Gold medal paralympic athlete Lauren Steadman to share secrets of success in new Sawtry gym
Gold medal paralympic athlete Lauren Steadman is looking to pass on her winning formula for success with the opening of her gym near Peterborough.
The five-time Paralympian and her partner, Royal Navy boxing champion Bradley Chapman, have just launched a community gym, called The Engine Room in Brookside, Sawtry.
Lauren said the new facility would be an inclusive gym that would give everyone, whatever their age, ability or background, the chance to exercise without fear that they were being judged by others.
She said: “I grew up in Sawtry and I’m delighted we can open the gym here as there isn’t a similar facility close by.
"It will be a place where people can come and relax and get the most out of their training.”
Lauren, a bronze, silver and gold medals holder, who is currently training for the Los Angeles Paralympic Games in 2028 and studying for a PhD, said she would be involved in the the mentoring and coaching offered at the gym as she helped people realise what they are capable of both physically and mentally.
Bradley, who has coached from grassroots to amateur, military and professional boxing, including roles within elite Royal Navy boxing and as Eastern Region Head Coach, will bring a wealth of competitive experience for those who want to train and learn boxing skills at the gym.
The gym will feature an outdoor wellness area with a sauna and ice baths to aid post-workout recovery.
It will be open Mondays to Saturdays from 6am to 8pm.
Membership prices will vary depending on the training programme chosen. Boxing classes are available for juniors, youth and seniors. There are also strength, conditioning and boxing-inspired fitness classes for women only.
Record of success:
Lauren, who was born in Peterborough and went to Great Gidding School and Sawtry Community College, won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 in the triathlon and also has silver and bronze paralympic medals.
But her success is not just confined to the sporting arena.
She reached the semi finals of Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, and two years later was one of two finalists in series 2 of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
She also reached the final of Celebrity Masterchef earlier this year.