The goal of working out shouldn’t be to chase the perfect body. It should be about feeling good in your own skin. And the environment around you plays a big part in that. A quick bravo or a high five can turn doubt into determination. Those little moments of support boost both motivation and self-esteem. Body positivity starts the moment you feel welcome in a gym, no matter your level. Training together should strengthen that positive feeling. I’m happy to be part of this campaign, to help people stay mindful of each other while working out.

Sport is a way to empower yourself, to claim spaces that didn’t feel like yours before — and shine in them. To face discomfort, push through effort, go beyond all your limits, and prove to yourself that you’re capable of things you never imagined. And that experience changes you forever. Every time I train, I feel like I’m investing in a life insurance policy for good health — and also building a long-term plan to take on whatever life throws at me: travel, moving, adventures, even illness. Since I started training, I’ve felt like this is something revolutionary. It helps break every stereotype and shows that women can be strong, bold, and powerful. Long live the gym!

Confidence, determination, discipline, and self-belief. Those four words sum up my connection to sport. Walking into my Basic-Fit club feels like coming home — a safe space where I tune out the noise and reconnect with myself. I train for strength, sure, but not just physical. I also train my mind, my consistency, my commitment to myself. Because sport isn’t just about working out, it’s about building a version of yourself that doesn’t give up.

For me, training isn’t just going to the gym or lifting weights. It’s the place where I learned to listen to myself, to be consistent, and to trust myself — especially when life got tough. Training gave me structure, helped me through hard times, and showed me that step by step, you can change a lot. Thanks to the gym, I realised you’re not just training your body, but your mind too. Taking care of myself became the foundation that allowed me to support others later. Today, training is part of my daily life and part of who I am. It changed my life — and I still use it to grow and help others on their own journey.