When Claire signed up for our six-week Bootcamp in April 2025 she was looking for something to reignite her fitness journey after struggling to find classes that kept her motivated. Just over a year later, Claire has lost almost six stone, transformed her confidence, discovered a love of strength training, and made fitness a permanent part of her life. Her journey proves that lasting results come from consistency, support and finding the right environment.
Finding the Right Fit
Before joining Coach House Fitness, Claire and her friend Kerry had tried several gyms and fitness classes, but nothing ever felt like the right fit. “I had been looking for something for a while,” Claire says. “We’d tried different classes, but none of them motivated us. Kerry saw the advert for the Bootcamp and suggested we give it a go.”
Like many first-time Bootcamp members, Claire admits she arrived feeling nervous. “Before the first session I felt sick because I was worried I wouldn’t be able to keep up. To be honest, I couldn’t! But everyone was so friendly and Rad, Liam and Callum reassured me it would get easier if I worked at my own pace.”
The next day was memorable for a different reason. “I spent most of the day sitting in a cold bath because I could barely walk!” she laughs. “Rad promised it would get easier, and he was right.”
Bootcamp gave Claire the confidence to continue her journey as a full gym member. Although she originally planned to stick to classes, she eventually took Rad’s advice and introduced weight training into her routine. “At first I ignored him,” Claire admits. “But once I started following my weights programme, I saw the biggest change in my body shape.” Claire’s daughter Lucy also joined the gym and helped keep each other motivated.
Stronger Than Ever
Since starting Bootcamp, Claire has gone from around 15 stone 7 pounds to 9 stone 9 pounds, losing almost six stone through consistent training, improved nutrition and a complete mindset shift.
“I’d always thought being active meant I could eat what I wanted, and that cardio was the answer. Bootcamp completely changed how
I think about nutrition and weight training.”
Today, Claire says she has more energy than ever. “I’m fitter, healthier and happier. My menopause symptoms have improved, I don’t get brain fog anymore, and I have so much energy it drives my family mad!”
The transformation has even improved her horse riding. “My core strength and balance are so much better. Before Bootcamp I’d never cantered on my horse. Now I can canter and gallop confidently, and that’s been a huge motivation for me.”
Looking Ahead
Claire continues to set herself new goals because she genuinely enjoys the lifestyle she’s built. “Everyone has been so supportive. People I haven’t seen for a while are amazed at how much weight I’ve lost, and my husband says I’m so much happier.”
From one nervous Bootcamp session to an incredible transformation, Claire’s story shows that with the right support, consistency and determination, six weeks really can be the start of something life-changing.