OUR STORY
LYFE means LOVE YOURSELF FOR EVER
And that’s exactly what we believe every woman deserves.
Because loving yourself shouldn’t depend on your dress size, the number on the scales, how fit you are or where you are in life.
It’s about feeling good in your own skin, finding your confidence and recognising that you deserve to make yourself a priority.
LOVE YOURSELF FOR EVER 🩷
LOVE YOURSELF FOR EVER 🩷
HOW IT STARTED
WHY I STARTED LYFE
I spent thirty years in corporate tech as a Sales Director, and by the end I was tired of trying to fit into somebody else’s version of who I should be.
I wanted to do something that felt more like me, and where I could actually make a difference. LYFE started as a side hustle because I loved fitness, but even more, I loved seeing women feel good about themselves.
I wanted a place where women never had to shrink themselves, compare themselves or worry about being judged. Somewhere they could laugh, wobble, get strong, be completely themselves, and realise fitness could be for them too.
PILATES IS THE QUIET ASSASSIN OF FITNESS
It doesn’t shout about what it’s doing, but suddenly you’ve lost weight, you’re more toned, stronger and feeling completely different. And we are a women-only studio. I wanted to create a safe space that was just for us for once.
BELONGING IS WHAT MAKES IT STICK
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
Our women are real women, with real bodies, cheering each other on. Juggling jobs, kids, families, hormones and everything else. Somewhere along the way they stopped looking after themselves. Many haven’t exercised in years. Some never have.
I’d seen too many fitness spaces where women felt judged before they’d even started. Cliques, intimidating environments, and pressure around age, weight, clothes and appearance. It left women feeling more isolated, not less.
I wanted LYFE to feel like somewhere you belonged, because being part of something makes it easier to stick with it. And it had to fit real life too, which is why every class runs in the studio, live online, and on demand.
Meet Claire and Amanda
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CLAIRE
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
I’ve trained in fitness for most of my life and been teaching for over six years. I have a First Class Honours Degree and qualifications across Pilates, personal training, group fitness, pre and postnatal exercise, nutrition, supplements, and anatomy and physiology.
I know my stuff. But I know women too. I am one, and I understand busy lives, changing bodies, and how important it is to look after yourself.
I am pink-obsessed, dog mad, slightly sweaty, endlessly energetic, terrible at sitting still, always singing in class, happiest cheering women on , and convinced laughter counts as core work.
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AMANDA MARTIN
COACH & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
Amanda is the Cagney to my Lacey. We met while qualifying in pre and postnatal fitness and have been firm friends ever since.She’s also a qualified Sports Massage Therapist, but more importantly, our LYFERs absolutely love her. She’s warm, funny, reassuring, and brilliant at making people feel comfortable.
We often teach together too, which means more support and plenty of ways to make things easier or harder depending on what you need that day.
NO PRESSURE. NO JUDGEMENT. NO CLIQUES.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
A female-only place to get leaner, more toned and stronger whilst having fun with friends.
No pressure
Come twice a week or twice a month. We will be glad to see you either way.
No judgement
Every body, every age, every stage of life. The room adapts to you.
No cliques
New faces never walk in alone. We will know your name and cheer on every little win.
A Community where women know each other, support each other, notice when you walk through the door and miss you when you’re not there.
COME AND MEET US
Your first class is £5. We’ll look after you from the minute you walk through the door.