THE ATHENA PERFORMANCE BLOG

WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD IN STRENGTH TRAINING? PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD IS A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE IN STRENGTH TRAINING THAT INVOLVES GRADUALLY INCREASING THE DEMANDS PLACED ON THE BODY OVER TIME. IN SIMPLE TERMS, IT MEANS DOING SLIGHTLY MORE THAN YOU HAVE DONE BEFORE SO THAT YOUR MUSCLES ARE FORCED TO ADAPT. THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED IN SEVERAL WAYS, INCLUDING INCREASING WEIGHT, PERFORMING MORE REPETITIONS, IMPROVING TECHNIQUE OR INCREASING OVERALL TRAINING VOLUME. PROGRESSIVE O

INTRODUCTION TO HYROX TRAINING HYROX HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT FITNESS CHALLENGES IN THE WORLD. NOW, WITH HYROX STYLE CLASSES AVAILABLE RIGHT HERE IN REDDITCH AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE , YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE SAME HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING THAT ATHLETES ACROSS THE GLOBE ARE TALKING ABOUT. WHETHER YOU ARE A BEGINNER LOOKING TO TRY SOMETHING NEW OR AN EXPERIENCED GYM GOER SEEKING A NEW CHALLENGE, HYROX TRAINING HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER EVERYONE. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF

Thinking of joining a local gym in Redditch? Athena Performance offers all-ability training from beginners to athletes. Try our 28 Day Trial today.

THE ATHENA PERFORMANCE TEAM AT THE ARROW VALLEY LAKE 5K PARK RUN 18TH OCTOBER 2025 ON SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2025, ATHENA PERFORMANCE JOINED THE REDDITCH COMMUNITY FOR A 5K RUN AROUND THE BEAUTIFUL ARROW VALLEY LAKE. THE EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS FOR A MORNING OF ACTIVITY, MOTIVATION AND POSITIVITY. AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS WERE PROFESSIONAL BOXERS JAY VAN GELDER AND SIMON IBEKWE , BOTH REPRESENTING ATHENA PERFORMANCE AND LEADING THE PACK WIT

We partook in a Career's Day at How College in Redditch. We took the Vald Force plate to encourage and inspire young people in the community.

Simon Ibekwe wins his sixth professional heavyweight boxing fight in Cannock on September 13th 2025. All of us at Athena Performance want to congratulate Simon.

OUR MEMBERS IN ACTION AT ONE OF OUR GROUP BOXING CLASSES AT OUR GYM/STUDIO IN REDDITCH. THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS BRING LONGER DAYS, WARMER...

All Of The Strong And Empowering Women Partaking In Barbells And Badasses At Athena Performance In Redditch BARBELLS AND BADASSES:...

1 of the 3 New Partners At Athena Performance This Month SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY: MEET OUR 3 NEWEST PARTNERS AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE ,...

PRIVATELY COACHED OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING SESSIONS IN REDDITCH THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING AT ATHENA I'M CURIOUS ABOUT OLYMPIC LIFTING BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START? IF YOU’VE EVER WATCHED OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING AND THOUGHT, “THAT LOOKS IMPRESSIVE, BUT I COULD NEVER DO THAT,” YOU’RE NOT ALONE. AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE IN REDDITCH , WE HEAR THIS ALL THE TIME. THAT’S EXACTLY WHY WE CREATED OUR BEGINNER-FRIENDLY OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING CLASSES , DESIGNED TO HELP YOU L

Boxing Classes at Athena Performance Gym Redditch. Inclusive for women, beginners, teen and experienced boxers.

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Athena Performance! Honouring the strength and dedication of our female coaches and members

Read about how the National Lottery Community Fund has played a vital role in supporting Athena Performance through key training programs

Athena Performance is proud to be featured in Men's Health Magazine for our science-led fitness and dedication to Strength and Conditioning

TEEN STRENGTH, FITNESS, CONDITIONING AND BOXING CLASSES AVAILABLE AT OUR GYM/STUDIO IN REDDITCH AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE   GYM/STUDIO IN...

AS WE WELCOME A NEW YEAR, IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO REFLECT ON YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY AND SET FRESH GOALS. AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE  IN...

AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE WE KNOW HOW CHALLENGING IT CAN BE TO MAINTAIN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON. WITH THE EXCITEMENT...

AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE IN REDDITCH, WE SPECIALISE IN STRENGTH TRAINING THAT EQUIPS ATHLETES TO EXCEL IN HIGH-INTENSITY EVENTS LIKE CROSSFIT...

AS THE AUTUMN SEASON UNFOLDS, IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO REASSESS YOUR FITNESS GOALS AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE HABITS THAT CARRY YOU THROUGH...

STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU’RE NEW TO STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING. HOWEVER, WITH THE RIGHT...