Barbells & Babies
Specialist Postnatal Classes at Trans4orm
Recognised by the Active Pregnancy Foundation
Join one of the UK’s top 3 postnatal classes
Barbells & Babies at Trans4orm
Barbells & Babies is a specialist postnatal class created just for mums — designed to guide you through a safe, supported, and educational postnatal recovery journey.
More than just a workout, this is a space where you are cared for, understood, and empowered.
What Barbells & Babies is all about
Whether you’ve just had your baby or you’re a few months into motherhood, my focus is on helping you rebuild your body from the inside out.
Through expert-led, functional strength and corrective exercises, each session is tailored to the unique physical demands of motherhood — supporting your recovery, confidence, and long-term health.
This class is for you if you're
Feeling unsure or lacking confidence in your body and fitness — and need someone to care for you while you care for everyone else. I’ve got you.
Tired, time-strapped, and unsure where to begin with postnatal recovery — I’ll take the reins and support you every step of the way.
Ready to feel stronger, more capable, and prepared for the physical demands of motherhood — let’s build that strong foundation together.
What you'll Gain
Physically, emotionally, and educationally
Barbells & Babies goes far beyond exercise. You’ll receive:
Detailed assessment of your core, including abdominal tension and diastasis recti checks
Guidance to re-establish healthy postural alignment, supporting everyday movements
A progressive plan to rebuild strength, stamina, and full-body balance through functional fitness
Reconnection to your breath, pelvic floor, and abdominal muscles — helping you move with confidence
Hands-on education in correct lifting techniques and strength training form, so you feel safe and empowered
Support around postnatal nutrition and lifestyle habits that enhance healing, energy, and overall wellbeing
Expert-led, Mum-informed support
As a highly experienced pre and postnatal trainer — and a mum myself — I understand the unique needs of postpartum bodies.
I’ll guide you through safe, effective workouts that focus on rebuilding core strength, increasing energy, and boosting self-confidence, while always respecting where your body is right now.
Whether you’re recovering from a vaginal birth, a caesarean section, or navigating symptoms such as diastasis recti or pelvic floor weakness, Barbells & Babies blends rehabilitation with functional strength in a way that is safe, empowering, and effective.
What we do in the gym is about more than lifting weights — it’s about building the strength you need for motherhood, and for life outside the gym.
Where & When
Times for these classes are 10:40 - 11:40am on Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays
📍 Transform Wigan
27 Caroline St, Wigan WN3 4FN
Autumn Edition - 10 Weeks
28th September - 4th December 2026
Week 1
Monday 28th September
Wednesday 30th September
Friday 2nd October
Week 2
Monday 5th October
Wednesday 7th October
Friday 9th October
Week 3
Monday 12th October
Wednesday 14th October
Friday 16th October
Week 4
Monday 19th October
Wednesday 21st October
Friday 23rd October
Week 5
Monday 26th October
Wednesday 28th October
Friday 30th October
Week 6
Monday 2nd November
Wednesday 4th November
Friday 6th November
Week 7
Monday 9th November
Wednesday 11th November
Friday 13th November
Week 8
Monday 16th November
Wednesday 18th November
Friday 20th November
Week 19
Monday 23rd November
Wednesday 25th November
Friday 27th November
Week 10
Monday 30th November
Wednesday 2nd December
Friday 4th December
Autumn Edition
Packages & Payments
Pay for 10 weeks in full or split over 3 monthly payments
One Session a Week
£90
3 payments of £30
Two Sessions a Week
£180
3 payments of £60
Three Sessions a week
£270
3 payments of £90
Winter - Spring Edition
11th January - 2nd April 2027
Week 1
Monday 11th January
Wednesday 13th January
Friday 15th January
Week 2
Monday 18th January
Wednesday 20th January
Friday 22nd January
Week 3
Monday 25th January
Wednesday 27th January
Friday 29th January
Week 4
Monday 1st February
Wednesday 3rd February
Friday 5th February
Week 5
Monday 8th February
Wednesday 10th February
Friday 12th February
Week 6
Monday 15th February
Wednesday 17th February
Friday 19th February
Week 7
Monday 22nd February
Wednesday 24th February
Friday 26th February
Week 8
Monday 1st March
Wednesday 3rd March
Friday 5th March
Week 19
Monday 8th March
Wednesday 10th March
Friday 12th March
Week 10
Monday 15th March
Wednesday 17th March
Friday 19th March
Week 11
Monday 22nd March
Wednesday 24th March
Friday 26th March
Week 12
Monday 29th March
Wednesday 31st March
Friday 2nd April
Winter - Spring Edition
Packages & Payments
Pay for 12 weeks in full, or split over 3 monthly payments
One Session a Week
£108
3 payments of £36
Two Sessions
a Week
£216
3 payments of £72
Three Sessions
a week
£324
3 payments of £108
Kind Words
"I’ve had such a positive experience at barbells and babies. Nicole has tailored exercises, given me the confidence to exercise and allowed me to believe in my body again. Mu diastasis recti has improved so much and I honestly think it’s down to Nicole’s guidance. Nicole is genuinely invested in her clients and it shows! I always leave the class having had a laugh too! I absolutely recommend it!"
- Rachel Winstanley
"Nicole is absolutely fantastic, she works with your needs, quickly picks up what your strengths and weaknesses are and every session you feel like you’ve bossed because she’s made it about you not what everyone else can do. Your energy Nicole is immense, no matter how I’ve felt walking in afterwards I’ve left feeling 20 times better. It’s not just about fitness and the gym. Allowing for an open space to talk about anything! Would recommend it again and again!"
- Katie Rigbye