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Meet our coaches

Every class at The Box is led by one of our coaches. They'll learn your name, show you each movement, scale the workout to you and push you to be stronger than yesterday.

Tanya Staton, coach at The Box gym in Barnsley

Tanya Staton

Owner · Runs Mummy Fit

British Weightlifting Level 1 & 2

Energetic and enthusiastic, Tanya went from Mummy Fit member to competing at Strength in Depth.

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John Firth, coach at The Box gym in Barnsley

John Firth

Co-owner · Leads F-55

BEd (Hons) Physical Education · Level 3 Personal Trainer

From a rugby background, John loves team workouts, circuits and a good challenge. His key word is perseverance.

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Rachael Lovell, coach at The Box gym in Barnsley

Rachael Lovell

Level 3 Personal Trainer · British Weightlifting Level 1 & 2

Loves helping people become the strongest, happiest and most confident versions of themselves.

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Matt Holland, coach at The Box gym in Barnsley

Matt Holland

Level 2 Personal Trainer · British Weightlifting Level 1 & 2 · Creator of Friday Fusion

A member since 2022 and a big fan of the clean. Expect great technique tips, a spicy finisher and the odd story about Mocha the dog.

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Olivia Cole, coach at The Box gym in Barnsley

Olivia Cole

Personal Trainer · HYROX coach · Final-year Physiotherapy student

Supportive, inclusive and full of energy, with a bit of a dark side when it comes to adding some spice to a workout.

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Ruta Lendraitiene, coach at The Box gym in Barnsley

Ruta Lendraitiene

World Masters Weightlifting Champion · European Masters record holder

Started Olympic lifting at 34 and proof it's never too late. Expect strict technique, strong foundations and plenty of belief in what you can do.

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What to expect from your coach

  1. 01

    Coached every rep

    Your coach demonstrates each movement, watches your form and gives you pointers throughout the class.

  2. 02

    Scaled to you

    They'll help you pick the right weight and the right version of each move, whatever your level.

  3. 03

    In your corner

    From your first class to your first PB, they're there to cheer you on and keep you progressing.

Want one-to-one coaching?

Ask any of our coaches about personal training. Let us know you're interested when you get in touch and we'll match you with the right coach.

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