Best week ever!!! From start to finish this holiday did not disappoint. Everything was so well organised. The hotel was amazing, the Crossfit gym was the best I’ve ever been to and the coaching was beyond excellent. There was a great balance between training, exploring and relaxation. To top it off I have made some friends for life! Thank you Beaches & Barbells :-)

What a great holiday! A perfect mix of training, relaxing and sightseeing. Emily's coaching was amazing and helped me improve my technique so much over the week. Everyone was super friendly and Alex was very welcoming and helpful in making sure everything was spot on. Couldn't recommend enough!

Sun, Sea, Sights and Weightlifting. I’ve never been one to just sit around on holiday, so this was right up my street. An ace holiday, in a beautiful location with top level coaching and likeminded people. Just the right balance of training and chill time each day… What’s not to love? 10/10 from me! When’s the next one?! 🤩

I've been on three trips now with Beaches & Barbells, and I keep coming back. Beautiful locations, excellent coaching, and good training facilities. The itinerary has the right balance between training, activities, culture and relaxation. Before my first trip I was apprehensive about going on an organised group holiday - so if you're unsure my advice would be don't hesitate! It's always a fun group of likeminded people and I've made friendships each time. Can't recommend enough.

I had the privilege of joining Beaches and Barbells for a truly incredible trip to Crete, and I can't express how phenomenal the experience was. From start to finish, everything was meticulously organised, making it an adventure I'll remember forever. Beaches and Barbells brought Olympian Champion Emily who took my weightlifting journey to a whole new level. Emily's guidance was invaluable, and I left Crete feeling stronger and more inspired than ever. What sets Beaches and Barbells apart, however, is not just the destinations or the coaching; it's the people. I had the pleasure of meeting like-minded individuals who share the same passion, and the connections made on this trip are truly priceless. If you're looking for a fitness adventure that combines breathtaking scenery, expert coaching, and an opportunity to connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts, BeachesandBarbells is the way to go. I can't wait for my next adventure with them

What a week! Great sessions and feedbacks with one of the best lifters and made so that individuals of all abilities can get something out of this week! Great options for activities and making the most of the location? Plus the gym was absolutely insane! Alex was so amazing through the trip as was Emily as coach! I had just An amazing week!

Had a fantastic week in Crete with Beaches & Barbells. It was the perfect blend of training, recovery, banter and good food in the sun with like minded people and it ticked all of my holiday boxes. Highlights were the 5x2 hour training sessions, coached by Olympian and Commonwealth Weightlifting Champ Emily in an amazing facility at Rethymno CrossFit and the amazing Souvlaki at local tavernas to refuel. Alex from Beaches & Barbells made us all feel very welcome, included and provided us with good options for eating out, and activities including hikes and boat rides. An all round fab week, I’d 100% do it again.

Overall a fantastic week of fun, sun and training. Excellent to have three top coaches, and a highly knowledgeable physio on hand during the week. I particularly liked that we each had individual things to work on, and we all had equal amount of attention from the coaches. It would have been great to have an introduction of everyone at the start, just to introduce ourselves but perhaps I missed this at the first meal. Also I know circle time isn’t for everyone haha ! Can’t wait to book the Crete Beaches and Barbells. Woop woop !

Awesome experience, team and vibe. Perfect balance of sun, relaxing and gainz. Absolutly loved the training and the team is gold. Will be back next year!

Great training holiday. Coaching exceeded my expectations. Well organized and welcoming. Highly recommended.

I attended the 2022 Sicily trip with Beaches and Barbells and couldn't have asked for a better trip. The trip was nicely structured with an even balance of training and holiday fun. Each morning we had a 2hr session which was not far from our hotel. The coaching was top level and even included a seminar with the Italian national coach and his team. Amazing opportunity to enjoy and learn some lifting around the best. It’s been so refreshing working on my technique outside of my usual setting. Sicily was a perfect location for a holiday bursting with rich Italian culture. I'd highly recommend any Beaches & Barbells trip, you won't regret it.

I was so hesitant to book this trip but I can honestly say I loved every second. The reassurance from Alex before the trip and his organisation throughout was amazing! James’s coaching was second to none and I now have 3 PB’s to prove it!! Thank you so much and I’ll be back!!!

Top trip. Perfect balance of training and chill time. The training facility is top quality as is the coaching. Will definitely be back for more…

I attended this years weekend training camp in Cardiff with Beaches and Barbells. The planning and the set up was awesome. There were 3 2hour sessions and each focusing on specific areas to help with my Olympic lifts. I felt that I still got a lot of coaching from both the coaches even with a big group of people and def took a lot of great tips to work on.

Amazing training holiday in the sun - what more can you ask for! Top level coaching, amazing training facilities, like minded people.