Discover The Studio
Start smashing your fitness goals at an inclusive and welcoming fitness centre in the heart of Chesterfield.
Welcome to
The Studio
For the past 25 years, we’ve been helping people like you hone their sports performance, achieve a higher standard of fitness, and hit their weight-loss goals in a fun and welcoming environment.
Whether you want to transform your body and mind, or simply give something new a try, we’ll have fitness training solutions to suit you. Our tailored one-to-one personal training sessions, group sessions, and classes have helped countless clients achieve their fitness goals at a pace that suits them. Our friendly staff have worked with people of all backgrounds and ability levels, and will be able to help you into a fitness program that will always be challenging, but never gruelling.
We pride ourselves on helping people get great results from their training, while also creating a fun and inclusive environment that anyone can feel a part of.
Our founder Dave Cartawick and his team have been training sportsmen and women for decades, producing a number of martial arts world champions and working closely with Chesterfield FC. Today, we use this wealth of experience for conventional fitness training, helping people from all walks of life reach physical and mental milestones they’d never thought possible!
Whether your goals are big or small, The Studio has all the facilities and expertise to make it happen. Get in touch and book your first session today!
Welcome to
The Studio
For the past 25 years, we’ve been helping people like you hone their sports performance, achieve a higher standard of fitness, and hit their weight-loss goals in a fun and welcoming environment.
Whether you want to transform your body and mind, or simply give something new a try, we’ll have fitness training solutions to suit you. Our tailored one-to-one personal training sessions, group sessions, and classes have helped countless clients achieve their fitness goals at a pace that suits them. Our friendly staff have worked with people of all backgrounds and ability levels, and will be able to help you into a fitness program that will always be challenging, but never gruelling.
We pride ourselves on helping people get great results from their training, while also creating a fun and inclusive environment that anyone can feel a part of.
Our founder Dave Cartawick and his team have been training sportsmen and women for decades, producing a number of martial arts world champions and working closely with Chesterfield FC. Today, we use this wealth of experience for conventional fitness training, helping people from all walks of life reach physical and mental milestones they’d never thought possible!
Whether your goals are big or small, The Studio has all the facilities and expertise to make it happen. Get in touch and book your first session today!
Helping You Become A
Better You
At The Studio, our one-on-one fitness training starts with you. We’ll never empoy a scattergun, “one size fits all” approach. We pride ourselves on offering bespoke, client-focused training sessions tailored to your goals and abilities.
Aside from our personal training, we offer a range of fun and dynamic Group Sessions, including Studio Cycling, Studio Bootcamp, and Group PT, perfect for getting your first taste of how we work.
We also offer a number of complementary massage therapies and general wellness treatments - the perfect finishing touch to our more high-intensity workouts.
Helping You Become A
Better You
At The Studio, our one-on-one fitness training starts with you. We’ll never empoy a scattergun, “one size fits all” approach. We pride ourselves on offering bespoke, client-focused training sessions tailored to your goals and abilities.
Aside from our personal training, we offer a range of fun and dynamic Group Sessions, including Studio Cycling, Studio Bootcamp, and Group PT, perfect for getting your first taste of how we work.
We also offer a number of complementary massage therapies and general wellness treatments - the perfect finishing touch to our more high-intensity workouts.
Why Choose
The Studio
At The Studio, we understand that everyone has different goals, abilities, and lifestyles that will influence their approach to fitness. With this in mind, we always take a personalised approach to training sessions and classes, ensuring you can find a training plan that works for you. Choose us for your fitness training, and you’ll enjoy:
The aim at The Studio is for you to finish each session with sweat on your brow and a smile on your face.
Why Choose
The Studio
At The Studio you are more than just a number, you are an individual with different needs, requirements, lifestyle and challenges. At The Studio by Unit1 you will receive:
The aim at The Studio is for you to finish each session with sweat on your brow and a smile on your face.
Meet The
Team
David Cartawick
Personal Trainer
I started Boxing at age 9 and have been involved in all aspects of sports and fitness training for more than 45 years.
I am the Head Coach of the British Karate and Kickboxing Association. As a 6th Dan Black Belt, I’ve coached thousands of people in the field of martial arts over the years, including 41 World Champions and numerous other title winners. I’ve been awarded Chesterfield Sports Coach of the Year four times, and Derbyshire Coach of the Year three times. I was also fortunate enough to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pan American Internationals in 2016.
During my time in Chesterfield, I’ve formed links with a number of local clubs and institutions, working closely with Chesterfield College and Chesterfield FC. Ever since I first started coaching, I’ve been driven by a love of helping people achieve and surpass their personal goals, whether that be weight loss, fitness, confidence building or sport-specific coaching.
This passion was central to the founding of The Studio, and is just as much a part of how we work today as it was then!
Hannah Kendall
Personal Trainer
I’ve had a love of sports and fitness in some way since I was a child, and have been working as a personal trainer for the past 5 years.
I’m immensely passionate about what I do, and like a lot of my clients, I’m always looking for the next big challenge to overcome. Within 6 months of getting my personal training qualification, I went from training one person to leading a warmup for 1500 people at a local charity event! I’ve competed in both regional and national martial arts tournaments over the years, winning several first places in both points fights and kata.
With a Level 3 personal training certification, I’m qualified to deliver training for pre and postnatal fitness, older adults, children, and disabled clients. I’m also proficient in training people of all ability levels in strength and conditioning, indoor cycling, boxercise, and fitness pilates.
Outside of my work at The Studio, I also work closely with Chesterfield FC, Chesterfield college, Fairplay, and a number of local schools and charities.
I’m a great believer in the importance of exercise, and the power it has to transform anyone’s physical and mental health for the better. This has always been a driving force behind my approach to personal training, and I’m confident you’ll notice the difference from our first session!
Mel Gibbons
Personal Trainer
I've been a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor for over 10 years.
I got into the Fitness Industry after my own weight loss and fitness journey. Knowing how daunting it is to take those first steps made me realise that I wanted to help others achieve and surpass their personal goals.
Through my own life experiences, you'll get a PT who listens to you, understands life obstacles and will do the very best I can to understand you and lift you up when you're having a bad day. Training isn't just about your Physical Health, but your Mental Health too. It's about making small achievable lifestyle changes.
PT sessions can be 1to1, or train with a friend. I aim to deliver a session that meets your goals and leaves you feeling happy and motivated.
I am a level 3 qualified PT; I enjoy delivering sessions in a Functional Fitness style to give an all-over body workout. I'm also qualified in Pre and Post-Natal exercise, Pelvic Floor strengthening, Tai Chi for Health, Kettlebells, Suspension Training, PiYo and Insanity (HIIT)
Ged Dearnley
Personal trainer
Hi my name is Ged, I have over 33 years experience of personal training and training myself. I am passionate about helping people who may be new to training or who are advanced in training. I have experience of working with all abilities from complete beginners to competition level, every session is personal to the individual, my clients are my priority, you are not just a number. Personal training to me is a passion not a job, I am here to help you achieve your goals.