CHANGING THE WAY WOMEN EXPERIENCE THE GYM
STRONG WOMENS CLUB!
“We are on a mission to help women learn about their bodies and feel stronger from the inside out. This is not your average gym – we understand that women need a space where they can truly thrive, build confidence, and grow both physically and mentally. Our inclusive, empowering community brings together women from all walks of life who support, uplift, and inspire one another to achieve incredible, evidence-based results. It’s more than fitness – it’s about becoming stronger, healthier, and more confident in every aspect of life.
Here, we celebrate progress, not perfection, and continue pushing boundaries at any age, proving that strength and growth have no limits. Whether you’re just starting your journey or striving for new goals, we’re here to guide you with understanding, encouragement, and proven knowledge – because together, we’re redefining what women are capable of.”
Together we can make a difference
We know that when women prioritise their health and mindset, they create positive ripple effects – not only transforming their own lives but also inspiring change in their families, workplaces, and communities. That’s why we do what we do at SWC: to educate, coach, and empower women to build strength, confidence, and resilience from the inside out.
Whether you’re learning to train around your hormones and energy levels, navigating the changes of menopause, or simply unsure where to start with strength training – we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Take the first step toward becoming the strongest version of you – inside and out.
Our Story
Where it all began.
After meeting on a Kettlebell course back in 2018, we discovered a shared passion for helping women – and lifting heavy things! Over the years, we worked together on various projects, growing our knowledge of health, fitness, and women’s wellbeing.
Through open conversations about our own journeys – Nat’s experiences with weight and health, and Nicky’s with injury and menopause – we recognised a gap in the local fitness community. There were no spaces dedicated solely to women’s needs, training styles, and support. And so, SWC was born.
We wanted to create something different – a place where women feel empowered, supported, and genuinely excited about movement. Our mission has always been to change the way women feel about exercise, strength, and their bodies.
Today, our vibrant space in the heart of Caversham is so much more than a gym. It’s a community built by women, for women – a safe, welcoming environment where every member feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
We grow stronger together – sharing knowledge, building confidence, and forming lifelong friendships along the way. Whether your goal is fitness, health, or simply connection, we’re here to help you become the strongest, healthiest, happiest version of yourself.
At SWC, we celebrate every gain – in strength, mindset, community, and confidence. This is your space to thrive
Our Mission & Values
Mission
To make weight lifting accessible to all women without fear and judgment!
We know that many women feel intimidated by the weight room, unsure where to start, or worried that lifting will change their bodies in ways they don’t want. The truth is, every woman’s goals are different – some want sculpted arms, others already have powerful thighs from sport or genetics – but we all share the same desire: to feel strong, confident, and in control of our bodies.
Strength training is one of the most powerful tools for a woman’s health and can help you burn more fat, build lean muscle, boost energy, balance hormones, and feel more empowered than ever before.
At SWC, we’re here to make strength training approachable, enjoyable, and transformative – for every woman, at every stage of life.
Community
Many women struggle to stay consistent because they feel out of place in traditional gyms or unsupported in their goals. That’s why we built a community that’s different – one where you’ll always feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Our members come from all walks of life – different ages, backgrounds, and experiences – but share one mission: to grow stronger together. Here, you’ll find real women, coached by real women, creating real results.
Together, we cheer each other on, push past boundaries, and rediscover what’s possible
Knowledge and Education
Too often, women are left out of the conversation when it comes to fitness education – especially around hormones, metabolism, and strength. We’re here to change that.
At SWC, knowledge is power. We share the latest, evidence-based information tailored specifically to women’s health and physiology. Through our ongoing professional development and partnerships with trusted health and wellbeing experts, we offer workshops, talks, and resources to help you make informed choices for your body and lifestyle.
When you understand how your body works, you can train smarter, feel better, and thrive for life.
Nourish and Thrive
So many women feel trapped by diets that promise quick fixes but leave them tired, frustrated, and confused. We take a different approach.
