About farmer strong

Farmer Strong is an outdoor training facility based in the heart of the countryside in Bolton, the North-West of England.

how it started

In 2020 the covid pandemic put the world into lockdown and all gyms and group activities where put to a stop. As an international wrestler for Team GB my work and training was put to a standstill.

With not being able to continue training my only option was to train on my family home. For weeks the weather was sweltering.

My Workout Routine

With the help of my strength and conditioning coach Michael Weetman, I started programming sessions to keep myself Fit and Strong for when I return to the mat. I gathered as much equipment as I could that was lying around on the farm, from old tractor tyres, sandbags, odd pieces of metal, bale wrap and the forklift truck.

After posting my workouts on my social media platforms, it gaged the interest of my followers as they liked the creativity and how unique it was.

Then Farmer Strong Was Born

As the lockdown started to ease I started to offer my sessions as a 1-2-1 service. Government restrictions did not allow gyms to open at the time but outdoor exercise was permitted. As restrictions again started to ease 121 sessions turned into group sessions and Farmer Strong was born.

After a few months the hay barn was turned into a shelter area to continue the outdoor training in winter months. We then went into another lockdown January 2021 which saw us make even more improvements to our facilities that would add to our customer experience.

about Charlie

founder & Owner of Farmer Strong

I grew up around farming, but my main passion has always been health and fitness. From six years old, I have wrestled competitively, winning multiple British Championships at junior and senior levels. I have been lucky enough to travel the world and represent my country.

I get a buzz from helping people make improvements and seeing them be a better version of themselves. Wrestling and the farm lifestyle have taught me the importance of being resilient, and if you work hard, you will be rewarded.

How To Become A Wrestler

Charlie Bowling & Ross Connelly

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where we are Now

Farmer strong continues to grow and evolve. Our community continues to build with people from all different walks of life, from school teachers to nurses, to athletes all levels and abilities are made to feel welcome here.

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