I joined Zone4 as a Content Consultant, initially analysing their social media presence and email marketing strategy. After two months of close collaboration with the team, I transitioned into the role of Marketing & Social Media Lead freelancer, where I led content strategy, brand positioning, and digital growth across platforms.
The challenge:
When I joined Zone4, there were two key challenges:
Brand perception:
Zone4 was widely perceived as an “influencer gym”, a space mainly associated with younger, highly muscular audiences. This positioning unintentionally excluded older demographics and beginners, creating a barrier to entry.
Movement Zone awareness & growth:
Zone4 was widely perceived as an “influencer gym”, a space mainly associated with younger, highly muscular audiences. This positioning unintentionally excluded older demographics and beginners, creating a barrier to entry.
Movement Zone awareness & growth:
The studio’s Pilates and Yoga offering (Movement Zone) needed stronger visibility, clearer positioning, and increased class bookings.
Strategy & execution:
Repositioning the brand (40+ Audience Focus)
To shift brand perception and create inclusivity, I developed a content strategy centred around real members aged 40+. This content was used across:
Organic social media | Meta Ads | Internal gym TVs | Email marketing campaigns
By showcasing relatable stories and training journeys, we positioned Zone4 as an accessible, welcoming space for all fitness levels, not just experienced gym-goers.
By showcasing relatable stories and training journeys, we positioned Zone4 as an accessible, welcoming space for all fitness levels, not just experienced gym-goers.
Result:
Within four months of launch, 70% of Zone4’s members were aged 40+, successfully transforming the brand’s audience profile.
Within four months of launch, 70% of Zone4’s members were aged 40+, successfully transforming the brand’s audience profile.
Growing the Movement Zone - Pilates & Yoga:
I led content creation in close collaboration with instructors. The strategy focused on:
- Instructor-led educational and lifestyle content
- Highlighting expertise, approachability, and teaching style
- A recurring content series: “At-Home Strength Series”, extending value beyond the studio
- Highlighting expertise, approachability, and teaching style
- A recurring content series: “At-Home Strength Series”, extending value beyond the studio
This approach built trust, authority, and a stronger audience connection, positioning both the studio and instructors as experts in their field.
Results:
- Growth in Pilates & Yoga–focused followers
- Higher engagement rates
- Increased instructor visibility and credibility
- 90% of classes are consistently fully booked
As part of the commercial strategy, we also introduced Drop-In Sessions for non-members, significantly increasing accessibility and overall bookings.
- Higher engagement rates
- Increased instructor visibility and credibility
- 90% of classes are consistently fully booked
As part of the commercial strategy, we also introduced Drop-In Sessions for non-members, significantly increasing accessibility and overall bookings.
Instagram & Content Direction:
I led a complete shift in Zone4’s Instagram strategy. Before my arrival, the content was heavily promotional and inconsistent. I implemented:
- A structured and consistent content calendar
- A balance of educational, inspirational, behind-the-scenes, and community-driven content
- Strong storytelling focused on members, instructors, and culture
- A balance of educational, inspirational, behind-the-scenes, and community-driven content
- Strong storytelling focused on members, instructors, and culture
Results:
- Increased follower growth
- Higher reach and views
- More saves and meaningful engagement
- Stronger sense of community and brand loyalty
- Higher reach and views
- More saves and meaningful engagement
- Stronger sense of community and brand loyalty
Visual identity:
A key pillar of the strategy was developing a cohesive visual aesthetic, including:
- Defined colour palettes
- Two distinct visual filters:
Soft, warm tones for Pilates, Yoga, Events, and Small Group Training
Darker, cooler tones for the Large Group Room, reflecting high energy and intensity
This visual structure helped audiences instantly recognise content types and strengthened brand consistency across platforms.
- Two distinct visual filters:
Soft, warm tones for Pilates, Yoga, Events, and Small Group Training
Darker, cooler tones for the Large Group Room, reflecting high energy and intensity
This visual structure helped audiences instantly recognise content types and strengthened brand consistency across platforms.
Partnerships & brand collaborations:
While at Zone4, I worked closely with leading names in the wellness and fitness industry. I played an active role in shaping partnership strategy and content, focusing on building long-term relationships while increasing brand awareness and credibility.
Key partnerships included:
- Sussex Cricket
- Mamatime
- Alanna Falconi — 6th in the HYROX world ranking & HYROX Pro Doubles record holder
- Wellgard
- Lumi
- Mamatime
- Alanna Falconi — 6th in the HYROX world ranking & HYROX Pro Doubles record holder
- Wellgard
- Lumi
