Be Your Best

Be Your Best BYB is all about health! Yes, weight loss! Yes, pain management! Yes diet plan! But health first! We

🐾 It’s National Dress Up Your Pets Day! 🐾Because clearly our pets needed more ways to steal the spotlight 😂Whether it’s ...
14/01/2026

🐾 It’s National Dress Up Your Pets Day! 🐾

Because clearly our pets needed more ways to steal the spotlight 😂

Whether it’s a dog in a tutu, a cat in a Christmas jumper, or your goldfish… okay maybe not your goldfish… today is all about celebrating the furry (and slightly dramatic) members of our family 💕

Drop a pic of your dressed-up pet in the comments 👇
We need some mid-week joy and I guarantee this thread will be better than anything on TV 🐶🐱🦴

Bonus points if your pet looks unimpressed.

13/01/2026

💬 Honest question…
What’s harder for you?
👉 Starting a new routine
or
👉 Staying consistent once life gets busy?

We all know that first session can feel scary…
but let’s be real — it’s often the 3rd, 6th, or 12th session that really tests us 😅

Drop your answer below:
S = Starting
C = Consistency

And if you want, tell us why — your answer might help someone else feel less alone 💛
Let’s get the conversation going 👇

12/01/2026

Why lifting helps energy levels (not drains them) 💪
So many women tell me:
“I’m too tired to lift weights.”
But here’s the truth… you’re tired because you’re not lifting.
Strength training doesn’t steal your energy — it teaches your body how to create more of it.
When you lift:

Your muscles become more efficient at using oxygen and fuel

Your blood sugar becomes more stable (goodbye 3pm crash)

Your hormones get a powerful boost (especially important for mums + peri/menopause)

Your sleep improves — and better sleep = better energy

Unlike endless cardio that can leave you depleted, lifting builds your engine.
It makes everyday life easier — carrying kids, groceries, laundry, work days, and everything in between.
And the best part?
You don’t need to smash yourself to get the benefits.
Consistent, well-coached strength training is what gives you:
✨ More stamina
✨ Clearer head
✨ Less fatigue
✨ Stronger, more resilient body
If you want more energy for mum-life, work, and YOU — start lifting.
Drop a 💥 if you’re ready to feel strong and energised.

11/01/2026

MUSCLE = METABOLISM (especially for mums)

So many mums tell us…
“I eat less than I used to, but the weight won’t move.”
“I train more, but my body feels stuck.”
“I’m exhausted and puffy and nothing works anymore.”

Here’s the truth most women were never taught 👇

Your metabolism is driven by your muscle mass.

Muscle is metabolically active tissue.
That means the more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns at rest — not just when you’re exercising, but when you’re:
• driving
• sleeping
• chasing kids
• sitting at your desk

After pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, perimenopause and years of putting everyone else first… most mums lose muscle without realising it.

And when muscle goes down 👉 metabolism goes down 👉 fat storage goes up 👉 energy goes down.

That’s why:
• dieting feels harder
• cardio feels less effective
• your old “tricks” stop working

The fix isn’t eating less or doing more cardio.
The fix is rebuilding your muscle.

When mums strength train:
• their metabolism increases
• insulin sensitivity improves
• hormones stabilise
• energy comes back
• body fat becomes easier to lose
• they feel strong in their own skin again

This is why at BYB we don’t chase skinny.
We build strong, capable, resilient bodies that work with your hormones, not against them.

More muscle = more energy
More muscle = better fat loss
More muscle = a body that supports you through motherhood, not one you’re fighting against.

Strong mums don’t just look different…
They feel different 💥

10/01/2026

Why women-only spaces build confidence faster 💪

There’s something powerful that happens when women train, move, and grow together.

In women-only spaces, the pressure to perform disappears.
You’re not trying to keep up.
You’re not worried about how you look.
You’re not shrinking yourself.

You’re just… showing up as you.

That’s where real confidence is built.

When women train alongside other women, we:
✨ Feel safer to try new things
✨ Ask more questions
✨ Lift heavier without fear of judgement
✨ Move without comparing
✨ Celebrate each other’s wins

And confidence doesn’t come from being perfect — it comes from doing the thing, even when it feels hard.

At Be Your Best, this is exactly why our women-only sessions work so well.
Mums, peri-menopause, menopause, beginners, return-to-exercise… everyone belongs here.

No ego.
No intimidation.

Just strong women, building strong bodies and strong minds — together.

If you’ve ever felt nervous about walking into a gym…
This is your sign 💖

Drop a 💪 if you love training in a women-only space.

08/01/2026

💪 CHECK-IN TIME! 💪

Who showed up for themselves this week?
Whether it was one session, a walk, mobility at home, or a full workout — it all counts.

👉 Drop a 💪 in the comments if you trained this week!
Consistency over perfection. Always.

