Uplift Conversations

🎙️ September feels like the true reset button — and with 100 days left in the year, it’s the perfect time to refocus! In this week’s episode, Zaira, Evie and Jaz unpack why September feels like the real New Year, share their personal goals, and give practical tips for making the last quarter of 2025 count. From marathon training to decluttering wardrobes, we explore how small wins can spark big ch...

🎙️ This week on Uplift Conversations, we’re swapping our usual motivation for a little mischief — sharing our ultimate days from hell! From missed alarms and marathon meltdowns to tech glitches and tragic breakfast fails, we relive the fitness disasters that had us one step away from giving up. 💥  💬 Ever had your own “day from hell”? Share it in the comments — we’d love to laugh (and cry) with y...

🎙️ As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, many women find it harder to stay consistent with running and fitness. In fact, 72% of women change their exercise routines in winter due to safety concerns. In this episode, Zaira, Evie and Jaz dive into the challenges women face when exercising after dark, and share practical tips to stay safe, motivated, and confident through the colder months...

🎙️ This week, we’re diving into the transformative world of life design! Joined by special guest Lewis Jack, we explore how to break free from autopilot living, uncover your core values, and build a life that truly feels like yours. From finance career burnout to discovering the “second mountain,” Lewis shares how small changes and the courage to ask why can create a ripple effect of growth and fu...

🎙️ This week, we’re tackling one of the biggest struggles for runners and lifters alike: how do you balance strength training with your running without burning out? From marathon prep to VO₂ max challenges, we share the tips, mistakes, and scheduling hacks that make all the difference. 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🏋️‍♀️ The #1 Mistake Runners Make with Strength Training 0...

🎙️ In episode 2 of our Strength Series, we’re breaking down the key movement patterns that make strength training a game-changer! From squats to deadlifts, we discuss the essential exercises that translate directly to real-life strength, making everyday tasks easier and more efficient. 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🏋️‍♀️ Lifting 101: Why Strength Training is a Game-Changer 00:33...

🎙️This week, we're joined by Pete Pallai, a leading figure in the Pilates world and owner of MyPilatesLondon. But Pete's journey is anything but ordinary. 💬💪 We'll explore his transformation from an Olympic bobsledder to a passionate Pilates instructor who once thought the practice was 'a little bit soft.' 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🔥 From Olympian to P...

🎙️ This week, Zaira’s in the hot seat sharing the wild story of signing up to run… for 24 hours straight. That’s right — no sleep , mud everywhere , and somehow still no blisters . From midnight pizza to trail-running epiphanies, we unpack the madness of Endure24 and what happens when you say yes to something that terrifies you. 🏃‍♀️💥 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🎙️ Why I Signed U...

🎙️ This week, we’re diving into the world of AI and fitness — and asking the big question: will technology really replace personal trainers? From squat-counting smart mirrors to AI-generated marathon plans, we explore where AI shines… and where it totally misses the mark. 🤖💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:53 🤖 Why We’re Talking About AI & Personal Training 02:16 💸 AI in the Fitne...

🎙️ This week on Uplift Conversations , we’re talking about a topic every woman needs to hear: self-defense. We’re joined by professional fighter and the first Irish woman bare-knuckle boxer, Sineadh Ni Nuallain, to uncover the practical, real-world techniques that can keep you safe. 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🥊 Meet Sineadh Ni Nuallain – Ireland’s First Bare-Knuckle Boxer 00:5...

🎙️This week, we’re celebrating the big 3-0 with a myth-busting session you don’t want to miss! From carbs and cardio to TikTok trends and “toned” muscles, we’re tackling the fitness rules that could be holding you back from real progress. 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🔥 Intro – 9 Fitness Myths You STILL Believe! 01:26 🎉 Episode 30 & Why We Took a Break 02:23 ❌ Myth #1 – Tur...

🎙️This week, we’re getting real about something most women don’t talk about enough — pelvic health. We’re joined by brilliant women’s physiotherapist Chloe Stevens to break the taboo around leaking, painful sex, and what your core strength has to do with your bladder. 💬 From trampolines to marathon training, this conversation is eye-opening, relatable, and packed with practical advice. 💡 Highlig...

