Step Forward with Lewis
Personal Trainers
Step Forward with Lewis
41 High St, Northampton
# Step Forward with Lewis
Step Forward with Lewis is a Northampton-based fitness business offering specialised exercise programmes for diverse audiences. Led by Michelle, a fully qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, the business combines inclusive fitness coaching with deep community engagement.
The business serves multiple demographics with tailored programmes: older adults seeking improved mobility and fall prevention through strength and balance classes; individuals living with Parkinson's disease via specialist movement sessions; cancer patients requiring rehabilitation-focused exercise; and general fitness enthusiasts through boxercise and strength & cardio classes. Beyond traditional gym offerings, Step Forward with Lewis operates a running club and organises guided shoe tours exploring Northampton's historic shoe heritage.
What distinguishes this business is its commitment to accessibility and specialisation. Rather than generic fitness instruction, Michelle develops personalised programmes around individual lifestyles, goals and schedules. The business explicitly prioritises confidence-building and mobility improvement for vulnerable populations, recognising that exercise prescriptions for those with chronic conditions or age-related concerns require expertise beyond standard personal training.
The community-focused ethos runs throughout operations—from the running club fostering social connection to shoe tours blending fitness with local history and culture. This approach transforms Step Forward with Lewis from a purely commercial fitness provider into a wellbeing-centred enterprise that helps people of varying abilities and circumstances genuinely progress their health and confidence.
Step Forward with Lewis is a Northampton-based fitness business offering specialised exercise programmes for diverse audiences. Led by Michelle, a fully qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, the business combines inclusive fitness coaching with deep community engagement.
The business serves multiple demographics with tailored programmes: older adults seeking improved mobility and fall prevention through strength and balance classes; individuals living with Parkinson's disease via specialist movement sessions; cancer patients requiring rehabilitation-focused exercise; and general fitness enthusiasts through boxercise and strength & cardio classes. Beyond traditional gym offerings, Step Forward with Lewis operates a running club and organises guided shoe tours exploring Northampton's historic shoe heritage.
What distinguishes this business is its commitment to accessibility and specialisation. Rather than generic fitness instruction, Michelle develops personalised programmes around individual lifestyles, goals and schedules. The business explicitly prioritises confidence-building and mobility improvement for vulnerable populations, recognising that exercise prescriptions for those with chronic conditions or age-related concerns require expertise beyond standard personal training.
The community-focused ethos runs throughout operations—from the running club fostering social connection to shoe tours blending fitness with local history and culture. This approach transforms Step Forward with Lewis from a purely commercial fitness provider into a wellbeing-centred enterprise that helps people of varying abilities and circumstances genuinely progress their health and confidence.
Services offered
Strength and balance classes for older adultsStrength and balance classes for Parkinson's patientsStrength and balance classes for cancer patientsStrength & cardio group classesPersonal training programmesBoxercise classesStep Forward with Lewis running clubNorthampton shoe heritage tours