06/07/2026
Nearly half of the UK's women aren't getting enough exercise. Sometimes we worry that as an industry we make exercise look like it's not for everyone but these are some of the things we wish more people knew about exercising and being physically active...
Exercise doesn't have to be horrible-yes sometimes it's hard and sometimes you're not in the mood, but it can also be really fun!
It sounds crazy, but being more active and exercising more really does give you more energy. Your body gives you adrenaline and dopamine in the short term and in the longer term, physical activity triggers long term cellular changes to keep you energised.
There's something about the friendships made when you've all survived a session together that is just unrivalled.
It really is never too late to start. Research has demonstrated time and time again that significant changes to muscular strength and bone density can be made no matter your age BUT the sooner you can start the better your chances of living independently, with good mobility and crucially with confidence in your body's ability to support you well into old age.
One of the most wonderful things about our small group training model is that we can work around injuries, niggles and preferences as well as how experienced you are in the gym. Some days you might feel full of beans and be able to really go for it and on other days we may spend half an hour doing some stretching and mobility work. Our job is to help you meet your body where it's at every single time you walk through our door so that you can progress at your own pace.
Especially when you start learning new fun exercises and unlocking new levels of strength you never knew you had.
From climbing the stairs to carrying the shopping, picking up the grandkids to working in the garden. There really is no limit to the things that training in the gym can make easier.
Train for a stronger body not a thinner one. Train because you enjoy it. Stay curious about what your body is capable of. Revel in the extra things your body is able to do because of your training. These are the things that will keep you active into later life and these are the behaviours that wi
