#178 - Strong Is the New Skinny: Roisin Greene on Confidence, Accessibility, and Starting Small

In this episode, I sit down with Roisin Greene, multi-award-winning owner of RG Fitness and Pilates in Trim, Co. Meath, for a conversation about confidence, self-belief, strength, and making movement accessible to every body and ability. Roisin shares her journey from leisure centre manager to founder — starting with just two classes a week and growing, within two years, to around 25 weekly classes, two staff members, two industry awards, and her own podcast. Her wheelchair-accessible studio now runs everything from spin and rebounder to step aerobics, Pilates, and chair-based classes, built around one core idea: fitness should have no barriers and no judgment. This episode gets personal too — Roisin opens up about her father's experience with Parkinson's and a client living with Alzheimer's, and how movement, connection, and a bit of fun have made a real difference for both. She digs into body image, the "Strong is the New Skinny" mindset, motherhood, and why starting small — without judgment — is often the bravest first step. She also shares an exciting first look at her upcoming online platform, designed to bring accessible classes to even more people, including older adults and those living with disabilities. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and guest intro 01:18 Full circle connection 02:08 Meet Roisin and studio vibe 03:08 From manager to founder 04:26 Making fitness fun 06:18 No judgment culture 07:16 Accessible chair classes 08:35 Dad and Veronica stories 14:02 Fitness beyond aesthetics 18:25 Loneliness and connection 22:28 Playfulness in classes 27:20 Motherhood and body image 30:46 Stronger Not Smaller 31:34 Body Fat And Health 32:59 Confidence And Self Image 35:04 Rehab And Starting Small 37:15 Inner Voices And Gratitude 39:44 Comparison And Growth 44:59 Self Belief Through Action 49:48 Online Classes Announcement 52:59 Fitness For Families And Elderly 55:27 Final Takeaways And Wrap Up Links & Resources: * Instagram - Roisin Greene here [https://www.instagram.com/rgfitnessandpilates/] * Apply for LeadHer business mentorship here [https://www.katehamiltonhealth.com/business] * Apply for NourisHer health & fitness coaching here [https://www.katehamiltonhealth.com/coaching] * Subscribe to my weekly coaching newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/imxLs6] * Access my FREE calorie calculator here [https://app.calorieleads.io/tdee/580aed5b-9ee7-4a50-b6d9-df887d4480d1] * Connect with my Kate Hamilton Business Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/katehamiltonbusiness/] * Connect with Kate Hamilton Business Facebook here [https://www.facebook.com/katehamiltonhealthpt] * Connect with my Kate Hamilton Health Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/katehamiltonhealth/?hl=en] * Connect with Kate Hamilton Health Facebook here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590825177123] * Connect with me on TikTok here [https://www.tiktok.com/@katehamiltonhealth?_r=1&_t=ZN-93tVRjSnedi] * Connect with me on YouTube here [https://www.youtube.com/@KateHamiltonHealth] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends who might benefit. Music b LiQWYD Free download: hypeddit.com/link/xxtopb [http://hypeddit.com/link/xxtopb] Promoted by FreeMusicPromo   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbycji-eySnM3WD8mbxPUSQ] / @freemusicpromo