REVIEWS

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hear from our members

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REVIEWS 〰️ hear from our members 〰️

We could tell you how good Barbelle is, but honestly, our members do it better…

These are real people who walked through our doors not knowing what to expect. Some had never stuck at a gym before. Some hadn't exercised in years. Some were just looking for something that finally felt different.

Here are the main benefits they have found:

CONSISTENCY

"Never thought I would join a gym and still be consistently going after 4 years because I love it."

"I have my wobbles and my consistency is definitely nowhere near the level Abi talks about. But I'm still here after 4 years chipping away and I'm proud of myself for that."

"Before Barbelle I have never stayed with the same gym for a long length of time. I struggled with enjoying exercise before and didn't really know what I was doing or what I was capable of. Barbelle has supported me massively with that. I've also made friends for life."

"Never thought I'd enrol at a gym and stay consistent for the first time ever — 10 months in — and see my mental health and physical fitness improve."

Members training at Barbelle strength gym in Scarborough
Members training at Barbelle strength gym in Scarborough

THE PEOPLE

"Honestly for me, it's just to see the lovely coaches and people in class. They always make me feel like showing up to see them — then the bonus is the workout that makes me feel better afterwards and glad I went."

"I originally started coming to the gym with weight loss and overall health in mind. But I keep coming back because I've noticed so many improvements — both physically and mentally. I've never stayed at a gym this long or been this consistent, and that's all thanks to the incredible coaches and supportive members. It's become more than a workout — it's a place that truly lifts me up."

"I have felt the most comfortable exercising than I have in a long time at Barbelle. All of you, as well as the people attending the gym, have been very welcoming. So it is an easy decision staying."

Members training at Barbelle strength gym in Scarborough
Two women talking and smiling in a gym with weightlifting equipment.

GOING FURTHER

"Never thought I'd be someone who gets up early on a Saturday to go to the gym. And kind of doesn't like it if I can't go."

"Never thought I'd enjoy strength training so much or that I'd be someone who got up early on a bank holiday to go to the gym."

"Never thought I would still be coming to Barbelle this long — now in my 8th year. I would never have signed up and completed parkruns, half marathons, charity walks, cycling holidays. The fact we're now not allowed to go to a hotel unless it has a good gym."

"I never thought I'd start playing rugby at 47. Now 8 years on my team have just won the league and been promoted. I came back to the gym after 8 weeks recovering from surgery, managed more than I thought I'd be able to, and fully intend to get back to playing this coming season and beyond."

"Never thought I would have completed a half marathon and a marathon and be signed up for more."

A woman sitting on a rowing machine at a gym, with gym equipment and people in the background.
Two women smiling and talking at the gym, with fitness equipment in the background.

SHOWING UP

"Turning to showing up, even on the grizzliest of days when you are not feeling it — the best thing for me is to show up. You never regret it afterwards. It's my 45 mins for ME, and I love that."

"I always leave feeling glad I went. Even if I had to drag myself out of bed in deepest darkest winter. Keeps away my winter blues and I get to stay stronger for doing other sports I love too. And I've made some lovely pals and the coaches are fab. So wins all round really."

"For me it's knowing you always feel better when you leave. I always leave on a high and everyone's really nice — always a good atmosphere and gives you a lift."

Four smiling people in white shirts at a fitness or health center, with workout screens and equipment in the background.

UNEXPECTED WINS

"I originally joined because I hate running in the winter and went in fully planning to just do the six-week trial and be done. Famous last words. Somewhere along the way my confidence grew, I got stronger, and suddenly normal things felt easier — like picking up my kids or actually being able to run alongside them while they're on their bikes."

"They started asking where I was going — my daughter especially. I didn't grow up with anyone who enjoyed sport, so setting a good example that she is strong and can do tough stuff feels so important. Every squat I do is me at age 90 getting out of an armchair. I want to be 80 and still loving life and that starts now."

"The chubby 12 year old who cried at every PE lesson and hated ANY kind of team sport is having a party right now. Had a little cry when I got home. Thank you for all you do."

Two people smiling and laughing in a gym or fitness studio, with a woman in a black shirt and a man in a white sleeveless shirt.
Three women smiling and biking at a fitness class in a gym with black storage shelves and barbells in the background.

Sound like somewhere you'd like to be?

We run a six-week intro programme designed for people at every starting point — whether you've never set foot in a gym or you're coming back after a long break. It's the same starting point every single one of these members had.

Message us to find out more or grab our intro brochure. We're at Unit 2, 31 Northway, Scarborough YO11 1JH.

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