- Holistic Support - Fitness, nutrition advice, mindset coaching - everything you need to succeed.
Our Personal Training Services
One-to-One Personal Training
Individualised sessions that push your limits safely.
Small Group Training
High-intensity, supportive sessions for motivation and accountability.
Sports Performance & Strength
Tailored for athletes in Medway looking to excel.
Weight Loss & Body Composition
Science-backed programs to help you achieve real results.
Who We Work With at Chapter Gym
- Beginners who want guidance and confidence in the gym
- Busy professionals looking for efficient, effective sessions
- Athletes aiming to take their performance to the next level
- Anyone wanting a safe, structured, results-driven program
No matter your age, background, or current fitness level, we help you reach your goals.
Meet Our Team
Discover the dedicated team at Chapter Gym, Medway. Our expert personal trainers and fitness coaches specialise in strength, conditioning, weight loss, rehab, and overall wellness. Learn how our experienced team can help you achieve lasting results and reach your health and fitness goals.
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Shelley McEwen
I’m a passionate Level 3 Personal Trainer at Chapter Gym, Medway, helping clients achieve lasting results in strength, weight loss, rehab, menopause wellness, pre and post-natal fitness, and overall health. With over 8 years’ experience, I focus on sustainable habit changes, nutrition coaching, indoor cycling, and meditation, guiding you every step of the way.
Together, we celebrate small wins, set achievable goals, and build momentum toward your bigger fitness vision - ensuring steady, rewarding, and long-lasting progress.
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
Craig Long
I know what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in your own skin, lack confidence, and be unhappy with how you look. After a life-changing wake-up call, I transformed my mindset and discovered the empowering strength that fitness brings. As a Level 3 Personal Trainer at Chapter Gym, Medway, with seven years’ experience, I help clients of all levels - whether building muscle, losing weight, or improving fitness for sport - through strength and conditioning, boxing, circuits, and tailored programs. True strength is about confidence, resilience, and how you feel inside and out.
Coach & Nutritionist
James Gale
I’m a Level 4 Personal Trainer and Level 5 Nutritionist at Chapter Gym, Medway, with over 16 years’ experience and thousands of hours coaching clients. I specialise in endurance and outdoor training, functional and advanced strength, injury prevention, personalized evidence-based nutrition, and building mental resilience. My coaching focuses on sustainable habits, strength, and long-term results.
I celebrate every client’s progress, guiding you to become a fitter, stronger, healthier, and more resilient version of yourself - inside and outside the gym.
off-ice hockey coach
michael
Michael Wilkinson is an off-ice hockey coach specialising in strength and conditioning for junior and senior hockey players. With a focus on building stronger, faster and more resilient athletes, Michael helps players improve their performance away from the ice through structured gym-based training.
His coaching combines hockey-specific strength work, conditioning, movement quality, injury prevention and confidence-building. Whether working with developing junior players or experienced senior athletes, Michael’s sessions are designed to improve power, speed, balance, endurance and physical readiness for the demands of the game.
Based at Chapter Gym in Rochester, Michael creates a supportive but challenging training environment where hockey players can develop the strength, fitness and mindset needed to compete at a higher level.
Start Your Training
Interested in personal training, small group coaching or working with one of our coaches? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you.
Train at Chapter
Opening hours
Important Note: To sign up, purchase day passes, or receive in-person support, please visit us during the Day Pass & Reception Hours .
Members can access the facility outside of these times using their key code.
Member Access Hours
08:00 - 20:00
08:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 17:00
Day Pass & Reception Hours
09:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 14:00
Reception Desk is Closed
Visit Chapter Gym
how to find us
Chapter Gym is located in the heart of Medway at Gundulph House, Gundulph Road, Chatham, ME4 4ED. We are perfectly positioned on the border of Rochester and Chatham, just a short distance from both historic high streets.
By Foot: A 10–15 minute walk from both Chatham and Rochester train stations.
By Car: Easy access from Strood, Gillingham, and the A2.
Parking: We have limited on-site private parking for members.
Local Car Park: Easons Yard (ME1 1BU): A convenient 6-minute walk away.