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11 years of playing the long game. My very first check in photos v today.Yeah I'm in the midst of a bubble of nostalgia ...
02/05/2026

11 years of playing the long game.

My very first check in photos v today.

Yeah I'm in the midst of a bubble of nostalgia right now as that's what prep does to you.

The 2015 version of me had no idea what she was starting. She had no idea she'd still be treading water 11 years later. I'm so glad she took a leap of faith and clearly believed in herself enough to start.

Now it's down to me to do her proud.

It scares me to say this is my year but it damn well is. Because I'm choosing that for me.

So apparently with the exception of my 'story updates' I've not posted any meaningful content for a while. So here it is...
27/04/2026

So apparently with the exception of my 'story updates' I've not posted any meaningful content for a while. So here it is.

Get out of your own f*cken way.

Stop asking yourself IF you can and practice telling yourself THAT you can. Both are true. The irony!

What you accomplish in life is a product of your inner dialogue.

I'm not saying that solves the problem when self belief and confidence are your limiting factors.

But I am saying you have more control than you realise.

It's on YOU to work on that.

We live in an age where we can literally change, learn, address anything we want.

So put the self limiting beliefs, self sabotage, and self indulgence culture in the bin.

Take control or live with regret.

The choice is yours.❀️

Do I care what people think of my personal journey?

No!

And I suggest you take the same approach to people observing yours.πŸ’ͺ🏽

16 months of working together.😍I don't share enough of this stuff but this is next level! came to me as someone who HATE...
18/04/2026

16 months of working together.😍

I don't share enough of this stuff but this is next level!

came to me as someone who HATED exercise. You did so don't deny it!🀣

But she had a super sharp vision of what she wanted to change. And ironically it wasn't initially aesthetically driven.

Then this happened!😍

She used to have mini tantrums when I pushed her hard in our sessions. Like actually! With love though.🀣

Then the switch flicked.πŸ’ͺ🏽

She found a love for training, nourishing her body and leaning into discipline over motivation. Many a pep talk was had on that subject!🀣

And here we are now.

When I see people, anyone, posting a gym selfie I bloody love it. Because very few start off with that level of confidence. That s**t is earned!

Super proud of what you've achieved and even more excited for what's next. Thanks for trusting me to help you.❀️

Oh......and she's got Crohn's disease and has infusions every 6 weeks. So another beautiful example of you can have excuses or results. You get to choose.πŸ˜‰

This is about words not photos so I appreciate anyone who takes the time to read.❀️From 2022 when I switched from figure...
24/03/2026

This is about words not photos so I appreciate anyone who takes the time to read.❀️

From 2022 when I switched from figure to bikini to today.

I'm at a point of reflection that's taken me by surprise. And if I'm 'contributing' to the social media platform I'll keep it real, honest and sometimes a bit raw.

All my life I've played myself down. If I do well I'll make a joke about it and somehow minimise my progress. No idea where that comes from. Even with my business I'll say things like my 'little wee business'. WTF?! I don't know if it's a want to fit in with everyone or a fear to stand out. Honestly I think a psychologist would have a field day with me.πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜†

Yesterday was a show day with a difference and it's still got me ruminating.

I didn't leave on a show day high like I usually do and that really confused me. Because I know it was the best I've been and it's my favourite federation to compete with. I love everything about . For me it's a special federation. It's home.❀️

Yesterday the penny dropped that I want more for myself. I want to truly max out my true potential. I want to stop playing safe and stop trying to appeal to everyone in my life.

I want to excel within myself for me. And trust me admitting that is hard.

I don't know how to not promote that I live a 'balanced' life as I feel an expectation to live that way.

Two frank conversations today.....one with my forever suffering coach and one with my Mum. It was more of a lecture from her. And she knows I don't take kindly to being 'told' but she persisted anyway. She told me to step into my power.

"Those that mind don't matter. And those that matter don't mind."

I'm honestly not sure how I'm going to do it but I'm now going to be relentlessly in pursuit of my goals. I'm going to try to believe in myself as much as other people do. I'm going to support myself as much as I support others.

Someone said yesterday in terms of my 10 years in this sport that I've been around the block a few times. And he was spot on.

It's time live, walk and look like it!

Head down. No distractions.

4 weeks and 5 days until we kick off our Masters 45+ Fit Model debut.😁It's been a very different prep since changing cat...
09/02/2026

4 weeks and 5 days until we kick off our Masters 45+ Fit Model debut.😁

It's been a very different prep since changing category and it's definitely favoured my body.πŸ™ŒπŸ½

My body weight has pretty much held through our mini improvement season despite getting leaner and pushing food up. Sometimes things just work well.πŸ™πŸΌ

That's set us up nicely and we're pretty much where we need to be condition wise. We've now got plenty time to trial some loading strategies to see what brings the best look. I've always dieted up till the last minute so it feels good not to be chasing condition now.

