Our Model Brings Together Culturally Responsive Programmes
We have developed a model that can be replicated and scaled:
BELONG Method™ → Bollyfit45™ & Health Programmes → Bollyfit Academy™ → Trained/Licensed Coaches
This approach has enabled us to reach more communities and build a growing network of skilled coaches, creating a lasting health impact across the communities we serve.
We Aim to Create Wellness Spaces for Women That Are Both Culturally Responsive and Psychologically Safe.
Helping Organisations Reach, Engage & Retain Women Who Are Often Underrepresented in Physical Activity.
Bollyfit45™, Designed for Women. Adapted for Communities.
Bollyfit45™ is a women-centred group fitness programme designed to help organisations attract, engage, and retain more women, especially those who may feel overlooked by traditional fitness offerings. This programme enables leisure operators to attract more women by creating enjoyable fitness experiences that encourage them to return time and time again.
Empowering passionate women to become skilled instructors and coaches, expanding their influence in the fitness industry.
Bollyfit Academy™, Train Today. Teach Tomorrow. Grow Together.
Bollyfit Academy™ is the official training, licensing and professional membership network for Bollyfit45™. Whether you’re an experienced Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor or taking your first step into the fitness industry, Bollyfit Academy™ provides everything you need to become a licensed Bollyfit45™ Instructor and grow with an exciting fitness brand.
Bollyfit Active delivers life-changing, women-only health and wellbeing programmes to reduce health inequalities and inspire lifelong vitality.
Comprehensive Programmes for Organisations in Women's Health & Prevention, Physical Activity & Participation, Workforce Development and Community Engagement.
By combining physical activity with essential health education, Bollyfit Active bridges the gap between grassroots communities and clinical health services through four key pillars: Women’s Health & Prevention, Physical Activity & Participation, Workforce Development, and Community Engagement & Leadership.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to advancing women's health and wellbeing
Commitment to Health and Wellbeing
At Bollyfit Active, we promote women's health and wellbeing through diverse programmes that empower women at every life stage. Our focus is on prevention, offering resources and support for healthier living. We foster community engagement, creating inclusive spaces for connection and learning.
Built for all women, we offer a wide range of sessions and classes to help every woman reach her fitness goals.
Fun and Active Fitness Sessions
We offer an extensive selection of fitness sessions and classes tailored to help women achieve their personal health and fitness goals. Our offerings include high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions to boost endurance and burn calories, as well as specialised weight-loss challenges that motivate participants and foster a supportive community.
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Our women-only fitness community is designed for underserved women and offers engaging, enjoyable, and interactive sessions.
Built for All Women. Find Your Inner Strength.
Bollyfit Active is a unique fitness movement that empowers women to take control of their health and well-being. Through culturally diverse music and dance, we create a welcoming, women-only environment that helps address obesity, isolation, and depression. Our work supports South Asian, Black, and ethnically diverse women, as well as others in the community who are underserved by mainstream health and physical activity services.
Improve Your Physical and Emotional Well-Being Through Dance and Movement
Our Unique Approach
We empower women of all cultures in a supportive, women-only fitness space dedicated to the health and well-being of South Asian, Black, and ethnically diverse women, as well as others in the community who are underserved by mainstream health and physical activity services. Our mission is to inspire independence, combat obesity, anxiety, and isolation, and foster community. Through in-person and online classes, we celebrate our members’ unique voices, promote well-being, and boost confidence, thereby reducing GP visits and medication use.
Our Vision
To empower women of all cultures, religions and races, creating a community of independent women united by fitness, health and well-being.
Our Mission
To empower and inspire a generation of independent women who believe in who they are.
Our Pledge
To help South Asian, Black, and ethnically diverse women, along with others underserved by mainstream health and physical activity services, build confidence, purpose, and self-worth—and enable them to be heard.
Our Impact
Enhance wellbeing through weight loss, increased activity, emotional resilience, fewer GP visits, and improved confidence, while alleviating social isolation.
Our expert coaches are ready to help you achieve your fitness goals and reach new heights in your journey
Well-Trained Coaches and Facilitators
Our well-trained coaches are here to help you achieve your fitness goals. With their expertise and guidance, you can reach new heights in your fitness journey. Whether you're aiming to build strength, increase endurance, lose weight, or simply improve your overall health, our coaches will be by your side every step of the way.
Our Coaches
Coach Shamime
With nearly 30 years of experience, I empower South Asian women and communities to take ownership of their health, wellbeing, and economic futures. I lead culturally responsive, grassroots initiatives that challenge stigma, grow confidence, and unlock leadership from within.
Coach Asma
I wanted to give back what I received from joining Bollyfit. It changed my whole mindset, making me a better, healthier, fitter person. My training experience was very informative. I learnt so much, and it definitely built my confidence. I feel very happy and confident starting my journey as a coach. I am very excited to bring life back to people who have forgotten themselves.
