Empowr Fitness

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

🍂💙 DON’T LET THE DARKER DAYS KEEP YOU INDOORS 💙🍂

The colder mornings and darker evenings are creeping in, and it can be very tempting to shut the door, get cosy and stay there.

But getting outside, even for a short while, can do us so much good.

Fresh air, daylight and simply moving our bodies can help lift our mood, clear our heads, reduce stress, support our sleep and give us that little boost of energy we often need at this time of year.

And it doesn’t have to be a long hike or a big workout.

🍂 Take a 20-minute walk.
🍂 Meet a friend for a wander and a chat.
🍂 Explore somewhere local.
🍂 Wrap up warm and get some daylight on your face.
🍂 STOP scrolling. Before you know it an hour has passed and you feel less motivated.
🍂 Use your time wisely and notice the people and things around you.

We’re incredibly lucky to have some beautiful countryside, footpaths and places to walk right on our doorstep and autumn and winter can be some of the loveliest times to enjoy them.

As the days get shorter, it becomes even more important to look after ourselves physically and mentally.

So don’t completely hibernate this winter.

Keep moving.
Keep getting outside. Keep connecting with people.

Sometimes a bit of fresh air, a good walk and a chat with someone is exactly what we need.

Your first step doesn’t have to be fast, it just needs to take you out of the front door. 💙

06/10/2026

Empowr Fitness ladies, if you have any daughters, nieces, granddaughters etc that have some energy to burn and are into football contact Loren Graham-Walsh ⚽️💗

04/10/2026

I’m constantly being told that I need to put myself out there more on social media.

“Get in front of the camera, Claire.”
“People need to see more of YOU.”
And I completely understand why people say it.
There are some brilliant fitness professionals who are absolutely amazing in front of the camera. They create fantastic videos, share their workouts, talk confidently to their followers and genuinely enjoy that side of their business.

And I have huge respect for them. I’ve even attended sessions some of our local professionals have ran.
It works for them, it shows their personality and, most importantly, it feels natural to them.

But the truth is…

I don’t think I’ll ever be that person.

Talking into my phone, filming myself working out or thinking about what I can turn into “content” just doesn’t come naturally to me.

And I’m finally beginning to realise that, that’s OK too.
Because when my ladies walk into an Empowr session, those 50 minutes are about THEM, not me.

My work starts long before they arrive.

I plan every session.
I think about the different abilities that will be in the room.
I think about how exercises can be adapted.
I set everything up and make sure that what I’ve planned is safe, challenging and, hopefully, something they’ll enjoy.

And when that class starts, they have my FULL attention.

I want to notice the lady who’s struggling a little that day.

I want to encourage the one who doesn’t believe she can manage another rep.

I want to challenge the one who I KNOW has a little bit more in her.

03/10/2026

I’m constantly being told that I need to put myself out there more on social media.

“Get in front of the camera, Claire.”
“People need to see more of YOU.”

And I completely understand why people say it.

There are some brilliant fitness professionals who are absolutely amazing in front of the camera. They create fantastic videos, share their workouts, talk confidently to their followers and genuinely enjoy that side of their business.

And I have huge respect for them. I’ve even attended sessions some of our local professionals have ran.

It works for them, it shows their personality and, most importantly, it feels natural to them.

But the truth is…

I don’t think I’ll ever be that person.

Talking into my phone, filming myself working out or thinking about what I can turn into “content” just doesn’t come naturally to me.

And I’m finally beginning to realise that, that’s OK too.

Because when my ladies walk into an Empowr session, those 50 minutes are about THEM, not me.

My work starts long before they arrive.

I plan every session.
I think about the different abilities that will be in the room.
I think about how exercises can be adapted.
I set everything up and make sure that what I’ve planned is safe, challenging and, hopefully, something they’ll enjoy.

And when that class starts, they have my FULL attention.

I want to notice the lady who’s struggling a little that day.

I want to encourage the one who doesn’t believe she can manage another rep.

I want to challenge the one who I KNOW has a little bit more in her.

And I want the nervous new lady who has walked through our doors wondering what on earth she’s signed herself up for to realise very quickly, actually, I can do this. And I belong here.”

So no, you probably won’t see endless videos of me talking to a camera. But that doesn’t mean I’m not showing up.

I show up at silly o’clock in the morning.

I show up in the hours of planning that nobody sees.

I show up in the encouragement.

I show up in knowing my ladies, noticing when something isn’t quite right and knowing what they’re capable of, sometimes before they know it themselves.

And hopefully, I show up in the community we’ve created.

You might not see myself or Joules constantly in front of the camera, but you’ll certainly know we’re there when you walk into that room.

And that’s one of the reasons I offer a FREE sample class.

