The Workhouse Fitness

The Workhouse Fitness Winston-Salem's latest functional fitness training facility offers premier coaching as well as an unparalleled quality of group and personal training sessions.

šŸ”„ WORKHOUSE HYROX SIMULATION šŸ”„ā€ØWednesday, June 24 from 6:15 AM–8:30 AM.
Athletes will have the option to complete either...
06/13/2026

šŸ”„ WORKHOUSE HYROX SIMULATION šŸ”„ā€Ø
Wednesday, June 24 from 6:15 AM–8:30 AM.

Athletes will have the option to complete either a Half HYROX Simulation or a Full HYROX Simulation, giving everyone the chance to test their fitness, pacing, transitions, and race-day strategy in a true HYROX-style format.

Here’s how it will run:
āœ… Athletes will start in waves of 5 peopleā€Øāœ… Waves will go off every 10 minutes
āœ… All exercises will be separated by a 500m/1000m runā€Øāœ… Half HYROX athletes will be staggered firstā€Øāœ… All athletes will use official HYROX weights and standardsā€Øāœ… Sled pull will be substituted with a 2,000m bike for logistical simplicity

Registration will be available through KILO.

Because we need to finalize accurate wave start lists, cancelations will not be allowed inside the 24-hour pre-race window.

Start times will be provided 24 hours before the event. 

This is a perfect opportunity to practice your pacing, transitions, station strategy, and overall race ex*****on before stepping onto the HYROX competition floor.

NYC brought the heat, but our crew brought the power! šŸ—½šŸ”„A massive congratulations to our incredible members who crushed ...
06/08/2026

NYC brought the heat, but our crew brought the power! šŸ—½šŸ”„

A massive congratulations to our incredible members who crushed HYROX New York! Watching all your hard work, early mornings, and pure grit pay off in the Big Apple was nothing short of inspiring šŸ’ŖšŸ’ŖšŸ’Ŗ

Howdy šŸ‘‹šŸ» We’re Robbie and Emily Barr, founders over here at The Workhouse Fitness.We started in 2023 because we were tir...
05/24/2026

Howdy šŸ‘‹šŸ» We’re Robbie and Emily Barr, founders over here at The Workhouse Fitness.

We started in 2023 because we were tired of watching people join big corporate gyms, get motivated for a few weeks, fall off, and then blame themselves (we were those people btw)

Most of the time, the person wasn’t the problem. The systems in place were.

We wanted to build something better. Something down to earth and as authentic as possible.

A gym where people are actually coached. Where standards are high. Where the environment makes it easier to stay consistent. Where members are treated like people, not monthly payments (f*** you 31 - day cancellation period)

The Workhouse wasn’t built to be the cheapest gym in town. It was built to be the place people finally stick with it

Because when the coaching is better, the environment is better, and the community actually cares, results stop being random.

This gym isn’t for everyone.

And honestly, that’s why it works so well for the people it is for.

DETAILS MATTER.This gym has been the focus of the last 18 months of my life.Not ā€œI bought some equipment, opened a gym a...
05/21/2026

DETAILS MATTER.

This gym has been the focus of the last 18 months of my life.

Not ā€œI bought some equipment, opened a gym and hoped for the best.ā€

I mean every single inch has been thought through.

The turf lanes are the exact width and length needed to mimic HYROX standards. (I brought a tape measure to the Las Vegas Hyrox just to make sure)

Every jump rope is labeled by height so you aren’t guessing.

Every cardio machine placed exactly 33 inches from the turf so you have enough room to walk through during recoveries without the gym feeling like chaos.

That may sound a bit OCD….it probably is.

Running an amazing gym takes obsession and care.

It takes caring about things most people will never even notice — but will absolutely feel when they train here.

The goal was never to build a room full of equipment.

The goal was to build the best training environment in Greensboro.

And we’re almost there.

May 25th.

The Workhouse Greensboro opens.