Coach Shaeda
I decided to become a "Bollyfit coach" so that I could improve the health and overall well-being of ladies in my community. I thoroughly enjoyed the training sessions, and I'm ready to change lives in my community.
Coach Mary
To empower women and educate them about fitness for the benefit of mental and physical well-being. I have enjoyed the training process and learnt more than I expected. I am looking forward to working with women and changing lives.
Coach Irum
Attending Bollyfit sessions improved my mental and physical health, so I have decided to become a coach to help improve others' health and fitness so that they can live happier and healthier lives, too. The training has taught me leadership skills, roles and responsibilities, and listening skills. It's been good to evaluate myself and boost my confidence. I feel passionate and excited to start working as a coach at Bollyfit Active.
Coach Shabana
Attending Bollyfit sessions inspired me to become a coach so I could help ladies in the way how I was helped and improve lives in a positive way for our community. I enjoyed the training; great support was given on how to deliver sessions and lots of feedback to improve and flourish. I am so excited and can't wait to challenge myself and put all my training into action.
Our Community
Our community comprises women from all over the world who share a common objective: fitness, friendship, and freedom. We honour and celebrate each participant's cultural heritage, encouraging them to connect with music that holds personal significance. This connection enables our members to engage more deeply with the music than in a regular workout class.
Designed with underserved women in mind, our women-only fitness environment welcomes and supports women of all abilities.
Our members are diverse women united by fitness, friendship, and liberty
Testimonials!
Bollyfit Service User
"Had an amazing time smiling faces helpful amazingggggg community. Before I started Bollyfit, I didn't really have a clue on what was going in my body. I only drank water with meals or when I was thirsty. After the first few sessions with Shamime I found I was drinking water all the time and thinking about the foods I was eating".
We celebrate women from all races, religions and cultures
Words from Our Female Community Members:
FOZIA
BollyFit Member
"I love attending Bollyfit sessions because this has helped me manage my depression better. It has also helped me with my stress and weight loss journey"
FATIMA TAYYAB
BollyFit Member
"I really enjoy Bollyfit Active sessions it has made me alive again. After the sessions I really feel every muscle, I have worked. I love Bollyfit as a platform for women to exercise in a fun, social and wonderful way. I've met wonderful people and now have a beautiful support system I feel like Bollyfit is bringing the community together and it is a wonderful cause and I pray it always continues. It's a wonderful mindset and enjoyment. I love it!"
SOPHIA
BollyFit Member
"I enjoy joining the Chai and chat sessions as they provide a fun, non-judgemental environment for women every week. We come when we can and enjoy meeting new people and making friends. The professionals who come to give talks on various topics are always beneficial"
SHABNAM
BollyFit Member
"I regularly attend BollyFit Active sessions by attending these sessions it has helped me become more active and learnt ways to stay healthy I love attending these sessions and socialising with so many other ladies. I have become more confident and positive in life"
RUKHSANA
BollyFit Member
"I absolutely love coming to Bollyfit Active sessions. I actually look forward to those two days I attend. I am more cautious of my weight now thanks to Shamime, she is a brilliant coach she has motivated me tremendously I like the company of all I the women who attend"
KATE HAMID
BollyFit Member
"Bollyfit Active has changed my life. I am happy now and love myself. Shamime is amazing. She has made me a better person. Bollyfit's exercise sessions have made me a stronger & better woman mentally. I am now a volunteer for Bollyfit Active”
MRS KHAN
BollyFit Member
“Bollyfit has given me a new healthy lifestyle. I was overweight and had knee and ankle pains, then I joined Bollyfit and have lost 4 stones; my knee & ankle pain is completely gone. I am happy and teaching my family & friends what I have learned here. we do need more sessions like this for our communities' mental and physical health. Bollyfit is culturally appropriate and ladies only, I feel comfortable please keep these sessions going to give more healthy & happy women to our community”
JUDY
BollyFit Member
"Bollyfit Active makes my life more fun. Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. Exercising has benefitted me in many ways like control of my weight, combating health conditions and diseases, improves mood, boosting energy, helped sleep better''
Journey To Fitness:
Stories Of Success and Strength
Bollyfitter Crumpsall Team
I joined Bolly Fit 4 weeks ago for the weight loss challenge...... I had already started daily walks and felt like I was ready for something more. I was lonely in my journey to lose weight, and the doctor told me to watch my diet and try to lose weight to lower my BP, which was quite high. I started feeling happier, eating healthy and planning my meals and making the right choices and attending the sessions made me feel confident in myself and it felt so good meeting the other ladies and listening to their challenges and struggles.
I felt shy at first but then I started to enjoy the workout and feel good. I felt part of a really good team, I felt happy and motivated and loved posting in the WhatsApp group. Bollyfit has changed me in so many ways not only is my physical health has improved but my mental health is at the level it's not been for many many years. I am no longer attracted to junk food and I know what needs to be on my plate! BollyFit has bought out a new me and I'm loving it and my family has also seen the difference! Thank you BollyFit Active.