ABOUT ECG

A MOTIVATING RESULTS-DRIVEN FITNESS COMMUNITY

Eisey's Community Gym (ECG) is a friendly, inclusive training space in Clevedon where people of all ages and fitness levels come to build strength, confidence, and long‑term health. The gym is built around community, support, and simple, effective training that helps you feel better in everyday life.

What ECG Is

Founded in 2003 by fitness coach Ian Eisentrager, ECG has been based in a restored Victorian building on Old Street, Clevedon, since 2019. Ian’s vision was to create a welcoming community hub where people of all ages and abilities feel supported, encouraged, and motivated to achieve their fitness and health goals.

ECG is a community‑focused gym designed to make fitness accessible to everyone. Whether you’re joining a group class, stepping into a boxing session, or working one‑to‑one, every session is structured, purposeful, and adaptable.

The focus is always on clear coaching, steady progression, and helping you enjoy the process so you feel comfortable, capable, and confident from day one.

Today, ECG offers top-tier personal training, flexible drop-in sessions, and an exciting range of group fitness and boxing classes. Our skilled coaches are here to help you unlock your full potential and enjoy every step of your fitness journey.

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About Ian

Ian Eisentrager brings over two decades of experience to ECG. He earned a degree in Exercise Science from Lander University in South Carolina after moving to the USA on a full soccer scholarship to Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky, where he won two National Championships.

Alongside his academic background, Ian holds a professional boxing licence following a successful amateur career and is a ‘B’ licensed football coach. His training covers all areas of physical fitness and is suitable for individuals of every age, level, and athletic ability.

Ian has coached a wide range of clients — from complete beginners to British, Commonwealth, and world champions in sprinting, boxing, and karate. He has also worked as a freelance sports and fitness coach for the University of Bristol, supporting their rowing, rugby, and football squads, including high‑performance teams.

His broad experience and calm, supportive coaching style shape the inclusive, community‑focused environment at ECG, where everyone is encouraged to feel confident, capable, and motivated in their training.

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Coaching Philosophy

Ian’s coaching philosophy is built on clarity, progression, and confidence. He believes that fitness should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, experience, or ability. His approach focuses on teaching solid fundamentals, building strength and mobility gradually, and helping people understand how their bodies move.

Every session is designed to be purposeful and adaptable, allowing individuals to progress at their own pace while feeling supported and encouraged. Ian’s calm, structured coaching style helps clients develop long‑term habits, improve their physical and mental well‑being, and enjoy the process of becoming stronger, healthier, and more confident.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be fit before joining?

No. All sessions are designed to suit beginners through to advanced trainees. You train at your own pace.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothing, water, a hand towel if you want and a positive attitude. Gloves and pads are provided for boxing if you don’t have your own.

Can I mix group classes with personal training?

Yes. Many people use PT for technique and confidence, then join group classes for conditioning and community.

Is ECG suitable for complete beginners?

Absolutely. Ian adapts every session to your ability and makes sure you feel supported from day one.

Is there parking?

There is no car park and very limited parking on Meadow Road or Old Street itself. However, there are generally plenty of parking spaces on Kingston Avenue and Highdale Avenue, with an approximately 5-minute walk to the gym. We kindly request that you do not park at the doctors’ surgery, hospital, or nursery school.

Can I speak to Ian before starting?

Of course. Ian is happy to chat through your goals and help you choose the best starting point. Contact Ian on 07771 880 580 or drop in.

Do I have to book, and is it a membership?

Group classes are drop-in and pay-as-you-go — no booking and no membership required. For personal training or individual drop‐in sessions, contact Ian on 07771 880 580.

If you’re looking for a friendly, supportive place to train — whether through classes, boxing, or personal training — ECG is here to welcome you in. All sessions run on a simple drop‑in, pay‑as‑you‑go basis, so you can join whenever it suits you. Join Eisey’s Community Gym family today!

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I have trained with Ian at both his Group Sessions and as a personal client for over a decade. During this time, Ian has helped me achieve goals that I never thought possible. Ian starts with small goals, so you feel like you are making progress, which leads to whatever your ultimate aim is – mine was a smaller size pair of jeans! Ian has a positive 'can-do' attitude that rubs off on his clients and keeps his sessions interesting and varied. So complacency is never an issue, and mental and physical toughness becomes a way of life.

Stella Payne