🎙️ This week, we’re breaking down one of the most common questions in fitness: How often should you really strength train to see results? From the myth that “more is better” to why rest days actually make you stronger, we’re cutting through the noise in this no-BS chat. 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🎙️ How Often Should I Strength Train? 00:53 🏋️‍♀️ Lifting 101 – The Truth About Re...

🎙️ This week, we’re talking to Leigh Christina — personal trainer, gym owner, and all-around powerhouse — about her no-filter fitness journey from corporate burnout to bossing her own women-only gym. 💪 From struggling to climb the stairs at work to stepping on stage as a bikini competitor, Leigh opens up about the real highs, lows, and lessons of transforming her life and body — without sugarcoat...

🎙️ This week, we’re diving into the world of gym-style Pilates with Dubai-based instructor Anesti Mano, who went from bodybuilding and strict macros to spine mobility and springs! Whether you’re Pilates-curious, a gym junkie, or just Pilates-petrified, this one’s for you. 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 💥 Gym vs Pilates? Meet Anesti Mano 01:28 🇬🇷 From Jobless in Greece to Pilates Inst...

🎙️ This week, we’re lifting the lid on gym confidence — that silent barrier stopping so many people from picking up weights or even walking into the weights area. Whether you're brand new to strength training or just feel awkward in unfamiliar gym spaces, this episode is here to reassure, empower, and get you through the door (and over to the squat rack). 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Mi...

🎙️ This week, we’re talking all things perimenopause, hormones, and strength training with women’s health physio Chloe Stevens. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s or beyond, this one’s for YOU. It’s time to ditch the confusion, cut through the supplement hype, and get clear on what really matters. 🧠💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:28 🔄 Perimenopause Explained – When It Starts & Why I...

🎙️ This week, we’re getting real about what it’s actually like to navigate your 20s, 30s, and 40s — the expectations, the surprises, and the lessons we wish we’d learned sooner. From career pressures and fertility timelines to fitness breakthroughs and caring less about what others think, we’re comparing notes across three decades of life experience. 💬 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00...

🎙️This week, we’re taking on the glossy, Instagram-worthy morning routine and asking… do you really need one? From 4:45 a.m. wake-ups to cold showers and journaling, we put 10 “science-backed” habits under the microscope — and discover that real success doesn’t always look like a perfectly curated morning. 🌞 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🎧 Why We’re Talking About Morning Routines (...

🎙This week on Uplift Conversations, Zaira, Evie, and Jaz cut through the noise of the fitness industry to reveal what’s really worth your time — and what’s just expensive hype. From TikTok’s wildest trends to supplements that drain your wallet, we’re calling out the most overrated products, services, and quick fixes in fitness right now. 💸 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🎧 Welcome to...

🎙️ This week, we’re diving into the world of fitness trackers – are they actually helping us train smarter, or are we just slaves to the stats? From borderline obsessions with Garmin and Strava to sleep hacks and dodgy recovery scores, we’re spilling the tea on the tech that claims to know our bodies better than we do. 📱⌚️ 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🎧 Can You Trust Your Fitness...

🎙️ This week, we're starting our series of episodes breaking down the basics of strength training! Join Jaz, Evie and Zaira as they debunk myths, share personal journeys, and reveal why lifting weights is about way more than just looking good. Get ready to be inspired to transform your life, one rep at a time! 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🏋️‍♀️ Why Strength Training Is a Gam...

🎙️ This week, we're diving into the excitement and challenges of the iconic London Marathon, with a special focus on how it captures the spirit of community and personal triumph! Join us as we chat with Zaira, an experienced marathon runner, to break down everything you need to know about this legendary race. 🏅 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🏃‍♀️ Dive into the London Marathon:...

🎙️ This week, Jaz takes us through her incredible journey of opening Uplift, a small, non-intimidating strength training gym in Wandsworth, at just 24 years old! From early days as a personal trainer to navigating the complex world of business ownership, Jaz shares the highs, lows, and everything in between of starting her own gym. 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🏋️‍♀️ Opening My Gy...

🎙️ This week on Uplift Conversations , we’re cutting through the confusion around reps, sets, and rest to answer one of the most-Googled fitness questions: How many reps should I actually be doing? Whether you’re lifting to get stronger, build muscle, or just not feel completely lost at the gym — this episode is your go-to guide! 💪 💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 00:00 🎙️ Welcome Back to Up...