Women Gone Strong

Fantastic experience: Catherine is an amazing coach in and out of the gym! After a hysterectomy last year and being catapulted into menopause I was so not ready for what was about to happen to my body, weight gain was one of the many onset symptoms. I reached out to Catherine and I have been in her classes ever since. I love the community and encourage from like minded woman all trying to keep in shape and stay strong!

Fantastic experience: Women gone strong is more than just exercise for me. This class has a community of strong women who uplift and encourage eachother. I thoroughly look forward to my class in the evening time and can’t thank Kat and Catherine enough for building my confidence!!

Fantastic experience: Joined Women Gone Strong In January. Currently taking part in 3 weekly studio classes. Boxercise is absolutely a brilliant class. Catherine the instructor is so knowledge and it's a great way to burn calories and learn the techniques of boxing in a really fun way with music too. Classes vary from 30-45 mins max. Bar bell class is another favourite. My advice to anyone thinking of joining, give it a go. U go once, you will absolutely return. The girls that go to class and our two coaches (Catherine and Catherine) are so positive & classes are really fun! Burning lots, and my weight loss is evident in just 3 months! Don't wait, sign up. 5*s.

Fantastic experience: I first started with Catherine 7 years ago, and due to having my children and with Covid I wasn’t doing any form of exercise for the last 5 years. I reached out to Catherine in September and started the 7am classes twice a week. This has wholeheartedly been the best decision I’ve made for myself - both mentally and physically. Everyone is so welcoming and I also love the darkened atmosphere, you’re not exposed or self conscious. If you’re on the fence about going back to a gym, definitely reach out. There are so many classes to suit everyone’s busy lifestyles. I am a better person because of it. The studio is a judgment free safe haven for all women and I honestly couldn’t recommend it enough! X

Fantastic experience: Woman gone strong studio classes are fantastic , they are 30 mins long and they cover every aspect / muscle group in the body . Building strength and fitness , all the while you gain confidence and friendships along the way . The coaches are encouraging and fill you full of joy and laughter . Nothing is impossible .

Fantastic experience: The classes are great, bums tums and guns is my favourite as it’s weights and I like how classes aren’t too long. Boxercise is a great class too and fun

Fantastic experience: I joined the beginners classes back in March under the watchful eye of Cath! She has helped me develop my technique in a variety of exercises. I was so nervous to start but Cath and has made the small group feel so welcome and no matter what stage in fitness you’re at she is so accommodating and adapts the movements to suit you! I’m on a journey with weight and strength management and I’m so pleased I’ve joined the woman gone strong team! ❤️

Fantastic experience: Just completed the beginners program with Cath, it was absolutely brilliant. Professional and personal coaching, I felt very safe with Cath and learned, how to do the various exercises, squats, hinges etc. it was all lots of fun too and a lovely welcoming environment, if you’re thinking about starting your fitness journey, this is the place!!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend the PT sessions, Healthy Eating challenge and Total Beginners classes which I recently completed. I started PT sessions with Catherine as advised by my physio. I really benefited from the 1to1's. She was amazing, patient and explained everything. I continued the exercises and am now pain free and back running again, which I thought I would never do again, many thanks to Catherine! Catherine offers a realistic and sensible approach to health and wellbeing, with great advice -always so responsive and helpful. Combining healthy eating with the beginner classes focused me to reset at the start of the year with lots of advice and tips. The beginner classes with coach Cat are brilliant taster sessions which motivate and help you transition to the gym classes. The small groups really appeal to me, with plenty of support and feedback, ensuring techniques are correct. WGS is a friendly, welcoming environment which offers so many options to improve health and fitness, catering for all abilities. The coaches are brilliant, always available for questions and they motivate and push you on. Joining WGS was the best decision, I have made great progress and I look forward to keep working towards my goals.

Fantastic experience: 5* for this lady Catherine, AMAZING woman all round. Great trainer, always so positive and supportive. Everything is always suited personally to you and can push you to new highs that you never thought was possible.

Fantastic experience: Catherine is amazing. I went in as a complete beginner & she is so knowledgeable and personable that any anxiety I had about being unfit or not knowing what I was doing immediately left. Definitely recommend ☺️

Fantastic experience: I am in week 10 of a 12 week programme with Catherine in Women Gone Strong. The programme focuses on healthy eating, exercising and intermittent fasting. The results in that time are amazing - I have lost 23 lbs and many inches all over my body. As a 50+ women I never thought I could achieve that. The support, guidance and expertise of Catherine makes the whole process easy and she encourages you to keep going even when you think nothing is happening. The biggest difference I have found is my change in mindset and a more positive attitude to exercise and self care - you need to make time for both. Catherine teaches that you can no matter how busy your life is. The classes are so much fun - you are with a small group of like minded women who support and push you on. When the 12 weeks are up I will be continuing my health and wellbeing journey and the Women Gone Strong gym will still be a part of it. I highly recommend Catherine and her team.

