Laura Bailey Personal Training

Check out this great free community event coming to Visit Caversham on 17 June.
If you’re interested in improving your health and wellbeing, supporting a family member, or simply finding out what local services are available, this open day is a fantastic opportunity. You’ll be able to meet organisations offering support with mental wellbeing, diabetes prevention, healthy lifestyles, falls prevention, carers’ support, dementia information, sexual health, and more.

There will also be free talks on nutrition, wellbeing, nature, and healthy living throughout the day.

It’s wonderful to see so many local organisations coming together to support our community. Free to attend and open to everyone. 🤩

Rivermead Leisure Centre is set to host it’s first Health and Wellbeing event this summer on 17th June.
From 10am - 3pm on Wednesday the 17th of June, we will be welcoming into the centre a range of local health, wellbeing and social organisations to share the work they do and support they provide.

For more information on this free event, please visit our website:
https://brnw.ch/21x3410

This Anchovy and Fennel Salad is a delicious combination of crisp fennel and savoury anchovies. As well as being full of flavour, it is super low in calories for a side dish or snack and provides nearly 6g of fibre per portion, which is about 20% of the recommended daily fibre target of 30g for adults. Fibre is important for healthy digestion and can help prevent constipation. It also helps you feel fuller for longer, which can be particularly helpful when trying to lose fat or manage your weight. It’s also one of the best salad dressings I’ve ever made .. and I LOVE salad 😁. Here is the recipe if you want to try it https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/fennel-anchovy-salad. What’s your favourite salad combination? 🥗👇 TrainSmartEatWellBeStrong

🏃‍♀️ HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY 🏃‍♀️
Today is a celebration of one of the simplest and most powerful forms of movement available to us… running (and let’s not forget jogging and walking too!).
Running doesn’t require an expensive gym membership, fancy equipment or hours of free time. In fact, all you really need is a good pair of trainers and somewhere to put one foot in front of the other.
Here in Caversham, we’re incredibly lucky to have miles of beautiful, largely flat running routes along the Thames right on our doorstep. Whether you’re training for a race, jogging with friends, mixing walking and running intervals, or simply getting outside for some fresh air, every step counts.
The benefits of running and other aerobic exercise are well established:
✅ Lower risk of heart disease
✅ Lower risk of stroke
✅ Lower risk of Type 2 diabetes
✅ Improved mental wellbeing
✅ Reduced stress and anxiety
✅ Better sleep
✅ Improved confidence and self-esteem
Current UK guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, and the evidence is clear: regular movement is one of the best things we can do for our physical and mental health.
The best exercise is the one you enjoy enough to do consistently.
So today, take a moment to celebrate movement, fresh air, strong legs and what we’re capable of when we keep showing up.
How are you moving today?

I’m addicted to this mid morning snack. It’s so simple yet packed full of nutrients, fibre and plant protein. Give it a whirl 😋

My lunch looks huge 😊, but it contains 36g protein, 20g fibre (that’s 2/3 rd of the uk recommended 30g daily target) and comes in just over 400kcal and I’m hitting 6 of my 5 a day. Food energy density is important to all of us, but especially for helping fat loss.

My Super Easy Extra Veg Niçoise Salad 🌿

Quick, filling and packed with goodness — perfect for busy days when you still want to eat well.

🥗 What’s in it:
• 1 medium soft boiled egg (7 mins)
• Green beans (lightly cooked for 3.5 mins – still nice and crisp!)
• 1 can tuna in spring water, drained
• Sprinkle of pumpkin & sunflower seeds
• ¼ small avocado
• 1 small carrot
• ¼ cucumber
• ½ red pepper + ½ yellow pepper, chopped
🥄 Dressing:
Dijon + balsamic + apple cider vinegar + light spritz of extra virgin olive oil Traditionally you’d also find anchovies in a Niçoise — feel free to add if you like them, but this version keeps it simple and still ticks all the boxes

Why it’s a winner:
• High protein – supports muscle + keeps you full
• Fibre rich – great for gut health
• Healthy fats – supports hormones & energy
• Loaded with micronutrients – boosts immunity & recovery
• Supports blood sugar balance – helps avoid energy dips
• Great for fat loss – high volume, nutrient-dense, and tastes delicious.

Two years ago today I opened my garden studio for the first time. It was a huge leap of faith — something I would never have dreamt of doing without the support of some very key women in my life (and my wonderful husband).
What started as a few clients in a garden studio has become a community of strong, supportive women — something I feel incredibly proud of.
Today feels like the perfect moment to pause and say thank you.
To the many brilliant female fitness professionals who have shared their knowledge, encouragement and inspiration along the way — your support has helped me keep learning, growing and building something I care deeply about. Thank you.
To all the women I’ve trained, past and present — thank you.
Thank you for showing up, for trusting me, for working hard, and for allowing me to be part of your journey. Watching you build strength, confidence and knowledge week by week is a privilege I never take for granted.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” really resonates with me — because when women lift each other up, we all grow stronger.
Thank you for being part of my journey 💜
Beyond grateful.

Huge thanks to This Mum Runsfor the spotlight on our gorgeous group This Woman Runs Reading 🧡
We are so lucky to have the most amazing leaders and angels supporting our community in Visit Caversham.

📍 Local to Caversham or Reading?
⏰ Free on a Wednesday at 7:30pm?

Then come and run with us!
Our women’s runs are completely free, super welcoming, and all about moving, chatting, and feeling good.

I’m leading the run this week and yes — I’m very friendly 😄
So if you’ve been thinking “maybe I’ll give it a go…” this is your sign ✨

Come along tomorrow — I’d LOVE to see you there 🏃‍♀️