Donna’s Lifting Studio

06/09/2026

💜 7 YEARS OF DLS FITNESS 💜
📍 7 years at Stump Lane!

Honestly… where has the time gone?! 🥹

7 years ago I took a massive leap of faith and started DLS Fitness at Stump Lane.

I had absolutely no idea where it would take me.

There have been some AMAZING times… and there have also been times when I’ve questioned everything, felt completely overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted and wondered whether I could keep going.

But I did. ❤️

And when I look around the gym now, I realise just how much has been built here — and I couldn’t have done it without you.

To every single person who has ever walked through those doors…

The people who have been here for years.
The people who joined recently.
The people who came, left and came back again. 😂
The people who recommended a friend.
The people who shared my posts.
The people who have told someone, “You should try DLS.”

THANK YOU. 🥹💜

I’ve always relied massively on word of mouth, and the fact that people have trusted me enough to recommend DLS to their friends, family and colleagues honestly means more to me than I can put into words.

Every new person who walks through that door because someone told them about me is a little reminder that all the hard work has been worth it.

And then there’s my husband, Chris. ❤️

A very special thank you to you.

You’ve seen ALL of it.

The excitement.
The stress.
The tears.
The late nights.
The worrying.
The “I’m shutting the gym down tomorrow” moments 😂
…and then me being completely fine again 20 minutes later! 🤣

Thank you for being my biggest emotional support through the stressful times and for listening to me endlessly talk about the gym.

I genuinely couldn’t have got through some of those moments without you. ❤️

So today I’m not just celebrating 7 years of a business.

I’m celebrating 7 years of people.

The friendships.
The transformations.
The confidence gained.
The laughs.
The sweat.
The tears.
The achievements.
The memories.
And the little community we’ve created together. 💜

DLS Fitness wouldn’t be DLS without the people in it.

So if you’ve ever been part of DLS — whether that was 7 years ago or 7 days ago — this celebration is yours too. 🥹💜

👇🏼 Tell me in the comments how long you’ve been part of DLS or share your favourite DLS memory!

Let’s see just how many of you have been through those doors over the last 7 years! 🥰

7 years. Still standing. Still lifting. Still growing. 💪🏼💜

And I’m not finished yet… 😉

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. ❤️

Donna x

04/09/2026

SOMETHING NEW IS COMING… 👀

Introducing our new Circuit-Style Weight Training Sessions! 💜

⏱️ 45 minutes
👭 Small group sessions
🏋🏻‍♀️ Weight training focused
🎯 One body area per session
🙋🏻‍♀️ And… working out with Donna!

These won’t be your typical manic circuit classes.

We’ll still be focusing on progressive overload, good form and actually getting stronger — just in a fun, small-group format.

Perfect if you enjoy training with other women but still want that more personal feel.

Would you give this a go?

Keep your eyes peeled for the timetable 👀💜

03/09/2026

Next gym walk!! 🚶

THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A GYM.

Yes, we lift weights.
Yes, we work hard.
Yes, sometimes we question why we decided to do legs. 😂

But it’s also about the friendships you make along the way. 🥰

Women supporting women.
Making friends.
Having a laugh.
Celebrating each other’s wins.
And sometimes just turning up because you know someone will be there waiting for you. 💜

And that’s why we love our gym trips, socials and walks!

🥾 OUR NEXT GYM WALK IS BOOKED!

📅 Sunday 27th September
📍 Malham Cove

Fancy joining us?

You don’t have to be a DLS member to come along — just bring yourself, your walking shoes and your best chat! 😂

Who’s coming? 👇🏻💜

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A GYM.

Yes, we lift weights.
Yes, we work hard.
Yes, sometimes we question why we decided to do legs. 😂

But it’s also about the friendships you make along the way. 🥰

Women supporting women.
Making friends.
Having a laugh.
Celebrating each other’s wins.
And sometimes just turning up because you know someone will be there waiting for you. 💜

And that’s why we love our gym trips, socials and walks!

🥾 OUR NEXT GYM WALK IS BOOKED!

📅 Sunday 27th September
📍 Malham Cove

Fancy joining us?

You don’t have to be a DLS member to come along — just bring yourself, your walking shoes and your best chat! 😂

Who’s coming? 👇🏻💜

31/08/2026

Christmas?! Already?! 😂🎄

YES… I SAID CHRISTMAS.

And it’s not even September yet! 😂😂

But hear me out…

The summer holidays are nearly done, the routine is coming back and NOW is actually a brilliant time to get yourself moving again.

Those holiday pounds?
The lack of routine?
The “I’ll start Monday” feeling? 👀

LET’S GET BACK ON IT. 💪🏻

Because before you know it, it’ll be:

🎄 Christmas parties
👗 Party dresses
🥂 Nights out
📸 Photos
…and you’ll be wishing you’d started earlier!

You don’t need to wait for January.

Start now. Future you will be VERY grateful. 💜

So… who’s getting back into the gym this week?

Tag your gym buddy 👇🏻

30/08/2026

What Are You Actually Paying For? 💷

LET’S TALK MONEY… 👀

Sometimes a gym membership looks cheap…

Until you add up everything you actually need.

🏋🏻‍♀️ Gym membership
👩🏻‍💻 Online trainer
📱 Training plan
🥗 Diet support
❓ Someone to ask when you’re stuck
😬 And then… actually having the confidence to know what to do!

At Donna’s Lifting Studio, we’ve built things differently.

You get a ladies-only gym, support, training guidance, a friendly community and options to suit different budgets and goals.

And some of our memberships work out cheaper than paying for an online trainer alone! 👀

Because sometimes it’s not about finding the cheapest gym…

It’s about finding somewhere you’ll actually want to keep going to. 💜

Would you rather pay less for a standard gym or pay a little more for support and community?

👇🏻 Let us know!

29/08/2026

WEIGHTS AREN’T JUST ABOUT HOW YOU LOOK…

They become even more important as we get older. 💜

Strength training can help us maintain muscle and strength, support our bones, improve balance and help us stay independent and capable as we age.

Basically… we’re not training for today’s body.

We’re training for future us. 🥰

So tag your mum, your nan, your auntie or anyone who needs reminding that it’s NEVER too late to start! 👇🏻

And because we want to make starting less scary…

🎁 THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER, WE’LL BE OFFERING FREE BEGINNERS TRIAL SESSIONS!

More details coming very soon 👀

Who would you bring with you?

27/08/2026

THE GREAT DEBATE… 👀

🏃🏻‍♀️ CARDIO
OR
🏋🏻‍♀️ WEIGHTS

If you could only choose ONE for your workout… what are you picking?

Are you a treadmill girl?
Do you love a good sweat? 🔥

Or would you rather pick up some dumbbells and get stronger? 💪🏻

And before anyone says “both!”… 😂

You only get ONE!

👇🏻 CARDIO OR WEIGHTS?

Let’s see what the DLS ladies choose!