Premium wellness club set to open in Oakham

Oakham, Rutland, is set to welcome Method Gym, a premium wellness club offering personalised fitness experiences.

Opening in April, it will be the region’s first of its kind.

Just a mile from the town centre, the club has transformed part of a Co-Op into a fitness space.

It will offer personal training packages, reformer Pilates, infrared saunas and ice baths—redefining the premium wellness experience.

Founded by local entrepreneur and Stamford-based personal trainer Emily Baxter, Method Gym is the first in the region to provide Small Group Personal Training.

After 18 months of planning, Method is designed to offer a fresh take on fitness—focused on personalisation, structure, and accountability to create lasting transformations.

Baxter said: “It was recently reported that almost one in five Brits stop going to the gym after as little as one or two months. It might be that they struggled with consistency, felt overwhelmed by where to start, or simply couldn’t find flexible timings for more personal, tailored fitness instruction.

“This is why we created Method. Something that bridges the gap between budget gyms and private training—something designed to empower all people of all ages and abilities, help build body confidence, improve health, and create lasting change.

“Through Small Group Personal Training, our professional team delivers a flexible schedule of tailored coaching to between four and six members at any one time, who can enjoy the motivation, camaraderie, and community of training alongside others. It’s about more than fitness for us—it’s about creating a body and mindset you can be proud of.”