Regular exercise and mindfulness practice are two key ingredients to a healthy, happy life. Not only do they keep your body physically strong and fit, but they serve to support your mental health as well. However, we understand that for so many women out there, life can sometimes get in the way of maintaining a regular workout routine. This is where WithU comes in.
WithU is on a mission to break down the barriers to health and well-being that so many people face. Whether it’s not having the time to get to the gym each week, feeling intimidated by the fitness industry itself, the financial commitment of monthly memberships, or something else entirely.
Carrie Baxter is one of the WithU coaches empowering women through fitness. We sat down with her to discuss all things coaching.
What made you want to get into coaching?
After a period of not enjoying who I was in my early 20s, I started to work with an incredible coach and I grew into a version of myself I had never thought was possible. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to help other women gain what I had gained, and to show them the strength that lies within them.
What’s it like being a strong female coach in a male-dominated industry?
I quite enjoy being a woman in this industry because I thrive in conditions where people underestimate me. I love to prove people wrong and rise above others’ perceptions of what I can or can’t do. Sometimes I’ll admit that it can be intimidating to be on the gym floor, but when I push through this intimidation, the sense of achievement that I feel is unmatched.
What’s your favourite thing about being a coach?
Watching people grow in confidence to believe in themselves more and more everyday is easily the best part of the job.
What advice would you give to women starting in fitness?
Be bold, be brave, own your energy, know your worth, and put the work in. Doing the work and educating yourself in the industry are among the most important things you can do when you’re starting out – no one else is going to put this time into your business, so it’s vital that you do. One of my favourite quotes that reflects this message – and one that I try to live by – is “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard”.
What message do you want to send to our readers?
You are powerful beyond measure. Believe in yourself, because everything you need to get to where you want to go is already inside of you.
Why not start on your own fitness journey, and get rewarded for prioritising your well-being in the process? WithU subscribers who are also AA Smartfuel cardholders and AA Members can now get exclusive fuel discounts. All you have to do is sign up to WithU to receive fuel discounts every month. Once you’re signed up, you can save even more by completing workouts – it’s as simple as that!
WithU is a subscription-based exercise app designed for busy people who want support and motivation through their wellness journey. It includes a wide range of health, fitness, and well-being content, such as HIIT circuits, strength training, yoga flows, meditations, and so much more.
WithU can be used indoors, outdoors, in the gym, with or without equipment, and offers workouts to suit all fitness abilities and preferences. The app coaches users through easy-to-follow audio-led workouts to provide a personal training experience in your ear. As well, their interactive 3D Avatar is on hand to help members follow the correct form for each exercise.
WithU’s monthly subscription fee is $14.99
Sign up here to start to get rewarded
Not with AA Smartfuel? You can join for free here.
Offer details:
Save 5 cents per litre on fuel every month when you sign up to a paid WithU monthly subscription.
Save 1 cent per litre on fuel for every 50 points you earn in the WithU app. Up to an additional 5 cents per litre on fuel each month.
*AA Smartfuel discounts are redeemable in a single fill up to a maximum of 50 litres. Terms and conditions apply.
AA Smartfuel terms and conditions
