WHAT IS THE BARBELL SAVES PROJECT?
The Barbell Saves Project brings individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction to community-based fitness classes with the aim of improving their physical and mental well-being. Our classes focus on strengthening the community for participants and increasing overall health for each participant. In addition to building strength and fitness among members, we provide nutrition guidance and support members to achieve their health goals, while sustaining their sobriety.
LOCATION
New Location
2806 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
HOURS
Classes are
Monday – Friday
6:30am, 7:30am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm
Saturday
8:00am, 9:30am
How Can You Help?
Donate
Support our efforts to help others in their fight against drug and alcohol addiction through our fitness programs.
Merchandise
All proceeds from merchandise purchased supports memberships for individuals to attend The Barbell Saves classes.
Sponsorships
Click here to learn more about becoming a sponsor of the Barbell Saves Project.
Barbell Saves Project
Healing the body to save the mind.
That feeling when you realize Barbell Saves is back open!!!
#thebarbellsavesproject #addictedtothegym #gymrat #gymaddiction #sobriety #onwardanduoward
To our wonderful community, we regret to inform you that we must cancel classes for the week, 1/3-1/8. We intend on resuming classes 1/10. Please reach out if you have any questions. Stay healthy and well.
Thanks for some awesome classes today Barbell Saves!!! Keep getting after it!
What a fun morning!! Thank you so much to everyone who came to our #TurkeyTrot today!! Hope youโre having the best Thanksgiving!
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A heads up to everyone, these are our holiday hours this year.
11/24 AM Classes Only
11/25 Closed, 5K Turkey Trot at Uru
11/26 Closed
12/24 9 am class only (wear something festive!)
12/25 Closed
12/31 9am class only
1/1 Closed
Check out these Spartans!!! Way to go Nicko and Brittany!! @bkitty920
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#bbsp #barbellsaves @spartanrace @spartan #spartanrace
Tell us, what kind of snacks do you eat during the day? What are your go-to options for snacks and food on the run?
Join us on Saturday to talk about food!! Itโs such a delicious topic we hope to see you there.
Note: no donuts will be provided but we will have lots of enthusiasm and interesting things to discuss.
#recovery #addiction #sober #sobernutrition #health
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Forging Fury Podcast Appearances
Episode 31: https://forgingfury.podiant.co/e/e34-the-barbell-saves-37dd912dab4cca/ Episode 34: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/forging-fury-podcast/e/64581139?autoplay=true
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