Fitness Rush Community

20/07/2026

❤️ Today wasn't just about passing an assessment... it was about proving that inclusion is possible.

A few months ago, Courtney came to us with a dream of becoming a qualified personal trainer.

Courtney lives with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition that causes severe tunnel vision. Like many environments, gyms aren't traditionally designed with visually impaired people in mind.

Instead of asking Courtney to fit the environment, we asked ourselves...

"How can we change the environment to fit Courtney?" 💙

Over the past few weeks we've been learning, adapting and seeing the gym from a completely different perspective. We developed our own vision impairment simulation goggles to help us better understand some of the challenges, and redesigned parts of our facility with numbered pathways, clearly marked stations, improved orientation points and other practical adaptations to create a more accessible training space.

And today...

🎉 Courtney passed his Level 3 Personal Training Practical Assessment with flying colours! 🎉

His qualification is a fantastic achievement, but what makes today even more special is what we've all learned along the way.

Inclusion isn't about lowering standards—it's about removing unnecessary barriers so everyone has the opportunity to demonstrate their ability.

Courtney has shown incredible resilience, determination and professionalism throughout his journey, and we couldn't be prouder of what he has achieved. 💪

This is just the start. We'll continue improving our facilities and sharing what we learn so that more people living with disabilities can access careers in the fitness industry.

Congratulations, Courtney. Today you didn't just qualify as a personal trainer—you've helped inspire change. ❤️👏

19/07/2026

Tomorrow we're hosting a Level 3 Practical Personal Training Assessment for one of our learners, Courtney. 💪👁️

Courtney lives with a degenerative eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which severely limits his vision and results in tunnel vision.

We've worked with Courtney for some time, and throughout his journey I've been trying to better understand how we can support him to succeed as a personal trainer. ❤️

The reality is that most gyms aren't specifically designed with visually impaired people in mind... but why couldn't they be? 🤔

Today I created a pair of tunnel vision simulation goggles to help me gain a better understanding of some of the challenges and opportunities experienced by people with visual impairments.

First and foremost, I am in awe of individuals living with conditions like this and the determination they show every single day. 🙌

While this simulation can never fully replicate Courtney's experience, it has given me a valuable starting point to identify practical changes we can make to create a more inclusive environment. 🌍

Our goal isn't just to help Courtney pass his qualification—it's to help ensure the fitness industry becomes a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 💙

Good luck tomorrow, Courtney! We're all behind you. 👏

👀 P.S. Take a look at the image and comment below with what you can see inside the circle. We'd love to compare how everyone experiences it!

16/07/2026

🏅💙 Yesterday marked a huge milestone for us – our very first Inclusive Sports Day! 🎉

⚡ We created an event that challenged participants in a variety of ways, testing their:
🟢 Reactions
⚖️ Balance
💪 Strength
🏃 Endurance
🤝 Teamwork

🏆 The day wasn't about who could run the fastest or jump the highest. It was about mental attitude, resilience, determination, and perseverance. It was about showing that everyone has strengths and that fitness comes in many different forms. 🌟

😊 Seeing the smiles, encouragement, and achievements throughout the day reminded us why we do what we do.

🚀 This was the first of many, and we can't wait to bring more Inclusive Sports Days to schools and communities across the region.

📩 If you're an alternative provision, SEND school, or any education setting looking to deliver an Inclusive Sports Day that celebrates every young person's abilities, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.fitnessrush.co.uk/community

💙 Together, we're proving that everyone deserves the opportunity to be active, succeed, and have fun.

Community-based preventative health and wellbeing support delivering inclusive programmes, education and outreach pathways to improve long-term community wellbeing outcomes.

12/07/2026

🎥 WE'RE LIVE at the St Ives Carnival 2026! 🎉

Come down to Hill Rise Park and say hello to the Fitness Rush team!

💥 Take on our Touch Panel Challenge
🏆 Prizes for the top 5 scores
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Loads of family activities
🎶 Live entertainment
🍔 Great food and plenty to see and do!

Think you've got what it takes to make the leaderboard? Come and give it your best shot!

📍 Hill Rise Park, St Ives
📅 Today

See you soon! 💪🔥 St. Ives Carnival and Music Festival

03/07/2026

💚 What a way to finish the week! 💚

It's been another busy and exciting week at Fitness Rush, and there's plenty more to look forward to.

🇬🇧 Tomorrow we'll be at Armed Forces Day in St Neots! If you're heading along, come and find our mobile fitness facility. Have a go on our interactive T-Wall Touch Panel, challenge your family and friends, and come and say hello—we'd love to meet you! 🚐💪

🏅 Next week we're proud to be delivering our first SEND Inclusive Sports Day for two schools, helping ensure every young person has the opportunity to take part, enjoy being active and celebrate their achievements.

⚡ And the excitement doesn't stop there... our brand-new electric mobile education and wellbeing facility, fully funded by National Highways, is due to arrive next week! 🚐🔋 We can't wait to reveal it and show you what's inside. Keep an eye on our page—you won't want to miss it! 👀

Exciting times lie ahead, and we can't wait to share the journey with you all.

Have a fantastic weekend! 💚

26/06/2026

☀️ Another busy week comes to an end, and what a week it's been!

