Join Our Hitsona Community
The best gym in Barnstaple
Guaranteed Results (100% Money Back Guarantee)
25 Minutes, Fast, Effective and Fun Sessions
Unique patented machines offering level playing field for all
Small Group, Coach-Led Sessions
Supportive and empowering community
Why Join Your HITSONA Barnstaple Fitness Studio?
Here at Hitsona, we offer one of the best fitness studios in Barnstaple which is different to a regular gym. That’s a big statement, we know! Our unique approach to fitness focuses on community, making sure you enjoy exercise and we guarantee you’ll be hitting your health and fitness targets – or you get 100% of your money back, guaranteed!
100% Money Back Guarantee
Be healthy, be happy, be you
Follow our plan, get results or your money back
Life changing experience regardless of current fitness level
We promise you will enjoy exercise and have fun
25 minutes, fast, effective and fun sessions
Less pain after exercise with Hitsona
All ages and fitness levels can take part together, fully inclusive environment
Unmatched support & community
Join our team of friendly coaches and like-minded members
Social events and gatherings regularly to build social connections
Join a community, not a gym!
No mirrors, No egos, No posers, No exceptions
You won’t find any mirrors in our studio and a no poser policy
No need to feel self-conscious in a welcoming safe space
No bodybuilders or gym bunnies, just a studio full of regular people
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Discovering Hitsona has been the best thing for me. For a 63 year old woman going to a regular gym can be off putting and intimidating. Hannah was so welcoming... read more
Larraine Cox
Hitsona isn't just a great place to workout its also a good way to meet new friends and have a great time. As its only 25 minutes per session it... read more
Carl Lewis
Being a very busy mum and someone who regularly exercised before children I struggled to find something that would fit into my routine! The 6:30am sessions are perfect for me... read more
Lucy Layland
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I would just like to thank Hannah and Hitsona for the way they have helped my son Ade in so many ways. Going has built his confidence so much and... read more
Lynda Smith
I started attending Hitsona back about 5 years ago. I decided I really needed to get fit and exercise with a structured routine. That’s when I came across Hitsona The... read more
Emma Weeks
What we offer
25 minute sessions
Short fun and effective sessions with a comprehensive timetable, that you can fit around a demanding career or hectic life with just 25 minutes a few times a week.
Small group exercise
Exercising in a small group of likeminded people means you actually begin to enjoy exercise and stick to it.
Coach led training sessions
Our coaches deliver sessions and health and fitness guidance with comprehensive support needed for Hitsona members to get results. The members just need to attend the sessions and follow their given plan.
Unrivalled Community
We wholeheartedly believe that support and truly belonging to a community are keys to success and happiness. At Hitsona you will be surrounded by like- minded, supportive people who want to see you succeed in becoming a healthier, happier you.
Heart Rate Monitors
Wearing a heart rate monitor allows our coaches to ensure you get the most effective workout possible and geared to your level of fitness, whatever your exercise experience is. If the session’s too hard, you won’t enjoy it. If the session’s too easy you won’t get results.
Unique & Fully Accessible Machines
Great results with our exclusive HIT Machines which respond to the force you apply. This means the harder and faster you move, the more the machine pushes back. With the added benefit of reduced post exercise pain, our HIT Machine sessions a great way to get a high intensity work out in just 25 short minutes.
Social Events & Fun Challenges
Find your inner child and take part in our regular fun challenges and social event. It is our belief that if you create friendships and camaraderie in your exercise environment you are likely to stick to your plan. By joining a community of others with similar goals and aspirations, you’ll flourish at Hitsona and find an enjoyment in the fun of exercise and healthy living.
Guaranteed Results
Sticking to going to the gym is hard work, but Hitsona is no gym. You will want to come to our fun sessions and by following our guidance, you will achieve great results. If you don’t enjoy your results having stuck to the plan we create for you, after 90 days, we will refund you in full, with no questions asked and no small print.
Unlimited Ongoing Support
Our member community and team of coaches and studio owners are passionate about your success and will be on hand to offer encouragement and accountability. With regular check ins, nutritional support and mindset and lifestyle guidance as and when you need it, to achieve your desired results.
