Why SAOR Fitness Exists, aka Ryde Group Fitness (And Why You Might Love It)

SAOR Fitness
May 7
3 min read

Welcome to SAOR Fitness, where the only six-pack you’ll see is in someone’s lunch bag, and our idea of a gym mirror is a particularly shiny puddle on the Esplanade.

We don’t do posh machines, elevator music, or £100 leggings, just real workouts, real weather, and real people who know the difference between “good pain” and “why did I agree to this?” If you can stand a bit of mud and the occasional motivational seagull, congratulations, you’re already one of us.

Pull on your oldest trainers, bring your best sarcasm, and prepare to question your life choices at least twice per session. We promise you’ll survive, probably thrive, and you might even enjoy yourself. Just don’t ask us for WiFi, we’re too busy getting actual steps in.

🪞 No Mirrors, No Problem

You don’t need a gym mirror to know you’re working hard. At SAOR Fitness Ryde Group Fitness, you won’t find one anyway—unless you’re counting the odd puddle on Appley Beach.

🌳 Outdoor Fitness, Isle of Wight Style

We train outdoors:🌧️ In the muck☁️ Under the clouds🌄 On the hill☀️ Under the sun

SAOR (say “Say-Or”) Fitness is for real people after real results, no daylight robbery, no mirrors, no overpriced ‘extras’.No pressure. No egos. No weirdos flexing in string vests. Just you, the earth, and a bunch of Ryde locals who want to feel better, move better, and get a bit stronger.

💸 Affordable. Honest. Raw.

Ryde Group Fitness — SAOR Style

SAOR Fitness exists because fitness isn’t just for platinum gym members or anyone who paid more for their leggings than their council tax. We’re about lowering the barrier to entry, without dropping the standard.

💡 Affordable Fitness for Everyone

At SAOR Fitness, we believe cost should never be a barrier to better health. That’s why we offer a range of membership options—from free access to flexible plans—all designed to keep fitness open to everyone. Whether you want to join the occasional session, take on more advanced challenges, or go all-in with unlimited access, there’s a plan to suit your lifestyle and goals.

We keep our pricing straightforward, with no hidden fees or unnecessary extras.You’ll always find our latest rates and options on the website.

Whether you train for free or with a full membership, it’s just you, the workout, and the weather. The focus is always on making fitness accessible, effective, and enjoyable for all.

Find out more at www.saorfitness.com

🌊 What’s Ryde Group Fitness Like?

Unpredictable. Beautiful. Honest. Brutal (at times).

One day: ☀️ Blazing sunshine.

Next: 🌬️ Horizontal rain.

Terrain: 🏞️ Flat one minute, next a hill that feels personal.

Scenery: 🏖️ Always a sea view, sometimes a howling gale, and frequently, the urge to question your life choices. You will fall over at least once. (That’s fine. Try not to make it theatrical.)

✋ Your hands? Take them out of your pockets. You’ll need them.

But that’s the point. It’s not sterile or polished. It’s functional fitness for real life:

🧗‍♂️ Climb, crawl, hike, fall, get up, go again.💪 Get stronger, no mirrors needed.

🫵 Who’s It For?

👩‍🦳 Adults aged 30+

🚶‍♀️ Anyone who wants to feel better and move more

🕺 People who don’t need techno music, neon lights, or a squat-rack selfie to feel like they’ve done something

You don’t need to be fit to start. You just need to start.

👋 Who’s Running This Show?

That’s me, Mark. Age: 51 (52 soon—tea with milk, no sugar, if you’re asking).Fun facts:🐄 I once bench pressed a seagull (not recommended).🧶 Won a South Coast knitting contest while doing burpees.🦑 Can’t sit still and wouldn’t recognise “relax” if it bit me.

But seriously: Training should be challenging, never intimidating. Fun, but focused. And open to everyone, wherever you’re starting from.

🎁 One Last Thing

You can donate if you want. You don’t have to. SAOR Fitness is community-supported, sponsor-powered, and rooted in purpose. You’re not a number. You’re a name. If you turn up (number 42), you’ll get a nod, a smile, and a session that’ll leave you feeling something—hopefully not regret.