Incredible physique on Fred. I just looked him up and now remember seeing a photo or two of him from that show from another British mag back in the day. Incredibly balance physique on the man. Also just checked out some photos of his gym. I love the look of that place. Reminds me of that great solid 1970's equipment that just doesnt quit. I remember old 1970's Ironman magazines as well as early MTI issues that advertised equipmwnt like that. Great that you have such a trusted guy to be honest with you. Thanks for sharing.
Fred opened his gym back in 85 I think, he made most of the equipment himself after doing a welding course.
Its still the same equipment in there to this day.
He runs his gym with a no drop weights policy, anyone dropping weights is asked to leave.
I would love to see Branch and Johnnie try and get in Freds for a workout.
Back in the 80s it was a hive of activity with Mary Ann Gay, Kev Taylor, Gary Shelmerdine and Ian Atkinson all coming down to train at weekends.