Learn the foundations
Build confidence with clear coaching, exercise guidance and sessions scaled to your starting point.
A private Blackpool training studio built for people who want expert coaching, a welcoming community and a clear place to start.
Raise the Barr gives beginners structure, support and a welcoming place to train. You will not be left guessing what to do or expected to keep up with experienced gym-goers.
Build confidence with clear coaching, exercise guidance and sessions scaled to your starting point.
Train consistently across six weeks with 2–3 coached sessions delivered as part of the programme.
Jake encourages you to record optional measurements, progress photos and check-ins so you can see changes beyond the scales.
The studio is designed to remove the barriers that stop beginners walking through the door.
A focused space for coached sessions, small-group energy and a community that wants to see you do well.

“I felt so far out of my comfort zone. Jake made me feel at ease from the start, and I’ve never looked back.”

Raise the Barr and the studio remain the main focus. Jake also offers individual coaching for people who need a different format.
Private sessions built around your goals, experience and preferred pace, with Jake coaching you directly.
Ask about 1-to-1 trainingStructured training guidance and support for people who cannot regularly attend the Blackpool studio.
Ask about online coachingTell Jake a little about your goals, experience and preferred training times.
Jake will contact you directly and answer any questions before your first visit.
Join the beginner programme or choose the studio option that best fits your goals.
No. Raise the Barr is specifically designed to give beginners the guidance and confidence they need to get started.
Exercises can be adapted to your current fitness level. The aim is to challenge you safely, not make you feel left behind.
The programme includes 2–3 coached sessions per week. Jake will explain the programme session arrangements before you join.
Jake encourages you to take your own measurements, progress photographs and regular check-ins. These are optional and completed by you, with guidance and encouragement from Jake.
Jake Barr Fitness is at 10E Wareham Road, Blackpool, FY3 7XG.
The next Raise the Barr intake starts on 3 August. Places are limited.
Complete the programme enquiry form, call Jake on 07397 516226, or message “RAISE” on Instagram. Jake will contact you directly.
Send Jake an enquiry about the six-week programme or ask which studio option suits you.