Your Hitsona Barnstaple Coaches
Hannah
I opened the Barnstaple studio in January 1st 2018. I absolutely love the sessions we provide at Hitsona. They are really fun, effective and varied. I just think it’s awesome the way we can have all sorts of members of different ages and fitness levels working out at the same time
Louise
Hitsona, Barnstaple coach since 2019, known for her singing during sessions. Louise started as a gym member, learning to be a coach after enjoying getting involved in the Hitsona, Barnstaple community. Favourite sessions: Tabata and Chippers
Emma (Coach Chicken)
Hitsona, Barnstaple fitness coach since 2020, known for her love of chicken – hence the nickname! Emma also started her Hitsona, Barnstaple journey as a gym member, learning to coach during the lockdown. Favourite sessions: AMRAPs, Tag Teams and ABC Circuits.
Mel
Hitsona, Barnstaple coach since 2022. Started as a gym member at Hitsona Barnstaple, but learnt to coach 6 months later. Favourite session: ABC Circuits
All of our Barnstaple coaches are on hand to help you get the most out of your gym sessions.
Our Achievements at
Hitsona Barnstaple
Suzie Wilson has improved her fitness levels and core strength helping her excel in the British Dressage Affiliated Competitions. She has had excellent scores and high placings on a new and very large moving horse, and has won various competitions too!
Adrian Hutchinson has completely changed his life. His fitness and strength levels have rocketed. His health MOT is the best it’s ever been. And he’s now been over 21 months sober.
Kathrine and Peter Johnson have been climbing up the belt levels in Taekwondo and Mixed Martial Arts. Katherine is now a red belt and Pete a blue belt since training at Hitsona. They are both on track to achieve their next belts next year.
Mel Harris came to us whilst going through a tough time with her shoulders and ears. She was suffering from debilitating vertigo for 18 months and over that time she was house bound. It also gave her anxiety, both of which kept her from doing anything she enjoyed. One year on and she’s a completely different person. At 52 she’s fitter than most 20 year olds!
During lockdown a team of Hitsona members raised money from our homes and over zoom for local children’s charities. We took on the 2.6 challenge and did 2600 exercise reps in one session.
Inside Hitsona Barnstaple
ARE YOU A GOOD FIT FOR HITSONA?
Reluctant exerciser
Be healthy, be happy, be you
Can't stand mirrors & egos
Want to be supported and be part of a commnuity
Tight on time
Quick 25 min fast, fun sessions
Hate working out on your own
Want to get fit with people like you
Don't know what to do in the gym
Want a coach to guide you
Get Results or
100% Money-Back Guarantee!
At Hitsona, we strive to be different from the usual gyms and fitness studios in Barnstaple. We understand that the typical gym format isn’t for everyone and our Hitsona fitness studio offers the perfect alternative to a gym in Barnstaple.
Our Barnstaple fitness studio takes a different approach to keeping fit, with patented HIT Machines, heart rate monitoring and small group-based training, that gives our members more than just a regular gym membership. We provide a great community, great results and a confidence that members are looking for whilst working out and more importantly having fun. At Hitsona Barnstaple, we are so confident in your success that we promise our customers a 100% money back guarantee if they don’t see the health and fitness results they are looking for and this promise is unlike anything you will find in your local gym.
We pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming environment in the North Devon community and as one of the best fitness facilities in Barnstaple we take pride in offering more than just another gym. Regardless of your age or fitness level, we offer a fully inclusive environment and exercise and fun for all. Hannah Edmondson opened the Barnstaple Hitsona fitness studio back in 2018 and has been running fun, effective and varied exercise sessions, unlike what you would find in the local gym and she has built as a strong community of like-minded people who enjoy the benefits of exercise together.
We promise you will enjoy exercise and have fun
Our Hitsona Barnstaple fitness studio makes a promise to all our members, that they will enjoy exercise and experience something simply not found in the local gym. Hannah, the studio founder, wanted a way of having members of all ages and fitness levels working out at the same time. She believes that the Hitsona Barnstaple members get better results out of their Hitsona sessions, both mentally and physically using our patented HIT Machine equipment which is exclusive to Hitsona and not found in the local gym.
Just some of the reasons why members and instructors prefer our Hitsona fitness studio to that of the local gym in Barnstaple include:
Providing you with a fitness community that acts like a family
Chances to build lifelong friendships with fellow fitness enthusiasts
Warm and friendly welcomes at every visit
A small-group focus to work out with
Sessions suitable for all levels of fitness
Convenient 25-minute sessions throughout the day
Noticeable results in weeks
Unmatched Support & Community
Our unmatched community in the Hitsona studio in Barnstaple is something you won’t find in any of the best gyms in the Barnstaple area. All of our coaches will provide you with consistent and ongoing support and with our fantastic member network, who are people from all walks of life, we will ensure meet your health and fitness success. At Hitsona Barnstaple, we believe one of the most important parts of working out regularly and exercising in general, is being part of a community that comes together to have fun, to be there for each other and this is what keeps our members coming back for more. We love to hear the many member success stories which are proof that what we do at Hitsona Barnstaple, works.
