Hey, there! I'm Danni Evans, owner of FlighFit

Why FlighFit?

If you look closely, you'll see the 'Fligh' part looks like 'High' which is the name of my aerial fitness studio. A place of fun, laughter, high energy, high vibes and soaring success.

These are all attributes I wanted with the app... a place of community & support and a space where women can lift other women up, elevate their lives & their moods, celebrate each others achievements and are 'flying' high with their results, strength and confidence.

So, FlighFit is a tribute to my aerial studio, but it has evolved into a digital platform offering a variety of exercise methods - from gym programming and follow-along workouts to personalised coaching and to support my High Aerial students or any others who might benefit, aerial specific programmes for 'off the pole' training are being developed.

Through the app, members receive support to achieve success with accountability and commitment, whilst remembering that life is about living, loving, laughing and enjoying every moment

My Story

I’ve always been the “sporty one.” While others were heading to Girls Brigade, I was off to Harriers running club. My school days were spent pulling javelins and hurdles out of the games shed during lunch breaks and after school. Sports days were my thing—I won every year and even represented Sussex in athletics. It was clear from the start that I was meant to do something in the world of sport. But over time, I realised it wasn’t just the thrill of competition I loved—it was the fitness aspect that really fuelled me.

At 14, I found myself wanting to be like the aerobics instructor who inspired me. Then, when I became an aerobics teacher, my ambition grew—I wanted to be the one teaching others to teach!

After finishing my degree in Sport and Exercise Science at university (no surprise there), I pursued my passion further. I became a teacher and started training students to become fitness professionals across various disciplines—exercise to music, gym instruction, spinning, weights, you name it. I even set up my own training provider business. But life as a gym owner, a mum of three and running my Aerial Fitness Studio was demanding, so I eventually shifted gears and became an Internal Verifier for another private training provider.

Despite all this experience and knowledge, getting that lean, muscular physique like the 90’s Gladiators seemed out of reach. Fitness tests would label me “fit but fat,” and my weight and size fluctuated, especially after having three kids. The older I got, the harder it was to balance everything.

When I hit a point where I knew I needed a change (see the first photo below), I got serious. I tackled issues related to age, like peri-menopausal symptoms, injuries, and my activity levels. Even though I was active, I realised I wasn’t being efficient.

For a year, I went solo, using all my knowledge and sheer stubbornness to get back to my “usual” state of feeling okay. But I didn’t want to settle for just okay—I wanted to feel stronger, fitter, and more confident. So, I took on a coach to guide me through this next stage.

Here’s the thing: even with all my years of experience and training, I still needed accountability and support. We all do. That’s why I’m here, encouraging women to invest in themselves. If someone like me, with 30 years of experience, can still learn and grow with the help of a coach, then you—yes, you—deserve the support and guidance to reach your goals too.