About The Chapel
A part of life for over 23 years.
The Chapel has been helping people in Berkhamsted become stronger, healthier and more confident.
For many of our guests, their time here has become a valued part of their weekly lives.
That continuity, and the relationships we have built along the way, mean an enormous amount to us.
- 23+ years
- Established in Berkhamsted
- 150,000+ sessions
- Personal training delivered
- 10–20 years
- Our longest guest relationships
Our Story
The Chapel’s story began in 2003, when Alex Minors established his first private personal training studio in Berkhamsted.
The business quickly developed a loyal guest base, leading Alex to purchase the former chapel on Chapel Street and open The Chapel in its present home in 2007.
With a degree in Psychology, further studies in Nutritional Therapy and a Level 4 qualification in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Alex brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to personal training, health and wellbeing. His professional background also includes more than ten years working with the English National Ballet on rehabilitation and performance conditioning.
That experience has helped shape The Chapel’s approach to coaching: combining professional expertise with a genuine interest in people, their lifestyles, motivations and individual circumstances.
Over the years, The Chapel has welcomed guests across an extraordinary range of ages, abilities and backgrounds, from children as young as eight to guests in their late eighties.
Today, The Chapel remains independently owned, with a dedicated team of seven and an approach built around understanding each individual, helping them make lasting progress and making their time here something they genuinely enjoy.
Our Team
Good people. Great coaching.
At the heart of The Chapel is a team of six full-time personal trainers, working alongside our founder.
Each brings their own personality, experience and coaching strengths. Together, they create an environment that is professional, welcoming and genuinely enjoyable.
Our coaches know when to encourage, when to reassure and when to challenge someone to achieve a little more than they thought possible.
They are knowledgeable, approachable people who take a genuine interest in the guests they work with.
There is warmth, conversation and laughter alongside the hard work. We believe that enjoying the experience is an important part of maintaining the consistency that brings results.
A relationship that lasts.
Some of our guests have been training with us for 10, 15 and even 20 years.
Over that time, The Chapel has become a familiar and valued part of their weekly lives.
We have supported guests through changing goals, different stages of life, setbacks, achievements and everything in between.
These lasting relationships mean a great deal to us. They reflect the trust, understanding and personal attention that have always been central to The Chapel.
For many guests, training here has become a way of life.
Come and meet us.
The best way to understand The Chapel is to experience it.
We would be delighted to welcome you for a complimentary introduction, show you around and talk about what you would like to achieve.