For Matt Morsia, the Folkestone Sports Centre revamp isn’t just another project. It’s personal.
The fitness creator and TV personality has returned to the place where his love for training first took hold: the Folkestone sports centre. Known to millions as Legend from BBC’s Gladiators and as @MattDoesFitness on YouTube, Morsia has taken on the mission of revamping the gym where it all began.
In a recent video shared with his 2.3 million subscribers, Matt opened up about how the Folkestone sports centre helped shape his entire fitness journey. It’s where he lifted his first weights, found his rhythm, and started building the mindset that would one day make him a world-record-holding powerlifter and one of the UK’s biggest fitness influencers.
But the sports centre hasn’t had an easy few years. After officially closing last year, the future of the facility looked uncertain. That changed when The Sports Trust stepped in with plans to partially reopen the venue and breathe new life into the space. And now, with Matt on board, the gym is getting a serious upgrade.
Back to the Folkestone Sports Centre
What makes this project so powerful is the full-circle moment it represents. Matt isn’t just lending his name to the project, he’s getting stuck in helping with the design, equipment, and overall vision. And for fans who’ve followed him since the early @MattDoesFitness days, it’s a reminder of how far he’s come.
In his video, Matt walks viewers through the old gym space, pointing out exactly where he used to train and talking about how much the Folkestone sports centre meant to him growing up. There’s a genuine sense of nostalgia throughout, but also a clear excitement about what’s coming next.
He’s teamed up with The Sports Trust to completely refit the gym, installing new flooring, upgrading the lighting, and bringing in premium equipment to give the place a modern edge while still keeping its community roots.
Why the Folkestone Sports Centre Still Matters To Matt
Even with all the brand deals, global reach, and TV appearances, Matt hasn’t forgotten where it started. He describes the Folkestone sports centre as the kind of place that gives young people a real chance not just to train, but to grow in confidence, build discipline, and find their own path through sport and movement.
The revamped gym is about more than just new kit. It’s about creating an environment where people of all ages can feel welcome, supported, and motivated to look after their health.
Matt’s made it clear that he wants this to be a space that inspires the next generation of gym-goers just like it did for him.
A Big Win for the Local Community
With the relaunch of the gym at the Folkestone sports centre now underway, locals are already buzzing about the transformation. The combination of Matt’s influence and The Sports Trust’s commitment to the venue has sparked new interest in the facility’s future.
While full reopening plans for the rest of the centre are still being confirmed, the gym rebuild is a major step forward, and proof that grassroots fitness spaces still matter in a world full of high-end, members-only clubs.
It’s a reminder that you don’t need a luxury gym to change your life. You just need a place that’s accessible, welcoming, and built with purpose. That’s exactly what the new gym at the Folkestone sports centre is aiming to be.
Final Thoughts
Matt Morsia has always been about more than just workouts and physique updates. This project shows how committed he is to giving back and building something that lasts.
By returning to the Folkestone sports centre, he’s helping to restore a space that means so much to so many, and setting the stage for a new chapter in the town’s fitness community.
And if the early previews are anything to go by, the new gym is really going to be something special.