Fantastic experience: Thank you Catherine for all the encouragement & support on my 6 week healthy eating challenge with you. Your knowledge was invaluable & kept me on track. I may not have reached my goal weight but my body is more toned & am wearing a size smaller in my clothes. I feel more in tune with my food intake & amount. I have improved mentally, physically & energised . Great programme . Recommend it

Fantastic experience: Just completed beginner programme and it was a great experience. Always felt supported and confident to ask questions knowing that Cat was keeping a good on eye on us to ensure we were completing all activities correctly and safely.

Fantastic experience: I joined the complete beginners course over 4 weeks and it was really great. I was really anxious about going back to exercise cause it's been a while but both Catherine and Cat are brilliant - supportive and encouraging and let you start at your own level and work from there. By the end of the course I felt totally ready to progress on to the rest of the Women Gone Strong classes. I would definitely recommend giving it a go - don't be afraid - if I can do it anyone can!

Fantastic experience: This has been a great 4 wk taster session I now feel more confident as a 54 yr old I can get fit and and lower my bmi and enjoy it have now signed up for 2 classes a wk can’t wait to work with coach c&c

Fantastic experience: I have just completed the 4 week beginner classes in the Women Gone Strong gym and have really enjoyed them. Over the four weeks I've grown in fitness and feel more ready to join normal classes. I don't think I would have had the confidence to join a gym without these introductory session. Coach Cat incorporated lots of different exercises and activities during the session so we got insight into the different classes that the gym offers. She's very good at motivating and encouraging everyone, made sure we used the equipment and did the exercises properly and was happy to answer the questions everyone had as we went along. I liked the small numbers in the group and there were plenty of laughs along the way. I would recommend the beginner programme to anyone who hasn't exercised in a while and is a bit apprehensive about joining a gym. It is such a welcoming environment for everyone.

Fantastic experience: Having not been a gym member for a number of years I decided to give Women Gone Strong a try and I’m so glad I did! The idea of it being a female only gym with small classes really appealed to me. I contacted Catherine and explained that I hadn’t been in a gym environment for a long time and what my limitations were and she assured me that the beginners classes would be a perfect place to start and she was 100% right. In a small group of like minded people it’s a great place to begin and I felt really comfortable . Our coach ( also called Catherine) paced the classes so that no-one felt out of their depth, but was also really encouraging so that we pushed ourselves and got the most out of them and realised our true potential. Both girls are really approachable and if you are unsure of anything ,it’s the type of environment that you feel you can ask a question and not be made to feel stupid! The fact that our 4 week sessions have now ended and we have all signed up to continue the non beginner classes speaks for itself!

Fantastic experience: Women gone strong has truly been transformational for me. The program was straightforward and easy to follow instilling positive habits leading to real results. The support of all the women really encouraged me to enjoy the classes making me stronger and more confident in my own skin. I cannot recommend Catherine and the women gone strong team enough.

Fantastic experience: I have spent the last few years going round in circles trying to lose weight. I have tried everything under the sun but just went round in circles. I decided I had to try something different and after following Catherine on social media for a while, I took the plunge and signed up. My only regret is that I hadn’t signed up sooner! I decided from the start I was going to give this 100% so I really committed from day 1. I had tried intermittent fasting on my own before but didn’t last. This time, the support and accountability from Catherine made it possible and I could feel the health benefits within 2 weeks. My joints are less sore as I am not eating the sugar levels I had previously, so obviously inflammation has reduced greatly. My skin is clearer & my moods more stable again due to my blood sugars being regulated. I quickly saw the results on the scales too & in my clothes. I am shocked that I have lost 18 pounds in 6 weeks & never imagined this was possible! I have signed up for a further 6 weeks as I still have weight to lose and I want to really establish the good habits. I was afraid that now, during summer holidays, with the usual structure and routine gone, I could quickly fall in to my bad habits that have been in place for years. Anyone thinking of starting with Catherine- go for it. I promise you won’t regret it. Catherine keeps it real and gives good sound advice re nutrition. Honestly, the level of interaction, feedback & advice 7 days a week with this programme, makes it really good value for money! It is the best money I have spent in a very long time. I have been so lucky to be near Catherine’s fantastic ladies gym, so attend weekly for weigh ins and feedback but know this can happen online for those too far away. Catherine is so positive, encouraging and there’s no judgment- just sound nutrition advice and guidance and a good laugh! As for her lovely assistant Thor- I might just have to take him home!!

