From 10 Years Without Exercise to 4 Classes Every Week: Clodagh's SHINE Story
- Jess Takimoto
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
“I hadn’t worked out in ten years. Now I’m stronger, happier, and full of energy—and it all started with one class.” - Clodagh
Summary
Introduction
When Clodagh found SHINE FIT on Google earlier this year, she wasn’t looking for a fitness studio. She was looking for something to feel good about again.
After watching a few SHINE videos online, the vibe caught her eye: the music, the lighting, and the genuine energy of the people moving together.
💙 From 10 years without exercise → 4 classes a week
💙 From fatigue → energy, better sleep, and motivation
💙 From self-neglect → feeling proud and strong again
What Was Clodagh's Relationship With Fitness Before SHINE?
Before joining SHINE, Clodagh hadn’t exercised in over 10 years. Like so many of us, she put everything else first—work, responsibilities, and life’s endless to-do list.
“I just stopped taking care of myself. It wasn’t intentional—it just happened.”
Her only form of movement was walking, and even that felt like a stretch some days. Deep down, she knew she wanted to feel better, but starting again felt daunting.
The Turning Point: Finding SHINE
Curious but cautious, Clodagh decided to test it out: just two weeks to see if she’d actually stick with it.
“I wanted to see if it was something I would do consistently—or if I’d give up like before.”
One week in, she already knew. The community, the music, the accountability: it clicked.
So she signed up for the 6-Week Challenge.
The 6-Week Challenge: Accountability + Energy
That six weeks changed everything.
✅ Everyone was starting fresh—no judgment, just encouragement.
✅ Accountability kept her showing up.
✅ The results went far beyond physical.
“Everybody was more or less in the same boat. We were all restarting, and it made it easier to commit.”
At the end of six weeks, she was hooked.
Clodagh's Transformation
Fast-forward to now, Clodagh trains four days a week and feels stronger, more energized, and more confident than she has in years.
Her consistency has brought her:
💙 More energy during the day
💙 Better sleep and recovery
💙 A huge boost in mood and confidence
“It helps you in every aspect of your life: energy levels, sleeping, and just overall mood.”
Clodagh’s Advice for Anyone Hesitating
“You can make time in your life for this. Classes are 45 minutes, and we all have 45 minutes.”
She believes the hardest part is simply scheduling time for yourself. Once you do, the return is tenfold.
“You’ll gain a hundred times what you give in those 45 minutes.”
READY TO START YOUR OWN SHINE STORY?
Feeling inspired by Clodagh's story? Listen to the full episode of SHINE Stories on Spotify or Apple now! If you’re ready to start your own journey and experience the power of community, book a free intro session today and let’s chat about how SHINE can help you transform your relationship with fitness.
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