Title:
Director of Training & Technique at Pure Barre, Certified Personal Trainer, and Pilates Instructor
Location:
Irvine, CA, USA
Education:
Director of Training & Technique at Pure Barre, Certified Personal Trainer, and Pilates Instructor
Expertise:
Barre training, low-impact high-intensity workouts, functional movement, strength, flexibility, and holistic fitness approaches
Experience:
David McMahan is the Director of Training & Technique at Pure Barre, the largest barre franchise in North America. With more than two decades of fitness experience, he has dedicated his career to promoting health and wellness through innovative techniques, educational leadership, and community building. Starting as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor, David developed expertise in low-impact, high-intensity training methods that emphasize functional movement, flexibility, and strength.
At Pure Barre, David applies evidence-based fitness principles to create accessible, results-oriented workouts. As one of the few male experts in the predominantly female barre industry, David brings a fresh perspective to the benefits of barre training for everyone, especially men looking to enhance posture, flexibility, and overall well-being.
What sets David apart: His holistic fitness philosophy integrates strength training with a focus on balanced movement, including upper body conditioning, to support physical and mental health.
