This Month We're Shining A Light On Step Up 2 Fitness
Step Up 2 Fitness (SU2F) is empowering women and girls across Westminster to move, strengthen, and connect, all in a supportive, women-only environment.
Led by coach and project coordinator Hasna Kahlalech, SU2F delivers functional fitness sessions twice a week that bring together women of all ages and abilities, where they can develop mentally as well as physically.
About the sessions
The sessions run twice a week – every Wednesday between 12:30-2:30 pm and every Saturday between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Each session combines strength, cardio, balance, mobility, and flexibility, using a mix of weights, resistance loops, Pilates rings, and yoga bands. The workouts are adaptable for everyone, from young women just starting to peri-menopausal and post-menopausal participants, rebuilding strength and confidence.
Programme Case Study
Highlights from this quarter
- The programme welcomed 15 new participants, reaching its highest attendance level since 2022.
- A new Mobility and Rehab Circuit was also introduced, specifically designed for women recovering from injuries or returning to physical activity after a period of rest. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants saying they feel supported, motivated, and challenged at the right level
“Since joining, I feel fitter, stronger, and part of a supportive sisterhood. The new rehab circuit has been a game-changer for me.”
Soumeyya, Participant
Participant Case Study
Participant Profile: Aisha, 42, is a Westminster resident and mother of three. She works part-time and often finds it difficult to prioritise her own health and wellbeing while balancing family responsibilities.
Reason for getting involved in the programme: Aisha first heard about SU2F through a friend. She was looking for a women-only space where she could exercise comfortably without compromising her cultural needs and values.
“I had been inactive for years and felt nervous about joining mainstream gyms, but SU2F felt like a safe starting point.”
Programme impact: Since joining, Aisha has experienced significant improvements in both her physical and mental health. She has built strength, improved her flexibility, and lost weight in a supportive, judgement-free environment. Beyond fitness, she says the sense of community has been life-changing.
Participants’ view of future engagement in physical activity: Aisha now sees fitness as a permanent part of her life. She plans to continue attending SU2F classes regularly and has even expressed an interest in joining a coach training pathway in the future.
“I’ve made friends here who encourage me. I feel motivated, healthier, and more confident in myself.”
“This is just the beginning for me—I want to keep improving, and I’d love to support other women the way I’ve been supported."
Find out more about the Step Up To Fitness and the other sessions available through our Neighbourhood Sports Club programme, upcoming sessions, and how to register for future Unity in the Community tournaments on the NSC event page or contact Ryan Denys at ryandenys@everyoneactive.com.
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