GV.Health&Fitness

WEIGHTS DON’T MAKE YOU “BULKY”

Strength training is one of the MOST important things you can do for your health and wellbeing … and ladies, if you’re not already doing it, this is your sign to start.

We naturally lose muscle mass throughout different phases of life, and this accelerates during menopause. Maintaining (and building) muscle isn’t about aesthetics it’s about longevity, strength, metabolism, and staying capable as you age.

If your goal is fat loss, the formula isn’t complicated:
Lift weights consistently
Move more
Eat in a calorie deficit
Hydrate

That’s it. No magic. No extremes.
There’s so much false information out there, but you don’t need to overcomplicate it. Stick to the basics… CONSISTENTLY 🙌

And if you’re feeling completely lost on where to start get guidance and send me a message. It’s literally why we do what we do ✌️

BTW can I just say our bride to be is looking 🔥🔥 well done and proud as always 🩷🖤

1ST PLACE WINNER GOES TO… 🎉🏆 £250!!!

Honestly so so well deserved, if you knew Selena you 10000% WOULD AGREE 🙌

Working two jobs, being a full-time office worker AND a mum… and absolutely smashed her target! This has been such a journey to watch.

After 3 YEARS of trying to win… she’s only gone and DONE IT! 💪✨

Pure perseverance and determination, and now officially crowned our March Steps Challenge winner 🥇

So, so proud of you lady, keep being you and keep smashing it for me🩷

And just like that… our March in March challenge is DONE!! 🎉

10.6 MILLION steps walked 🙌🙌🙌 and our winners have been crowned 👑 🥇 🥈 🥉

I’ve loved seeing everything you’ve shared… stunning views, amazing food, recovery days, and of course plenty of dogs getting their steps in too 🤭🐶 rain or shine, you showed up and embraced the start of spring 💗

But more than the steps, it’s been about the wins physically AND mentally. Confidence up, inches down, and a whole lot of resilience built along the way 💪

So proud of this team, always. Women supporting women, lifting each other up through life’s ups and downs… and I am SO here for it 👏💗

Until next time!! 😍

2nd place winner for £150 !! 🏆🏆🏆 ._ 🙌🙌🙌

She’s absolutely smashed it!!! Going from an active job to an office role, barely hitting 4k steps a day (plus those 1-hour commutes each way !! ), to averaging an incredible 23k steps daily!!! 🔥🔥🔥

So proud of you!!! Your results speak for themselves and show exactly what consistency and effort can do 😍

Massive well done and hope you enjoy your winnings 🙌 💕💕

3RD PLACE WINNER GOES TO…… our lovely simone proctor!!!

She set a target, accomplished, exceeded and secured 3rd place!! 😍

With setbacks and injuries along the way she’s persevered and here’s her success!!

So proud of you each and every day, thank you for inspiring me and the rest of our team with your continuous determination 🩷🩷

March filled with steps, international women’s day, my lovely team, puppy walks, good coffee and more steps 🩷

More to be shared 👀

Ahhh another Team GV newbie and another successful start 😍🙌🙌

13 inches down in just 8 weeks 👏🔥

This is what happens when you trust the process. We focused on building the foundations first, starting with structured weight training, solid nutrition and keeping daily steps consistent 🙌

It hasn’t been perfect either… there were injuries and setbacks along the way, but she kept showing up, adapting, and putting in the work. That’s what happens when life throws curveballs we adjust, keep pushing and then the results appear 🩷

So proud of you Nell, this is only the beginning… and I am so excited for your journey 💪✨

A week in the life of a PT during half term 🫶

Fresh air, strong sessions, puppy walks and good coffee ☕️

A reminder that it’s not about aesthetics it’s about feeling good, strength and joy 🩷

Rounding off a happy week, enjoying movement in all its forms and inspiring you lovely lot to do the same 🤍💪

A week in the life of training these amazing ladies ✨

This week alone I’ve watched women:
✔️ Drop inches and gain belief
✔️ Choose strength over scales
✔️ Show up through busy jobs, motherhood and life’s curveballs
✔️ Build muscle and resilience
✔️ Prove that it is NEVER too early or too late to start

Different ages. Different goals. One common ground = consistency and courage 🫶🩷

Strong looks different on everyone… and that’s the beauty of it 💪🏼💗

If you’re watching this thinking “maybe it’s my turn”… it probably is and they’re the real deal it works 🙌👏

So privileged to work with you all and forever proud of my team 🩷🩷🩷

HERE. WE. HAVE. IT 😍🔥🔥

An absolute A* student 👏👏

She followed the plan, trusted the process, and the results have DELIVERED 🫶

Even with a 30th birthday, Christmas, and weekends away in between 👀✨

Just 16 weeks of consistency and hard work 😍

So, so, SO proud of you. Thank you for staying focused, showing up when it got tough, and trusting me every step of the way 👏

The REAL results of a weight training + Pilates combo… and I am HERE FOR IT 🙌🙌🙌