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The Better You Project

Through Personal Training & Online Coaching we help you achieve results you never thought possible 🚀

At The Better YOU Project, our mission is simple — to help you become the healthiest, happiest, and most confident version of yourself by creating lasting change that fits into your life. Since originally starting as DC Total Fitness in 2010, we have been dedicated to coaching individuals through their unique health, fitness & wellness journeys. Over the years, we have supported a vast range of pe

ople in achieving their goals, whether it’s improving body composition, enhancing overall health, managing stress, rehabilitation, or most importantly, transforming the way they see themselves. David, the founder of The Better YOU Project, started his career as a full-time personal trainer after completing his degree in Sports Science at the University of Bath, alongside achieving his CYQ Personal Training Qualifications. Since then, our team has grown, with Anna and Laura joining to provide additional support, encouragement, and motivation to our incredible community. Our approach is about balance — giving you the tools and support to make meaningful, positive changes without feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. We don’t believe in overhauling everything or making things complicated. Instead, we focus on practical, personalised solutions that are manageable and sustainable. That means no fearing food, skipping social events, or spending endless hours on a treadmill. We simplify the journey, provide ongoing accountability, and help you feel stronger and in control every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step towards transforming your health, happiness, and confidence, we’d love to hear from you!

09/07/2025

🚨 WE ARE HIRING – JOIN OUR TEAM 🚨
Coach Wanted | The Better You Project – Woodley, Reading

An exciting opportunity has opened up to become part of something special at .

We’re a growing fitness and wellness business with a mission to empower people to take control of their time, habits, and energy through transformative coaching.

💥 Our Mission:

At The Better You Project Studio Gym, we help individuals build confidence and live an unrestricted life. Through expert personal training, small group coaching and a supportive, non-judgmental community, we guide our members to take charge of their health and wellness and actually enjoy the journey.

🌟 Our Vision:

To be the go-to destination for people who want to live fully, feel confident in themselves, and break free from limitations through holistic wellness, mindset, and movement.

🔍 Who We’re Looking For:

A coach who is passionate, proactive, and purpose-driven. Someone who gets real results and deeply cares about people.

Ideal qualities:

✅ Evidence-based practitioner – ideally with nutrition qualifications (BtN, Precision Nutrition, MacUni – others considered) or working towards them
✅ Relatable, relationship focused and driven by helping others succeed
✅ Coachable, curious and always growing
✅ Thrives in a fast-moving, ever-evolving environment
✅ Problem-solver who takes initiative
✅ Tech-savvy and confident navigating online systems
✅ Great communicator who gives clear, concise guidance
✅ Experienced (or eager to learn) in delivering 1-2-1 and small group PT sessions
✅ Brings energy, care and compassion into every session

You’ll be based in our fully equipped, private studio in Woodley, Reading, where we support real people to make real change.

This role would suit someone who can adapt on their feet, connect with clients on a deep level and create a positive impact through their coaching.

🚀 Ready to apply?

If this sounds like your kind of role, simply comment “INTERESTED” below and we’ll send you all the details on how to apply or feel free to tag people that may be interested.

Let’s change lives together 💪

30/05/2025

🔄 Reflect, Reset, and Refocus – You’ve Got This 🔄

Not every week will go perfectly.

Not every habit will stick right away.

Not every day will feel productive.

And that’s OK.

Because growth isn’t about perfection it’s about awareness and action.

👉 Reflect: What worked? What didn’t? What triggered you or threw you off?
👉 Reset: Let go of the guilt. You’re human. Breathe, pause, and recommit.
👉 Refocus: Choose ONE small step to move forward again. That’s all it takes.

💡 You don’t have to overhaul everything. You just have to keep coming back to your goals, again and again.

You’re allowed to start fresh as many times as you need.

You haven’t failed. You’re learning. You’re building resilience.

💬 What’s one thing you’re refocusing on this week? Share it below 👇

29/05/2025

🙏 What’s One Thing You’re Grateful for Right Now? 🙏

No matter where you are in your journey

Progressing, pausing, struggling, or thriving

There is always something to be grateful for. 💛

It could be:

🌿 A body that lets you move
🧠 A clearer mind than last week
💬 A friend who checks in
🛏️ A good night’s sleep
✨ The fact that you showed up today, even when it was hard

Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing… to what’s already working.
And that shift? It fuels more momentum, peace, and joy.

💬 So let’s hear it—what’s one thing you’re grateful for right now? Drop it below 👇

28/05/2025

🌙 How to Know When You Need a Rest Day 🌙

Rest isn’t laziness.

It’s part of the process.

It’s where recovery happens, strength builds, and your body actually adapts.

But how do you know when it’s time to pause?

Here are the signs your body is asking for a break 👇

❗ You’re sore for days and not bouncing back
❗ Your performance is dipping or workouts feel harder than usual
❗ You’re constantly tired, moody, or unmotivated
❗ You’re not sleeping well or waking up exhausted
❗ Your cravings are high and your patience is low

💡 One missed session won’t ruin your progress. But ignoring these signs might.

A rest day might look like:

🌿 A walk or gentle yoga
🛏️ Sleeping in and stretching
💧 Hydration, nourishment, and no pressure

You don’t need to earn your rest you need to honour it.

💬 What does your ideal rest day look like? Let’s hear it below 👇

27/05/2025

💫 You Can Love Your Body AND Want to Improve It 💫

These two things are not opposites:

Self-love and self-improvement can (and should) co-exist.

👉 You can be proud of how far you’ve come…

AND still want to feel stronger, fitter, more energised.

