Mission:Strong

15/10/2026

Front page !!! Thank you to the West Sussex county times for the wonderful article 🥰

15/10/2026

💙💪 TO ALL MY NEW LADIES WHO HAVE JUST STARTED TRAINING!

If you’re feeling a little achy after your first strength training session, don’t worry! It’s completely normal, especially when you’re using muscles in ways they’re not used to.

Here’s some useful information about DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), explaining why it happens and what you can do to help your recovery.

Most importantly, please don’t let a few achy muscles put you off coming back! 😂💪

Your body is adapting, and as you get stronger and more accustomed to training, things will get easier!

Keep moving, keep showing up and trust the process! 💙

14/10/2026

💙 Finding my strength amongst the chaos! 🏋️‍♀️

Yesterday, amongst the absolute madness of opening Mission:Strong, I managed to squeeze in a little training of my own. And goodness, did I need it!

It’s been a while since I’ve practised my Olympic lifting, so I thought I’d dust off the clean and jerk and see what I could manage.

A little rusty? Absolutely! 😂
Technique still needs some work? Definitely!
But I managed to get 50kg overhead, and I was pretty chuffed with that! 💪

The last few months have been an absolute whirlwind. Building a business, opening a gym, juggling family life and everything else that comes with it.

And it’s made me realise something more than ever…

I need my training just as much for my mental strength as I do for my physical strength.

Training has always been my anchor. It’s where I switch off, clear my head, challenge myself and remind myself what I’m capable of.

And if I’m going to give my best to the incredible women walking through the doors of Mission:Strong, I need to make sure I’m looking after myself too. 💙

I’m also getting closer to completing my Level 4 Advanced Personal Training qualification in Strength & Conditioning, which includes Olympic lifting — specifically the clean and jerk and the sn**ch.

I’m still learning, still practising and almost ready to submit my assessment videos. And I absolutely LOVE it!

It’s become a real passion of mine, and once I’ve completed my qualification, I’m hoping to introduce Olympic lifting classes at Mission:Strong! 🏋️‍♀️

And before anyone thinks, “Oh goodness, I could never do that!” — you absolutely can!

You don’t need to be lifting huge weights. Olympic lifting is about developing technique, coordination, power, mobility and confidence. We all start somewhere, and the movements can be broken down and adapted to suit different abilities.

So watch this space, ladies! 👀

For now, I’m just enjoying being back under the bar, embracing the learning process and reminding myself to practise what I preach.

Strong body. Strong mind. Strong women.

That’s what Mission:Strong is all about. 💙

13/10/2026

🥊💙 MISSION BOX SPOTLIGHT! 💙🥊

A little shout-out to the fabulous Lucy Jenkins and her amazing boxing skills! 👊🔥

Fantastic one-to-one session this evening! Lucy worked incredibly hard, showing some brilliant technique, power and determination! 💪🥊

As a Hatton Boxing-trained Fundamentals and Advanced Coach, I absolutely love helping women build confidence, strength and fitness through boxing!

🥊 Interested in joining Mission Box at Mission:Strong?

Please pop your name on the gym waiting list, making sure you specify that you’re interested in boxing classes, and we’ll be in touch! 💙

https://forms.gle/nqdPq92H9sJ28RBUA

13/10/2026

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/former-nhs-nurse-to-open-women-only-strength-studio-in-horsham-9276960?fbclid=IwZnRzaAU7MqVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7fHoNVZlDEe8ETK-QXLV0XOtzlp4RmA1er0UqXkOTqt4UifYUXVrKxP7SizA_aem_b86iYCS2ZtoiOtrZv1BifA

A former NHS nurse is opening a women-only fitness studio in Horsham, to help more women feel confident lifting weights.

13/10/2026

💙 A few highlights from our Small Group PT sessions at Mission:Strong! 💪✨

What an incredible start we’ve had! 🥰

It’s been so lovely watching these ladies come together, connect, encourage one another and get stuck into their training!

I’m still absolutely buzzing from everything! After all the months of planning, hard work and preparation, actually seeing these sessions come to life is just the BEST feeling! 💙

Strong women, supporting strong women. Exactly what Mission:Strong is all about! 💪

And we’re only just getting started! 🚀

12/10/2026

💙💪 WOW! WHAT AN AMAZING FIRST DAY AT MISSION:STRONG! 💪💙

What an incredible first day in our new home! 🥹💙

It was absolutely wonderful to welcome so many lovely new ladies through the doors today, and I can honestly say I loved every single minute of it!