🥵 Despite one of the hottest Junes on record, our Old Hurst Wellbeing Hub stayed cool and comfortable, allowing sessions to continue without interruption.

🏅 Monday saw us continuing preparations with our partner schools for our upcoming SEND Sports Day in July, helping young people build confidence, skills and teamwork ahead of the big event.

💚 Throughout the week, our tailored exercise sessions continued at the Light Project and Fairview Court in Peterborough, where we're seeing some truly inspiring pathways being created for local people.

🤝 Wednesday was all about partnerships, as we showcased our flagship mobile facility at a South Cambridgeshire Council wellbeing initiative in Over.

🏫 Thursday took us to Stanground Academy, where we explored exciting opportunities to work together and support even more young people.

✅ Behind the scenes, we've also been ticking off some major milestones...

🚐 Our newest mobile education and wellbeing vehicle has now passed its road safety inspection and is just 2 weeks away from completion!

📍Once complete, we'll be expanding our work across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, bringing health, wellbeing, education and opportunity to even more communities.

🎉 This weekend, we'll be at the Cambourne Big Weekender with our flagship mobile fitness facility, so if you're attending, come and say hello! We'd love to show you around the vehicle and chat about what we do. 👋

👀 Watch this space... we've got some exciting announcements coming soon!

💚 Stronger Communities. Healthier Lives.

19/06/2026

🚔🤝 Today we had the privilege of visiting Cambridgeshire Police HQ to meet Chief Constable Simon Megicks and Detective Chief Inspector Denise Harper.

We discussed something we are incredibly passionate about at Fitness Rush Community CIC – prevention. 💙

For several years, we have been supporting probationers, homeless individuals and ex-offenders through tailored exercise, qualifications and positive progression opportunities. 🏋️‍♂️📚🙌

More recently, our focus has expanded towards early intervention with young people experiencing antisocial behaviour challenges. 🚸⚡ By providing positive role models, structure, purpose and achievable goals, we believe we can help change future outcomes before individuals become involved in the criminal justice system.

The reality is that prevention is not only better for individuals and communities, but it also represents significant savings for public services. 💷📉

As our work continues to grow, with opportunities to support people at every stage of their journey – including potential future work within prisons – we remain committed to creating pathways towards healthier, happier and more productive lives. 🌱💪✨

A huge thank you to Chief Constable Simon Megicks and Detective Chief Inspector Denise Harper for taking the time to meet with us and explore how we can work together to make a lasting difference across Cambridgeshire. 🙏

💙 Stronger Communities. Healthier Lives.

16/06/2026

🏃‍♀️💙🏃‍♀️ Two women. Two incredible journeys. One powerful purpose. 💙🏃‍♀️💙

This October, Emma and Catherine will be lacing up their running shoes 👟 to take on the Great Eastern Run Half Marathon in support of The Light Project Peterborough. 🏅✨

For Emma, this challenge represents a new beginning 🌅. After experiencing homelessness for much of her life, she's now choosing hope, purpose and a future filled with possibility. 🌻💪

For Catherine, who has also experienced homelessness, this run celebrates strength and resilience. ❤️‍🩹 This year marks three years of sobriety 🎉🙌 – a testament to the fact that change is possible, no matter where your journey begins.

Together, they're running to raise awareness of homelessness 🏠💔, challenge the stigma 🚫🏷️, and show others that with the right support, belief and purpose, there can be a brighter future ahead. 🌈✨

Every mile they run sends a message:

💙 You are not defined by your past.
💛 Recovery is possible.
💙 Hope changes lives.
💛 Everyone deserves a second chance.
💙 Purpose can transform the future.

If their story has touched your heart, please consider sponsoring them. Every donation will help The Light Project Peterborough continue supporting people facing homelessness and hardship within our community. 🤝🏠✨

🔗 Donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherineandemma-ger26?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

🙏 Thank you for believing in Emma and Catherine, and for helping others find hope when they need it most. 💙💛

10/06/2026

🚐💪 What a fantastic start to our Soham youth exercise delivery programme today!

We kicked things off at Soham Village College, before heading over to The Shade Primary School, and rounded off the day with our community session at the Soham Recreation Ground.

It has been brilliant to see so many young people getting involved, building confidence, being active, and creating positive connections through exercise and real-world conversations.

A huge thank you to Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, East Cambs District, and Soham Town Council for funding this incredible opportunity and investing in the health, wellbeing, and future of young people across Soham.

This is just the beginning, and we can't wait to see the impact these sessions will continue to have over the coming weeks. 🙌

09/06/2026

🚐💪 SOHAM YOUTH EXERCISE SESSIONS START TOMORROW! 💪🚐

Are you aged 12–17 and looking for something positive, active and completely FREE to do this summer? Join the Fitness Rush team for our outdoor youth exercise sessions in Soham!

📍 Recreation Ground Car Park, Soham
🗓 Starting Tomorrow
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:00pm
👥 Open to all 12–17 year olds

Our sessions focus on building confidence, improving physical health, making new friends and having fun in a supportive environment. No gym experience needed – just turn up and give it a go!

Whether you want to get fitter, boost your wellbeing or simply try something different, we'd love to see you there.

✅ FREE to attend
✅ Qualified instructors
✅ Friendly and inclusive atmosphere
✅ Real-world conversations and positive role models

Bring a friend and come and get involved! 💙