SDStrength
Personal Trainers
SDStrength
Unit 16, Sheffield
# SDStrength Business Description
SDStrength is a women-focused strength training facility located in Unit 16, Sheffield, founded by Siobhan (Shiv), a competing strength athlete and qualified Strength and Conditioning coach. The gym specialises in introducing women of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to strength training and the sport of Strongwoman, creating a supportive community where members feel empowered and confident.
With a 1st Class degree in Sport and Exercise Science and over a decade of experience in health and fitness, Shiv brings substantial expertise to her coaching. She's a competing strength athlete with impressive credentials—Midlands Strongest Woman, Britain's Strongest Woman qualifier, and recent competitor at the 2025 championships where she achieved 5th place in her category. This real-world athletic experience sets her apart from typical gym owners.
SDStrength was featured in Women's Health magazine's "10 Best Women Only Gyms," validating their specialised approach. Rather than generic fitness, they focus on the transformative benefits of strength training: improved body composition, bone density preservation, reduced disease risk, enhanced mental health and confidence. The facility particularly emphasises strength training's value during menopause and for preventing sarcopenia and osteoporosis.
The business offers multiple training formats to suit different needs and preferences, from group sessions to bespoke one-to-one coaching, creating flexibility for clients at various stages of their strength journey. Their mission centres on building lasting friendships and helping women recognise their bodies' capabilities.
SDStrength is a women-focused strength training facility located in Unit 16, Sheffield, founded by Siobhan (Shiv), a competing strength athlete and qualified Strength and Conditioning coach. The gym specialises in introducing women of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to strength training and the sport of Strongwoman, creating a supportive community where members feel empowered and confident.
With a 1st Class degree in Sport and Exercise Science and over a decade of experience in health and fitness, Shiv brings substantial expertise to her coaching. She's a competing strength athlete with impressive credentials—Midlands Strongest Woman, Britain's Strongest Woman qualifier, and recent competitor at the 2025 championships where she achieved 5th place in her category. This real-world athletic experience sets her apart from typical gym owners.
SDStrength was featured in Women's Health magazine's "10 Best Women Only Gyms," validating their specialised approach. Rather than generic fitness, they focus on the transformative benefits of strength training: improved body composition, bone density preservation, reduced disease risk, enhanced mental health and confidence. The facility particularly emphasises strength training's value during menopause and for preventing sarcopenia and osteoporosis.
The business offers multiple training formats to suit different needs and preferences, from group sessions to bespoke one-to-one coaching, creating flexibility for clients at various stages of their strength journey. Their mission centres on building lasting friendships and helping women recognise their bodies' capabilities.
Services offered
Group strength and fitness trainingone-to-one personal trainingindividual online programmingstrongwoman coachingweight training instructionexercise referral servicesfitness assessmentsmenopause-focused training