Strength training gym in Gardens, Cape Town
Start strength training safely - with a coach who knows
what they’re doing
Your first 1-on-1 personal training session at Iron + Love is free.
Learn proper lifting technique, build confidence, and move through life feeling capable.
What holds people back
Most people know they should be strength training, especially as they age.
Stronger muscles and bones mean better movement, fewer injuries and more independence.
But most never start, because they don’t know where to begin, or who to trust.
Common worries:
“I’ll get hurt.”
“I’ll look out of place.”
“I’ll waste time doing it wrong.”
The hesitation make sense.
You don’t need motivation, you need someone who can make training feel simple, safe and sustainable.
How we help
I hear these same worries every week, from smart, capable people who just want to train properly and stay strong for life.
Strength training benefits everyone, but it’s especially powerful for:
Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women protecting bone density and energy.
People over 40 who want to stay strong, mobile, and injury-free.
Runners, cyclists, and weekend athletes chasing better performance and fewer niggles.
Busy professionals who need structure that fits real life.
Anyone starting (or restarting) who wants to do it safely and with confidence.
I’ve coached all of the above, and what they share isn’t age or background, it’s the decision to take their wellbeing seriously.
I’m Warren, owner and head coach at Iron + Love.
Over the past 15 years, my coaches and I have helped hundreds of people train safely, build lasting strength, and actually enjoy it.
Iron + Love was built to be the opposite of the typical gym: calm, focused and supportive.
A place where good coaching and good conversation come before noise and ego.
Your first personal training session is completely free
Imagine walking into a gym that feels calm, welcoming, and purposeful.
You know what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how it helps you.
That’s what starts in your first session.
You’ll walk out feeling stronger, more in control, and ready to keep going.
No experience? Perfect. That’s what the session is for.
Older or returning to training? We adjust everything to your capabilities.
Not a “gym person”? You’ll fit right in here.
You’ll get:
A private 1:1 session with an expert coach
Technique assessment and feedback
A plan for your next steps