What is The Movement Barn?
The Movement Barn is a coach-lead studio nestled in the Berkshire countryside. Some would describe us as a boutique gym, specialising in personal training and fitness classes for groups up to ten. Our classes are built around three simple principles: Build, Breathe & Move which give our clients the ability to structure their training to help achieve their goals.
Why Did We Launch The Movement Barn?
Having been both a freelance personal trainer and working in commercial gyms around west Berkshire and Oxfordshire for 9 years, our founder, Harry, has a wealth of knowledge across the health and fitness space. Over the years Harry has refined his approach to coaching and when his personal training business became fully booked, he became determined to help more people than a one to one setting would allow.
In May 2021 the Movement Barn was launched with a goal to simplify health and fitness. We believe everyone should have the tools and knowledge to create sustainable changes no matter their current fitness level or circumstances.
Our Resident Personal Trainers
As well as our variety of fitness classes, we also offer personal training. More than just traditional one on one training, we provide our clients with the tools, knowledge and support they require to take control of their health and fitness long term.
June 2021, The Movement Barn welcomed a second personal trainer, Dexter. When it comes to fitness, Dexter believes in keeping things simple and enjoying the process. Allowing you to focus on the underlying principles and implement a method that works for you.
Alongside our resident personal trainers, we are lucky to work with Claire from Table & Tribe who coaches our Vinyasa and Yin Yoga classes. Claire believes yoga is about listening to your own body and being kind to yourself, her experience allows her to offer variety to her students, allowing them to tune in and listen to their bodies’ needs.
Our Biggest Challenge
Unsurprisingly, launching a new fitness studio in the midst of a pandemic was challenging. Even when we were able to open our doors, social distancing meant we had to significantly reduce our class numbers and some of our equipment took 8 months to be delivered!
Our Biggest Lesson
We’ve learned that the health and fitness space is more of a team sport that we had anticipated. Despite the liaison with clients, personal training can be somewhat isolated, but that certainly isn’t the case at The Movement Barn. As well as our members supporting each other, we also work closely together as coaches, constantly learning from one another and evolving to make The Movement Barn the best it can be.
If you’d like to find out more about The Movement Barn or have any questions for the coaching team, please visit our contact page.
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