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Claire Smith Fitness

Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. Working from a dance background to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Links to all my coaching and platforms

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18/09/2026

3 SIGNS YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE THAT NI**LE 🦵

We’ve all done it…

“It’s probably nothing.”

“I’ll just rest it for a few days.”

“It’ll sort itself out.”

And sometimes it does! But when discomfort keeps returning, it’s worth paying attention.

Here are 3 signs it’s time to get things checked:

1️⃣ It keeps coming back
2️⃣ It’s changing how you move
3️⃣ It’s getting worse

💡 The answer isn’t always complete rest.

Depending on the problem, adjusting your activity, gradually rebuilding strength and following an appropriate rehabilitation plan can help.

This is why I like to take a more individual approach to sports massage.

We start with an initial consultation and movement screen where appropriate, move into hands-on treatment and finish with exercises or advice to take away.

🔍 Assess
👐 Treat
💪 Rehab

Don’t wait until a small ni**le becomes a bigger problem.

If something keeps bothering you, drop me a message and we can discuss whether an appointment is appropriate.

📩 DM to enquire.

16/09/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL FITNESS DAY! 💪🤍

Today is National Fitness Day and this year’s theme is “Powered by You.”

And I love that message.

Because fitness doesn’t have to mean smashing yourself in the gym.

It might be…

🏋️ Getting stronger
🚶 Going for a walk
🧘‍♀️ Pilates
🏃 Going for a run
💃 Dancing
🦵 Doing your rehab exercises
❤️ Or simply moving your body in a way you enjoy

For me, fitness isn’t just about how you look.

It’s about building a body that allows you to keep doing the things you love.

And your version of fitness doesn’t need to look like anybody else’s.

So for National Fitness Day, I’d love to know…

What movement makes YOU feel good? 👇

05/09/2026

One last weekend in summer mode ☀️🤍

It’s been so nice having a slightly slower pace over the summer more time away, fewer routines and a chance to properly switch off.

But I have to admit… I’m starting to feel ready to get back to normal!

From Monday it’s back to:

🏋️‍♀️ PT at Virgin
👐 Sports massage
💃 Felicity White dancing
📚 And lots more planned for this page!

I’ve really enjoyed the break, but there’s something about September that makes me want to get organised, get back into a routine and start fresh.

For now though… I’m making the most of one last slower weekend. 🤍

Are you ready for routine again or hanging onto summer for as long as possible? 😂

02/09/2026

More than just a massage 👐

When something hurts or keeps coming back, simply treating the sore area isn’t always the whole answer.

That’s why my sports massage appointments take a more personalised approach.

We start by talking through what’s been happening and, where appropriate, looking at how you move. From there, I’ll tailor the hands-on treatment to you and give you appropriate exercises or advice to continue between appointments.

🔍 Assess
👐 Treat
💪 Rehab

Whether you’re dealing with a recurring ni**le, feeling stiff or sore, returning from an injury, or your training is starting to take its toll, the aim is to help you understand your body, move better and feel stronger.

And no you definitely don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from sports massage!

📩 Want to know if sports massage could be right for you? Drop me a message.

01/09/2026

👋 Hello September… and hello again!

I’ve been a little quiet on here recently, but September feels like the perfect time to get back to sharing more of what I do.

And I’m going to be doing things a little differently…

Alongside personal training, Pilates and sports massage, I want to use this page to share much more about injury rehabilitation, strength and movement.

Expect plenty of:

💪 Simple strength & rehab exercises
🦵 Injury and pain education
🎥 Exercise demonstrations
👐 Sports massage & recovery advice
🦴 Mobility and healthy ageing
♀️ Women’s health & strength
🏋️ A little behind the scenes of what I do with my clients

My aim is to make this page genuinely useful helping you understand your body, move better and get stronger.

So, I’d love to know…

What would you like me to cover?

Is there an injury, ache, pain or exercise you’ve always wanted to know more about? Drop it below 👇

25/06/2026

❌ “I’ve got pain, so I must have injured something badly.”

The truth is, pain can be influenced by many factors, including:

🔹 Muscle overload
🔹 Changes in activity levels
🔹 Hormones and menopause
🔹 Previous injuries

For example, elbow pain isn’t always “tennis elbow,” and lower back pain doesn’t always mean you’ve “put your back out.”

Understanding why something hurts is often the first step toward improving it.

The goal isn’t to stop moving it’s usually to find the right way to keep moving.

If you’ve been avoiding exercise because of aches or pains, there may be more options than you think.

💬 What injury or ache has been bothering you recently?

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures out there. 👏

Thank you for being role models, supporters and cheerleaders.

And with today being the Summer Solstice, we’re also enjoying the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer in the UK.

☀️ More daylight
☀️ More opportunities to get outside
☀️ More chances to move your body

How are you spending the longest day of the year?

20/06/2026

Mobility work isn’t the most exciting part of training, but it can make the biggest difference.

A few minutes spent improving movement quality can help:

✔️ Reduce stiffness
✔️ Improve exercise technique
✔️ Support injury recovery

Your body will thank you for it.

What’s your favourite mobility exercise?

19/06/2026

Sometimes progress looks like:

✅ Walking upstairs without pain
✅ Feeling stronger carrying the shopping
✅ Sleeping better
✅ Having more energy throughout the day
✅ Feeling confident in your own body again

The best results often happen before you see physical changes.

What progress have you noticed recently?

18/06/2026

✅ Consistency beats perfection every time.

Small steps, repeated week after week, lead to big results. Whether your goal is to get stronger, move without pain, improve your fitness, or simply feel more confident, focus on showing up rather than being perfect.

What’s one thing you’re doing for your health today? 👇

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Dronfield

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+447845206726

Website

http://www.clairesmithfitness.co.uk/

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