No Mirrors, No Egos, No posers, No Exceptions
Our Hitsona Barnstaple fitness studio is all about making you feel good inside and out. We don’t bother with mirrors, posers or egos in our studios. When working out at Hitsona Barnstaple you can expect a more fun experience than you will find in the gym and a welcoming community and workout sessions that will focus on helping you achieve your fitness goals. It doens’t matter how you look, it’s how you feel that’s important to us!
Lots of different membership options ranging from £3-£6.50
25-minute, pre-planned fitness sessions led by one of our specialist Hitsona, Barnstaple coaches
Use patented HIT equipment not available in the local gym to target cardiovascular fitness and strength that will deliver results
Use of heart rate monitor systems for the adaptable intensity of sessions
Monthly check-ins with one of our Hitsona, Barnstaple coaches and a more personalised service than the gym offers
1-1 nutrition advice and support for all our Hitsona, Barnstaple members
Personal stats are available after every session
Motivation, mindset and lifestyle support that suits your needs – we’re all about building a community, with frequent social events organised in and outside our Barnstaple studio
What Makes Hitsona Barnstaple Different to a Gym?
25 minute, small group sessions
Our Hitsona sessions are designed and delivered for maximum results in the minimum time, so that even the busiest of people can get an effective exercise session in. Small groups of like minded people make Hitsona sessions enjoyable and fun for everyone involved.
Unique Machines & Heart Rate Monitors
Hitsona’s patented machines make good quality, effective exercise suitable for all fitness levels and allow people new comers to exercise to achieve the same results as experienced gym users. Coupled with our heart rate monitor technology, we ensure every session you do is geared to your level of fitness.
Supportive coaches & community
Hitsona has coaches that care and a community of members that support you. We are a community of people who share one main thing in common. The desire to be healthy, be happy and be authentically themselves in a safe, fun and supportive environment, unlike any gym you have experienced before.
3 Great Locations for Outdoor Exercise in Barnstaple
Saunton Sands
If you’re looking for the perfect beach setting to walk, swim or run, you’re in the right area for it. North Devon is known for its stunning, golden coastline and sandy beaches providing the perfect setting for some outdoor exercise. Take a walk along the sandy beaches at Saunton Sands, run along the coastline or go for a swim in its blue waters. The long stretch of calm water here is perfect for both beginner and intermediate swimmers and surfers. You can also take a walk or run to Crow Point which gives you amazing views of the surrounding coastline.
Valley of the Rocks
For a fantastic hiking spot just outside of Barnstaple, the Valley of the Rocks is one to consider. This trail is a more dramatic section of the North Devon coastline, with steep cliff edges providing spectacular views of the Atlantic. This route also allows you to hike down to the coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, known for their rustic charm and rich history. Following the trail further, you then end up in the woods at Watersmeet where you can explore the ancient Oak woodland and waterfalls.
Tarka Trail
A favourite of our gym members! Another fantastic spot for some outdoor exercise is the Tarka Trail, starting in Barnstaple. The full trail features 180 miles of a figure-eight loop which is inspired by the route Tarka the otter takes. It’s the longest, continuous cycle path in the UK which offers the best views of the North Devon landscape. You can walk or cycle along the estuary from Barnstaple to Fremington Quay, Instow, Bideford, Torrington or Braunton.
How to find us
Barnstaple
From the centre of Barnstaple:
• Walk over the bridge
• Follow the roundabout towards Sticklepath Terrace
• Bear left to walk past the Asda
• Turn left onto Old Torrington Road
• Turn right onto Old Bideford Road
• Continue on Old Bideford Road until you see the pedestrian tunnel
• Walk through the tunnel and walk straight until you see Hitsona studio
• Take the service to Gratton Way.
• Get off at the stop just outside Sainsbury’s.
• Then we are a one-minute walk up Oakwood Close.
• From Barnstaple, at the roundabout take the third exit onto the A3125
• Continue on Bickington Road
• At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the A3125
• At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Old Bideford Road
• From Barnstaple train station, walk out to turn right onto Sticklepath Hill
• Follow along until you reach Old Torrington Road, turn left
• Turn right onto Old Bideford Road
• Continue on Old Bideford Road until you see the pedestrian tunnel
• Walk through the tunnel and walk straight until you see Hitsona studio
• From Barnstaple, at the roundabout take the third exit onto the A3125
• Continue on Bickington Road
• At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the A3125
• At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Old Bideford Road
FAQs
What Makes Your Barnstaple Hitsona Different to a gym?