👉 You can appreciate your body for all it’s carried you through…

AND still want to build muscle, lose fat, or work on your health.

Wanting change doesn’t mean you hate where you are.

It means you care enough to grow.

It means you value yourself enough to invest in your future.

💡 The most powerful goals come from love, not shame.
Because when you respect your body, you don’t punish it you take care of it.

💬 What’s one way you’re honouring your body while working on your goals? Share it below 👇.

26/05/2025

🤝 Your Body is Not the Enemy – It’s Your Teammate 🤝

Read that again:

Your body is not the enemy.

It’s not working against you.

It’s been fighting for you all along.

Even when you skipped workouts.

Even when you fed it junk.

Even when you spoke to it with frustration or shame.

👉 Your body kept showing up.

👉 It carried you through stress, exhaustion, and tough seasons.

👉 It’s always been trying to heal, to move, to adapt… to support you.

💡 Imagine what would happen if you started working with your body, not against it.
If you fuelled it, trained it, and talked to it with respect.
If you saw it as your greatest teammate not your biggest obstacle.

✨ You don’t need to punish your body. You need to partner with it.

💬 What’s one thing you’re grateful for about your body today? Drop it below 👇

25/05/2025

🔁 How to Navigate Setbacks Without Starting Over 🔁

Setbacks will happen.

You’ll miss workouts.

You’ll have “off” days… or even “off” weeks.

You’ll fall out of routine.

But here’s what matters most:

👉 You don’t start over—you start from experience.

💡 A setback isn’t a failure. It’s feedback.

It’s your body or life saying, “Hey, let’s adjust.”

And that’s not a reason to quit it’s a chance to grow.

Here’s how to bounce back without spiralling:

✅ Reflect, don’t shame yourself – What happened? What do you need now?
✅ Recommit to ONE habit – Keep it simple: a walk, more water, some sleep.
✅ Remind yourself of your WHY – Your progress didn’t vanish. You’ve already built momentum.

The only way you truly lose progress is by giving up. And you’re not doing that. 💪

💬 What helps YOU get back on track after a tough week? Share it below—we’ve all been there. 👇

24/05/2025

🌿 What a “Healthy Lifestyle” Really Looks Like 🌿

Spoiler alert: it’s not green juices, 5am workouts, and zero chocolate. 🙅‍♀️

A truly healthy lifestyle is about balance, sustainability, and how you feel not how perfect it looks.

Here’s what it really includes:

✅ Moving your body in ways you enjoy
✅ Eating food that fuels you and satisfies you
✅ Prioritising sleep, stress management, and mental health
✅ Saying no without guilt, and yes to what lights you up
✅ Rest days, flexibility, and self-compassion
✅ Ice cream with your kids. Dinner with your partner. A life that feels good.

💡 It’s not about being “on track” all the time.

It’s about knowing how to reset without shame—and building habits you can live with for life.

A healthy life should support you not stress you out.

💬 What does a healthy lifestyle mean to you? Share your version below 👇

23/05/2025

📲 Social Media vs Real Life Progress 📲

Let’s talk about the highlight reel.

Online, you’ll see:

➡️ Perfect lighting
➡️ Posed transformations
➡️ “3 week shreds”
➡️ Smiles, six-packs & filters

What you don’t see?

✅ The early mornings
✅ The self-doubt
✅ The skipped workouts… and the ones you showed up to anyway
✅ The mindset work
✅ The YEARS of effort behind that 10-second reel

💡 Real progress isn’t always photogenic.

It’s quiet. It’s slow. It’s messy.

But it’s REAL and it’s YOURS.

Don’t let someone’s filtered version of success make you question your journey.
If you’re showing up, growing, learning, and doing your best you’re already winning.

💬 Have you ever compared your progress to what you’ve seen online? Let’s talk honestly 👇

22/05/2025

⚖️ Why the Scale Can’t Measure Your Worth ⚖️

Let’s get one thing straight:

The scale is a tool—not a truth teller.

It doesn’t know:
❌ How strong you’ve become
❌ How consistent you’ve been
❌ How many habits you’ve built
❌ How your clothes fit, or how your energy’s changed
❌ How proud you should be of yourself

💡 Weight fluctuates because of sleep, stress, hormones, water, food, and muscle mass.

It can go up even when you’re doing everything right.

That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re human.

You are NOT a number.

Your progress isn’t defined by gravity—it’s defined by the way you show up, day after day.

✨ Celebrate the non-scale wins:
• Lifting heavier
• Saying no to self-doubt
• Moving pain-free
• Feeling like you again

💬 What’s one non-scale win you’re proud of right now? Share it below 👇

21/05/2025

🧍‍♀️ Fitness Isn’t Just Physical – It’s Who You Become 🧍‍♀️

It starts with wanting to look better…

But soon, it becomes about something much deeper.

👉 It’s not just about the weight you lift

It’s about the belief you build every time you show up.

👉 It’s not just about losing fat

It’s about gaining confidence, resilience, and self-respect.

Fitness isn’t just about your body.

It’s about how you think, feel, and carry yourself in every part of life.

💡 The discipline you build in the gym carries into your career, your relationships, your mindset.

You become someone who shows up.

Someone who doesn’t quit.

Someone who leads.

Fitness isn’t the goal. It’s the vehicle.

And the best part? You become someone you’re proud of.

💬 What’s changed most for you since starting your fitness journey? Let’s celebrate it

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Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9pm
Tuesday	6am - 9pm
Wednesday	6am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 9pm
Friday	6am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+447881954248

Website

https://linktr.ee/thebetteryouproject

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