Free community exercise sessions in Eltham
We use movement to bring people together.
Beyond the Barbell is a community program where people can move, connect and feel part of something.
Our facilitator-led sessions use simple, adaptable activities to support connection, confidence and physical and mental wellbeing.
No fitness experience needed. No pressure to perform. You don’t need to know anyone.
Come along
Find your place at BTB.
Free community sessions. No gym experience needed. People aged 55+ are welcome in our existing groups.
All sessions are free. To book, just send us a message.
BTB is hosted by Solace Fitness in Eltham. Message us to confirm the location for your session.
Why we come together
Connection matters for mental health.
BTB creates space for people to move together, get to know each other and check in. Mental health has been part of our story from the beginning.
You don’t need to be struggling to come along. There’s no expectation to talk about personal things. A shared activity, a laugh and a familiar face can be a place to start.
BTB is a community program, not a counselling or clinical service.
What to expect
Move a bit. Meet some people.
A facilitator brings the group together.
They guide the flow and organise activities. These are facilitator-led sessions rather than coached fitness classes.
You move at your level.
Activities are simple and adaptable. There’s no pressure to lift a certain weight, keep up or prove anything.
There’s room to be yourself.
You don’t need to be fit, know anyone or have it all figured out.
What we stand for
Connect. Courage. Move.
The three values behind the space we create.
Our story
It’s always been about the people.
BTB started in 2019. It grew from research into why people keep coming back to train together. One answer stood out: the people.
The conversations, laughs, friendships and people checking in on each other are at the heart of BTB.
BTB is hosted by Solace Fitness in Eltham. You don’t need a Solace membership to be part of BTB.
Work with us
Bring your community into the conversation.
Have an idea for your community, or want to explore working together? We’d like to hear from local groups and organisations.
We’re looking to reach more people through community programs and initiatives, with connection and accessible movement at their heart.
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Help keep our community moving.
If you’d like to support BTB, you can make a donation to help cover the costs of running the program.
Our sessions are free. You don’t need to donate to come along.
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Contact BTB
Thinking about coming along, or want to work with us? Send us a message.
Enquiries go directly to Beyond the Barbell.