The Gym
Train independently at our strength gym in Tonbridge. Full access to specialist equipment — no waiting, no crowds, no chain-gym compromises.
Explore the gym →About Sportive Tricks
Level 4 strength & conditioning coaches.Founders of Sportive Tricks in Tonbridge.
Who We Are
Founded by Jason Swalwell and Helen Redhead — Level 4 Strength & Conditioning coaches and world champion powerlifters, coaching full time in Tonbridge for decades.
For the gym floor, kit, and membership, see our strength & conditioning gym in Tonbridge or walk the facility.
We share the building with Iron Raven, the powerlifting gym. Sportive Tricks is strength and conditioning; Iron Raven is competition lifting. One membership covers both — two gyms, one address.
What We Stand For
Strength training should be accessible — whether you are building fitness, coming back after injury, training for a sport, or simply want to feel stronger and more confident in daily life.
We keep the atmosphere straightforward: serious about training, relaxed about everything else. No cliquey vibes, no hard sell. Train at your pace, for your reasons, with support when you want it.
Many people use the gym on their own schedule. Others add personal training or online coaching for programming, technique, nutrition, and accountability. We meet you where you are and build from there.
How We Coach
Good technique comes first — it keeps you safe, makes progress sustainable, and means the work you put in actually counts. Our coaching is never one-size-fits-all; we tailor programming to your goals, experience, and what you are working with right now.
Between them, Jason and Helen cover strength and conditioning, personal training, sports nutrition, injury rehabilitation, weight management, and working with older adults — in person at the gym or online if you are not local.
Read full coach bios, qualifications, and competition records →
What We Offer
S&C coaching
One-to-one strength & conditioning with Jason or Helen. Programming built around your goals, your schedule, and what you are actually working with.
Strength & conditioning coaching →Coaching
Strength and conditioning, online coaching, and programmes for older adults — structured support wherever you are based.
Coaching overview →Meet your coaches
Jason and Helen coach full time at Sportive Tricks — book a viewing to discuss goals and availability.
Head Coach
Jason Swalwell
My coaching style is based around improving technique. Technique is everything as far as I am concerned, the ability to execute a movement pattern or skill under extreme pressure is the most important skill you can have at any level of sport.
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Coach
Helen Redhead
I am a people person and this is reflected in my coaching style. Whilst always striving for good technique and progression, I am aware of individual barriers and strengths. I work with and around these.
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Come for a viewing at the gym — walk the floor, ask anything, decide in your own time.