With zero cardio and extra food dripping in I'll hopefully feel much fresher going into this season. And with lots of time to nail posing!!! has helped so much already.πŸ₯°

I really do have the bestest support team.πŸ’™πŸ©·

It's all relative.Whether you should or shouldn't train at any point in time.What the appropriate macros are for you.Wha...
14/01/2026

It's all relative.

Whether you should or shouldn't train at any point in time.

What the appropriate macros are for you.

What you lift in the gym.

How much rest you need.

What training split you have.

It's all relative to you and ONLY YOU.

What other people's journey looks like is none of your business unless you're purely observing.

If you're comparing you're on a one way road to misery and probably failure.

Keep your eyes on what matters.......your own goals.

Comparison is the thief of joy. Just don't do it.

Merry Christmas from me and my little business to everyone who's supported me over the past 14 years of being self emplo...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from me and my little business to everyone who's supported me over the past 14 years of being self employed.πŸŽ„πŸ’ͺ🏽❀️

I left a very good and sought after job 14 years ago to pursue this crazy concept that I could employ myself, all by myself, doing something I loved. I'm still here!

I started off teaching any class I was offered and training clients from my flat with nothing more than a TRX. I still have that same TRX but now it hangs with pride of place in The (my) Studio.

I spend my days supporting people to be the best version of themselves and ultimately teaching them to believe in themselves.

In January I start a new journey that I've wanted to for years. I'm starting a counselling course. I've always felt I could help my clients more if I was able to unlock deeper levels of what holds them back. And I'm constantly told 'do you realise you're my therapist as much as you are my coach?' So it's time to get the qualification and skills necessary to do it right. A more holistic style of coaching with be there for those who want it. And for those that just want me to kick their ass, that shall continue.πŸ’ͺ🏽

So thanks again to everyone who's enabled me to live out my little dream. My clients past and present are the building blocks of everything I have. I'm eternally grateful to you all. And not just because it's Christmas.❀️

The best day to start was yesterday! Short of nailing time travel let's get Monday 17th November locked in.πŸ’ͺ🏽If you're p...
11/11/2025

The best day to start was yesterday! Short of nailing time travel let's get Monday 17th November locked in.πŸ’ͺ🏽

If you're planning on yet another comeback In January, do yourself a favour and stop giving yourself a harder task, or worse still, kidding yourself on. Procrastination is a sure fire way of being in a worse starting position in January than if you were to act NOW!

It's proven by the proving people that those who start before January make better progress and get better results. They said it so it's true!πŸ‘ŒπŸ½

That doesn't mean being a hermit between now and Christmas. It means learning that with the correct support and accountability you can make progress AND enjoy silly season (Christmas).😝πŸ₯‚πŸ’ͺ🏽

I pride myself on being able to do both and I'd love to show you that you're capable of the same.🫢🏼

Drop me a message to get the ball rolling now.

Please feel free to share and tell your pals.πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’›

Another little 1 week out post to pin on my socials.πŸ“My 11th show since starting this malarky 9 years ago. I've stood on...
25/10/2025

Another little 1 week out post to pin on my socials.πŸ“

My 11th show since starting this malarky 9 years ago. I've stood on stage 6 years out of the 9. I must like it despite putting more energy into convincing myself that I don't than I do.πŸ™ˆ

Not anymore though. I'm locked in now. It's taken a combination of time, figuring myself out, accepting myself, working on myself, and finding myself a Ben to come to this realisation. Anything worth having takes the time it takes. FACT!

Within a prep you can only be as good as the physique you've already built. It's literally down to dieting properly and presenting your physique the best you can on the day. It's hard bloody work but sooooo rewarding on every level. I've grown mentally so much over the past 4 months and faced a lot of truths.

I'm not where I'd like to be but I'm the best I've ever been. That's the goal and that's why this sport isn't a one season sport. It's takes time, consistency and a desire to improve.

If every time I stand on stage I can't deny my progress then I'm doing it right. Bringing the best version of myself is what I strive for. Not perfect, just better. Because if I've learned one thing it's that I'll never be satisfied that I'm as good as I can be. And that keeps me striving for better.

One more week of refining our current look for a federation I've never competed with before, then we GROW! Big plans are in place for next year and I don't think I could be starting from a better place. For that I'm extremely grateful for.

Life is hard but it's also beautiful.❀️

16/10/2025

90kg for 5 reps whilst at my lowest ever body weight of 56.6kg.πŸ’ͺ🏽πŸ₯³

Strength is bizarrely going up ⬆️ despite digging deep on the dieting front.🀯 I'll take the win 15 weeks into prep. Just proves to me that I don't need to accept lifting less because food is low and reserves are non existent. It's largely about mindset! Not every session will be like this but none of them will be if I don't give every session everything I have.πŸ’ͺ🏽

I arrived at the gym this afternoon and told my Cuz I had nothing in me and she'd have to drag my arse through our session.😴 I love it when I'm wrong!😝

She's the best cheerleader a girl could have though.πŸ₯°β€οΈ

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