Beth McNeil Fitness and Lifestyle

At the start of this year, as we get ready to celebrate 10 years as Mr & Mrs McNeil this June, we made a promise to fill the year with things we could do together 🤍

Fraz was set on a mixed doubles Hyrox… and if I’m honest, I was VERY hesitant. For me, exercise has always been about fun — and Hyrox sounded anything but 😅 But I committed. I showed up. I trained HARD. I wanted to give it everything I had and actually enjoy the process too.

Then, 3 weeks out… my knees started hurting.
Then they really started hurting.

My left knee especially got so bad that walking was almost unbearable. Stairs, driving, even demoing Pilates became a struggle. Training had to stop — which hit me mentally more than I expected.

About 10 days before, Fraz said what I didn’t want to admit: “We need to pull out.”

As frustrating as it is, he was right. Then last week my knee just “gave way” a few hours in Minor Injuries and I yeah I’m out and I need physio 😢

So here we are instead… at a Rudding Park spa. No sled pushes. No burpees. No race day.

Just rest, recovery, listening to my body (and my husband… for once 🤭), and spending proper quality time together 🫶🏼

Because when I really think about it… that’s why we signed up for Hyrox in the first place 🤍

Sometimes the plan changes — but the reason behind it doesn’t.

Two weeks without proper training… and I won’t lie, this has been tough.

Physically — my leg’s not great. But mentally? That’s been the real battle 😢

Since having the kids, fitness hasn’t just been “something I do.” It’s been my space. My reset. The one part of my day where I’m not mum, not wife, not coach… just me ❤️

Beth — under a barbell, out of breath, pushing through one more rep, sometimes even fighting back tears — but still showing up 😂

And right now, that outlet’s gone 😭

It’s the longest I’ve been without that release in years, and it’s made me realise something I always tell my clients. . . but maybe don’t say enough. . .

Exercise is so much more than how you look.

It’s your therapy 💯
Your clarity 💯
Your resilience 💯
Your identity outside of everything and everyone else 💯

When that’s taken away, even temporarily, you feel it 💔

So this is me practising what I preach (kind of 😅) — slowing down, listening to my body, and respecting the rest I’d normally tell you all to take.

Not easy. Not enjoyable. But necessary.

If you’re someone who’s ever felt like training keeps you you — I see you. And if you’re currently sidelined like me, we’ll get back there 💪

Serving black tie with a side of trouble 🖤

Coming 4th May. . . 👀

🔥 4 Week Mini Strength Challenge 🔥

Build strength. Stay consistent. Feel unstoppable 💪🏼

4 x 25–30 minute workouts per week — designed to fit into your life, wherever and whenever suits you 🤍

What You’ll Get:

✔️ Structured, time-efficient workouts
✔️ Daily support from me
✔️ Weekly check-ins every Friday to keep you accountable
✔️ Personalised feedback, motivation & adjustments as needed
✔️ Guidance on calories, nutrition & overcoming consistency struggles

All this for just a one off payment of £45! Message me for more info! 👏🏼👌🏼

Coming 4th May. . .

🔥 4 Week Mini Strength Challenge 🔥
Build strength. Stay consistent. Feel unstoppable 💪🏼

4 x 25–30 minute workouts per week — designed to fit into your life, wherever and whenever suits you 🤍

What You’ll Get:

✔️ Structured, time-efficient workouts
✔️ Daily support from me
✔️ Weekly check-ins every Friday to keep you accountable
✔️ Personalised feedback, motivation & adjustments as needed
✔️ Guidance on calories, nutrition & overcoming consistency struggles

All this for just a one off payment of £45! Message me for more info! 👏🏼👌🏼

Yesterday was a lot of gin, and a lot of buffet food 🤭 (If anyone was after the pizza I think it was all in my stomach 😅😅)

But that doesn’t mean I don’t deserve to eat today! 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Mentally, I’m already back at the beach ☀️ 🌊