The Refectory
My brand new strength space in Ilkeston.
This is my small, personal, and built for folks who are ready to pick up a barbell studio. I’ve created a space free from any intimidation, individual plans, and no being left to figure it out alone.
The Refectory is for you if...
You've been meaning to sort your strength training out for a while. Maybe you've tried the gym and felt like you didn't belong there. Maybe you've been doing bits and pieces at home but you're not sure if you're doing it right and you’re not really feeling any difference. Maybe you just want someone to show you what to do, and then leave you to get on with it.
You're not looking for a 6 week transformation. You're not interested in before and after photos. You just want to feel stronger, move better, and stop putting yourself at the bottom of the list.
That's exactly what The Refectory is for.
WHAT IS THE REFECTORY
The Refectory is a small, private strength studio at 170 Norman Street, Ilkeston, in the same building as The Luna Shala. It's just me, you (and maybe a few friendly faces if that’s what you’ve booked), some barbells, and a great playlist.
I opened this studio in July because I need somewhere to do this properly. Somewhere that feels like it belongs to the women who use it. Somewhere that isn't intimidating, isn't generic, and that you felt welcomed to.
It's new. It's all mine. It’s what I’ve been looking for. And every session you book helps me make it a reality.
THE PACKAGES
What's on offer this Autumn
The Full Reset | £125
The full picture: where we look at how you move, get you lifting, and send you away with a proper plan.
What's included:
Functional movement assessment, analysing how your body moves and if there are any
1:1 coaching session working through your dumbbell programme with technique guidance
Filmed session so you can see exactly what you're doing (and refer back to it at home)
1 month dumbbell programme on the app: three 30-minute sessions a week, warm up and cool down built in
Personalised mobility library based on your movement assessment results
Two hours, just you and me. We'll look at how you move, work through your programme together, and make sure you actually know what you're doing before you leave. No vague advice, no generic plan. You'll walk away knowing exactly what to do, why you're doing it, and how to do it properly.
Lift With Your Mates | £65
A private strength session for you and your friends: proper coaching, proper barbells, proper laugh.
What's included
Private hire of The Refectory for your group (noone else in the room)
Fully coached group strength session tailored to your group’s level
Introduction to barbells and key foundational lifts
Mix of barbell and dumbbell work
This is the thing I've looked for myself and never been able to find. A proper strength session, just for your group, where everyone gets coached and nobody feels like they don't belong. Great for an alternative birthday do, hen do or just a chance to get your pals together. It’s giving "We just fancied doing something a bit different" energy. Come, have a giggle, lift some weights. And while you're at it, you're helping me get The Refectory off the ground before the regular programming starts in September.
Frequently Asked Questions
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170 Norman Street, Ilkeston. It's in the same building as The Luna Shala but the entrance is different. If you're new: look for Not Too Shabby by Charlotte in the main church building, then go through the gate to the left. If you've been to The Luna Shala before: The Refectory is on the opposite side of the building, through the gate and doorway on the right.
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Stapleton Road is a good option nearby.
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Comfortable clothes you can move in, and flat-soled trainers. Converse are ideal. Anything without a chunky heel works well. For The Full Reset, you'll need to take your shoes off for the movement assessment, so bear that in mind.
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Water and a small snack. That's it.
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If you're new to working with me, or it's been more than six months since we last worked together, I'll send you a PAR-Q (a short health questionnaire) with your confirmation email. It takes about two minutes.
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No. Everything is tailored to where you're at. The only thing you need to bring is yourself.
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es, and this is genuinely my area. I'm a certified menopause specialist as well as a strength coach, so if hormones, fatigue, joint aches, or any of the other delightful side effects are part of your picture, I know how to work with that rather than around it.
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STFU Beginners, an 8-week programme designed specifically for women who are new to strength training or want to start again properly. The Summer Reset feeds directly into it if you want to keep going.
Ready to get started?
Pick the option that feels right and book in. If you're not sure which one suits you, drop me an email at rosie@rosiestrong.co.uk and I'll help you work it out.
The Refectory. 170 Norman Street, Ilkeston. Opening July 2026.