Welcome to LiFt. We're a sister-run strength training and wellness company dedicated to helping you achieve lasting health, confidence, and vitality. At LiFt, we believe in the power of strength training to transform lives. Whether you're looking to get stronger, improve your overall fitness, or enhance your well-being, our personalised approach is designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
About us
Fi Phillips
Most likely to be found running, swimming, doing yoga or in the gym...fitness and movement have always been important to me. Staying active has consistently been my way of feeling good and grounded. I’ve always loved exercising with others, finding that shared energy and experience brings an extra layer of joy. This led me to pursue a career in training others.
I earned my first yoga teaching certification nearly 20 years ago, but it wasn’t until 2017 that I began teaching regular classes. My passion lies in teaching ‘flow yoga,’ which emphasizes mindful, breath-linked movement. Through flow, we work on building strength and enhancing mobility using functional movement patterns. I love incorporating challenging balance poses for an extra bit of fun and focus.
Five years ago, I added strength training to my routine, which completely transformed my health and wellbeing. Combining strength training with yoga has been a game-changer, not only for physical strength but for my confidence as well. I’ve since completed my Level 3 Personal Training certification, with a special focus on women’s health. My mission is to help women discover the empowering benefits of strength training, just as I have.
Lucy Sharp
My relationship with exercise has evolved over the years. I have always been active and loved sports. At university, I took up rowing, but a prolapsed disc and two back surgeries later meant I had to stop. While I recovered quickly thanks to my age, I’ve lived with chronic back pain ever since.
In my twenties, I gravitated toward cardio classes. After having two children, I was faced with need to lose pregnancy weight. I joined a gym and tried to start weight training but found the environment intimidating. I felt unsure where to start and hesitant to use free weights. So, I stuck with cardio and calorie counting.
A conversation at the gym changed everything. I began working with a personal trainer, who introduced me to lifting weights. I gained confidence, discovered a love for lifting, and found strength I didn’t know I had. Today, I’m a qualified personal trainer specialising in pre/post-natal and menopause support. I am passionate about helping others build strength and confidence through fitness.
It’s about having the energy and strength to live life fully. I’m grateful to have found a balanced approach to exercise and nutrition that makes me feel strong, healthy, and empowered—and I’m excited to share that journey with others.
"Strong over skinny. Nutrition over calories."– Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Strength
Lift Heavy Sh*t....the benefits of strength training are far reaching.....
Strength training is one of the most effective ways to enhance your overall health and well-being, regardless of age, gender, or fitness level. This form of exercise focuses on building muscular strength and endurance through resistance exercises, such as lifting weights, or using bodyweight movements. While often misunderstood as solely for bodybuilders or athletes, strength training provides profound benefits for everyone—and it’s especially empowering for women.
So what are these benefits?
To name a few...improved physical health, enhanced mental health, better daily functionality, and reduced risk of chronic disease. It brings short term gains but above all, it’s a powerful tool for long-term wellness.
Why is strength training especially important for women?
It is one of the best ways for women to transform their health and build confidence.Women naturally lose muscle mass as they age, which can slow metabolism and lead to weight gain. Strength training helps reverse this process, promoting a leaner physique and better hormonal balance. Lifting weights builds and maintains bone density, significantly reducing the likelihood of fractures and improving long-term mobility. Strength training challenges stereotypes and encourages women to embrace their physical power. Setting and achieving strength goals can boost self-confidence and foster a deeper connection with one’s body.
How can we help?
Strength training can be tailored to individual goals and fitness levels, making it perfect for anyone at any stage of life and any experience from complete beginners to athletes and for anyone recovering from injury. We’ll work together to incorporate strength training into your fitness routine working towards your unique goals. We can unlock a stronger, healthier, and more confident you. It’s not just about lifting weights—it’s about lifting your life to new heights.
What we offer
Both 1:1 and 1:2 training. Lucy also offers small group and post-natal training sessions
Yoga
Yoga flow in Oundle (with online classes coming soon!)
Fi teaches at Fletton House, Oundle on Wednesday mornings at 845am. Classes are offered on a drop-in basis but please do book online below as spaces are limited.
Classes are suitable for all levels but be prepared to move and perhaps sweat a little! Yoga Flow incorporates traditional yoga postures and involves 'flowing' between postures linking movement with breath. We focus on functional movement rather than extreme poses you might see on Instagram, working on both strength and flexibility. We'd love to hear from you if you have questions about suitability or if you're working with an injury or particular medical condition - classes can be adapted.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Nottingham
Oundle
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10 British pounds
