

Robyn is probably like the coolest person we know, definitely the Strongest. She is our Resident Strongman/woman coach and will teach you how to pick an array of big heavy awkward objects in safe and fun manner.
Robyn joins a very small handful of incredible women who can coach these disciplines in the North East and we may be biased but we believe she adds great value to that elite group of Strong women.
Book a session with her and find out for yourself the benefit of lifting weights, hit the button below.

Matt is a serving firefighter and a former military physical training instructor.
Sports and exercise have always been a part of my life in some way shape or form, whether it be recreationally or professionally. I have attended a variety of workshops and courses over the years getting a
wide perspective on different coaching ideas and methods.
I have developed a particular vision for holistic
strength & conditioning, whilst also enjoying the challenges posed by different sports. I see sports & fitness as a key way of keeping life fun and relaxed whilst at the same time developing yourself.
My sports and fitness highlights include finishing 4 th in the Gherkin Tower Run in 2011 and completing mountain marathons in the Mourne Mountains & the Brecon Beacons.
I am a lifelong fan of Arsenal FC and still play 5-a-side football regularly. I also get out kayaking and bouldering whenever I can.

Brian is our resident gym dog, his skills include.
Finding treats hidden in your bag.
Chasing balls, but rarely catching them.
Lying on mats, especially the one your trying to use.
Sleeping.
Can clear a beach of seagulls in under 60 seconds.
Brian is our very friendly companion who will greet you each day with a wag of his tail and a lick of his tongue. Don’t be put off from his rottweiler exterior, he’s a softie at heart and just loves to play.
Our Head coach and the man responsible for what the Unique Collective is today. A vision of a place where all sorts of unique individuals can come together and share in a common goal. The place now boasts multiple clubs which are thriving under one roof, such as @northtynesidebarbells | @tyneside_boxing_club | @unique_fitness_north_east | @elysium_uff as well as other clubs/PT’s that started their journey here.
Steve’s background lies within Gymnastics as a youth and because of that foundation, there hasn’t been much he hasn’t been able to turn his hand to, gymnastics led him into Boxing and Weightlifting as he aged, having competed in both disciplines, he now turns his hand to coaching the one he was most passionate about and that is Olympic Style Weightlifting………and so North Tyneside Barbells Weightlifting Club was born, Steve’s 6 years as a PT has given him a vast experience of peoples abilities and barriers to physical exercise, not one to be defeated he will always try to accommodate, regardless of mindset, background, age or ability. “Hey UF’ers, as most of you know, I practically live here, eat, breathe and sleep UF. It’s been a pleasure and my absolute honour to have worked with each and every person that’s walked through those doors and I plan to continue applying such passion to what we do here for many more years to come. The community that we have creating is literally my driving force and the reason I get out of bed each morning”.
Steve’s disciplines consist of: Olympic style weightlifting, gymnastics and strength and conditioning for sports.

Debbie is our functional fitness Coach and runs the Team Elysium classes. She runs the UFF classes on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. “Hi guys, I’ve always been one to try my hand at anything sports-wise, but as I got older the gym became a happy place, away from the stress and negativity, life can throw at you. Becoming a coach has given me the ability to add some positivity to peoples lives and hope they find enjoyment and a little escape in the process.
I got into functional fitness due to the variation it offers and actively promotes, the aim to be well rounded, fitter, healthier in all aspects, as well as being well balanced and adaptable. Great conditions for whatever life may throw at you”. Debbie’s disciplines involve Functional Fitness and metabolic conditioning.
Our friendly team are here to show you around
the gym and introduce you to North Tyneside Barbells.