Leading dog-friendly Newcastle gym, offering group training, bootcamps & personal training with an emphasis on high quality coaching, strength training and community. Our purpose at Valkyrie Functional Training is to empower everyday people just like you, to rise above their physical and mental barriers.
Apart from being dog-friendly, we are all about our Kettlebells, our Valkyrie family, and the awesome community vibe we have here. We strive to create opportunities for our members to achieve their full potential and live an active life without limitations. Ditch the big Newcastle gyms and train your own way with our open gym sessions.
Apart from being dog-friendly, we are all about our Kettlebells, our Valkyrie family, and the awesome community vibe we have here. We strive to create opportunities for our members to achieve their full potential and live an active life without limitations. Ditch the big Newcastle gyms and train your own way with our open gym sessions.
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Every trainer or gym owner will tell you how incredible their training methods are and we're no different. Kettlebells and Functional Movement are our specialities, and everyone knows that. What they probably don't know is that beyond all the exciting Kettlebell tricks, we're just everyday people; with ups, downs and a whole bunch of messy flaws; just like our members.
With over 10 years experience in the industry, Hugo has an exceptional understanding of strength training and focuses on channelling his expertise to improve the quality of life in all of his members. Along with his holistic approach to health, Hugo presents a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and paths to an active, healthy lifestyle.
Forging strength and fitness is a subject our team at Valkyrie could talk about underwater, so it's important to identify your specific goals, your strengths and weaknesses, and what makes you tick. If you're ready to make some changes and smash your health and fitness goals our Functional Movement Screen and Initial Assessment is designed to do just that.
At Valkyrie we feel the kettlebell is one of the most versatile and adaptive tools to promote real world strength, fat loss and strong functioning bodies. For these reasons and many more, we use kettlebells in most our programing and workouts. If you're new to kettlebell training or are in a need of a touch up, rest assured that all our trainers are StrongFirst kettlebell instructor.
At Valkyrie, all of our coaches are held to the standard of a StrongFirst-certified Instructor. The SFG Kettlebell Instructor Certification is the most respected and sought after kettlebell instructor certification on the planet. It is considered the gold standard of certifications not only for the unique skills learnt but also for the principles of coaching and strength training that are instilled in each instructor that passes the standard.
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Juliane Pratt
Jul 27, 2021
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Levi Dallen
Jul 10, 2021
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Awesome gym and fantastic trainers! Since starting at Valkyrie a few years ago I have learnt so many new skills and exercises that have helped so much with keeping me feeling strong and mobile. I would highly recommend to anyone, whether your an accomplished gym junkie or fitness newbie, to come in and try Valkyrie out.
Megan Hills
Mar 11, 2021
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Zac Atallah
Oct 18, 2019
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Andrew Fox
Feb 14, 2019
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Sharlain Pip Larkin
Feb 14, 2019
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Angus Cranswick
Oct 09, 2018
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The diversity of training/workouts provided by Hugo Cranswick is keeping me motivated! I’m becoming fitter, stronger and my well being is continually improving. 😘
Friendly atmosphere and lots of supports from other members are a big plus as we all are working to achieve our goals. “One Team one Dream ” to feel better with our health and well being as one of the member quoted. Love to come to the gym for trainings and feel comfortable where no one judges you how you look !!
Thanks to Hugo for creating this easy, friendly environment for us to come and train on daily basis. Great work
Friendly atmosphere and lots of supports from other members are a big plus as we all are working to achieve our goals. “One Team one Dream ” to feel better with our health and well being as one of the member quoted. Love to come to the gym for trainings and feel comfortable where no one judges you how you look !!
Thanks to Hugo for creating this easy, friendly environment for us to come and train on daily basis. Great work
Ofa Fitzgibbons
Aug 09, 2018
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My hubby had started training with Hugo and was coming home telling me about these things called turkish get-ups, cleans and halos - it was like he was talking another language! Plus he was getting fitter and, being the competitive type, I decided that I wanted in on the action and needed to find out what all the fuss was about. Six months later, I'm training four days a week at Valkyrie and getting stronger everyday (plus I can do a mean turkish get-up!). There's such a great combo of awesome workouts and fitness info, with good tunes and the nicest people. Best gym fam in Newy!
Mitchell Hunt
Jul 27, 2018
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It’s the place to train no matter your fitness level or your knowledge. You will get quality coaching and guidance, and meet a heap of new friends. I joined not long after moving to Newcastle (and have never been a fan of gym training) and absolutely love it. Come for the exercise, stay for a laugh and post session coffee.
Majah Brooks
Sep 07, 2017
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With 8 years worth of training at gyms, I changed to functional training to challenge myself again. So I joined Valkyrie.
The team at Valkyrie have a great understanding of group dynamics that encourages people at each level to grow their skills within the same bootcamp sessions.
However, the private and semi private sessions are where the trainers really excel! All my previous years in gyms have taught me what to look for in personal training. PTs who live what they teach and who train hard themselves are easier to come by. The difference is when a PT continues to stretch your knowledge while
The team at Valkyrie have a great understanding of group dynamics that encourages people at each level to grow their skills within the same bootcamp sessions.
However, the private and semi private sessions are where the trainers really excel! All my previous years in gyms have taught me what to look for in personal training. PTs who live what they teach and who train hard themselves are easier to come by. The difference is when a PT continues to stretch your knowledge while
Bianca
Aug 16, 2017
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I go to Valkyrie three to four times a week for the semi-private and boot camp sessions and love the community of people that I train with. Hugo, the head trainer, is very down to earth and I always leave my sessions feeing happier and stronger. The free gym sessions and weekend bootcamps are a great bonus too!
Jack Burnett
Jul 18, 2017
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I have been training with Valkyrie, and Hugo in particular for around 6 months. In that time I have transformed my physical condition and overall wellbeing from someone who was inactive to someone who enjoys exercise. Hugo's classes are ever-changing, with a large array of exercises in his repertoire. His expertise is highly respected by me as I chase my fitness and lifestyle goals. My favourite part of Valkyrie is the friendly gym atmosphere, especially the frequent group training sessions on Saturday that we do at our own pace, particularly group breakfast and coffee afterwards!
Carly Goldsmith
Jun 16, 2017
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I train at Valkyrie 4 times a week and In the time I've been training I can see many changes within my body. Hugo the head trainer is an awesome mentor, motivator and is extremely knowledgable with the exercises he has taught me. Valkyrie has a great community of people who are supportive and encouraging. Seriously forget F45, Valkyrie is definitely the place to be!
Angus Cranswick
Apr 12, 2017
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Great place to train at Valkyrie Functional Training with PT Hugo Cranswick who has my interest and goals in mind. I have been training with Hugo for over 2 years now. It's hard work, however, I always feel great after the training, and sleeping well at night. I has become stronger and have more energy to cope with my daily chores. This is due to… Hugo Cranswick's persistence with me and he knows what I need to achieve my goals. Very happy with my achievement so far and will continue to train at Valkyrie. Happy body, happy mind result in happy person!! Strongly recommend.
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Mar 09, 2017
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