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About Me

QUALIFICATIONS: Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist

Leah Bygraves-Paul

I am the founder of UNMASKED FITNESS. Growing up I was always the chubby one, lacking self esteem and confidence. A huge part of that effected me is due to struggling with eczema all my life. My mental health was at an all time low, giving up on what I enjoy due to not wanting to show my skin, driven by emotional eating, not looking in the mirror I really didn’t want to see the disaster called me.

Today now, after deciding to make a change for myself, I found that exercise and better eating habits, knowing better ways to handle my mental health and skin I feel so much more comfortable to be my confident self with or with out a flare up. I have made it my mission to help other women like me find their inner self, become more confident and strong all while loving their body through everyday life.

Some fun facts about me, I can speak Mandarin Chinese (though I feel my skills are declining), lived in Taiwan for 2 years to learn. I love to travel and try all the worlds food. On the geek side, I love anime, sci-fi and gaming. Obviously I LOVE skin care with a passion.

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What is UNMASKED FITNESS

Image of Owner of Unmasked Fitness. Smiling and posing while lent on the Lat Pull down machine in a butter yellow gym set.

Unmasked Fitness is dedicated to helping women transform from the inside out to become a stronger confident self.

This is done by combining health and fitness, which involves customised plans, weekly check-ins to unlock your full potential.

This isn’t run for a quick fix, but for longevity and improving quality of life as a whole.

What do we offer?

Personal Training, Online Coaching and Sports Massage Therapy!

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2026 STARTS NOW! Listen yes it’s the winter, its the festive period and we wanna be comfy and have fun. But it doesn’t mean we need to drop our training/health/fitness completely?! 👏🏾 We going to get a head start before the New Years Resolution click joins in January! So stay tuned, imma show you how we can keep active even in the cold and you know how much I HATE WINTER! Lets do it for our fitness 💃🏾 need help setting goals and a plan, or looking to get started? Then stay tuned I got you babes, tips will be coming through this winter, or you can fast track by working with me in PT or online coaching ✨ 🤌🏾

Quick tips to remember when Deadlifting ✨ Is there a question I missed to answer? Drop them below so I can help 💛

HYROX 2025 | BIRMINGHAM Finally completed an event in my life 🥹 got to big it up to my coach @simpson_mvmt for providing a spectacular program that got me to finish the race 🏃🏾‍♀️ Yes there was set backs, from Flu to the major PMSing .. I was worried if I was even able to race at all 😩 (was in bed popping pain relief all week) and thanks to mother nature yes it did throw off my goals and performance but I definitely didn’t let it stop me from finishing my race. After some calf stretches to release cramps I was able to finish strong! Next time I will try not to book an event around my cycle but who can us ladies really predict it 😂 So proud of myself of accomplishing this! 💛 On to the next!

Sarah set a goal joining into my clients group photo shoot! She achieved so much from dropping 4kg and 6 INCHES off her waist! Such incredible achievements, but the best is that she has taken on new habits and made a schedule she can commit to for the long run ✨

What have my clients said? 💡 Sarah is a Super mum with a busy schedule! Working, looking after her kids and on top stressing over exams she found the opportunity to invest into herself to be the best version she could be. All she needed is accountability and guidance. At the beginning of this year she set herself a target for a group photo shoot in April to have a goal to work towards! And she smashed it 👏🏾 From getting into clothes, and feeling more comfortable and confident in herself I can’t be more proud. Once again congratulations on passing the exams. You worked hard and all the results in training and studying has blossomed! Are you wanting to work towards a goal, or need accountability keeping you fit. Or just want to learn the basics? Bookin for a consult in my bio 💛💛💛

@bindlondon x @pointe__black Event 💛 It was an absolute pleasure being invited to this event! It was the best vibe and so encouraging, thank you for healing my inner child finally getting to try ballet (my childhood dreams) 🩰 ✨

Bringing the workout vlogs back 💛 Come workout with me Barbell Push Press Cable Half Kneeling SA Lat Pull Down 100 Wall balls 🥵 EMOM 10mins* - Burpees + KB Swings

It’s time to lock in 💪🏾 💛 We are now mid of September are you keeping consistent toward your goals?

The best upper body warmup! 💛 1. Arm Circles 2. Shoulder Dislocates 3. Band Pull Aparts 4. Walk Outs with Push Up 5. Shoulder External Rotations 6. Scapular Pulls 7. Thread the Needle Warmups are not optional; they’re essential 👏🏾 Do you warm up before your workout? 👀

✨ Welcome to my page! ✨ For those who are new here, I’m an online coach and sports massage therapist, based at @foundrygymsheffield . My passion is helping women (especially fellow eczema girlies 💛) build body confidence, strength, and a healthier relationship with their skin. I don’t believe in quick fixes. It’s time to drop the yo-yo diets and start building habits that actually last. Stick around, I’ll be sharing tools to help you level up your health, fitness, mindset, and yes… even some skincare tips for the gym! ✨

@gymshark LIFT LDN D1 Had an absolute blast and meeting and making friends along the way. The Gymshark community never fails the hype and motivation has been lit under me and ready to end 2025 strong 🔥💛

Are you tired of saying “I will start tomorrow”? I’ve got 5 spaces for you who are ready to finally make change to your health and fitness lifestyle Dm Transformation to start! Limited spaces 👏🏾

Dealing with back pain doing an RDL 🤨 Its time to stop the common mistakes and identify habits you might have accidentally picked up along the way when performing the Romanian dead lift. ❗️Brace and Engage your core. If you’re not doing this you are making your lower back vulnerable and loading unnecessary weight on your spine ❗️Rounding your back? Again we want a neutral spine in your lift. Use a mirror or record yourself to check your form. ❗️Increasing weight too soon? Take your time when you progressively overload. If you feel your form is failing when you increased your weight… let me hold your hand 🤝🏾 it’s too heavy for you sis… drop the weight and try later. 🤗 ❗️Doing everything right and still pain? Well maybe your back is just… weak. Have a look at your workout program and implement an effective upper body/Pull workout so that your back is actually strong enough to do the lift too. What lift are you struggling with? Or is there an exercise you don’t know how to do? Let me know and a Reel might made just for you 💛💛

Thank you so much to my amazing regulars and members who attended all my classes each and every time! I love you all and will miss you greatly 💛💛 A new journey begins 🛣️

Quick Reminder 🫶 “All or nothing” doesn’t work in health and fitness. • Missing one workout doesn’t mean you’ve failed. • Having a takeaway doesn’t ruin your progress. • Resting when your body needs it, is part of the plan. It’s the small, consistent actions that add up, not perfection!