Our nutrition coaching helps you fuel your body – not restrict it. Whether your goal is to:
- Transform your body
- Improve your health
- Increase your energy and mood
- Build muscle and strength
- Or simply find balance around food
We’ll help you discover a realistic, sustainable way to eat that supports your workouts, your hormones, and your long-term wellbeing. No fads. No food guilt. Just nourishment that helps you and your family thrive.
Strong mind and body
True strength comes from balance between body, mind, and lifestyle.
Our 360° approach considers every part of your wellbeing: your goals, nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and mindset. Together, we’ll track your progress, celebrate your wins, and support you through life’s ups and downs.
Because when your body feels strong and your mind is empowered, you can take on anything.
Join our friendly, uplifting community of like-minded women – and discover what it feels like to be truly strong, inside and out.
We’re passionate about creating a space where women can be themselves – building strength, fitness, and confidence they never thought possible.
Guided by our values and mission, we focus on evidence-based coaching and long-term results.
Our diverse team of professionals brings expertise and empathy, ensuring every woman feels supported on her individual journey.
At SWC, we’re always learning, growing, and sharing – delivering the highest quality support to our community of strong women.
“A safe space for women to lift, learn and thrive – together”
Your Coaches
We are passionate about offering a space where women can be themselves, become stronger and fitter and achieve things they thought were possible. We are guided by our values, mission and focus on evidence based results for the long term. We are understanding and sympathetic to individual needs of the women in our community and our network of professionals have a diverse background, differing in areas of expertise to provide the best possible service and results.
We focus heavily on personal growth, and learn from each other, so we can continually upskill and widen our knowledge. We consistently give the highest quality of support to our community of strong women.
Co-Founder SWC & Coach
Co-Founder SWC & Coach
Testimonials
“Where do I start there are so many words I could use to describe Nik, inspirational,knowledgeable, dedicated and an absolute joy to train with, I did some training with Nik in lockdown which was extremely hard for everyone, she adapted a program for me to do at home and with some weekly 1=1s helped me achieve my goals, her knowledge is second to none, and would confidently recommend her to any ladies wanting to get results”
Sandy WylesClient
I have had fantastic experience training with Natalie over the past year
It all started with Covid restrictions closing down my regular gym. Natalie started her personal gym and I have been training with her through a mix of online and face to face sessions. Her home gym is safe, comfortable, hygienic and had all the equipment that I needed. In addition to weight training in her gym, she devised innovative and effective exercise routines which I could use with my limited home equipment – an indoor exercise bike, bands and kettle bells. She also advised on diet and well being
With Natalie’s expertise and close supervision including the online app, video calls and weekly face to face sessions, I was more than able to meet my personal goals of weight loss and muscle strengthening.
Natalie is a lovely person, easy to get on with and I thoroughly enjoyed training with her and I would highly recommend her.
Azka deSousaClient
Nic was so committed, to helping me get fit. She developed a program, that worked on all areas and kept it to a reasonable length – as I knew if it was too long, I wouldn’t do it!! Nic checked in with me, every few weeks and tweaked certain exercises; added some and took some away. It was great having someone to give me a gentle push and motivate me – I needed that! I still use Nic’s exercise program and love having exercise in my life, on a daily basis. I couldn’t have done it with out her x x x
Ainsley Mulholland Client
Since training with Natalie I have completely transformed and not just in what you can see. The physical changes are obvious (although still a work in progress!) from losing 8 1/2 pounds and changing my shape to finally having tone and definition in places I didn’t think I would again after having my daughter. But more than that, the emerging changes surrounding my eating habits, what I ate and why I ate has actually been one of the biggest changes, and with Natalie’s advice, constant support and training sessions, I have seen a change for the better in my mindset and my body. I had a fear of exercise and being in a gym, but I am now able to go and do a session on my own if necessary because Natalie has given me the tools to do so, from confidence to technique and the infectious nature of her love of fitness drives me to want to go! The change in my body is one that I hoped for when I started working out with Natalie but the healthy mindset that are now driving my exercise and good choices are an unexpected and much needed surprise! Thank you, Nat, You rock xxx
Kelly Holloway Client
Although being a keen and regular exerciser without fail, including strength training, post the lockdowns I had got into some bad food habits and also lost my motivation at the gym so probably wasn’t pushing myself hard enough, hence I signed up to Strong-HER. I wasn’t really sure to expect but it gave me renewed focus and through Nat’s planning and motivation pushed me out of my comfort zone to achieve more than I thought I could. I was really pleased with the results and felt great, even 5 weeks in let alone the full 10. The shoot itself was something I never thought I would have the confidence to do but it was one of the most liberating experiences I have ever had; the positivity radiating from every single woman taking part and Nat’s encouragement gave me the confidence to do more than I ever thought I could or would. Those 10 weeks also built a foundation for me physically and mentally going forward too. A huge thanks to Nat and the other ladies who took part in what was a challenging but amazing experience.
