They say that once you’ve attended a class you’ll never go back to any other form of exercise.
Such is the power of the cult workout, Barry’s Bootcamp, which boasts a ream of celebrity fans in the US and UK, including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, the Beckhams and Victoria’s Secret models.
Now the workout is coming to Australia, in what is being billed as the first ‘luxury’ fitness offering in the country.
Barry’s will open studios in Sydney’s Surry Hills, Martin Place and one more Sydney location in September, with Melbourne to roll out in early 2019.
Barry’s Bootcamp – a workout beloved by the likes of Adriana Lima (pictured) and other Victoria’s Secret models – is coming to Australia for the first time
Barry’s will open studios in Sydney’s Surry Hills, Martin Place, and a third location in the harbour city in September, with Melbourne to roll out in early 2019 (pictured: the studio)
Barry’s Bootcamp famously hardcore classes claim to burn up to 1000 calories (or 4000 kilojoules) in 55 minutes and spike the metabolism for around 48 hours afterwards
So what can you expect from the workout, which is set to rival homegrown popular fitness approaches F45 and Crossfit?
The famously hardcore classes claim to burn up to 1000 calories (or 4000 kilojoules) in 55 minutes and spike the metabolism for around 48 hours afterwards.
Classes are made up of 25-minutes interval-based cardio and treadmill routines, and 25 minutes of strength and conditioning before a five minute cool down.
Workouts take place in Barry’s signature ‘Red Room’ – an immersive and high-energy environment featuring mood lighting and nightclub-style music.
Such has been the success of the program overseas that the ‘Barry’s body’ has become something to covet.
It is used to describe the lean and muscle-defined physique of fanatics.
Classes are made up of 25-minutes interval-based cardio and treadmill routines, and 25 minutes of strength and conditioning before a five minute cool down – and Kim Kardashian (pictured) is a huge fan
Workouts take place in Barry’s signature ‘Red Room’ – an immersive and high-energy environment featuring mood lighting and nightclub-style music (pictured)
Such has been the success of the programme overseas that the ‘Barry’s body’ has become something to covet – the Beckhams (pictured) both attend in London
‘The Barry’s brand and workout have become an iconic part of the fitness industry in the United States and London,’ Barry’s Australia Head of Operation, Heston Russell, said.
‘The Barry’s model is based on delivering an unrivalled fitness product paired with a concierge-style client experience.
‘From the time the client arrives in Studio to when they’re ready to leave, we’ve accounted for every step of their visit to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience.’
Jessoca Alba (left) and Adriana Lima (right) are both devotees of Barry’s Bootcamp workouts
Speaking about her love of Barry’s Bootcamp, Kim Kardashian has said in the past said it’s the one workout she swears by to stay in shape
As in the UK and US, Barry’s Bootcamp studios will also offer a Fuel Bar to rehydrate customers with smoothies and protein shakes (pictured)
Speaking about her love of Barry’s Bootcamp, Kim Kardashian has said in the past said it’s the one workout she swears by to stay in shape.
‘It’s a treadmill workout but it’s really insane, like, heavy, heavy working-out non-stop, for an hour, half weights, half treadmill,’ she said.
Kim isn’t the only celebrity to love the classes either.
Victoria’s Secret models including Adriana Lima adore the classes, while the Beckhams, Ellie Goulding and Jessica Alba have been known to attend the bootcamp regularly.
As in the UK and US, Barry’s Bootcamp studios will also offer athleisure and performance sportswear for sale, as well as changing rooms with luxury grooming products and a Fuel Bar to rehydrate customers with smoothies and protein shakes.
Barry’s Bootcamp has 42 locations worldwide in 18 cities including Los Angeles, New York, London, Milan, Dubai and Toronto, with 65,000 members globally.