We don’t do them. Never have. Never will.Not for teachers, nurses, students or the Pope. Why? Because I don’t care what ...
05/11/2026

We don’t do them. Never have. Never will.

Not for teachers, nurses, students or the Pope.

Why? Because I don’t care what your job title is.

Why does someone’s profession determine what our coaching is worth? You wouldn’t walk into a restaurant and expect a discount because you work in healthcare. Why is our business any different?

Everyone pays the same.
Everyone gets individually coached.
Everyone gets held to the same high standard.

A lot of gyms use discounts as a slick little sales trick.
ā€œSign today and we’ll waive this.ā€
ā€œJoin for a year and we’ll lower that.ā€
ā€œSpecial rate if name your first child Anabolic Bulgarian Split-Squat.ā€
They’re just hiding the fact their quality of service isn’t living up to their price tag.

Our price is our price.
No games. No bargaining. No wondering if the person next to you got a better deal.

We think that’s fair.

Things I suck at:1. MarketingI hate posting online about the gym.I wish the gym would speak for itself. People walk in, ...
05/05/2026

Things I suck at:

1. Marketing
I hate posting online about the gym.
I wish the gym would speak for itself. People walk in, see the coaching, the programming, the equipment, the members, and that would be enough.
But unfortunately, that’s not how it works.
So yes, I know I need to market better.

2. Tolerating rudeness
Maybe the best part of owning your own business is not having to tolerate people being rude to you, your staff, or your members.
This isn’t a corporate gym. We’re not going to smile through disrespect because ā€œthe customer is always right.ā€
The customer is not always right.
Sometimes the customer is just an ass.
I built this place to be professional, clean, welcoming, and serious about training. If someone walks in and treats people poorly, they are not our person.
I am more than okay with that.

3. Selling
I hate sales pitches. I hate fake urgency.
Either you liked it or you didn’t.
If you have questions, I’m an open book. I’ll tell you how we train, the cost, and who we are for.
Come try it. See if it makes sense. If it does, great. If it doesn’t, all good.

4. Acting like every person is a perfect fit
I don’t think everyone belongs here.
Not in a rude way. Just in an honest way.
If you want a cheap gym, there are many other options.
If you want to hide in the back and never be coached, there are better options.
We are for people who want to train with intention, be coached, get stronger, and be around other people who take the work seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
That is not everyone, and that’s okay.

5. Pretending I am not emotionally invested
I care way too much.
I care that the gym is pristine.
I care that the music is perfect.
I care that the workout flows well.
I care when people leave.
I care about details most people probably never notice.
This place matters to me. A lot.

6. Not doing the thumbs up pose
No explanation needed.

Our latest endurance test pushed our members to their absolute limits—from explosive ski power to max-effort bike sprint...
04/08/2026

Our latest endurance test pushed our members to their absolute limits—from explosive ski power to max-effort bike sprints and total output on the sled.

Huge respect to everyone who showed up and emptied the tank. The energy in the gym was electric! āš”ļø

We love seeing our members hit new PRs and push past their limits. We just wrapped up our latest 12-week program, and th...
04/08/2026

We love seeing our members hit new PRs and push past their limits. We just wrapped up our latest 12-week program, and the progress across the board has been nothing short of impressive! šŸ’ŖšŸ’ŖšŸ’Ŗ

Huge shoutout to our dedicated crew for putting in the work!

04/01/2026

New Block. New Goals. New Maxes. 🧱
It’s time to shift gears. We’re officially moving into a new 12-week training block focused on progressive loading across four foundational movements.

The goal? Consistency, precision, and serious strength gains. Here is how your week is going to look:

Monday: Front Squat
Tuesday: Bench Press
Thursday: Hip Thrust
Friday: Strict Press

Thinking of starting a training routine? NOW is the BEST TIME to start! šŸ’ŖšŸ˜

Address

532 N Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC
27101

Telephone

+13368633262

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