Peak was born on the premise of building strength, be it mental or physical - our focus is how you feel, not what you look like, hence we do not have any mirrors, we have thrown the gym rule book away, you can chat, you can use your phone, you can use chalk, you can lift heavy, you can lift light, you can wear what you want, you can eat or drink a cup of coffee while putting the world to rights before you train, or not train.

At Peak you are free to be you, without risk of judgment

We are a private gym based on the outskirts of Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taff owned by two of Wales and the Worlds Strongest Women Sam Taylor and Sue Taylor Franklin.

We pride ourselves on being a safe exclusive space for those who don't fit in commercial gyms to train. We are predominantly strength based (no banks of treadmills here) if you want to lifts weights.... this is where you come.

We hold women only bootcamps twice weekly as well as offer personal training and strongman/woman coaching.

As Stated we are a safe space, we do not allow any  form of discrimination, we actively encourage member's from the LGBTQ+ community and have a strict set of rules, which we make no apologies for.

We have various flexible membership options available with no contract

Drop us a message to start your strength journey today.

Member Testimonials...

From the moment I walked through the door, I knew peak strength was the gym for me. The gym, the vibe, the people are all top tier. Sue and Sam go above and beyond for the gym and its members. it’s a safe place, no judgement and I am happy and comfortable in knowing that we are all safe and supported. From someone who never did the gym before and suffered with anxiety going in to them, here I can truly be myself, thank you - Amy

Beginning of 2026 I was completely lost, lost in my training and lost in my "life in general" ...March came and my personal life seriously took a massive knock, I was " BROKEN " with massive life changing desicions to be made that i just could not face..and then I found " PEAK " 

PEAK become my second home, I built a routine, and built a new life around it..

Peak took me out of a very dark corner in my life and helped me rebuild 

And for that I am for ever grateful to Sam, Sue and all the members that were just being " themselves "- S

Peak strength has everything you need for your strength journey, and is incredibly well equipped for strongman. But what really makes the place is the people. A safe space to be yourself, whether you are a world record holder or trying to be strong for yourself. Every session at Peak fills my cup - Heidi