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York Fitness

York Fitness is a York Barbell brand specialising in weightlifting and fitness equipment for the home and garage gym market.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

York Fitness is a York Barbell brand specialising in weightlifting and fitness equipment for the home and garage gym market. Founded in 1932, it describes itself as a pioneer of modern day weightlifting equipment and states that it has been a worldwide brand for over 80 years. Its corporate mission statement positions it as the "Strongest Name in Fitness," developing, manufacturing and distributing quality strength and fitness products. Today York Barbell UK operates commercial strength and conditioning ranges under the York Barbell brand, with York Fitness focusing on the home lines.

History

York Fitness states that it was founded in 1932 and describes itself as the pioneer of modern day weightlifting equipment. It is a York Barbell brand specialising in weightlifting and fitness equipment for the home and garage gym market, drawing on experience from commercial weightlifting and fitness equipment manufacturing to create high quality, yet affordable products for consumers of all levels and abilities. The brand states that as pioneers of the strength and fitness markets for over 80 years, YORK has become a worldwide brand delivering quality products that enhance athletic performance and improve quality of life. Bob Hoffman is described as one of the founding fathers of modern weightlifting, shaping the fitness and weightlifting world through product innovations, articles, books and the creation of the York Barbell Club, which dominated weightlifting competitions for several years; over 40 national championships and numerous Olympic gold medals through the 1930s to the 1970s saw the York Barbell Club take its place in weight lifting history, and the International Weightlifting Federation designated Bob "The Father of World Weightlifting" in 1970. Today York Barbell UK operates commercial strength and conditioning ranges under the York Barbell brand with York Fitness focusing on the home lines.

Products and positioning

High quality, yet affordable products for consumers of all levels and abilities; "The Strongest Name in Fitness."

  • 1 Inch Weight Plates

  • 2" Olympic Barbells & Weight Plates

  • Accessories

  • Barbells

  • Body Weight Training

  • Cardio

  • Conditioning

  • Cross Trainers

  • Dumbbells & Dumbbell Sets

  • Equipment Attachments

  • Exercise Bikes & Cycles

  • Treadmills

  • Gym Equipment

  • Gym Storage

  • Kettlebells

  • Medicine Balls & Slam Balls

  • Multigyms

  • Racks & Squat Stands

  • Strength Gyms

  • Supports

  • Weight Benches

  • Yoga

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