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WELCOME TO BARNES ACTIVE

First and foremost, we are a functional fitness gym for everyone. We offer PT sessions, online sessions, but we also offer sessions for those who have additional needs. There is no other gym like ours in the local area and we are very proud that all of our coaches are qualified and equipped to provide sessions which are completely accessible to all.

We believe that personal training should be accessible to everybody, including those with additional needs. This is why we offer bespoke exercise coaching to meet the needs of each individual client.

We have a fully functioning gym comprising of ski, row and bike ergs, dumbbells and kettlebells as well as a range of accessories, which are great at meeting sensory needs, including resistance bands, sandbags, slam balls, battle ropes and more. We also have an Interactive Fitness room including a Nintendo Switch (active games only!), an interactive boxing machine, reaction lights, a speed ladder, a basketball hoop, a peg board and so much more.


You can read more about us here.

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  • Our son started weekly sessions with Barnes Active after a really difficult year including two su**ide attempts. Barnes Active intuitively understand how to engage and connect with young people with a PDA profile and, within one session, our son felt comfortable and seen in a way no other service - including CAMHS - has ever been able to offer. Here he pushes himself, sets himself goals, listens, responds, and is supported in turn with skill, kindness and generosity, and is able to accept and rise to each challenge. It's the best therapy he's had, despite it not being therapy: he feels better, walks taller, and is learning to slowly accept his body. He looks forward so much to his sessions. We cannot thank Barnes Active enough: they've helped save our son by enabling him to feel safe enough to be in his body at last. We love you guys!

    A + J - Parents of Member

  • H has really benefited from attending the gym. The individual support helps him feel safe and understood. This means he is more willing to take part in activities and try new things. Since attending I have noticed improvements in his confidence, coordination and physical strength. The sessions also help him regulate his emotions and energy levels and he is calmer and more settled afterwards. The structured environment and consistent support suit H very well and he responds much better in a 1:1 setting than larger groups. The gym has become an important part of helping him develop. I would also like to add that Ilana is extremely caring and goes out of her way to make H feel comfortable and motivated. She takes the time to understand his interests and even plays music from his favourite computer games during sessions which really help him engage and enjoy the activities. This level of individual attention makes a huge difference to H and helps him feel relaxed, happy and willing to take part.

    V mother of H

  • I've been training with Harrison for 4 years, this is the longest I've ever stayed with the same coach and remained consistent with exercise! My sessions are so important for me especially now that I'm 50. Last week, after training at the gym before doing a 12 hour night shift, I felt like I was gliding throughout the entire shift! That's the positive impact it has for me.

    Sasha

  • He had such an amazing time at Barnes Active, I noticed he’s a lot more confident now, when he first started he was really struggling with his mental health, you gave him time to feel comfortable enough to engage and that was really lovely to see, it was like his happy place, something he looked forward to each week. The sessions were always planned around what he enjoyed, and flexible for when he wasn’t feeling great, he always left the sessions very happy and had lots to talk about.  Thank you all for your hard work and being really passionate about helping SEND children and YP, we need more provisions like this, I will always confidently recommend you! 

    S - Mum of L, who trained with us as part of his EOTAS provision

  • Professional, knowledgeable, engaging and always welcome! Highly recommend their bespoke approach to SEN, many more children could benefit from their services.

    C - Headteacher of local primary school

  • Working out online with Harrison has been great. Though the sessions are only 30 mins long I have already noticed an improvement in my physical health and strength. Highly recommend.

    N - Online Member

  • Thank you for all you have done to build a relationship with T, it really is key to the success of the sessions and his willingness (or sometimes slight unwillingness) to engage!

    E - Mum of T who is currently on an EOTIS package

  • The feelings I get after completing a session are better than anything else. I can turn up feeling at my worst ever and leave after 1 hour feeling so positive and set up to take on the rest of my day.

    S - Long Term Member

  • Barnes Active have not only given my daughter the opportunity to engage in physical activity, that previously would feel too self conscious to engage in, but the session includes elements of mindfulness and activities to support the growth of her self esteem through positive reinforcement.

    Mother of member