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Did the fitness industry mislead you?
Last week we put out a customer feedback survey. We are grateful for your praise, the constructive feedback and your suggestions. There are many areas where we will use your valuable feedback to improve our services and offering in expert female fitness and wellness. However, today you've got me passionate on one subject: STRENGTH. It’s clear birds you want to BUILD STRENGTH. Clever birds. You are our kind of flock. The algorithms and media has hit you hard, and now we've go

Shani Yeend
Jul 207 min read


20 years in the fitness industry, and I the biggest issue I observe is...
Ask yourself these questions birds: Can you squat deeply with your feet flat on the floor, without any pain in your joints? Can you get off the ground without using your hands? Do you trust your body to do a cartwheel, to carry, to lift, to jump, to run, to hang, to climb? How many hours a day are your in a position which isn't laying down (sleeping) or seated in a chair? The above questions will give you an idea of whether you fully trust your body's ability to show up for y

Shani Yeend
Jul 65 min read


Consistency vs progression
We love witnessing the birds consistently showing up for themselves. Each class or training session giving instant rewards; endorphins, a purpose, a sense of achievement. The art of simply showing up has that sweet domino effect; the internal narrative shifts to positivity, nutrition becomes more mindful, the quality of productivity improves, without the need to 'do more. We love seeing birds consistently putting themselves out of their comfort zone; taking on new physical

Shani Yeend
Jun 83 min read


A rude awakening to Peri-menopause.
A moment of relief during the three weeks of madness, water and sun to heal always. I'm 41 and have always had regular periods. My cycles...

Shani Yeend
Aug 28, 20254 min read


A Breastfeeding Journey
The following is Charlie's journey of breastfeeding her first child, Sadie. As mothers we stand in solidarity with mothers that 'fed is...

Shani Yeend
Apr 26, 20254 min read


Let's talk lymphatic system.
Ok birds, spring is emerging TG. Sadly this winter there have been a lot of intense illnesses around. Throw in the prolonged lack of...

Shani Yeend
Mar 1, 20255 min read


Could you consciously move for 30 days?
As I write this, here in London we are beginning to crawl out of the trenches of winter. Spring is showing sweet signs of its arrival, which gives us hope. It feels like a sigh of relief, seeing the first few blooms. Spring birds, is going to support our return to our own blossoming. Many of us struggle to keep the flow of training and to nurture our wellbeing during the long winter months. And rightly so, everything in our environment is telling us to hibernate. For four lo

Shani Yeend
Feb 25, 20253 min read


Why lift weights tho?
We have landed birds into 2025 with all the strong, feel-good vibes and drive one would wish for. Personally, I've welcomed some much...

Shani Yeend
Jan 6, 20253 min read


Reflection
Mt Toubkal 2024 summit flock As we close another year we've taken time to reflect. Reflecting on our year personally, as a business and a...

Shani Yeend
Jan 2, 20254 min read


A birth story
We proudly invite you to dive into the beautiful world of birth. Our fave Aussie bird Ros, like us, is a birth junkie. Ros has been in...

Shani Yeend
Nov 9, 202412 min read


Morocco and how it changed me
It's been almost three weeks since I returned from our second retreat in Morocco and I can honestly say I feel permanently changed. Last...

Shani Yeend
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Let's talk about mobility
How to improve your mobility birds, through awareness of your restrictions and limitations you can improve your way of life.

Shani Yeend
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Charlie's birth story
Sadie Rose Hayley, our birth story. I was 37 weeks pregnant and something in my gut was telling me to slow down, to press pause on work...

Shani Yeend
May 30, 20248 min read


About the founder, Shani Yeend
Hey birds, it’s been a minute. My original baby Fitbirds is 10 birds. Reflection is in full force so I thought I'd stop to introduce...

Shani Yeend
Apr 25, 20246 min read


Katie Vetch, Fitbirds fly to Bearsted
My name is Katie Vetch , a specialist in female fitness training and wellness and mama to 2 year old Amelie. In 2023 my husband and I...

Katie Vetch
Apr 8, 20242 min read


A breastfeeding journey cut short.
Looking at this photo 2 years on, I'm struck with grief. I once saw my perfectly handsome son, now I see Rocky under-nourished and hungry...

Shani Yeend
Feb 20, 20247 min read


PT perch
Here at Fitbirds we pride ourselves on our ability to connect on a personal & deep level with our birds through 1:1 & 2:1 personal...

Shani Yeend
Aug 5, 20234 min read


High on The Atlas Mountains
Did Morocco even happen though? Surely it was all but a dream? For the 23 birds who flew to our North African retreat home, this is what...

Shani Yeend
Jul 8, 20232 min read


Charlie goes to therapy
Fitbirds co-owner & trainer Charlie Hayley shares her recent experience with anxiety, therapy & her biggest challenge yet. "A little...

Charlie Hayley
Apr 23, 20233 min read


Breathe like a baby
Is your core strong? Are you connected to your pelvic floor muscles? Can you breathe with ease into your diaphragm? Do you carry tension...

Shani Yeend
Apr 3, 20232 min read


The Core Method
Fitbirds offer group classes & 1:1 personal training for all women. We specialise in fitness for women from all walks of life & we...

Shani Yeend
Feb 12, 20236 min read


Sustainable Fitness
These days, there’s one word that comes to mind when I think about my preferred approach to fitness and we'll-being and that’s...

Kate Selwood
Sep 9, 20223 min read


Honoring our body post birth.
Change. The one thing in life we can guarantee is change. Change can be good but change can also be extremely scary. If you’d have told...

Katie Vetch
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Pregnancy: Regaining our empowerment!
Hey birds, We have taken the time to set the record straight once & for all. We believe pregnancy & birth should be a time to feel...

Shani Yeend
Aug 11, 20229 min read
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