Believe & Achieve UK

13/11/2025

If your joints have been grumbling lately, you’re not alone.

When oestrogen and collagen decline in midlife it can make our joints feel stiffer — but with the right training, nutrition, and recovery, your body can adapt beautifully.

We have been told in the past that it's just old age, it's wear and tear, like we have to just put up with it.

It can scare us off doing any exercise 🫣

It’s not about slowing down — it’s about training smart.

You’ve still got decades of adventures left in those knees when you do things right 😉

Claire x

11/11/2025

This Is What Believe & Achieve Is All About

Sometimes the best way to explain what we do isn’t with fancy words or perfect photos —
it’s with the words of the women who walk through our doors.

Two posts in our community chat sum up everything I wanted Believe & Achieve to be about

💜 A friendly supportive place for women of all abilities and ages
💜 Getting results without crazy extremes

These two posts made my week.

Because gyms don’t have to be intimidating.
Fitness doesn’t have to be miserable.
And midlife? It’s not the end — it’s your power chapter.

So whether you’re brand new or months in, we want you to feel the same thing:
👉 You belong here.
👉 You’re stronger than you think.
👉 And we’ve got you. 💜

PROJECT 50 launches again in January and we have space for 3 early morning workout warriors 💪🏼

12 weeks
3 weight sessions a week
Great fun
Real results

Interested? Check out bio and book in for a free taster session.

Claire xx

10/11/2025

Love this 💜 Second Act Power, I like that description

HELLO!'s Second Act Power List event saw famous names from the worlds of television, fashion, sport and philanthropy get together to lift one another up and celebrate ...

09/11/2025

These women. (Some of) My wobble squad. 💜

Midlife is full of change — our bodies, our roles, our priorities — but one thing that stays vital is friendship.

The kind where you can show up tired, overwhelmed, in need of a laugh (or a cry), and be met with open arms, a glass of wine, and someone saying “same”

In my book, I talk about how easy it is to lose touch in the chaos of life — and how powerful it is to reconnect, reach out, and rebuild the kind of friendships that lift you up rather than wear you out.

Because truthfully? We don't need huge circles. We just need a few real ones who get it. Who get us.

Here’s to the ones who know when we need a night out, a deep chat, or just to be reminded that we’re not alone.

📖 Chapter 6: Building Your Cheer Squad – in It’s OK to Wobble

Tag your people. Tell them they matter 💜

Claire x

05/11/2025

At Believe & Achieve, we're always looking to deliver the best.

Whether it’s new equipment, fresh training programmes, fun challenges, or uplifting socials, we’re constantly evolving to give our members the support, variety, and community they deserve.

Want to find out more? Check out our updated brochure in our bio for everything you need to know about what we offer.

And… exciting news 👉 Project 50 returns January 2026!

Claire xx

05/11/2025

At Believe & Achieve, we're always looking to deliver the best.
Whether it’s new equipment, fresh training programmes, fun challenges, or uplifting socials, we’re constantly evolving to give our members the support, variety, and community they deserve.

Want to find out more?
📖 Check out our updated brochure for everything you need to know about what we offer.

And… exciting news 👉 Project 50 returns January 2026!

03/11/2025

An Hour in the Gym Isn’t Just a Workout

Yeah, it’s great for your strength, your fitness, your mood…but honestly — it’s also some of the best me-time you’ll get all week.

An hour away from:
📞 the emails
📋 the to-do list
🐾 the dog
🧒 the kids
❤️ and yes, even the partner (we know you love them all but everyone needs a break).
💌 the “can you just…”

Just one hour that’s completely yours.
No noise.
No one asking what's for tea

Just you and your space.

That’s not selfish — that’s self-preservation.

Because when you give yourself that time,
you show up stronger for everyone else — and for yourself.

So next time you’re in here lifting, remember —
you’re not just training your muscles.

You’re protecting your peace.

Claire xx

02/11/2025

The women that make it all happen 🏋🏼‍♀️💪🏼🩷

So proud to get to work with so many amazing women who invest in their health, fitness & happiness.

We love being part of your journey

💜

01/11/2025

🎉 Believe & Achieve turns 12! 🎉

Twelve years ago, we opened our doors for the very first time.

It started with  just me as a tiny one-to-one personal training studio… until a few friends asked if they could train together. Before long, small group personal training was born 💪

Only four in a session back then — we quickly learned how fun (and motivating!) it was to train in a small group.

Though the stairs after leg day were never popular 🤣

My training skills were definitely stronger than my business skills in those early days. I hated asking for money, hated putting myself out there — not ideal when you’re running a business! Even my accountant once asked if it was wise to keep going🫣

But luckily, I’m a stubborn bu**er 😅
And I knew I was building something special.

I grew a small but mighty team.
We survived COVID (just).
We outgrew our space and moved to a bigger home.

Now, our sessions run in groups of 6. We’re full — and loving it.

But we never stop improving. This month new equipment, new celebration board, and  adding balance exercises into our programming. Because yes, we want strong bones in case we fall,  but how about not falling in the first place? 👏

If you ever think you’ve learned everything — that’s the time to move on and  I'm not done learning yet. 

Here’s to 12 years of learning, growing, wobbling, and achieving.

Thank you to every single person who’s been part of the journey. We couldn't have done it without you 

💜

Claire & The Team

31/10/2025

Not just me....... Is it?!

😆

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30/10/2025

Anyone who knows me knows I have loved Depeche Mode for about 100 years 🖤

After their epic world tour (that I saw four times, obviously 😎), they’ve released a film — showing only in cinemas.

My DM tour buddies don’t live in Sheffield, (👋🏼Heidi 👋🏼Rachel) but I really really want to see it.

Younger me probably would’ve stayed home — I can't go to the cinema on my own on a Thursday evening.

Midlife me? She says f**k it. I want to see it, so I’m here.

Do I get nervous on my own? Yeah, a little.
Do I worry what people might think? Honestly, yeah.

But imagine letting people I don’t even know stop me from doing something I love? Nope

I love midlife me.
She’s a little bit braver and a whole lot happier.

💜

What's something you would love to do but been putting off? Do it. Go on, I dare ya 😘

I am gonna enjoy this

Claire xx

29/10/2025

Birthday buns for our 12th birthday 😋

Big thanks to our friends at

Small businesses supporting small businesses — that’s what it’s all about 🙌

📸 Official birthday photos coming this weekend — on our actual birthday! 🎉