First look inside new Baltic Triangle gym with Spitroast coffee shop

First look inside new Baltic Triangle gym with Spitroast coffee shopThe gym has a sauna and cold plunge facilities for members to use in order to aid their

recoveryBookmarkShareCommentsWhat's OnByPaul McAuleyCommunity reporter08:48, 4 JUN 2025BookmarkOwners of Apex Liverpool,new gym in the Baltic Triangle. Left to right: David Ayem, Tom Simpson

and Mark Scanlon (Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)

A new gym has opened in the Baltic Triangle. Apex Liverpool is the brainchild of Tom Simpson, Mark Scanlon, and David Ayem. The name may sound familiar to some, and that is because the

health and wellness centre already has another branch on Prescot Road.

The new venue, found on Brick Street, was launched to cope with growing demand. During the Covid pandemic, Tom, a 33-year-old from West Derby, converted his parents' garden into a gym and

later launched the original venue once restrictions were fully lifted.

Following the popularity of his signature kettlebell classes, Tom needed a larger facility on Brick Street. The facility opened to the public this week, and the ECHO was given a first look

around the promises.

Tom said: “This new facility is the culmination of all my life experiences; blending physical, mental, and spiritual training to help people lead strong, happy, and healthy lives in every

aspect.

"We've been working so hard behind the scenes to perfect the Apex Centre in The Baltic Triangle, and we're really excited to open our doors, welcome our members and introduce the wider

Liverpool community to our approach to physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing in the heart of the city centre."

The gym will offer a variety of classes, including kettlebells, women's only classes, Pilates, glutes, yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Each month, it will also host group seminars where

guest speakers will share their expertise on diverse topics.

The team will be providing lifting workshops for current and new members to build confidence with kettlebells, alongside meditation and “emotional healing courses that aim to create mental

peace, clarity, and resilience”.

Members will also have access to a sauna and a cold plunge pool that they can book to help with recovery and relaxation.

Mark Scanlon, co-owner of the Apex Centre, said: "When I met Tom, I really believed in his potential as both a personal trainer and advocate for health and wellbeing.

“It's been incredible to watch his journey unfold and how much he's worked on his own mental health and personal development over the years. Tom has become a dear friend and business

partner, and I'm so proud of his success with the Apex Centre which started in Old Swan and is now expanding to a bigger facility.

“The centre will bring together all facets of health under one roof; from dynamic classes to healthy food, a recovery room that members can access and monthly wellbeing workshops."

The Apex Centre Liverpool has teamed up with popular Liverpool restaurant Spitroast. The chain will operate its own coffee shop within the centre and has crafted an exclusive menu for Apex

members featuring nutritious breakfast options, snacks, a lunch menu, coffees, and juices.

Classes are available daily at 6am, 9.30am, 12pm, and 6.30pm. The full schedule is accessible on the Apex website. Membership fees are set at £149 per month, but there's a special

introductory rate of £99 for unlimited classes. Memberships can be secured online.

Left to right: David Ayem, Tom Simpson and Mark Scanlon

The gym's owners spoke to the ECHO ahead of the opening

Spitroast has a coffee shop inside the gym

The gym will offer a variety of classes, including kettlebells, women's only classes, Pilates, glutes, yoga, meditation, and breathwork.

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Each month, it will also host group seminars where guest speakers will share their expertise on diverse topics.

Inside the new gym

Membership fees are set at £149 per month, but there's a special introductory rate of £99 for unlimited classes.

Classes are available daily at 6am, 9.30am, 12pm, and 6.30pm

Inside the new Baltic Triangle gym

The faciloty is located on Brick Street

Weights ready to be loaded onto barbells at the gym

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