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.
Times & Terms
📍 Transform Wigan
27 Caroline St, Wigan WN3 4FN
Times for these classes are 10:40 - 11:40am on Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays
Upcoming Terms
12th January - 6th April 2026
27th April 2026 - 17th July 2026
7th September - 27th November 2026
📍 Energie Fitness Warrington
With Helen Tirebuck
Unit 4, Bridge Shopping Centre
Warrington, WA4 1JR
Times for these classes are 1:00pm
on Thursdays (only)
Upcoming Term
12th February 2026 – 7th May 2026
Packages and Payments
Pay for 12 weeks at a time, split over 3 monthly payments
One Class a Week
£108
3 payments of £36
Two Classes a Week
£216
3 payments of £72
Three Classes 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