Our Hitsona fitness studio in Barnstaple is different to conventional high-street gyms. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits that aren’t usually included in general gym packages and in other conventional gyms. This includes a free consultation and trial session for every member as well as ongoing consultation and goal-setting to keep you motivated once signed up. We also offer a Mobile App within our membership for booking sessions in advance. More than that, we use patented HIT Machines to let you take advantage of high-intensity, low-impact workouts. By focusing on small, group sessions we can really focus on your fitness goals and needs. We’re so confident that you’ll enjoy exercise again with us, that we offer a 100 % money-back guarantee.
It’s not only about our memberships, however. Our Hitsona in Barnstaple is centred around building a community of fitness fanatics in and around the Barnstaple area. Everyone is welcome in our Hitsona, Barnstaple fitness studio, whether you’re a frequent gym goer or a complete beginner to our HIT workouts. Our 25-minute sessions are accessible to all, no matter your commitments or fitness level. If you’re an early riser or are looking for a push before work or dropping the kids off at school, we have plenty of early morning classes to start your day off.
All of our members at Hitsona, Barnstaple love the community we have created. Unlike the gym which many find intimidating, we pride ourselves in creating a no judgement, friendly and welcoming safe space for our members. All of our coaches are trained to get you feeling good about your body both physically and also mentally.
Best Gyms in Barnstaple
• Hitsona Barnstaple
• Anytime Fitness Barnstaple
• PureGym Barnstaple
• TM Gym
• Crossfit North Devon
Depending on the type of gym you are looking for in Barnstaple, you might consider some to be better than others. For example, if you’re looking for a gym with less of a community feel or you prefer to work out alone, a gym such as PureGym or Anytime Fitness Barnstaple would be the best fit for you as it also provides its members with 24/7 access. If you’re looking for classes with a much greater community feel with group sessions and short burst exercises, Hitsona, Barnstaple would be the gym most suitable for your needs. If you prefer more intense, longer sessions, Crossfit Barnstaple would be the best gym for you.
Another factor to consider is your level of experience in gym settings. If you’ve previously tried mainstream-style gyms and didn’t see the results you wanted or if you’re previously tried diet clubs such as Slimming World for example, Hitsona, Barnstaple may be the best studio for you. This is because of its community-focused feel and smaller-sized classes – in fact, we are so confident that you will hit the fitness targets that we provide you with a “Get Results or 100% Money-Back” Guarantee!
Most other gyms rely on signing up more members to get the most revenue, resulting in overly crowded gyms at peak times such as the after-work rush at 5-7 pm. Therefore, Hitsona is one of the best fitness studios in Barnstaple for a more sociable experience that is difficult to find in a gym and our studio never feels crowded. In fact, our sessions are always run for small groups, ensuring that our Hitsona, Barnstaple coaches can really focus on individuals with encouragement you just don’t get when working our alone in a gym.
Best Fitness & Exercise Classes in Barnstaple
• Hitsona Barnstaple
• Aleafia
• Dance Fitness Devon
• PureGym
• CrossFit North Devon
The best fitness and exercise classes in Barnstaple will depend on what you want to get out of your classes. Gyms such as PureGym or CrossFit will offer a variety of classes however due to the business model they follow of maximising their number of members, these gyms will have extremely busy classes. Reviews of the PureGym in particular focus on a lack of equipment and crowded busy periods at peak times.
By contrast, at Hitsona, Barnstaple we offer a variety of HIT workouts using our own patented HIT Machines and a 100% money-back guarantee if you don’t get the results you wanted – which is why Hitsona is one of the best fitness facilities in Barnstaple and offers so much more than just a gym.
Attending your Hitsona, Barnstaple vs. Home or gym workout
It’s easy to assume that home workouts are the answer to all of your fitness needs. However, our Hitsona, Barnstaple helps you get the most out of workouts in quick 25-minute sessions in the hours on the treadmill you might spend at the gym. Even if you have plenty of other commitments outside of exercise, instead of wasting time at the gym, Hitsona, Barnstaple allows you to squeeze in workouts around your busy schedule.
With patented machines and specialist advice available from our coaches, you can benefit from a lot more in our Hitsona, Barnstaple fitness studio compared to working out surrounded by a sea of distractions at home. What’s more, because we focus on community and having fun, you’re much more likely to be motivated and reach your fitness goals with us instead of working out at home or spending precious time waiting to use gym equipment.