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The Specialised Gym Inside Mapdec Cycle Works, Kendal

The Specialised Gym Inside Mapdec Cycle Works, Kendal

by Madeline Ludlage

Finding a gym in Kendal that understands the specific training demands of cyclists, runners, and endurance athletes can be a challenge. Most commercial fitness centers offer generic equipment and overcrowded weight rooms, but Strength to Speed (S2S)—located inside Mapdec Cycle Works—is built around a targeted, seasonal training methodology designed to make you faster, stronger, and more resilient.

Whether you are preparing for Lake District sportives, fell running season, or simply want structured, fully coached strength and conditioning in Kendal, here is everything you need to know about Strength to Speed.

What is Strength to Speed?

Strength to Speed is a specialist gym and training facility housed directly within Mapdec Cycle Works in Kendal. Built around a dedicated local community of cyclists, endurance athletes, and fitness enthusiasts, the gym focuses on functional strength, injury prevention, and athletic movement.

Unlike open-floor commercial gyms, every single class at Strength to Speed is fully coached. Experienced coaches work directly with you on form, mobility, and progressive overload so you can train safely and maximize your performance gains.

How Our Seasonal Training System Works

Endurance sports demand different physical attributes at different times of the year. The Strength to Speed methodology follows a progressive 8-month season (September 1 through April 30) designed to build peak fitness for the spring and summer outdoors:

1) Autumn: Foundation, Mobility & Heavy Strength

At the start of the season, the focus is on mastering movement mechanics and building raw foundational strength.

  • Focus: Perfecting technique, lifting heavy weights, improving hip and ankle mobility, and establishing core stability.

  • Goal: Building maximum force potential without adding unnecessary bulk.

2) Winter: Power, Velocity & Explosiveness

As the season progresses, strength is translated into athletic power and velocity.

  • Focus: Dynamic movement, kettlebell work, slam balls, and plyometrics.
  • Goal: Increasing raw wattage, leg turnover speed, and rate of force development.

3. Spring: Speed & Energy System Conditioning

Heading into peak event season, training shifts toward sustaining high power outputs.

  • Focus: Cardiovascular speed work, sled pushes, and conditioning circuits.
  • Goal: Building metabolic capacity to sustain strength and power over long distances.

Weekly Class Schedule (2026/27 Season)

Strength to Speed offers flexible daytime and evening sessions tailored for busy schedules:

  • Monday Evening: Strength & Conditioning with Olivia Leigh (6:00 – 7:00 PM | 7:00 – 8:00 PM)

  • Tuesday Daytime & Evening: Strength & Conditioning with Vicki Farrington (1:00 – 2:00 PM | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | 7:00 – 8:00 PM)

  • Wednesday Evening: Pilates for Sport with Jo Horsley (6:00 – 7:00 PM) | Strength & Conditioning with Sarah Harper (6:00 – 7:00 PM | 7:00 – 8:00 PM)

  • Thursday Evening: Pilates for Sport with Jo Horsley (6:00 – 7:00 PM)

Flexible Membership & Pricing Options

All bookings and memberships are managed seamlessly via the TeamUp app. Options are available for all commitment levels:

  • 14-Day Unlimited Test Drive (£30): Full 2-week unlimited access to test drive any Strength & Conditioning or Pilates class risk-free.

  • Full Season Pass (£399): Complete 8-month unlimited access from September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

  • Half Season Pass (£199): Choice of Autumn Half Pass (Sept 1 – Dec 18, 2026) or Winter/Spring Half Pass (Jan 4 – April 30, 2027).

  • Monthly Membership (£65/month): Rolling month-to-month access throughout the season.

  • Single Class Drop-In (£12.50): Pay-as-you-go access for single Pilates or S&C sessions.

Join the Strength to Speed Community in Kendal

Whether your goal is to push more watts on the bike, run stronger up Lake District fells, or move better without pain, Strength to Speed provides the expert coaching and supportive community to get you there.

Ready to start?

Download the TeamUp app, scan the QR codes at Mapdec Cycle Works, or book your 14-Day Unlimited Test Drive online today!

👉 Click Here to Sign Up on TeamUp

Visit our website page here for more information, full schedules, and class details click here:  Strength to Speed Schedule & Info

If you have any questions or need help picking the right membership option, feel free to give Mapdec a call at 01539 312550 and ask for Madeline!

by Madeline Ludlage

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