Irena RattrayClient
Having worked with personal trainers in the past I can honestly say that working with Nat has been one of the most rewarding. Nat has helped me to understand my own body better, learn to look after it and has pushed me to achieve things I didn’t think I could do.
Nat is such a friendly and hugely knowledgeable coach, she’s coached and guided me in a way that impacts so many areas, physical, mental, nutrition, womens health. She really takes the time to listen to what I need or want to do and has tailored my workouts accordingly whilst slotting into with my daily life. I love the fact that she knows when and how to push me out of my comfort zone, beyond the ‘I can’t do it!!’ zone.
I thought I had a good baseline understanding of nutrition before but Nat has really opened my eyes to what fuelling my body really means which in turn has helped me to make much better food choices every day that I feel the benefit from.
Nat has an amazing, infectious passion to help her clients achieve their goals, and the community of strong women that she has built is incredible. Being quite an insular person I’ve been so surprised at how much being part of this community has helped me in my journey, this group of women who are all taking their own personal journeys, have been a great support helping to keep my motivation high, to encourage each other in moving forwards, in helping to see the fun and positivity that each day can bring.
The 10 week programme I did with Nat was the perfect challenge for me, helping me to build confidence in my body, my own abilities and really being able to see what I could push my body and mind to achieve.
I’m so proud of what I have achieved with Nat, to feel and be strong, to be a girl that’s lifts heavy things…and I’m very excited to see what else I can do achieve working with Nat. Had it not been for Nat and the community of strong women she has been building I’m sure that I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have so far….and importantly had immense fun in the process.
June Lau Client
In the beginning I wanted to do something for myself to make me proud. I knew it was going to be hard work but for what was really hard was the nutrition. Natalie taught me about the right foods to eat to have more energy, gave me a boost and praise even for the little achievements.
Natalie has given me the confidence to lift heavier weights than I ever could imagined. Not only that she gets me and how I work, but we also have a laugh and I really enjoy my sessions with Natalie. I’ve managed to build up my strength and now have pain-free knees. If I couldn’t do a particular movement in the beginning because of the pain, Natalie would adjust the exercise so that I could. Going to see Natalie every week is therapy for me, taking my anger out on my weight training. Natalie is there to listen to my ups and downs, adjusting my training on how I’m feeling. Natalie has helped me to find me again by boosting my confidence and help me to get my body back, always celebrating my achievements, no matter how small. Thankyou Nat so much xx
Claire Parker Client
I absolutely loved doing this programme with Nat and the wonderful group of girls I had the fortune to meet. I have never felt so strong and so proud of myself for what I was able to accomplish. I learnt a lot about myself and about my relationship with food and I have formed some healthier, more informed eating habits as a result. Most of all I felt supported and understood. It’s amazing what you can achieve when someone believes in you and has the knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your goals. I loved spending time with the girls in the group and all of us coming together at the end, what a fun day we had and what a sense of achievement we all felt. When I look back at the photos now, I can’t believe it’s me, but it is and that’s very empowering.
Laura Bailey Client
“I would highly recommend. Would say that it is well worth the money, and I should have discovered SWC years ago!”
Anonymous Client feedback Client
“I highly recommend! You girls are wonderful and life changing in terms of the support you provide to women.”
Anonymous Client feedback Client
“Can I just say how amazing the programme was, the support and knowledge that you both have. You are both so down to earth and are able to breakdown movements to understand. And if you want to feel empowered as a strong woman you are the ladies to go to”
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