Today we started a 6 week course with EMPWR- each week Paige will focus on something new. This week we have looked at sugar intake and the impact of a well balanced diet! Over the coming weeks we will be visiting her gym, building our own workouts and understanding the benefits of of exercise and building a business including different career options.

26/11/2025

The second week into our journey with Empwr was a hit! All pupils were a credit to us and fully embraced all activities! We started off with a pupil modelling an empty backpack and then pupils were asked what impacts their mental health- every time a pupil made a suggestion, a weight was added to the backpack, it was then past around the room to symbolise how their feelings can sometimes feel “heavy”. We then went on to a paired activity, pupils had to decide which food groups they would place where- whole foods, processed and ultra processed. We spoke about the impact ultra processed foods have on their moods, hormones and concentration levels. Lastly the pupils bout in snacks, we looked at the ingredients and placed them into categories. All pupils are excited for for some time in the gym with Paige next!

04/12/2025

EMPWR to make a change week three ✨🏋🏼‍♀️

We started with a demo and explanation on how our body needs energy to survive, to exercise and the impact it has when we under eat, or skip meals (using bottles of water and a bowl) then we spoke about what happens when we over consume (Mainly on the high sugar & ultra processed foods). The side effects and impact this has on mood, energy, concentration levels, hunger and your overall health.

The girls then warmed up by writing foods onto a post it note and running to stick them on the board on where they think these food groups fit. Whether the foods belonged in the protein, carbs or fats.

It also surprised the girls to find out that CARBS are a women’s main source of energy, also explaining the importance of healthy fats and protein too.

We finished the session with a warm up, stretching, some form tips leading into a HIIT based and all over body strength based circuit.

Paige has given them a task to bring along an exercise next week that they would like to incorporate into their next session which we are going to build together and talk about little more into which muscle groups are being used and the overall benefits of strength training. 👀🙌🏼🏋🏼‍♀️

Another fabulous week and great efforts from the girls getting involved, giving the circuits and all the tasks a go!

10/12/2025

Talking all things strength training, how energy is used, anatomy of our body when it comes to muscle mass / body fat and the importance of strength training (while ignoring the scales) for both now and as we get older. ✨👟

The girls put together their own workout this morning with a mix of strength & body weight exercises. We warmed up using the boxing gloves and pads and some of them even had a go using the barbell / squat rack. 🙌🏼🏋🏼‍♀️

Fabulous session to end the year - our final two sessions will continue in January. Our next session will be covering building a business, the pro’s & con’s to being self employed, different career opportunities and touching on the impact of social media, confidence, and the impact of how you show up online.

Also reminding the girls that it’s important not to let anyone else’s opinions hold you back to you achieving your goals. ✨🏋🏼‍♀️📱📈