What our members say
Setting goals and making progress
I set goals to keep training over the winter and am currently doing 3–4 online library sessions each week. I do laugh when you are using a 14kg weight and I’m using 2kg. But having started out with 1, 2 and 3kg weights, I’m excited to have just bought a 4, 5, and 6kg set.
Lifting a 25kg sack of coal is definitely easier these days – tangible progress!
Improved bone density
I started doing Stronger You For life classes after being diagnosed with osteopenia at 50. Their expert, encouraging approach helped me build a realistic strength training routine that fits my lifestyle. I’ve been consistently doing the classes for more than 2 years, and at my recent scan, my bone density had actually improved, which even my doctor hadn’t expected.
Stronger You’s support has made a real difference to my health and confidence.
“I can highly recommend Clare’s class. It’s a fabulous workout and Clare is an amazing instructor.”
Avoiding injury
I have so enjoyed your classes this year and am definitely feeling the benefits. I fell down concrete steps in June, landing on my back. I thought I’d done serious damage and am convinced that it was your conditioning and strengthening classes that saved me.
Gaining strength and flexibility
After Christmas I got two 8kg dumbbells and I’m beginning to be able to use them! My left wrist is definitely getting stronger and more flexible and I think it is your classes enabling that. I also discovered my inner thigh muscles this week! Ha ha!
Life changing
Clare’s classes via the on-demand option have been life changing for me, both mentally and physically – and I never thought I’d say that about anything…
Confidence boost
It’s just over a year since I started your classes. It’s flown by! All I can say is your workouts have made the most enormous difference – they are very confidence-boosting, both physically and mentally. I do 2–3 classes a week.
“I love the variety of the challenges and can tell that my core and back strength have improved massively.”
New lease on life
I recently turned 50 and now feel like I did in my mid-20s – with renewed energy for exercise, the kids and life in general.
Returning to fitness
After my first baby I was keen to start exercising again. I wanted to do it carefully to ensure I was rebuilding my core and strength appropriately and worked with Clare for the first six months. She was excellent and took great care to program appropriate workouts for me as a post-partum mum.
It was fantastic to be able to bring my baby with me to work out and Clare kept him well entertained if needed! I’d highly recommend Clare to any post-partum mum looking to get back to training!
Sustainable nutrition for life
I was frustrated by what I now realise was a lack of knowledge. Clare provided solutions to suit me and my pace. She is kind and encouraging, especially when I’ve had a bad week. Clare provided eas life-changing tips and advise. She transformed my diet so I feel satisfied after meals.
When a food or meal didn’t suit, Clare adjusted it with ease and never showed frustration with my limited palate. I’m confident Clare has given me the tools to make the correct decisions regarding my diet.
Fitter feet
Jen’s fit feet class is unbelievably good – I find the exercises challenging but I am able to manage them and I can feel a massive difference in my feet and legs during the whole week. The benefits are immense. Thank you!
Maintaining fitness over the holidays
Thanks for the fantastic classes this year — I’m definitely fitter and stronger as a result. I’ll be relying on your recorded classes to keep me fit and sane over the Christmas season!
Spreading the word
Thanks to your classes I finally realise the importance of strength training. A patient recommended you to me – now I recommend you to loads of patients.
“We love your classes and do them every week, wherever we are in the world! We wouldn’t change a single thing – you are absolutely brilliant!”
Pain free!
When I started Stronger You, I was suffering from ongoing hip pain. I am now pain free, my quality of life has improved enormously and I’m playing loads of sports. It’s all down to doing these classes on a regular basis.
Having never lifted weights, I find the instruction excellent, with very detailed instructions, so you know you are doing it safely. They encourage you to increase your weights at your own pace, you don’t feel pushed beyond your personal limit.
Clare’s class covers everything in one hour. My goal now is to do some of the other classes – Pilates, yoga & HIIT.
“I am already getting super strong from your classes. The side plank is so hard !!! But I am getting better. My next goal is to do press ups!!!”
Looking leaner and more toned
I started Stronger You For Life in 2020. I was always hesitant about lifting weights as I feared that it would make me look really muscular, but it has made me feel much stronger, and look leaner and toned. I am now addicted!
I’m addicted!
Jen’s Pilates classes are soooo good.
Her brilliant instructions meant that I worked muscles that I didn’t know I had.
Her classes are the perfect balance of challenging but enjoyable.
“Thank you so much Clare for keeping me fit this year, especially as I struggle to get back to my old self after wrist surgery.”
Seeing results
Your classes are soo good. I’ve been doing them for exactly a year now and have gained strength and lost half a stone in the process.
All my years at Riverview and I never stuck with a weekly exercise class. In the summer I was easily doing 2–3 of your classes per week!
At your own pace
Thank you for making my first Stronger You live yoga class so enjoyable. I felt so welcome and really appreciated that you offered alternatives, so that we could all work at our own level.
“Transforming workouts from a chore into something to look forward to is a rare talent and Jack possesses it in spades.”
Thank you for the check-in
To be honest, I hadn’t expected an actual conversation! You listened and with your expertise and encouragement I’ve built a realistic strength training routine that fits my lifestyle.
“Since starting strength training with you, as well as feeling stronger, and more toned, I feel happier too…”
Improved running
My passion is running, which I’ve enjoyed for fifteen years. However, as I approached 50 I noticed that I was suffering more injuries, and that my times were getting slower. I felt really down about it and a friend suggested I talk to Clare. This was a revelation. She explained that as we age we lose muscle mass and that this was impacting my running.
Six months of resistance training with Clare and I feel as fit as I have ever been. I love her sessions, remarkable for someone who hates the gym. I’m now posting times that I was doing years ago and, most importantly, without injury.