Belly The Studio celebrates first anniversary with a 24 hour fitness challenge in Garston

Garston-based Belly The Studio is marking its first anniversary this March with a 24 hour fitness challenge, aiming to raise funds to expand its specialist women’s fitness space.

Since opening in Spring 2024, Belly The Studio has built a unique, community-driven gym, offering accessible pre & post-natal fitness programmes alongside dedicated training sessions for women aged 37+.

Founded by Rachel Knowles, the studio has quickly become a hub for health, wellbeing, and empowerment for women in South Liverpool.

The studio’s impact goes beyond fitness, having recently received a vital defibrillator kit from the Oliver King Foundation and NPK Media in recognition of its commitment to creating a safe, welcoming space for women and their children.

For Rachel, this much needed women’s community now needs space to grow and to make that vital growth happen through crowdfunding, she and some of the Belly team will be putting themselves to the test on 1 March. 

Rachel Knowles said:

“We’ve witnessed some incredible moments with our members, over this last year and I am continually proud of what the women of Belly The Studio achieve week after week – no matter what stage of their fitness journey they may be on. 

“We’ve created a unique health and wellbeing offering here at Belly which is centred on confidence, safety, motivation and support for women. 

“This is such an important place for so many and I know we need to increase our space and our services, as we move into the future, to make sure as many women as possible can experience accessible and specialist fitness facilities. SO, we’re getting moving, for 24 hours, and all for a great cause!”

Support for the teams’ endurance will come via crowdfunding donations –  all of which will be utilised to expand and enhance Belly The Studio space as well as the dedicated women’s fitness services and classes on offer. 

Starting at 10 AM on Saturday morning the Belly team will be taking part in a 24-hour fitness challenge, completing a series of high intensity workouts and gruelling cardio sessions – on repeat – right through to the early hours of Sunday morning. 

Thanks to Wknd Girl the 24 hour challenge athletes will be wearing the best kit to ensure they’re primed to burn calories and raise crowdfunding support, without having to worry about their comfort and movement!

They’ll finish off their marathon workout with a grand finale run through Garston Park between 9am & 10am, before heading to The Cheese Cellar to rest, recoup and reflect on their incredible achievement together over a breakfast of delicious pastries and croissants courtesy of The Butterholic known as Lunko, whilst also celebrating the 1^st Birthday of Belly The Studio.

How can you get involved?

Are you a Local Business? Why not support the 24-hour fitness challenge by donating food and drink for the team to fuel up on, or make a crowdfunding donation.

Are you passionate about supporting accessible fitness & wellbeing initiatives for women in South Liverpool? Why not follow Belly The Studio on Instagram. Share our Studio Stories and make a crowdfunding donation.

You can also visit Belly The Studio throughout the 24-hour fitness challenge to show your support and motivate our team!

Belly The Studio 24 Hour Fitness Challenge:

• Start: 10.00am Saturday 1 March
• End: 10.00am Sunday 2 March
• Belly The Studio: 134 St Marys Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 2JG
• Celebratory Breakfast at The Cheese Cellar, from 10am Sunday 2 March: 136-138 St Mary’s Rd, Garston, Liverpool L19 2JJ

To learn more about our crowdfunding efforts or to get involved, visit the website here.

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