Flourish Health & Wellbeing Magazine - Mar 24 - Flipbook - Page 26
"I was engrossed in weight training and
powerlifting, witnessing firsthand the
transformative impact it had on me. I
felt compelled to share this experience
with other women," reflects Diana. In
an era where weight training
predominantly belonged to the realm
of men, Diana discerned its potential to
revolutionise the lives of women. Her
aim was to shatter the confines of
stereotypes that relegated women to
aerobic exercises and to give them an
avenue to explore their strength and
potential.
"During that era, weightlifting was
perceived as a male domain, while
women were expected to do aerobics. I
envisioned a space where women
could gather and work out their way,
while reveling in the joy of weight
training," says Diana. And so,
Fernwood Fitness was conceived—a
sanctuary where women could push
boundaries, uplift one another, and
redefine the definition of strength.