Fantastic experience: Hi Catherine. This programme is fab. I feel amazing and am determined to keep going with all that I have learnt through your challenge. The difference it's made to my confidence and self worth is the biggest change and I've had to purchase a whole new wardrobe as everything is now too big. I found the programme easy to follow and it was realistic in terms of food and steps which was great and will mean I can continue with it independently thank u so so much for all your support and encouragement

Fantastic experience: Catherine has worked a miracle, i have tried every diet under the sun but when i approached her she suggested her 6 week challenge which involves intermittent fasting, the first time i’ve done it and it didn’t fail. I’ve finally found something that works for me. After 6 weeks in 13.5lbs down. The thing i loved most was that Catherine was there whenever you needed her. Nothing was a problem, no question too silly. Her classes as well are so fun and lively, i hate going into gyms but she made me so welcome as did the rest of the girls. Honestly i highly recommend Catherine at Women Gone Strong and i cant wait to continue my weighloss journey in this amazing community of ladies at WGS. Onwards and upwards

Fantastic experience: Love coach Catherine's classes, she has a brilliant way of pushing you on without you even realising it! I would definitely recommend joining the beginners classes everyone is so welcoming, fun & friendly & a lot of emphasis is made by the coaches ensuring that you employ the right technique to avoid injury. Great variety of exercises & classes so it's never boring

Fantastic experience: I did a six week class and found it brilliant. The coach was absolutely fantastic. If you found some of the exercises or weren’t sure how to use any of the equipment the coach came down and showed you how to do the exercise or how to use the equipment. I would recommend giving this a go if you haven’t done anything in a while. It is a small class and no one judges you.

Fantastic experience: I have known Catherine as few years and attended classes before she opened her own studio. Once she opened her own studio in Jan 2023 I became a member ASAP. The encouragement and enthusiasm Catherine gives is 100%. In June I reached out for more help as I had a painful health problem that kept reoccurring (it was diet related) The knowledge and help Catherine gave me was 1st Class. Catherine realised what worked for me and kept re-adjusting my program(I seemed to be very carb sensitive not GF) it worked. I attended her classes along side the program. My confidence, mindset and belief in myself has continued to grow. Since the beginning of November I'm injured and unable to train but I know if it wasn't for the step I took in June I would have comfort ate. Since my injury I'm still loosing weight and I'm in control. To date I have lost 2 and 1/2 stone which I know I would never have done on my own. Im not finished on my weight loss journey and another goal will be set im sure knowing Catherine! I cant thank Catherine enough for all her help since June and especially during my injury, the support and help she gave me. I cant wait to get back to the studio and classes again which I know will be difficult recovering from a broken bone injury but I know Catherine will accommodate me in the classes. If any woman out there has been thinking of contacting Catherine for help and is apprehensive and nervous, JUST DO IT. Do something for yourself. Put yourself FIRST YOU WONT REGRET IT.

Fantastic experience: I felt lost trying to figure out why every day was so different both emotionally and physically. I work full time + it was difficult to commit to exercise program. Catherine's post about the menopause rise + renew arrived at the perfect time. It contained the perfect amount of information, the podcasts, food plans, information about nutrition were amazing. Catherine puts her heart + soul into everything she does, is very helpful and approachable, she has first hand experience of menopause. The exercises were scheduled every day + with her videos on the WGS app, I was able to do them at anytime. I paid for the programme over 3 months, it was great value for money, I looked at the programme as an investment in my health + I'm able to move forward with more confidence. I would definitely recommend this programme to every lady experiencing symptoms as Catherine certainly helped me in lots of ways.

Fantastic experience: I would normally hate going to the gym, but Catherine’s is different, there is no judgement, no pressure and you can push yourself as much as you want. Catherine is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable and makes it all a lot more fun

Fantastic experience: I started my Women Gone Strong journey early November 2023 and I am totally enjoying feeling so much healthier and stronger in just a few weeks. Catherine is a lovely lady and just keeps everything so simple and manageable. She is routing for all of us ladies on a daily basis and has so much knowledge that she freely shares. If you are thinking of signing up, just do it! Looking forward to continuing this journey. X

Fantastic experience: Catherine has been an amazing coach and creates a comfortable and friendly environment for any women looking to improve their health or fitness goals - Thor as a sidekick is a little bonus!

Fantastic experience: Catherine has given me the motivation and tools to eat better, have better habits, upped my strength fitness. Her gym is so friendly, she makes everyone welcome and she only wants the best for you. Best decision I ever made x

Fantastic experience: Catherine is a fantastic coach, and encourages you constantly with every aspect of your training, it's the 1st time ever I have looked forward to going to exercise classes .

