Ninja Gym Liverpool: About HC:FIT
A different kind of gym in Liverpool
This is HC:FIT. The first of its kind in the UK, combining the thrill and excitement of Ninja Warrior with fitness, fun, strength, calisthenics and a love of movement. All wrapped up in a brilliant, welcoming and inclusive community that builds you up and keeps you coming back, getting fitter, stronger and feeling better every time you walk in.
We have everything you would look for in a gym, as well as calisthenics equipment, a martial arts and gymnastics area, and our state of the art originally designed ninja obstacle course, complete with over 50 obstacles and our iconic 16ft Mega Warped Wall.
HC:FIT is all about community. Chat with other members, grow together, share ideas, feed off everyone’s energy, feel the endless motivation and have more and more fun making new friends.
Meet Henry
I’m Henry, owner and Head Coach at HC:FIT. A former international Taekwondo fighter, five time British Champion, World Champion and Commonwealth bronze medallist. After I retired from Taekwondo I appeared on Ninja Warrior UK, where I’ve now competed across three seasons. I’ve also had the opportunity to represent the show internationally, making two appearances as a special international guest on Ninja Warrior France.
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Ninja Gym Liverpool: The Story Behind HC:FIT
HC:FIT began with a simple frustration. Henry Cookey, a Ninja Warrior UK semi-finalist and former international Taekwondo competitor, could not find a ninja gym Liverpool actually deserved, so he built one himself. What started as a handful of obstacles in a small unit is now the only dedicated ninja obstacle facility in the city.
Q: What makes this ninja gym in Liverpool different?
Most gyms are built around machines. Ours is built around movement: every rig, wall and bar exists so you can climb, swing and problem-solve your way through a session, and people genuinely cheer each other on.
Q: Who trains at your ninja gym in Liverpool?
Our members range from four-year-olds in Little Ninjas to adults in their sixties, from competition regulars to people who just wanted a workout that does not feel like a chore. Every class is led by a coach who scales the obstacles to you.
Q: What is your coaching approach?
We progress people rather than throw them in. A first session is about finding your level, then obstacles get harder in small, deliberate steps that build real strength and fitness over time.
Q: Is HC:FIT more than just a ninja gym?
Yes. The building also hosts birthday parties, stag and hen groups, corporate team days and school visits, alongside adult ninja classes and calisthenics for members who want to mix things up.
Q: Where is your ninja gym in Liverpool based?
The best way to understand HC:FIT is to walk in. Book a free visit, have a look around the rig, and talk to a coach with no pressure and no sales pitch.