York County Barbell

After bariatric surgery and loss of muscle mass, I was encouraged by my provider to seek out strength training. I found York County Barbell and it has been a game changer! Stephen's coaching met me at my level of fitness (the most basic) in a systematic progression with great thought and care. Great community of people! Highly recommend!!

I’m 65 and joined York County Barbell over a year ago, and I work out with men and women of all different ages. I joined because my other gym had closed and had been actively working out thru the years. When I joined, my intention was to weight train and continue to be strong and healthy throughout my life. At first I wasn’t sure how it would fit into what I was used to because I was used to buffet gyms with lots of members, and I’d never lifted using barbells. I used dumbbells and ran on a treadmill. I never really knew the correct position to lift the weights until I joined this gym. Age or level doesn’t matter, Stephen starts you where you are. I was a beginner in lifting barbells and I’m now seeing after a year where I am going. I am lifting with barbells and gaining strength in my workout and feel more confident each time I lift. My journey is what I want it to be. I’m looking to gain strength every day and live a healthy strong life. If Stephen feels I can lift heavier, I will trust that I can. He teaches his members the correct way to lift and critiques you along the way. You have a personal coach with Stephen who’s always available during his coaching hours at the gym to answer any questions and concerns you may have about your workout. If you are just a beginner or a strong competitor, check this gym out. For now, I’ve found my home. I’m learning more and more each week about weight training, and I’ll see where this journey takes me. If you are looking for a new place to lift, I highly recommend you check out York County Barbell.

York County Barbell is a legit weightlifting gym! I moved to Rochester, NH from Nebraska and Stephen and the community here has made me feel so welcomed to the area. The environment during a training session is unbeatable. You also won't find better Olympic weightlifting coaching, powerlifting or just general fitness instruction in the area. There's a wonderful team here and a great opportunity!