Sion Pritchard (right) and Rich Blake (left) have launched LVL5 Gyms Ltd
The next level Leading lights in business and training are powering ahead with plans to open a revolutionary new health and fitness complex later this year.
Sion Pritchard and Rich Blake have launched LVL5 Gyms Ltd,
Strength organisation and an ethos derived from Maslow’s
taking a fresh approach to the industry with proposals for an
Hierarchy of Needs – Self-Actualization, Esteem, Love/
accessible, innovative environment welcoming people of all
Belonging, Safety, Physiological – are at the foundation of this
ages and abilities.
upcoming venture.
The duo invested in state-of-the-art equipment – including
Rich says with their core values LVL5 is in great shape
localised Cryotherapy and the region’s first Fit3D Proscanner
moving forward.
– and envision a completely different offering centred on positivity and wellbeing.
“We have taken our time to create the brand, find the perfect location and design a bespoke, cutting-edge facility that
Rich, a personal trainer and Workplace Resilience and
will make a big impact on the health and fitness arena,” he
Wellbeing Master Practitioner (WRAW MP) from Dwygyfylchi,
explained. “There will be plenty of options for people who
and PetPlace owner Sion, from Rhos-on-Sea, met four
want to come and train, or prefer instructor-led sessions,
years ago and became training partners before deciding to
one-to-one support, and small group activities. We will also be
transform their ideas to reality.
giving free talks and presentations with industry experts, and so much more.
Both felt they could bring something different to North Wales and are determined to level up the industry and offer visitors
“LVL5 will be designed to be accessible to all, and there is
a first-class experience.
huge demand out there for what we are planning, especially post-pandemic where physical and mental health have
“I know first-hand the difference having a healthy body and
become even more of a priority. We just want our members to
mind can have on your whole perspective, because since
experience what Sion and I have been through in past years,
changing my routine and lifestyle my personal and professional
how exercise, nutrition and self-care can leave you a happier,
life have never been better,” said Sion. “It’s not just about
healthier person, mentally and physically.”
going to the gym, lifting weights and training hard – we are aiming for far more than that, a community which is warm and
Sion echoed those words. “We will keep investing, keep
welcoming, an experience people have never had before.
bringing in the latest technology and keep raising the bar,” he said. “At this stage we can’t say too much more other than
“From the equipment to the social aspect of keeping fit, we will
‘watch this space’, something very, very exciting, modern and
be at the forefront of advances in the sector and will instil a
fresh is coming and we believe it will revolutionise the gym
culture of support, safety, mindfulness and hard work, with no
experience here in North Wales.”n
pressure and a positive outlook – we can’t wait to get started.” For more information, visit www.lvl5gyms.com or follow @ A partnership with the pioneering Glasgow-based Primal
lvl5gyms on social media. Alternatively, email info@lvl5gyms.co.uk.
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