Fantastic experience: I first came across Woman Gone Strong in 2022 - I had a slight health worry and wanted to completely change my health and wellbeing. I was nervous to get back into working out and knew that I would require the expertise and guidance of someone who understood me. Connecting with Catherine at Woman Gone Strong was the smartest decision I have made, she was incredibly helpful and understanding. Catherine took the time to understand what me health and personal goals were and created a plan that suited me. She provided mentorship and a space I was comfortable to work out in, she has created in me a new found love for cooking, working out and taking time for myself. Her classes, 121 sessions and events have been part of my life for over a year now and I can say that I have no desire for this to end as it has become as valuable and important part of my life and that is because of Catherine and how she interacts with her clients. Anyone who is interested to learn more or try something new will gain something from Catherine and Woman Gone Strong. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Over the past year i have been attending women gone strong PT sessions, at first i was very nervous on joining as i felt i couldnt achieve all the different movements/fitness. I havent looked back from my first session, Catherine is AMAZING!! The most caring, kind and understanding person i know. From pushing you to do your best to then knowing the best you can achieve. I am one who feels the benefits after a good workout and for me women gone strong provides that.everyone loves a good laugh and joke and you will be sure to get that with this amazing lady.

Fantastic experience: At Barbell classes 9 months. Great class and comfortable in small environment. Catherine great at what she does.

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Catherine for several months. I'm in my 50's and work long hours mostly driving. For me I needed to improve my fitness, mobility and lose weight. Whilst I haven't always been enthusiastic about fitness, Catherine has kept me motivated and pushed me knowing that she can get the results. I've come along way and pleased with my progress so far and can feel and see the difference. I would highly recommend Catherine as she has a real passion and genuine interest in getting you both mentally in the right frame of mind and physically fit.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been attending Catherine’s classes for nearly a year now. Catherine makes sure we improve ourselves mentally and physically as well as having a bita craic along the way. I’d highly recommend this class to anyone, never would I have imagined that I would find a fitness class that I am annoyed to miss.

Fantastic experience: Best trainer ever.

Fantastic experience: Catherine is so passionate about what she does and goes that extra mile for each of her clients. Her classes are excellent and her advice is positive and life changing!

Fantastic experience: Brillant girl all the way.

Fantastic experience: Awesome

Fantastic experience: Catherine is a brilliant trainer taking brilliant classes which are making such a positive impact physically and mentally in so many women’s lives. Woman Gone Strong is a perfect description for what Catherine wants to achieve for any woman she meets! She is a star!

Fantastic experience: I first started with Women Gone Strong in January. Initially I felt very self conscious and nervous as I had not taken part in any exercise for quite some time. From the being Catherine was so welcoming, encouraging and her attention to detail in ensuring you have the correct technique is second to none. Catherine is such a positive person and such a positive role model and mentor. I enjoy attending the classes and always look forward to the next one!

Fantastic experience: Joined women gone strong a few months ago, brilliant decision, I love the barbell classes and the home workouts, apart from anything it's the positive mindset Catherine brings to class, she holds us accountable to our goals and there for any support we need especially on a bad day to get you right on track again. I'd recommend women gone strong 100%.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Catherine's classes. Her focus on correct technique means u make the most out of every exercise. She also focuses on mindset. The biggest barrier to your goals is yourself

Fantastic experience: I started women gone strong classes in ballinderry in Jan 2019. I absolutely love the class. Coach Michaela is supportive and fun but also helps push you to your limits. I feel much stronger and more toned. Catherine is very accommodating if you need to change classes and giving advice and promoting positive attitude. Would highly recommend this class to any lady no matter what age or fitness level

Fantastic experience: Catherine is such a positive person who is so welcoming when you attend classes. She keeps it real and encourages you to set realistic goals and to practise gratitude. She monitors your progress closely and swoops in to advise or to rescue where necessary. She holds you accountable to your own progress but does so in a caring and empowering way She wants you to be your best version of you. I love attending her classes!

Fantastic experience: I came to Catherine just after Christmas 2018.... a busy mum of 3 young children with no time to exercise so I thought her 6am bootcamp would get me started! It was tough and daunting walking into the first class as it had been so long since I had done any vigorous exercise..... I had been attending Pilates before this to help recover from my c section as I wanted to make sure my body was ready before I got back into it. Women Gone Strong is so much more than just an exercise class. Catherine has helped me got fitter both physically and mentally. I have made so much progress since I started not only physically but more importantly mentally. I now realise how mindset is the key to any progression you wish to make and extremely grateful for this! Classes are tough but great craic and a great way to start your day. I also underwent an 8 week fat loss programme..... I was stuck in a rut after having my third baby and could not get the weight shifted. Catherine helped me to begin my journey by giving me food plans.... going to barbell class and doing the “at home body weight” classes. These are a brilliant opportunity for those who maybe lack the confidence to go to a class or Simply can’t get out to class as let’s face it life takes over and there’s just not enough time in the day. If your toying with the idea of contacting Women Gone Strong for help just do it!! You’ll not regret it!!