TV star Steph McGovern and renowned personal trainer David Fairlamb, co-found new fitness studio.
Climbahub: A Unique Fitness Concept In Newcastle

Located in the Jesmond area of Newcastle, ClimbAhub is a newly established fitness studio dedicated entirely to a high-intensity workout built around the VersaClimber machine, a vertical climbing simulator that delivers a full-body cardio and strength session in a compact, exciting format.

ClimbAhub’s mission is to bring one of the most efficient and effective workouts available to the UK in a stand-alone, specialised environment. Every session at ClimbAhub revolves around the same objective: maximise results in minimal time.

‘I’ve had terrific success using the VersaClimber machine at my gym in North Shields,’ said David Fairlamb. ‘It’s proved to be one of the most popular classes that I have…and one of the people who enjoyed attending was Steph McGovern.

She always made a beeline for the VersaClimber classes because she immediately saw the benefits of using it.

‘One day, I was discussing with Steph the idea of setting-up a purpose-built facility which would allow people to enjoy the VersaClimbers in a unique surrounding. She liked the idea so much that she wanted to invest. It’s taken a couple of years to bring our dream to fruition, but we’re delighted with the result. It’s fantastic.’

The VersaClimber is at the heart of ClimbAhub’s workout philosophy. This machine mimics the action of climbing, engaging the arms, legs, and core all at once.

Because it is low-impact and joint-friendly, yet demands your full body’s effort, it can burn up to three times more calories than traditional cardio machines like treadmills or ellipticals, all within a 30-minute session.

Each class is instructor-led, which means you have a qualified coach guiding you through your workout, setting the pace, and offering encouragement or modifications for different fitness levels. The 30-minute duration is intentional: it’s meant to fit into a busy lifestyle without sacrificing intensity.

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