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about us
We started as a joke. Then we couldn't stop
Ouch Potato was built by people who knew exactly how it feels to walk into a gym and feel completely out of place
How Ouch Potato was born
Amy went to a fitness class one evening and came back in tears the class had been cliquey, unwelcoming and made her feel like she didn't belong. Steven decided to set up his own gym and call it something completely ridiculous so nobody took it too seriously.
Started in a garage with a few bits of kit; within months it was full and had to move, then move again. Now runs ~50 classes/week from a purpose-built venue near Tadcaster with ~160 members same mission as day one: "to build the gym that Amy never found."
What that means for you
You will never feel unwelcome, never be left to figure it out alone, never feel like everyone else is doing better than you because everyone here started somewhere.
Meet the team
Steven Paffett
Head Coach & Founder
Steven has spent years coaching people at every stage of their fitness journey. He started Ouch Potato in the garage, built it into one of York's most loved fitness communities, and still leads sessions every week.
His coaching style is direct, motivating, and always worth the drive.
Amy Paffett
Operations & Social Media
Amy is the reason Ouch Potato has the culture it does. She keeps everything running behind the scenes and is the person behind the camera showing what Ouch Potato actually looks like day to day.
She is also, for the record, the reason it exists at all.
OUR VALUES
What we believe in
Honesty
no empty promises, no same-day before/afters
Community
train together, celebrate together
Variety
50 classes/week, no two weeks the same
Everyone belongs
beginners to Hyrox competitor
Come and See It for Yourself
No pressure, no sales pitch, just come and try a session
8 Braegate Lane, Tadcaster LS24 8EW
07921899255