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A different kind of training session tonight for some of the Bravehearts team… 🧘‍♂️🔥

Tonight we swapped the boxing gloves, weights and running shoes for yoga mats as a group of us headed along to Strathaven Hot Yoga Haven with .angela

I’ll be honest, most of us are more comfortable throwing punches, lifting weights or climbing mountains than trying to touch our toes in a room that feels like a sauna! 😂

But fitness isn’t just about pushing harder all the time. Recovery, mobility, flexibility and looking after your body are just as important if you want to keep performing, stay injury-free and continue doing the things you love.

There were definitely a few sore hamstrings, tight hips and plenty of sweating tonight, but every single one of us left feeling better than when we arrived.

A massive thank you to .angela at Strathaven Hot Yoga for having us along and putting us through our paces. We’ll certainly be feeling the benefits over the next few days.

Sometimes the toughest thing you can do is slow down, breathe and work on the things you’re not very good at.

Bravehearts stepping outside the comfort zone once again. 💪🔥

🚨 GUESS THE BRAVEHEARTS MEMBER… 🚨

Walking into Bravehearts tonight and one of our members was walking out after a session wearing THESE absolute weapons 😂😂😂

White sports socks pulled right up. Shiny black loafers. Gym leggings. 🔥

Forget Nike.
Forget Adidas.
Forget Hoka.

This is apparently the new Bravehearts recovery footwear. 😂

I’m not naming names… YET. 👀

So, Bravehearts team…

WHOSE FEET ARE THESE?! 😂👇

IMPORTANT OPENING DAY UPDATE – BRAVEHEARTS CAMBUSLANG ❤️🥊

After a lot of thought, I’ve made the decision to move our opening day to Saturday 10th October, 1pm–4pm, with our first classes starting Monday 12th October.

We have been absolutely flat out getting ready to open the doors this Saturday, and I know there are loads of people who were looking forward to finally coming in and seeing what we’ve been creating. So firstly, I apologise to anyone disappointed by the change.

But I know in my heart it’s the right decision.

Last week we got the news that our boxing ring isn’t going to arrive on time. For a Boxing, Fitness & Community Gym — with boxing coaches and a new amateur boxing club ready to work alongside us — opening without a boxing ring just didn’t sit right with me. 🥊

Then there’s my dad.

Anyone who knows me knows how big a part he plays in everything I do. He’s not only my dad, he’s one of my best pals and has helped me massively over the years at Hamilton. He’s also been absolutely flat out helping me bring Cambuslang to life.

He booked a holiday at the beginning of this year, before we even owned Westburn Community Hall, and leaves this Wednesday. When he said to me last week that he was gutted he was going to miss the opening day, it really got me thinking.

Then two weeks after our original opening date, I’m away to Florida with my wife and kids.

I know myself. 😂

There is absolutely no chance I’d be able to switch off and enjoy a family holiday knowing we had just opened a brand-new business two weeks earlier — new members, new coaches, new classes and several other businesses all working alongside us.

And the more I thought about everything, the more obvious the answer became…

DON’T RUSH IT. FINISH IT. ❤️

Anyone who knows me knows I don’t do things half-hearted.

When I originally set the opening date, the plan was to have the reception, main gym, guys’ toilets and one rental room finished. Everything else could then continue through separate entrances without affecting the gym.

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Sometimes the smallest gifts carry the biggest meaning. ❤️🏔️

A good friend and member of Bravehearts, Neeta Eli , messaged me recently and asked me a simple question:

“In one word, what does Ben Nevis mean to you?”

My reply was easy — HAPPINESS.

she gave me this wee ceramic decoration. Ben Nevis. Happiness. Two words that probably mean more to me than most people will ever realise.

This year marks 20 years since I lost my mum, Katie McMillan, and it was around that time that my own fitness journey really began. I got myself a Coach Hugheshealth Trainer who helped me with personal training in Blantyre, and said he could guide me up Ben Nevis never knowing where that first climb would eventually lead me.

Now, 20 years later, Ben Nevis has become such a huge part of my life and the Bravehearts story. ❤️

This year I’ll be heading back up Britain’s highest mountain with a full Bravehearts team — and I’m delighted that Kev will be coming with us with some of his team, 20 years after that first climb.

When we come back down, we’ll finish the day the way it should be finished — heading to Glen Nevis, getting into the River Nevis for a freezing cold dip 🥶😂, then into the restaurant and bar for some food and a very well-earned drink.

And we’ll raise a glass, say a few words and toast the woman who, without ever knowing it, started a journey that would eventually become Bravehearts.

20 years. One mountain. A lifetime of memories.

Ben Nevis will always mean HAPPINESS to me. ❤️🏔️

Thank you so much, Anita. Such a simple gift, but one that means the absolute world to me. ❤️

This one’s for you, Mum. 🥃❤️

🎬 THE LONG WAY DOON — THE VIDEO IS HERE! ❤️🖤

400 miles. 10 days. 10 ultra marathons.
BBC Glasgow ➡️ BBC London.

And over £70,000 raised for Comic Relief! ❤️

Our Bravehearts team took on one of our biggest challenges yet — running 40 miles every day for 10 consecutive days.

None of us had ever attempted anything like this before. There were highs, lows, pain, exhaustion and plenty of laughter — but we kept moving forward.

With incredible support from our crew, Coach Will Usher and sponsors Procast, Smurfit Westrock and RunDot , we made it to London together.

You don’t need to be the fittest or fastest. You just need to start, believe in yourself and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

DO HARD THINGS.

🎥 Watch, share and hopefully let it inspire you to take on something you once thought was impossible.

Video by ShotByDarryl

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. ❤️🖤

Comic Relief best leader Barbora Mayer

Be Brave…. Become a BRAVEHEART 🤝

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🏔️ BEN NEVIS 2026 — BRAVEHEARTS MERCH ORDERS! 🏔️

We’re now under TWO WEEKS until our annual Bravehearts trip to climb Ben Nevis — Britain’s highest mountain! ❤️🖤

There are still spaces available on the bus for anyone who wants to join us.

📅 Saturday 5th September
🚌 Bus leaves 5:00am sharp
📍 Alona Car Park, Strathclyde Park

If you’re coming along and want to be kitted out in your Bravehearts merch for the climb, scan the QR code above or message me directly with what you want

⚠️ I’m placing a merch order TONIGHT through our supplier Kraken Creatives and collecting it on Friday 4th September, so everything will be ready for Ben Nevis the following morning.

If you’re not in a rush, you can simply scan the QR code and place your order directly whenever suits.

Would be brilliant to see a sea of Bravehearts colours heading up Ben Nevis! ❤️🖤🏔️

TEAM BRAVEHEARTS — MORE THAN JUST A GYM

⛰️ BEN NEVIS 2026 – BRAVEHEART’S ANNUAL TRIP ⛰️

🚨 LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO! 🚨

The countdown is on! 🏔️💪

🚌 Bus: Alona Hotel at M&D’s – 5:00am sharp
📍 Start/Finish: Glen Nevis Restaurant & Bar

🥾 Tourist Path or 🏔️ CMD Arête – 2 Munros

Then back down for a 🌊 River Nevis dip, 🍔 food, 🍻 drinks and 🏆 Braveheart’s awards!

❤️ We’ll also have a special toast to Steven’s mum, Katie McMillan, marking 20 years since she passed.

🎒 Be prepared: layers, gloves, hat, spare clothes, towel, food & plenty of snacks!

⛰️ LESS THAN 2 WEEKS! Get your kit ready — it’s going to be another unforgettable Braveheart’s adventure! 💪🔥

Link to book is in the Braveheart’s WhatsApp Chat 💬