Because rather than me trying to convince you through a video what Empowr is like, I’d much rather you came through our doors and experienced it for yourself.

Come and meet the real me and Joules Bedford.
See our drive.
See our passion.
See how much we genuinely care about what we do.

But, more importantly, see the women around you.

The encouragement.
The laughter.
The friendships.
The hard work.
And the complete lack of judgement.

There isn’t one right way to be a fitness professional or to run a fitness business.
This is simply my way.

I may never be completely comfortable in front of a camera…

But put me in a room full of women who want to become stronger, fitter and more confident and THAT is where you’ll see the best of me.

And I’m absolutely OK with that.

No mirrors.
No judgement.
No pressure.
Just Empowr. 💙

Claire xx

01/10/2026

MORE EVENING SESSIONS.
MORE CHANCES TO MAKE TIME FOR YOU.

Our new Empowr timetable starts Monday 5th October, with three evening sessions each week alongside our morning classes:

💙 Tuesday — 5:30pm
💙 Wednesday — 5:30pm
💙 Friday — 5:15pm

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback. I’ve listened and am offering more opportunities to fit Empowr around your busy lives.

Adding these evenings is a big commitment for me too, so please turn your interest into bookings and regular attendance. Your support is what will keep these sessions on the timetable.

Monday and Wednesday’s 9:15am sessions will go ahead subject to enough interest, so please book ahead if these mornings suit you.

Whether you’re an early bird or prefer an evening workout, there’s a place for you at Empowr.

No mirrors, no judgement, no pressure. Just a welcoming group of ladies cheering you on. 💙

Check the timetable, get booked in and let’s make a strong start to October.

Please note: Sessions with very low bookings may be cancelled. If I cancel a session, your credits will be returned to your account.

30/09/2026

Sometimes the biggest difference after a session isn’t what you see in the mirror, it’s how you feel.

Moving your body, having a laugh and being around supportive ladies can help lighten a difficult day.

At Empowr, looking after yourself means more than building physical strength. Your mental wellbeing matters too.

You matter 💙

27/09/2026

With just ONE place left and only ONE week to go, this really is the last chance to grab our Strong by January offer. 💙

And the best part? You won’t be starting alone. You’ll be joining 14 other new ladies, all beginning their Empowr journey together.

Walking through those doors for the first time can feel daunting, but it’s a whole lot less scary when you know there are other women taking that same first step alongside you.

£113 gives you FOUR months of classes to build your routine, improve your fitness and, most importantly, grow in confidence.

🎄 Forget waiting until Christmas to treat yourself. Give yourself the best early Christmas present this year.

If you’d like to grab our very last space, contact Claire on 07710 054469. 💙

Don’t wait for January to start. Walk into January already stronger, fitter, more confident and excited to see what you can achieve.

06/09/2026

BEING AN EMPOWR COACH IS FUNNY…

You ladies willingly book yourselves onto my classes…

Then spend the next 50 minutes telling me:

“I hate you.”
“Why would you make us do this?”
“I can’t do that!”
“How many more rounds?!”
“WHO EVEN THINKS OF THESE EXERCISES?”

You question my sanity…
You question YOUR life choices…
And occasionally I’m fairly certain you’re plotting my death.

Then the session finishes…

“Ohhh I really needed that”
“That was actually really good”
“See you tomorrow”

And off you go…

ONLY TO BOOK ANOTHER ONE.

Welcome to Empowr Fitness.
Where apparently you pay me to torture you…
and then come back for more. 😂

Can’t wait for another marvelous Monday with you all.

To those on holiday, enjoy & remember:

Have the cocktail
Try the ice cream
Sample all the deserts
And watch the activities from your sun lounger.

I will be waiting for you on your return 💙😜

03/09/2026

To all my Empowr mums, nannies & grandmas feeling a little emotional this week… 💙

I know lots of you have little ones starting their school journey, while others are watching them take that next big step into junior or secondary school.

And I also know that horrible little lump-in-your-throat feeling.

You’re excited for them, proud of them and desperate for them to go off and enjoy their next adventure, but there’s also that little bit of sadness because another chapter has closed.

We’ve all been there.

One minute you’re holding that tiny hand at the school gate and wondering how on earth you’re going to walk away, and before you know it, they’re running in without looking back.

But watching them grow, make friends, become more independent and discover who they are is pretty magical too.

So if you’ve shed a tear in the car, come home to a house that suddenly feels VERY quiet, or spent the morning wondering what they’re doing, you’re definitely not alone.

Be proud of them, but be proud of yourselves too.

You’ve helped them become brave enough to take that next step.

Now we just have to learn to let go of their hand a little bit at a time.

Good luck to all our little Empowr people starting their next adventure. Go and shine. xx