Meet Daisy — once a seven-year-old dancing in The Nutcracker, later a Dance World Cup medallist, the teenager sprinting through London stations for musical theatre training, and now one of the most quietly powerful coaches at Hybrid Athlete Fitness.

In this episode, we trace Daisy’s story like choreography — early spark, high standards, sharp turns, setbacks, lessons, and a final, defiant pivot into a new future.

She shares openly about:

✨ Growing up in the world of dance and competition

✨ The pressure of body image and the loneliness behind the mirror

✨ Auditions, London life, and finding identity as a young performer

✨ The moment she discovered strength training at HYROX

✨ Transitioning into coaching and earning her PT qualification

✨ Using her discipline and stage presence to bring calm, care and confidence to the gym floor

Today, Daisy brings something special to HAF:

A coach who remembers your name, knows when to push, when to hold back, and believes that strength builds confidence that lasts longer than aesthetics ever will.

This conversation is raw, uplifting and real — a look at how purpose can grow from discomfort, how resilience shapes character, and how one young coach turned performance into passion for helping others change their lives.

🎧 Listen in and follow Daisy’s journey from the barre to the barbell.

It’s a story of identity, courage, and finding your place — on stage, in the gym, and in yourself.

🎙 New Episode: Kat’s Journey — Grit, Triathlon & Training Through Motherhood

In this week’s episode of the HYBRID Athlete Lifestyle Podcast, host Stu sits down with Kat — a quietly determined athlete whose story blends endurance, resilience, and the reality of juggling training with a busy career and family life.

Raised by a PE-teacher mum and immersed in every sport going, Kat’s early love of movement led her into the world of triathlon at university. What began with a clunky bike and zero expectations soon snowballed into hard-earned race finishes, a breakthrough win, and a place on the British age-group team — racing on the world stage.

Her story is shaped by both uplifting mentors and one damaging coaching experience that pushed her out of hockey. Those contrasting moments now guide the way she coaches others: with empathy, respect and a belief that every athlete deserves to be seen.

Motherhood added a whole new chapter. Kat shares how she navigated pregnancy training, rebuilt slowly after a C-section, and set herself the audacious challenge of racing a half-Ironman just six months postpartum — not to prove anything to anyone else, but to reclaim her identity and show her daughter what commitment truly looks like.

Back at ONE ATHLETE FITNESS, Kat found a game-changing shift in her approach: embracing strength work, structure and consistency. The result? She feels stronger, moves better, performs faster, and has rekindled her love for training in a way that fits real life.

💬 Topics covered in this episode include: 🏊‍♀️ How team sports and early encouragement shaped her resilience 🚴‍♀️ The realities of triathlon — from finishing last to racing for Great Britain 🙅‍♀️ Navigating toxic coaching and the importance of respectful, adaptive coaching 🤰 Training through pregnancy & rebuilding post-C-section 👶 Balancing motherhood, identity and ambitious athletic goals 🏋️‍♀️ How structured strength training transformed her performance and confidence 🧠 Why small consistent habits outperform motivation every time

Whether you’re a parent trying to return to fitness, an endurance athlete stuck in a rut, or simply someone who loves real human stories from everyday athletes, this episode will hit home. Kat’s journey is a reminder that progress isn’t linear — but it is possible with consistency, compassion, and community.

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @hybridathletefit 🌐 Visit our website: www.hybridathletefitness.co.uk

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If Kat’s story inspires you, please subscribe, share, and leave a review!

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🎙️ Welcome to the One Athlete Lifestyle Podcast – Episode [#️⃣]! In this high-octane episode, Stu sits down with Rob – the garage guru next door – for a powerful chat that fuses cars, community, and fitness 🏋️‍♂️🚗🔥.

From a childhood inspired by his father’s love for cars to building one of St Albans’ largest and most trusted garages, Rob shares the story behind his thriving automotive business, offering everything from performance tuning to DPF cleaning, everyday repairs, and more. 🧰🔧

But there’s more to Rob than just horsepower...

💪 Discover how he transformed his lifestyle from a busy dad trying to keep up with his kids, to a dedicated athlete competing in mud runs, smashing HIIT workouts, and leading his own community run club 🏃‍♂️🌄. 🏁 Plus, hear what it’s like to stay hands-on in the world of British Touring Car racing while running a successful business.

Rob opens up about balance, mindset, and living life at full throttle – in the garage, in the gym, and everywhere in between. His work-hard, play-hard approach is everything we champion at ONE ATHLETE FITNESS.

🚨 If you're into high performance – in fitness or life – you’ll love this one.

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @oneathletefitness 🌐 For training, events, and more: www.oneathletefitness.co.uk

🛠️ Follow Rob’s journey and find out more about his garage services in St Albans – performance, precision, and passion in every detail.