Hurstpierpoint entrepreneur who sold drinks at Harry and Meghan’s wedding opens women-only gym and cafe

By Lawrence Smith
Published 22nd Mar 2021, 09:45 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2021, 15:59 BST
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A young entrepreneur from Hurstpierpoint who sold drinks at Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding, has opened a women-only gym and cafe in the heart of Burgess Hill.

Eliot Rogers, 24, opened Mama Fit in The Martlets with co-owner Chris Wyles, 25, of Saltdean, on Monday, March 8.

The two-storey business is now open for takeaway coffees and food, with the gym set to open on April 12 and classes starting on May 17.

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Activities will include yoga sessions, self-defence classes, HIIT circuits and zumba.

Eliot Rogers, co-owner of Mama Fit, a new cafe and gym at The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill. Picture by Steve RobardsEliot Rogers, co-owner of Mama Fit, a new cafe and gym at The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill. Picture by Steve Robards
Eliot Rogers, co-owner of Mama Fit, a new cafe and gym at The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill. Picture by Steve Robards

“We wanted to set up an empowering space for ladies,” Eliot told the Middy.

“We’ve been pretty popular so far.

“We’ve offered something quite different to what the other places do.”

Mama Fit’s goal is to provide a comfortable, safe and supportive environment for women to exercise in, said Eliot, adding that almost all staff are women.

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The cafe at Mama Fit in The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill. Picture by Steve RobardsThe cafe at Mama Fit in The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill. Picture by Steve Robards