Meet Daisy — once a seven-year-old dancing in The Nutcracker, later a Dance World Cup medallist, the teenager sprinting through London stations for musical theatre training, and now one of the most quietly powerful coaches at Hybrid Athlete Fitness.

In this episode, we trace Daisy’s story like choreography — early spark, high standards, sharp turns, setbacks, lessons, and a final, defiant pivot into a new future.

She shares openly about:

✨ Growing up in the world of dance and competition

✨ The pressure of body image and the loneliness behind the mirror

✨ Auditions, London life, and finding identity as a young performer

✨ The moment she discovered strength training at HYROX

✨ Transitioning into coaching and earning her PT qualification

✨ Using her discipline and stage presence to bring calm, care and confidence to the gym floor

Today, Daisy brings something special to HAF:

A coach who remembers your name, knows when to push, when to hold back, and believes that strength builds confidence that lasts longer than aesthetics ever will.

This conversation is raw, uplifting and real — a look at how purpose can grow from discomfort, how resilience shapes character, and how one young coach turned performance into passion for helping others change their lives.

🎧 Listen in and follow Daisy’s journey from the barre to the barbell.

It’s a story of identity, courage, and finding your place — on stage, in the gym, and in yourself.

🎙 New Episode: Harriet’s Journey — From Gym Intimidation to Strength & Self-Belief

In this week’s episode of the One Athlete Lifestyle Podcast, host Stu dives into an inspiring conversation with Harriet, one of the most energetic and empowering members of our gym community at ONE ATHLETE FITNESS.

Harriet shares her incredible fitness journey — from swimming and playing squash in her youth, to discovering weight training later in life and using it as a tool for personal growth, mental clarity, and resilience during tough times, including the loss of a loved one.

💬 Topics covered in this episode include:

🏋️‍♀️ Overcoming gym anxiety and stepping into a male-dominated space 🤝 How finding a supportive gym community changes everything 🧠 The mental health benefits of strength training and routine 🌍 How travel, life in London, and time in Thailand shaped her fitness philosophy 🔥 Why fitness is about more than just aesthetics — it’s about empowerment

Whether you’re looking for motivation, struggling to find your place in the gym, or simply love hearing real-life stories of transformation, this episode is a must-listen. Harriet’s story is…

🎙️ Welcome to the One Athlete Lifestyle Podcast – Episode [#️⃣]! In this high-octane episode, Stu sits down with Rob – the garage guru next door – for a powerful chat that fuses cars, community, and fitness 🏋️‍♂️🚗🔥.

From a childhood inspired by his father’s love for cars to building one of St Albans’ largest and most trusted garages, Rob shares the story behind his thriving automotive business, offering everything from performance tuning to DPF cleaning, everyday repairs, and more. 🧰🔧

But there’s more to Rob than just horsepower...

💪 Discover how he transformed his lifestyle from a busy dad trying to keep up with his kids, to a dedicated athlete competing in mud runs, smashing HIIT workouts, and leading his own community run club 🏃‍♂️🌄. 🏁 Plus, hear what it’s like to stay hands-on in the world of British Touring Car racing while running a successful business.

Rob opens up about balance, mindset, and living life at full throttle – in the garage, in the gym, and everywhere in between. His work-hard, play-hard approach is everything we champion at ONE ATHLETE FITNESS.

🚨 If you're into high performance – in fitness or life – you’ll love this one.

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @oneathletefitness 🌐 For training, events, and more: www.oneathletefitness.co.uk

🛠️ Follow Rob’s journey and find out more about his garage services in St Albans – performance, precision, and passion in every detail.

🎙️ Welcome to this week’s episode of the One Athlete Lifestyle Podcast — where fitness 💪 meets real life 🚓.

Today, we’re joined by Elliot and Tasha — a couple navigating love ❤️, law enforcement 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️, and lunges 🏋️‍♀️. Both serving as police officers, they open up about the realities of shift work ⏰, stress 😮‍💨, and staying fit when life gets physically and mentally demanding.

Elliot shares how his time in the Royal Marines 🎖️ instilled a “push through” mindset 🧠 that now fuels his approach to training and policing. Meanwhile, Tasha reflects on her journey from a cricket-loving childhood 🏏 to overcoming a rare lung condition 🫁 — and how the last two years have reshaped her relationship with fitness 🧘‍♀️.

Together, they reveal how exercise keeps them grounded 🧍🧍‍♀️, how they lean on their gym community 🏋️ for support, and how their relationship thrives through accountability ✅, shared goals 🎯, and a good dose of healthy competition 🥇.

We also dive into what really drives them — from internal grit 🔥 to external encouragement 🙌.

This is an honest, heartfelt conversation 💬 about resilience, balance ⚖️, and why sometimes the best way to cope with a tough day on duty... is a solid workout 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️.

So whether you're clocking miles 🛣️, chasing goals 🚀, or just trying to stay afloat 🌊 — this episode is your reminder that progress is possible with the right mindset and the right people by your side 🤝.

👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 Visit us at www.oneathletefitness.co.uk 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @oneathletefitness

🎙️ Welcome to the Hybrid Athlete Podcast – the show where real people share real stories of fitness, reinvention, and community.

In this episode, we sit down with Claudio — a Sardinian-born dentist, violinist, family man and determined hybrid athlete — to explore how fitness and lifestyle changes can completely transform a life. From his seaside childhood in Sardinia to postgraduate studies in Scotland and London, Claudio reveals the pivotal moments that led him to build a dental clinic in St Albans that’s now a community hub.

Claudio opens up about the challenges many midlife professionals face: long commutes, early parenthood, weight gain, and the slow drift away from an active lifestyle. At his heaviest, he was 22 kilograms overweight. The breakthrough came when he discovered a local St Albans gym and committed to small, sustainable changes — morning workouts, expert coaching, and the support of a like-minded fitness community.

This episode is packed with insights on midlife fitness, hybrid training, and the powerful role of daily habits. Claudio also shares how his passions — from playing the violin to training as a sailing skipper — fuel the discipline and creativity that carry into his work and workouts. Most importantly, he explains how fitness sharpened his focus at work, gave him more energy at home, and rebalanced his entire lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, find a supportive fitness community, or simply prove that it’s never too late to start again, Claudio’s story will inspire you. His message is clear: you don’t need perfection or youth to reinvent yourself — just the right structure, support, and reason.

👉 Tune in to hear a powerful story of resilience, community, and the life-changing benefits of consistent training. If you’re in St Albans or beyond, this is your sign that the right gym, the right coach, and the right habits can help you build a richer, healthier life.

🎙️ Hybrid Athlete Fitness Podcast – real talk, raw stories & resilience 💪🔥

This week:

• 🏋️ Stu (the gym owner who rebrands as fast as he changes his mind) & Scott (the self-confessed burpee god) open up about: • 💸 5 years of debt & a brutal HMRC battle • 📉 Putting One Athlete Fitness into administration • 🚀 Rebirth as Hybrid Athlete Fitness – and the relief that followed

• 🎣 Stu’s near-tragic fishing trip in France: van crash, lightning storm & a life-check moment that proves some things matter more than kit.

• 🧘 New beginnings: stronger kit, smarter staff training, 8pm Pilates, youth S&C, plus High Rocks & F8 competitions to raise funds & community spirit.

• 🙌 Celebrating members: from consistency leaderboards to Member of the Month – Laura Mayer, whose quiet grit inspires us all.

• 🍗 No-nonsense nutrition & body composition tips: • Real protein targets 🍳 • Why quick fixes fail ❌ • Smart food swaps that shred calories 🥗 • How lifting + recovery beats constant HIIT for that stubborn belly fat 🔥

👉 Expect candid confessions, powerful stories, and practical takeaways to help you train smarter, eat better, and build real resilience.

🎧 Jesse: Breaking Through Fitness Barriers – From Sedentary to Strong 💥➡️💪

In this powerful episode of the One Athlete Lifestyle Podcast, host Stu sits down with Jesse — a true example of what happens when grit, community, and the right environment collide. 🧠❤️🏋️‍♂️

Once stuck in a sedentary cycle, Jesse shares how hitting rock bottom became the turning point that sparked a complete lifestyle overhaul. From rebellious beginnings and injury setbacks to finding strength, structure, and self-belief — his story is raw, real, and deeply motivating. 💭⏳🔥

🔥 Inside the episode: ✅ How Jesse overcame personal & physical barriers ✅ The unexpected lessons from failure ✅ Why the right fitness space changes everything ✅ The power of support, mindset, and consistency

Whether you're starting from scratch or reigniting your fitness journey, Jesse's transformation proves that change is possible at any stage. 💯

🎙️ Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. 👉 @oneathletefitness Facebook: ONE Athlete Fitness

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🎙️ Welcome to the One Athlete Fitness Lifestyle Podcast – your go-to place for real stories, big inspiration, and a deeper look into the world of fitness 💪. Hosted by Abbey and Stu, this episode takes you inside the heart of our community, sharing powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and empowerment ✨.

👋 Meet Laurelle – our very first gym member, and someone with an incredible story to tell. Her journey started with a life-changing heart event that came out of the blue one November morning. In this episode, she opens up with honesty and courage, sharing how that moment reshaped her life.

🚑 From the shock of a sudden heart attack, to the fast actions of fellow gym-goers who helped save her life, and through every step of her recovery – Lorrell’s story is as inspiring as it is powerful. Her unwavering determination to bounce back proves that age or setbacks don’t have to define your future 🙌.

🏋️‍♀️ Tune in as Laurelles talks about getting back into training, falling in love with compound classes, and the incredible support she found in the One Athlete Fitness community. Her story is a bold reminder of the strength we all have inside us – and how the right people around you can make all the difference ❤️.

🔥 Whether you're in your 60s or just starting out on your fitness journey, Laurelles story will leave you feeling motivated, empowered, and ready to chase your own goals. This is one you won’t want to miss!