Founder & Head Coach
Maya Okafor
Maya founded Redline Barbell Club after ten years coaching athletes and everyday lifters. She holds a master's in exercise science and still coaches the 6am crew.
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Small team, big standards.
How Redline Barbell Club became Leeds's favourite studio.
Our story
We're not a faceless chain. We're part of Leeds, and we've built Redline Barbell Club around one idea: treat every one of our members like family.
Maya OkaforFounder & Head Coach, Redline Barbell ClubWhat we stand for
Six values we wear with pride.
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Honesty
Straight answers and fair prices. If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it costs us.
Our story
How we got here.
From day one to today: the moments that shaped Redline Barbell Club in Leeds.
2016
Doors open
Redline Barbell Club opens in a converted Leeds warehouse with four racks and one coach.
2019
Studio expansion
We add a dedicated cycling studio and a reformer room next door.
2022
Recovery zone
Sauna, cold plunge and a stretching lounge open for members.
2025
Best Boutique Gym
Named Best Boutique Gym at the City Fit Awards, voted by members.
Meet the team
The people behind Redline Barbell Club.
Experienced coaches who know Leeds, take the time to listen and get the details right.
Strength Coach
Jonah Reyes
Former competitive powerlifter who now specialises in teaching beginners to lift with confidence and good form.
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Pilates & Mobility Lead
Sofia Lindqvist
Physiotherapy background with a decade of reformer teaching. Loves helping members train around old injuries.
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Nutrition Coach
Priya Shah
Certified nutrition coach focused on habits that stick, not quick fixes. Mum of two and a realist about busy weeks.
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Run & Conditioning Coach
Daniel Brooks
Sub-3 marathoner who coaches runners of every level, from first 5K to Boston qualifiers.
Talk to DanielCertificate of trust
This certifies that Redline Barbell Club
has met every standard below, and is trusted by members across Leeds.
- Best Boutique Gym 2025 – City Fit Awards
- Level 3 certified coaches
- 4.9★ on Google
- No joining fee
- Rated 4.9★ by members
Maya Okafor
Founder & Head Coach
Est. 2016
Issued at Leeds
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Why members keep coming back.
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HHannah W.
“I'd never set foot in a gym before Redline Barbell Club. The coaches made me feel welcome from day one and I've just run my first half marathon.”
MMarcus T.
“Best programming I've had anywhere. Classes are capped, so you actually get coached instead of lost in a crowd.”
AAiko N.
“The reformer studio is beautiful and the instructors really know their stuff. My back pain has improved massively.”
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