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Everything people ask us before they start. Can’t see yours? Ask us on the call.

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Starting

Do I need to be fit to join Barbelle?

No. Most people start the 6 Week Programme feeling unfit, nervous or out of practice. Your coach plans every session, shows you every exercise and adapts it to you, so you start where you are.

I’m not a gym person. Will I fit in?

You don’t have to become a different person to start training. Everybody starts somewhere. Lots of our members said the same, and the tag Google shows most on our reviews is “welcoming atmosphere”.

How do I join?

Start with the 6 Week Programme: pop your details in, answer three quick questions and pick a time for a call. One of our coaches rings you, then you come in for an intro session. How the six weeks work.

What happens on the call?

A relaxed chat of about 15 minutes. We’ll hear what you want, go through how it works and what it costs, and answer your questions. No hard sell. No commitment. Just a conversation.

Is Barbelle just for women?

No. Most of our members are women, and we have a good men’s community too, with its own walks and socials.

The sessions

What is Strength PT?

A coached strength session in a small group. Everyone follows a plan written by the coaches, and your coach adjusts each exercise to your level, your aches and any old injuries. You get a coach’s eye on your form for the whole 45 minutes.

How long is a session?

45 minutes. Long enough to do proper work, short enough to fit before work, at lunch or after the school run.

When can I train?

From 6am on weekdays, through to the evening Monday to Thursday, and Friday and Saturday mornings. You book them in our app. See the timetable.

How many people are in a session?

Small groups, so your coach can see everyone’s form and adapt each exercise. You’ll often be partnered up.

Do I have to book?

Yes, in our app. You can book and move your sessions around your week.

Health and injuries

Can I train with an injury, a bad back or a health condition?

Tell us on the call. Your coach adapts every exercise to you, and about a third of our Google reviews mention a bad back, a knee, a hip or a health condition the coaches worked around.

Am I too old to start strength training?

No. Strength training isn’t just for the young or the already fit. Some of our members are in their 60s, and one review starts “As an over 65 year old”.

Can I train while pregnant?

Members have trained with us through pregnancy. Tell your coach, and check with your midwife or GP, and your sessions will be adapted as you go.

Will you put me on a diet?

No. We’ll never give you a meal plan or put you on a diet. Your coach helps you with how you eat, at a pace that suits your life.

Cost

How much is the 6 Week Programme?

We go through it on your call, along with what membership looks like afterwards. You won’t be rushed into anything.

How much is membership after?

From £119 to £189 a month, depending on how many sessions you do. See memberships.

Is it worth paying more than a budget gym?

A budget gym sells you access: the space and the equipment, and the rest is down to you. Here you get a coach, a plan built around you and people who notice when you’re missing. “It’s not the cheapest but it’s worth every penny” (Claire D., Google).

Finding us

Where is Barbelle Scarborough?

Unit 2, 31 Northway, Scarborough YO11 1JH, in Scarborough town centre. On the corner of Northway and Victoria Road, opposite the sunbed shop. On-street disc parking, and Aldi’s close by.

Is there parking?

Yes, on-street disc parking around Northway, and Aldi is close by.

What are your opening hours?

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6am to 8pm, Wednesday 6am to 7pm, Friday 6am to 11am, Saturday 6am to 10am. Closed on Sundays.

Can I look round first?

Yes. Take a 360 look round online, and your intro session is a proper look round in person.

The 6 Week Programme

Your first step: a quick chat

Pop your details in, answer three quick questions and pick a time. One of our coaches will give you a ring. No hard sell. Just a conversation.

Small groups, so places go quickly. Don’t miss out.

  1. Step 1 Your details
  2. Step 2 Three quick taps
  3. Step 3 A quick call

Rather talk now? Ring 07859 760738 or email info@barbellescarborough.co.uk

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