Here comes the sun

It’s like a rebirth. After a long, forced isolation from COVID-19 we are finally able to travel and do things together again. It’s fantastic to be able to take short jaunts to Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm or elsewhere about the Nordics, and even business trips feel wonderful after several years of clipped wings.

It’s like a rebirth. After a long, forced isolation from COVID-19 we are finally able to travel and do things together again. It’s fantastic to be able to take short jaunts to Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm or elsewhere about the Nordics, and even business trips feel wonderful after several years of clipped wings.

Yet to take full advantage of our regained ability to travel, we need to communally take care of our mental and physical health. The best way to do this is to have a blast at our local Barry’s.

Barry’s was founded in 1998 in that city of movie stars, Los Angeles. Credited as “The Best Workout in the World,” Barry’s offers high-intensity workouts consisting of interval-based cardio and strength training. Each day focuses on a different muscle group – such as Arms and Abs on Mondays – and the training is led by highly motivating trainers that sync the workout to their music playlists.

“We have the best trainers available who will help and support you, no matter if it’s your first time or if you are an old pro,” says Johan Nilsson, CEO of Barry’s Nordic. “They will push you when you need it, give personal feedback and motivate you to be your best.”

The concept has gained popularity throughout its 24 years, and Barry’s has opened studios worldwide. Norway was home to the first Barry’s studio outside of the US. Today, they have 84 studios around the world, including 8 in the Nordics.

Barry’s has a pay-as-you-go model, giving you full flexibility and easy access to join the workouts no matter which city you are visiting. Every studio has a signature Fuel Bar where you can enjoy a healthy post-workout shake and chit-chat with newfound friends about the workout.

“From the very first moment you enter Barry’s you feel an international atmosphere,” Nilsson continues. “As soon as you enter the red room you feel like you’re in a nightclub with the dimmed red light and the pumping music. It is a very fun and energetic environment.”

Today, many are more conscious about their health and see the benefits of joining training with work situations. Scientific research examines links between exercise and a healthy work life. Exercise makes employees happier and perform better, helping the company’s bottom line. For this reason, many companies turn to Barry’s for employee benefits, team-building workouts, and customer events.

“We call it sweat-working,” Nilsson says. “There’s no better way to boost office morale or start a client meeting than with a workout and finish talking business at the Fuel Bar. Sharing such an experience is a great way to build strong relationships with your staff and customers.”|

You can now enjoy a “First Class” on us in any of Barry’s studios throughout the Nordic region. It’s as simple as visiting the webpage www.barrys.comand using the promo code “businessclassmag” when purchasing your class credit. *Offer is valid in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark until 31 January 2023.