More Than Fitness. Become More Capable.
Fitness isn't just about looking better. It's about building a body and mindset that lets you do more, experience more and live more.
Build A Body That Can Do More.
Strength. Conditioning. Mobility. Core. Running. Adventure.
More Than Fitness. It's About Becoming Capable.
Fitness should give you more from life — not just make you better at going to the gym.
Mountain Fitness Academy is built around one simple idea: build a body that can do more.
We're based in the Afan Valley, surrounded by mountains, trails and some of the best outdoor terrain South Wales has to offer.
Our training combines strength and conditioning, mobility, running and outdoor challenges to help you become fitter, stronger and more confident.
You don't have to be fit to start. You don't have to be experienced.
Whether you're starting from scratch, getting back into training or looking for your next challenge, we'll help you move forward.
Train with purpose. Challenge yourself. Become more capable.
Train With Purpose. Become More.
What We Offer Right Now.
The Better Body Project.
Our main everyday training programme. Monday to Friday Strength & Conditioning with core strength and mobility built into every session. You don't need a perfect training week. Miss a session? Just jump back in.
No guilt. No starting again. Just get back in and keep progressing.
Explore Better Body →Miss A Session?
Don't worry. Life happens. Just come back and continue with the next session.
Every Day Counts
Core and mobility are built into the programme, so every session contributes to the bigger picture.
Choose Your Challenge.
Strength & Mobility Academy
Designed to help you move better, feel better and build strength that carries over into everyday life.
- Tuesday & Thursday
- Mobility
- Movement Control
- Stability
- Strength
Couch To 5K Mountain Edition
An eight-week journey combining guided running, workshops, gym training and recovery in the mountains of the Afan Valley.
- 8 Weeks
- Guided Runs
- Running Workshops
- Gym Training
- Sauna & Plunge
How We Can Help You.
Get Fitter
Improve your cardiovascular fitness, stamina and work capacity.
Get Stronger
Build practical strength that carries over into everyday life.
Change Your Body
Build muscle, improve fitness and develop a healthier, stronger body.
Build Confidence
Become more confident in what your body is capable of.
Get Outdoors
Take your fitness beyond the gym and into the mountains, trails and outdoors.
Stay Accountable
Train around good people with coaching, structure and support.
Fitness That Goes Beyond The Gym.
Real Coaching
You're not left to figure it out yourself. We coach you through the process.
Built Around People
Train with people who are working towards becoming better versions of themselves.
More Than A Gym
Strength, running, mobility, mountains, challenges and adventure.
Progress With Purpose
Training has a reason. We want your fitness to improve your life.
Challenge Yourself
Push beyond what you thought you were capable of.
Become More Capable
The ultimate goal isn't perfection. It's capability.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It.
“I started in 2017 and lost five stone in around six to nine months. After Covid I came back and lost another three stone in three months. My fitness improved massively and even my frozen shoulder improved.”
“Be Awesome changed my view of gyms. It's fun, the people are great and the results have been incredible.”
Richard Davies“I've lost over three stone, gained confidence and it has genuinely changed my life.”
Jonathan R“The online courses were revolutionary. I could train at home whenever it suited me.”
Laura BClients Transformed
25 years of proven results.
You Don't Need To Be Fit. You Just Need To Start.
You don't need to know exactly what you're doing. You don't need to be strong. You don't need to be fit.
You just need to take the first step.
Start Your Journey →WHY MOUNTAIN FITNESS ACADEMY
FITNESS THAT GOES
BEYOND THE GYM.
We don't believe fitness is simply about lifting weights, running on a treadmill or counting calories.
It's about becoming stronger, fitter and more capable — so you can get more out of everyday life and take on challenges you never thought possible.
REAL
COACHING.
You're not just another membership number. We coach you, challenge you and help you understand what you're doing and why.
BUILT AROUND
PEOPLE.
Training is better when you don't have to do it alone. We create an environment where people support each other, push each other and celebrate progress together.
MORE THAN
A GYM.
Strength, running, mobility and outdoor adventure all have a place here. We want your fitness to work beyond the four walls of a gym.
PROGRESS WITH
PURPOSE.
No quick fixes or empty promises. We focus on sustainable progress that helps you build a stronger body and healthier habits for the long term.
CHALLENGE
YOURSELF.
Your next challenge might be your first 5K, losing body fat, climbing a mountain or simply becoming fitter than you've ever been. We'll help you get there.
BECOME MORE
CAPABLE.
The ultimate goal isn't just looking fit. It's having the strength, fitness and confidence to live an active life and say yes to more.
THE MFA MINDSET
DON'T JUST TRAIN
TO LOOK BETTER.
Train to become stronger.
Train to become fitter.
Train to become more capable.
READY TO START?
YOU DON'T NEED
TO BE FIT.
YOU JUST NEED TO START.
You don't need to know exactly what you're doing. You don't need to be at your fittest. And you don't have to figure it all out on your own.
Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you find the right path, give you the coaching and support you need, and help you become stronger, fitter and more capable.
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS
WITH ONE DECISION.
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE. BUILD CONFIDENCE. BECOME MORE CAPABLE.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS.
DON'T JUST TAKE
OUR WORD FOR IT.
The best way to understand Mountain Fitness Academy is to hear from the people who have experienced it for themselves.
“Feeling unfit and fed up in 2017, I found Be Awesome Fitness and lost 5 stone in 6–9 months. Post-Covid, I struggled elsewhere but returned to Rob’s gym, shedding 3 stone in 3 months and recovering from a frozen shoulder in weeks.”
“The friendly group and tailored plans make training enjoyable. If you want to transform, just turn up!”
REAL
RESULTS.
“Be Awesome Fitness completely changed my view on gyms! I never had so much fun working out, and the results I achieved were incredible.”
“Training at Be Awesome Fitness transformed my health and fitness, but it did so much more—it changed my life! I lost over 3 stone and gained confidence I never knew I had.”
“I've never liked gyms and struggled with structured schedules, but training at home anytime and still getting amazing results has been a game-changer!”