Step Inside Sydney’s Most Iconic Red Room For A Good Cause This Mardi Gras

Known to regulars as the Red Room, Barry’s is the cult-favourite fitness studio where high-intensity training meets endorphin-fuelled energy, serious results and a community that shows up hard for each other. It’s sweaty, euphoric and wildly addictive, and for Sydney-siders who like their wellness premium, it’s a must-add workout to your weekly rotation.

Dubbing itself as the ‘Best Workout in the World’, Barry’s signature class is a 50-minute sweat session that alternates between treadmill intervals and strength training on the floor. We must warn you that your body should expect to burn before you reach an extreme endorphin hit.

Whether it’s the lighting, the words of wisdom from your trainer, the festival-coded music, the overall vibes or the pacing, there’s no denying that everything about Barry's has been engineered to help you push yourself to limits that you didn’t even know were possible. And yet, despite the intensity, we can vouch that Barry’s never feels intimidating. Whether you’re a seasoned regular or a first-timer clinging to the rails, you can rest assured that the vibe is welcoming, encouraging and distinctly community-first.

Post-class, the experience spills straight into the infamous Fuel Bar, Barry’s very own replenishing zone serving protein-packed shakes that taste as good as they feel after a big session. With IG caption worthy names like ‘Muscle Up’, ‘The Bombshell’ and ‘Green Latifah’, these BCCA and protein packed shakes can only be described as liquid gold.

More than just tasting pretty darn good, the ritual of sharing a post class shake is where the true magic happens. Heart rates come down, conversations with fellow class-goers start up and friendships form. The shared endorphin rush and hit of protein is the unspoken method behind the Barry’s madness when it comes to turning a room full of strangers into something closer to a team.

A Moment For Mardi

Because this fitness hotspot is all about community, it's no surprise that this February, Barry’s Australia is turning that energy outward with the return of United We Barry’s, an inclusivity-led initiative aligning with Sydney Mardi Gras to celebrate identity, belonging and showing up exactly as you are.

Throughout the Mardi Gras season, Barry’s will host dedicated United We Barry’s charity classes, with 100% of proceeds donated to Minus18, a youth-focused LGBTQIA+ charity creating safe, affirming spaces and education for young people across Australia.

And it doesn’t stop there. Every United We Barry’s themed shake sold across Australian studios will also donate proceeds to Minus18, meaning even your post-workout refuel is doing some heavy lifting.

Having always been about more than reps and results, this epic initiative creates a space where people feel seen. United We Barry's is just a natural extension of Barry’s genuine commitment to LGBTQIA+ youth and inclusive community-building.

So as Mardi Gras takes over Sydney this February, be sure to take up the United We Barry’s invitation to sweat with purpose. Because what’s better than moving your body, backing a cause and being part of an epic community?

For more info on all things Barry’s and how to get involved with United We Barry’s this mardi gras, visit here.

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