THE REN3W BLOG

Meet Claire Claire’s journey didn’t start with strength; it started with pressure. At just 15 years old, she found herself caught in a cycle so many young girls experience. Surrounded by smaller friends and unrealistic expectations, she became obsessed with being skinny. But at 6 ft tall, her body was never meant to fit that mould. Still, she tried, relentlessly. Hours of cardio. Minimal food. Constant tracking. By 18, Claire was training seven days a week and eating as littl

REN3W’s first event was everything I hoped it would be, and more. Hosted by myself and Rhona, a 50-year-old personal trainer and bodybuilder, the session took place at Everyone Active Fleet on Saturday 26th April, 12:00–13:00. Seeing it fully booked was such a special moment and a clear reminder of how many women are looking for a space like this. We kept the dress code simple and fun – 'wear pink' – which instantly brought a sense of energy and unity to the room. From the mo

I created REN3W to bring more honesty and transparency to the fitness industry. So much of what we see online focuses on perfect results, constant motivation, and the idea that success only comes from pure determination. But real life isn’t that simple. Life gets busy, hormones fluctuate, illnesses happen, and sometimes progress isn’t linear. That doesn’t mean you aren’t determined or capable. REN3W exists to provide the confidence boost many women need, a space that reminds

The Importance of Supportive Sports Bras in Women’s Fitness Research from the University of Portsmouth’s Research Group in Breast Health highlights how essential a properly fitting sports bra is not just for comfort but also for performance, confidence, and long-term health. According to Renwick (2023), 51% of female athletes experience breast pain, and almost a third report that a poorly fitting bra directly affects their athletic performance. When Team GB athletes were prof

Who is Rhona? For our very first issue of Ren3w, it felt important to centre a woman whose story reflects exactly what this blog and magazine stand for. Rhona Rance, a 50-year-old personal trainer, has a passion for the gym and competing in bodybuilding. She isn’t here because her journey was perfect. She’s here because it wasn’t. Ren3w is about the process, the setbacks, the rebuilding, and the uncomfortable middle, not just the polished end result. Rhona’s story spans grief