Let’s celebrate the effort 👏

07/01/2026

💡 Strength training after babies: what mums should know

After having a baby, your body isn’t “broken” — but it has changed. Strength training can be one of the best things you do for your recovery, energy, and long-term health… when it’s done properly.

Here’s what every mum should know 👇

🤍 Start with foundations
Before lifting heavier weights, it’s important to rebuild core strength, pelvic floor support, posture, and breathing. These foundations protect your body and make training feel better — not harder.

🤍 Strength helps everyday mum life
Picking up kids, carrying prams, groceries, laundry baskets… strength training prepares your body for real life, not just the gym.

🤍 It supports hormones, bone health & metabolism
Especially important as we move through postpartum into perimenopause and beyond. Strength training helps maintain muscle, bone density, and energy levels.

🤍 You don’t need long or extreme workouts
Short, consistent sessions done well are far more effective than pushing to exhaustion or “bouncing back” quickly.

🤍 Good coaching matters
Every mum’s body and birth story is different. Proper guidance ensures exercises are appropriate for you — whether you’re newly postpartum or years down the track.

✨ Strength after babies isn’t about shrinking your body.
It’s about rebuilding confidence, resilience, and feeling strong again.

If you’re a mum and not sure where to start, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself 💛

06/01/2026

💬 POLL TIME! 💪

We’re curious… when do you prefer to train?

🌅 Morning training – get it done, feel energised all day
🌙 Evening training – de-stress, switch off, move your body

Vote below 👇
⬅️ Morning
➡️ Evening

There’s no right or wrong — just what works best for you 💛
Let’s see where our community lands!

04/01/2026

What semi-private training actually means (and why it works) 💪✨

If you’ve heard semi-private training and wondered what it really is — you’re not alone.

It’s not a packed class…
And it’s not one-on-one either.

👉 Semi-private training = small groups, personalised coaching.

Here’s what that looks like in real life:

✔️ Small numbers, so coaches actually know you
✔️ Individual programs tailored to your body, goals & stage of life
✔️ Coaching, corrections & support every session
✔️ Train alongside others — without getting lost in the crowd
✔️ Flexible, time-efficient sessions that fit busy lives

And here’s why it works:

✨ You get accountability and community
✨ You train safely with proper technique
✨ Progress is consistent, not rushed
✨ Confidence grows because you feel supported
✨ Results come from quality — not chaos

It’s perfect for women who want:
• Guidance without pressure
• Structure without intimidation
• Strength without injury
• Support without judgement

Semi-private training bridges the gap between classes and PT — giving you the best of both worlds.

💬 Curious if semi-private training is right for you? Come in, ask questions, and see the difference for yourself 💛

04/01/2026

Why lifting makes everyday mum-life easier 💪👩‍👧‍👦
Mum life is basically functional training on repeat.
🧺 Carrying baskets of washing
🛒 Loading groceries
👶 Lifting kids in and out of cars
🏃‍♀️ Chasing, bending, squatting, reaching… all day long
Here’s the thing 👉 strength training prepares your body for real life.
When you lift weights, you’re not “bulking up” — you’re:
✔️ Making daily tasks feel lighter
✔️ Protecting your back, knees & shoulders
✔️ Improving posture and core strength
✔️ Reducing aches, pains & fatigue
✔️ Building energy that lasts beyond the school run
Strong muscles = less strain on joints = more confidence in your body.
And the best part?
When your body feels capable, mum-life feels easier — not exhausting.
You don’t need long sessions or fancy workouts.
You just need consistent, smart strength training that works with your busy life.
Strong mums don’t just lift weights…
They lift kids, groceries, themselves — and everything life throws at them 💛
💬 Mums — what everyday task would you love to feel stronger doing?

03/01/2026

Why mums struggle to prioritise strength training (and how we can change that) 💪🤍
Mums don’t avoid strength training because they don’t care about their health.
They avoid it because they’re carrying everything else.
👉 Kids first
👉 Work deadlines
👉 Mental load
👉 Guilt for taking time for themselves
👉 Exhaustion that no one sees
Somewhere along the way, strength training starts to feel like a luxury instead of a necessity.
But here’s the truth we need to say louder 👇
Strength training isn’t selfish for mums — it’s protective.
✨ It protects your back for lifting kids
✨ It protects your bones as hormones change
✨ It protects your energy, mood, and confidence
✨ It protects future-you
How we change it:
✔ Short, effective sessions (not hours)
✔ Supportive environments — no intimidation
✔ Progress over perfection
✔ Permission to put yourself on the list
Strong mums aren’t doing more.
They’re choosing what actually matters.
If you’re a mum reading this:
Your strength matters. You matter.
And it’s okay to prioritise you. 💛
👉 Tag a mum who needs this reminder or comment “ME” if you’re ready to put yourself back on the list.

02/01/2026

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