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started by pursuing a passion
Established in September 2018 by Amanda Henry, Burn Box Fitness developed from a passion for health and fitness.
Burn Box was literally a slow burn for us. We were planning and working towards it for years. Initially we set up in Galway (Ireland) - with a gym in Barna and an incredible community of clients. Then, in direct response to the pandemic, we developed the on-line business which has grown and evolved in a way we never could have predicted.
Now, based in Geneva (Switzerland) we are also offering in-person classes and personal training to clients of all fitness levels and ages.Our focus is on creating a community where people feel empowered to push themselves to reach their own fitness goals - whether they are starting their fitness journey or raising their game to the next level. Our sessions - be they in-person, on-line or one-to-one - are designed so that they can be ramped up or down, depending on each persons’ fitness level and experience. Our ethos is simple - drive, guide, support.
Our Team
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Amanda Henry / Founder and Trainer
Born and raised in Galway, Amanda has had a keen interest in sports from a young age. She was Connacht Champion in Badminton at under age level, and later developed a passion for running, hiking, tag rugby, triathlons before broadening her interests to include weight training, Crossfit and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
After living in the Middle East for a few years Amanda decided to turn her passion for health & fitness into a career – and she has never looked back.
Amanda holds qualifications in Personal Training (EQF Level 4), Fitness Instruction (EQF Level 3) and is a qualified Crossfit Trainer (CFL1).
“The great thing about this job is that you are constantly evolving, developing and overcoming challenges. Before the pandemic I never thought I’d be doing online coaching but now I Iove it.
I get a real kick from working with people and helping them achieve their health and fitness goals - whether that is fat loss, increasing muscle mass, improving endurance, training for key targets / events or just building consistency into their fitness regime.”
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Daragh Henry - Co-founder
Daragh has always had a passion for outdoor pursuits - hiking, trail running, kayaking, paddle boarding - anything that gets the heart pumping and fresh air in the lungs. As co-founder in Burn Box Barna, his focus has been on developing the business into a community.
‘Health and fitness are so essential to us all - we wanted Burn Box to provide our clients with that sense of community, of joint purpose, of mutual support and of fun that will make all the difference. If you find somewhere where you are with like-minded people, where you feel supported and inspired, and where you can have fun you will evolve and improve. That is what we believe Burn Box provides - and we are so proud of our Burn Box community.’
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Rogue - Mascot (and the real boss!)
Every team or community needs a leader - and Rogue definitely believes that this is his role!
Rogue is great at overseeing the outdoor classes - and supervising the post-workout swim.
He has worked hard on his own fitness levels - and thinks nothing of a 20km trail run followed by a dip in Lake Geneva. He has even been known to Paddle Board (reluctantly!).