Built for people
who want to stay
strong for life
Four specialist programmes. Small groups. Expert coaching in strength, lower back pain recovery, and over-50s training. Not a gym. A system.
Spartan16
Sixteen weeks. Four phases. A small group that holds you to it. This is the flagship MFF transformation programme — structured, progressive, and built around what actually works. You start with a fitness test. You finish with a re-test. The data tells the story.
Apply for a spot →Back
Strong
Chronic lower back pain doesn't have to be your normal. In 8 weeks, this specialist small group programme rebuilds the strength and confidence in your back that you thought you'd lost — coached by the only Level 4 back pain specialist PT in the Midlands.
Find out more →Strong
After 50
A 6-week strength starter built specifically for the over-50s. Five sessions a week at 11am — no experience needed, no gym intimidation, just progressive training with people your own age and a coach who understands your body. Limited to 30 people per cohort.
Join the next cohort →TRX
Memberships
Four weekly session types, all TRX suspension and RIP trainer based. Capped at just 7 clients per session so you always get real coaching, never just a space in a class. Pick the sessions that fit your week and make them yours.
View timetable & book →Saturday
Bootcamp
Two sessions every Saturday — 7am and 10am. Full-body, community-driven, no experience needed. Unlimited spots. Whether you want to kick-start your weekend or just move with a great group of people, this is the session for you.
Find out more →Real people.
Real results.
No stock photos. No made-up numbers. These are members who showed up, did the work, and changed their lives.
"I have lost over 4 stone since February and gained lean muscle. Mike and Claire and the whole MFF community are extremely supportive. I found them the best gym for specialising in helping me as a woman over 40."
"I used to have a weak back and would end up tweaking it doing the most mundane things. Now I only ever ache in a good way. Genuinely changed how my body feels day to day."
"I've attended 1-2-1 and small group classes with MFF for 18 months. I have never been stronger. Mike and Clare are beautiful and kind people and understood their roles perfectly."
"Re-motivated an un-motivated 50-something back to training. Really good crowd, no cliques, and an exceptional training experience. I now look forward to training!"
"I had put on a lot of weight after going through a big loss in my family, and starting at MFF really helped me to feel normal again. What a fantastic duo Mike and Claire are."
"Every session is tough, but that's exactly what I needed. You get all the benefits of basically having a personal trainer, but as part of a small group who each work at their own level."
Your programme.
In your pocket.
Three dedicated apps — one for each programme. Track sessions, monitor progress, and stay connected with your group. Launching soon.
Guided movement sessions, symptom tracking, and programme progression for lower back pain recovery.
Coming soonFollow your 6-week programme at your own pace — with session tracking, homework, and coaching built in.
Coming soon
More than a PT.
I'm Mike Foster — personal trainer, strength coach, and the man behind Mike Foster Fitness. But if you ask me what actually drives me, it's not sets and reps. It's the moment a member walks in looking defeated and walks out looking like a different person. Transformations are everything to me. That moment when someone realises they're capable of more than they thought — I live for that.
Outside the gym, I'm a family man through and through. I'm engaged to my incredible partner Kelly, and between us we have five kids — so I know exactly what it means to try to prioritise your health when life is genuinely full-on. No judgement here about missed sessions or tired weeks. I get it, because I live it.
That family mindset is what built MFF's community. This isn't a gym where you put your headphones in and disappear. It's a place where people know each other's names, push each other, and celebrate each other's wins. That culture doesn't happen by accident — it's something we protect and build every single day.
My specialist areas are lower back pain recovery and strength training for the over-50s — two groups that are often underserved or badly coached. I've invested heavily in my qualifications to make sure every member gets genuinely expert coaching, not just general fitness advice.
Ready to get started?
Pick a programme and take the first step. Not sure which one fits? Get in touch — we'll point you in the right direction.