The Box Barnsley
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Group fitness classes · Carlton, Barnsley

Gym classes in Barnsley

Eleven coached classes plus open gym, every one scaled to your level. Strength, conditioning, gymnastics, strongman and HYROX, with sessions for teens, new mums and over 55s too, all under one roof in Carlton.

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A class together under the neon sign at The Box gym in Barnsley
Every class coached
Scaled to every level
Classes from 6am
14-day trial £19.99

Our classes

Mix and match to suit your goals. Every class has easier and harder options, so you can join any of them whatever your fitness.

Full timetable
All levels · Start here

Functional

Our core class and the best place to start. 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.

When: Mon 6am & 5:30pm · Tue 9:30am & 6:30pm · Wed 6am, 9:30am & 7:30pm · Thu 9:30am · Sat 9am

What is functional fitness?
All levels

Cardio

Team or individual workouts for all-round health and fitness, combining HIIT, dumbbell and barbell movements, and HYROX-style endurance work.

When: Mon 9:30am & 7:30pm · Thu 6:30pm · Fri 9:30am

Race training

HYROX

Running mixed with functional workout stations, training you for a HYROX race or simply for the challenge. Build the engine and the grit to keep going.

When: Tue 6am · Thu 6am · Sat 11:30am

Strength

Barbell

Technique and strength work on the big lifts, from squats and deadlifts to presses and Olympic lifts. Coached step by step, with weights that suit you.

When: Mon 6:30pm · Wed 5:30pm

Gymnastics technique

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.

When: Tue 5:30pm · Thu 5:30pm

Strongman

Strong

A relaxed, strongman-style session working through stations: yoke carries, sandbags, axle bar, strict strength work and much more.

When: Wed 6:30pm

Friday nights · All levels

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.

When: Fri 5:30pm

Saturdays · All levels

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.

When: Sat 8am

Ages 10–16

Teens

The fundamentals of functional fitness, with fun games and engaging workouts, all led safely by one of our qualified coaches.

When: Sat 10:15am

Babies welcome

Mummy Fit

A fully coached workout for new mums, with your baby joining in. Strength and high-intensity work at your own pace, led by Tanya and Rachael.

When: Get in touch for class times

Over 55s · All abilities

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.

When: Get in touch for class times

Meet John
Train your way

Open gym

Prefer to follow your own programme? Use the gym floor during any scheduled class, all day Wednesday and on Sunday mornings.

When: Wed all day · Sun 9am – 11am · During all classes

Not sure where to start?

Start with Functional. It's our core class, runs Monday to Thursday and on Saturdays, and gives you a taste of everything we do.

Coming with a friend? Sweat Saturday team workouts are a brilliant first session, and you'll leave knowing half the room.

Whatever you choose, your coach will scale the workout to you. New to all this? Read what functional fitness is before your first class.

Class questions

Which class should I start with?

Functional is our core class and the best place to begin. If you'd rather start with friends, Sweat Saturday's team workouts are a great first session.

Do I need any experience?

No. Every class is coached and every workout is scaled, so complete beginners train alongside experienced members.

Are there classes for teens or kids?

Yes. Our Teens class for ages 10–16 runs on Saturdays at 10:15am. New mums can bring their babies to Mummy Fit.

Can I train on my own?

Yes. Open gym is available during all scheduled classes, all day Wednesday, and on Sunday mornings from 9am to 11am.

Do you have classes for over 55s?

Yes. F-55 is our specialist class for over 55s getting into fitness, led by John. It focuses on strength, balance and mobility for everyday life, and every session is scaled to you. Get in touch for class times.

How do I book a class?

Just fill in the form with your details and let us know what you're interested in. Feel free to add anything else you'd like us to know, so we can take a look before we get in touch. One of our coaches will then contact you to book in your first class. 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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