Barrie has worked for SCL since 2010, predominantly at Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre and Eccles Leisure Centre. Barrie tells us a bit about his motivations, what you can expect from his classes and why men shouldn’t shy away from group exercise classes.
‘Fitness is my life, with over 30 years’ experience in the military, I love it with a passion which will hopefully see me go on teaching and training for many years to come. I teach a wide range of diverse and result driven workouts including P90X, Metafit, Kettlebell, Cardio Extreme, Strength & Conditioning, Bodypump, Boxing and Calisthenics movement and stretch classes.
At my classes you’ll be motivated and encouraged. Most importantly, regardless of your level or experience – you are welcomed with open arms into a unique club, one where we have the same aspirations- to be better than we were yesterday.
My regular class goers affectionately call me the ‘Chief’ and we have a mutual appreciation, respect, and love for what we do week after week.
You’ll find a mix of both males and females in my classes, I think as men we can be a little old school and think ‘Let’s just stick to the gym scene – treadmill, barbells, and free weights’ – which is all great, what I would say is try something different and get out of the comfort zone of the dumbbell rack and treadmill. Walk through that class door and let the instructor team show you how to lift, jump, kick, punch, swing, throw – you’ll be hooked!
We have some of the most amazing instructors at SCL, who deliver incredible workouts. All that is required is to take that first step through the door and you will never look back – you may be hesitant and even a little nervous, but the instructors and the team will make you feel at ease and part of the family!
Check out our male led classes on the app or web timetable and why not bring a friend along as part of your member benefit? If you’re not sure which class to try, speak to a member of the leisure team for advice on which class might be the right one for you.
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