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Personal training, 1to1, 1to2, small group pt classes, pre and post natal, nutritional advice Its just all about movement!

05/10/2026

SOMETIMES TRAINING TAKES OVER THE RECOVERY… sounds familiar?
We get so focused on training harder, getting stronger, chasing that PB, HYROX or Spartan goal — or trying to lose stubborn body fat — that we forget about RECOVERY!!

So we train more.
Push harder.
Eat less.
Add another session.

But sometimes the answer isn’t MORE.
Sometimes you need to train smarter, not harder.

Give your body the fuel, sleep, rest and time it needs to actually adapt, repair and get stronger....not injured...

Training is the stimulus.
Recovery is where the progress happens!

Remember, your goal isn't to be exhausted.
Your goal is to get better.

Be honest — are you training smarter, or just training harder?

Comment SMARTER if you’re ready to give recovery the same attention as your training!

And save this post as a reminder that more isn’t always better.

28/09/2026

“I don’t have time to exercise.”

I get it. Life is busy. Sometimes you genuinely have ONE hour to give.

So if that’s all you’ve got, let’s make it count 💪

Walking? AMAZING. 🚶‍♀️
Yoga? LOVE IT. 🧘‍♀️
Pilates? YES PLEASE.
Mobility? Absolutely.
Running? Brilliant if you enjoy it.
BUT if you need to choose what to prioritise with that one hour?

FULL-BODY STRENGTH TRAINING would be right at the top of the list 💯
And I wouldn’t spend the whole hour doing endless cardio either.

I’d get the whole body working:
🏋️‍♀️ Push
🏋️‍♀️ Pull
🏋️‍♀️ Hinge
🏋️‍♀️ Carry

And, where appropriate, I'd add some higher-impact / weight-bearing work too.

Because strength training isn't just about looking strong, its a must!
It helps us maintain muscle and strength as we age, support our bones, improve physical function and keep us capable of doing the things we actually want to do.

And here's the bit I really want you to hear:
You don't need a perfect 5-day fitness routine to benefit from exercise.
If one hour is what you've got right now…
USE THE HOUR.

Don't wait until life magically becomes less busy.
Start with what you can realistically fit in — and build from there. ❤️
And yes… I'd still encourage you to walk, stretch, play, dance, do Pilates, practise Yoga, or whatever else makes you feel good and/or happy.
It all counts.

But if time is REALLY limited?
Let's make your one hour work hard for you. 💪

What would you choose if you only had one hour this week?

14/09/2026

Free pop up class in Common! Come and join us, it was so much fun!
Fresh air, movement, comunity, laughs, chats...we do a bit of running, bit of exercise, and we all do it together...all the kids did so well too! (And most importantly were out and off the screen!) It made me very happy 😀🏃‍♀️🏃💪🫶
So, let's do it again!

☀️
🍃🌺☀️

02/09/2026

This...when the weather is perfect and the forest looks so pretty... I did find my way home eventually... from 3k was 6 and half run plus long cool down walk.
The best thing about getting lost in Ashtead/Epsom forest is...that you never really lost, you just spent a bit more time in there...which is a good thing 💚

Did you know you can regulate your cortisol levels and blood pressure by just spending time in the forest? 🌳🌲💚

31/08/2026

LADIES, THIS ONE IS JUST FOR YOU!!
STRONGER BODY. BETTER FITNESS. SHARPER MIND. BETTER YOU. 💪🧠

What if your workout wasn’t just about burning calories or getting smaller?
What if it was about becoming stronger, fitter, more capable and more confident? ❤️

My Strength & Performance classes are outdoor, women-only small group sessions combining strength, functional training, mobility and a little bit of HIIT.

🌳 Fresh air
💪 Get stronger
🏃‍♀️ Improve fitness
🧠 Support your brain & long-term health
😂 Have fun
🤝 Train with a supportive bunch of women

And most importantly — you don’t have to be “fit enough” before you start!
All levels are welcome. You work at your level, challenge yourself and progress from there.
Because We Lift More Than Weights. 😉

FREE TRIAL available!

📩 DM me or email [email protected] to come and give it a go.

29/08/2026

🔥 ARE YOU READY?! 🔥

Harder, Better, Faster, STRONGER!!! 💪🏃‍♀️🔥

Training for HYROX?
Want to start running? 🏃‍♀️
Want to combine strength + running, but don’t know where to start?
Or maybe the treadmill just isn’t cutting it anymore?! 😅

Whatever your reason, RUN’n’REP™ is here to challenge you, build your fitness and push you forward — whatever your starting point.

🏃‍♀️ RUN
💪 REP
🔥 REPEAT

A 5-week outdoor hybrid programme combining running, strength & conditioning — with a supportive group to keep you going.

Come and find out what your body is capable of. 💥

📍 Ashtead Common
📅 5 weeks
👟 All abilities welcome

Starting 7th of September!

Ready to RUN’n’REP?
Drop me a message to find out more! 💚

27/08/2026

WHEN HEALTHY LIVING BECOMES TOO MUCH…

Have you ever thought about changing your food, getting fitter, losing weight, getting stronger, drinking more water, exercising more… 😵‍💫

Suddenly, it feels like you need to change everything overnight...overwhelming?
So you think…
“I’ll start Monday.”
Then Monday comes. It feels like too much, so you do nothing.

Healthy living doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. It doesn’t have to be perfect or complicated either!

Start with one thing:
🥦 Add more colour to your plate.
💪 Do a quick strength session.
🚶‍♀️ Go for a walk.
💧 Drink more water.
😴 Get to bed earlier.

Small, consistent steps beat a perfect plan you never start or quit too early to become normal life habit.

Stop trying to do everything in one, it's overwhelming and not sustainable.

Just do something. ❤️

If you’re unsure where to start, I can help with simple, realistic guidance and support tailored to you and your personal needs.

12/05/2026

The last couple of FREE spots for this workshop tonight, with Doctor Debora from Spine, Posture and Performance in Epsom.

We are lucky as the weather looks great 🌞
Book yourself in ASAP! :)

11/05/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Week this week,
we decided to give away 2 tickets for you and your friend for our upcoming talk/workshop

To entre:

1. Like this post (original one only)

2. Give us a follow (on Instagram)

3. Tag your friend - more tags=more entries (on the original post only, please)

4. Repost to your stories!

Entries will close on Thursday 14th of May 2026, at 11:59 pm
The winner will be randomly picked and contacted on Friday, the 15th of May 2026

Good luck 🤞🍀🤞

Disclaimer: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta platforms.

08/05/2026

What is the most important exercise prescription for women over 30?

a) Cardiovascular Exercises - running, cycling, gym cardio machines...etc
b) Walking
c) Strength/Resistance Training
d) Stretching/Yoga

What do you think? And do you want to know why?

Put your answer in comments ;)

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