Functional
A mix of cardio, gymnastics and weightlifting, in individual or team workouts. The format changes from session to session to keep you motivated and seeing results.
Functional fitness gym in Carlton, Barnsley
Stronger than yesterday
Functional fitness classes scaled to you. Whether it's your first session or your five hundredth, every workout is adapted to your level so you can push hard and be your best.
Find your way to train
From barbell strength to team workouts, plus sessions for teens, mums and over 55s. Mix and match to suit your goals.
All classesCardio
Team or individual workouts for all-round health and fitness, combining HIIT, dumbbell and barbell movements, and HYROX-style endurance work.
Skills
Become a student of gymnastics. Our coaches design every session to progress your technique across a range of movements, with accessory work to match.
Strong
A relaxed, strongman-style session working through stations: yoke carries, sandbags, axle bar, strict strength work and much more.
Friday Fusion
Built around the barbell: heavy lifts, explosive movements, technique work and a spicy finisher to test your engine. Chase PBs and finish the week strong.
Sweat Saturday
Grab your mates for team workouts that take teamwork, communication and a can-do attitude. Expect smiles and sweaty high fives with your new fitness friends.
Teens
The fundamentals of functional fitness, with fun games and engaging workouts, all led safely by one of our qualified coaches.
Mummy Fit
A fully coached workout for new mums and mums of toddlers, with a safe play area and strength and high-intensity work at your own pace. Led by Tanya and Rachael.
F-55
Our specialist class for over 55s getting into fitness. Build strength, balance and mobility for everyday life, so you can stay independent, keep up with the grandkids and move without aches holding you back. Led by John.
Meet JohnClass timetable
Full timetable| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 6:00am | Functional | HYROX | Functional | HYROX | 8:00amSweat Saturday | 9:00amOpen Gym | |
| 9:30am | Cardio | Functional | Functional | Functional | Cardio | 9:00amFunctional | Open Gym |
| 10:30am | 10:15amTeens | until 11amOpen Gym | |||||
| 11:30am | HYROX | ||||||
| 5:30pm | Functional | Skills | Barbell | Skills | Friday Fusion | ||
| 6:30pm | Barbell | Functional | Strong | Cardio | |||
| 7:30pm | Cardio | Functional |
Open gym is available during all scheduled classes, all day Wednesday, and Sunday mornings.
Memberships
No joining fee on any plan. Monthly memberships run on a 30-day rolling contract.
Membership details14-day trial
New here?£19.99 / 14 days
- Unlimited classes for 14 days
- Try different coaches and class styles
- No contract or automatic renewal
- Join within 7 days of your trial ending and get £19.99 off your first month
Drop-in
£12 / class
- Pay as you go
- Join any class, any time
- Totally flexible
Two classes a week
£65 / month
- 2 classes a week
- Choose from any class
- Totally flexible 30-day rolling contract
- No joining fee
- 50% saving on drop-in classes
Unlimited
Most popular£80 / month
- Unlimited classes
- Totally flexible 30-day rolling contract
- No joining fee
- Discounted coffee
Meet the coaches
Meet the team
Tanya Staton
Owner · British Weightlifting Level 1 & 2
John Firth
Co-owner · BEd (Hons) PE · Level 3 PT
Rachael Lovell
Level 3 Personal Trainer · British Weightlifting Level 1 & 2
Matt Holland
Level 2 Personal Trainer · British Weightlifting Level 1 & 2 · Creator of Friday Fusion
Olivia Cole
Personal Trainer · HYROX coach
Ruta Lendraitiene
World Masters Weightlifting Champion
"Some days I come to train. Some days I come to see my friends. Either way, I'm training."
"I used to think I had to get fit before I could walk in here. Turns out walking in was the hardest rep, and everything since has been easier."
Visit us
Directions & contactAddress
Unit C4, Shawfield Road Carlton, Barnsley S71 3HS
Free parking · Close links to the M1
Opening hours
Mon – Sat6am – 8pm
Sunday9am – 11am (open gym)
14 days for £19.99
So how do I get started?
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Fill in the form. Send us your details and let us know what you're interested in. Add anything else you'd like us to know, so we can take a look before we get in touch.
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We'll contact you. One of our coaches will be in touch to book in your first class.
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Enjoy your 14-day trial. When you arrive, your coach will meet you at the door and pair you up with one of our friendly members to help you get into the swing of things.
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Choose your membership. Pick the plan that suits you best and begin your journey at The Box.