Seeing everyone training, laughing, learning and supporting one another was everything I had hoped Mission:Strong would be. 💙

I really hope all the ladies who attended today enjoyed their sessions as much as I enjoyed coaching them!

A special thank you to Stacey and Kerry for helping us get to grips with tracking weights, sets and reps on the app. We’ve cracked it now! 😂👏 It’s all part of making sure everyone can track their progress and see just how much stronger they’re becoming!

We also had a very exciting visitor today! 📸🎥

The lovely Holly from the West Sussex County Times came along to photograph and film one of our sessions! It was fantastic to have her there capturing what Mission:Strong is all about.

Keep an eye out for our feature in the County Times! 📰💙

I’m finally climbing into bed after a very long but incredibly rewarding day, with my alarm set for 5.30am ready to do it all again tomorrow! 😴🤣

I’m feeling incredibly proud, grateful and excited for what’s ahead.

Mission:Strong is officially up and running, and this is just the beginning! 💙

Here’s to building strength, confidence, friendships and a wonderful community of women supporting women.

Thank you to everyone who made today so special. 🥰

STRONGER TOGETHER! 💪💙

11/10/2026

💙 WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT WOMEN, AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN! 💙

I’m absolutely delighted to have connected with the lovely Sandra Abbey, co-founder of Sisterhood Support, a wonderful organisation supporting women in our local community.

With over 40 years of experience in social care, Sandra is passionate about helping women feel heard, valued and supported.

Sisterhood Support offers FREE face-to-face and online support groups, providing a safe, welcoming space for women experiencing life’s challenges, including anxiety, bereavement, loneliness, menopause, relationship difficulties and much more.

As a former nurse and now founder of Mission:Strong, I know that women’s wellbeing goes far beyond physical fitness. Mental health, confidence, friendship and connection are just as important. ❤️

I’m really looking forward to collaborating with Sandra and exploring how we can work together to support even more women in our communities.

Women supporting women is what it’s all about! 💪💙

Please take a look at the fantastic work they’re doing:

🌐 https://sisterhoodsupport.org/

A safe, caring and confidential support group for women aged 18 and over in Crawley.

11/10/2026

💙 TO ALL MY INCREDIBLE MISSION:STRONG LADIES, FRIENDS AND FAMILY… THANK YOU! 💙

WOW! What an absolutely incredible, emotional and overwhelming day! 🥹💙

I honestly don’t know where to begin, but I want to say the BIGGEST thank you to every single person who came along today to celebrate the official opening of Mission:Strong.

Thank you for all the beautiful flowers, cards, chocolates, gifts and incredibly generous contributions. I have been absolutely spoilt! I LOVE my new trainers! 😍👟 And as for the money you all so kindly put together for me, I think a little pampering might be in order… a trip to the hairdresser and a massage, because goodness knows I need it! 😂❤️

The last few weeks have been an absolute roller coaster. There have been tears, stress, sleepless nights, moments of wondering what on earth we’ve taken on, and a LOT of hard work. I don’t think Jason and I have ever experienced anything quite like it!

But today, looking around the room and seeing so many familiar faces, feeling the love, encouragement and genuine support from everyone, made every single stressful moment worthwhile.

I was determined to get through my speech without completely falling apart, and I actually held it together better than I expected! 😂 I just hope that through the emotion, my message came across about WHY I’ve created Mission:Strong and what I want this place to represent.

A place where women feel strong, supported, confident and part of something special. 💙

And today, standing in that room surrounded by so many wonderful people, I realised that we’re already building exactly that.

I know that for many of my ladies who have trained one-to-one with me for years, this is a big change. But it’s also an exciting new chapter for all of us, and I cannot wait to see what we achieve together.

And do you know what? I’m actually going to allow myself to say something I don’t say very often…

I’m really bloody proud of myself! 💪💙

It’s taken a lot to get here, and there have certainly been moments when I’ve questioned my sanity! 😂 But seeing those doors open today and watching everyone come together to celebrate something that started as a little dream of mine has been quite overwhelming.

To everyone who has helped us get to this point, supported us, encouraged us, believed in me and turned up today to celebrate with us… THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. ❤️

I couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful opening day.

And now, after all the planning, building, painting, organising, stressing and probably a few too many tears…

MISSION:STRONG IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS! 🎉💙💪

Here’s to strong women, new beginnings, an incredible community and the next chapter of Mission:Strong!

We did it!!! 🥹💙

Lots of love,
Jess 💙😘

10/10/2026

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/former-nhs-nurse-to-open-women-only-strength-studio-in-horsham-9276960

A former NHS nurse is opening a women-only fitness studio in Horsham, to help more women feel confident lifting weights.