Bea’s Journey from Olympic Lifting to Empowering Wellness at Revive Skin & Spa
At Revive Skin & Spa in Market Harborough, we pride ourselves on offering more than just exceptional treatments – we bring together passionate professionals who inspire in and out of the treatment room. One such incredible team member is Beata Prei-Kowalska, affectionately known by clients and colleagues alike as Bea.
Bea’s story is one of strength, resilience, and transformation. A former Olympic athlete, Bea represented Poland in the 2000 Olympic Games, finishing 8th in the world – a remarkable achievement in itself. Her athletic career includes multiple accolades, including:
🥉 European Bronze Medals (1998, 1999, 2000)
🥇 Polish National Champion and Record Holder (1994–2000)
After stepping away from competitive weightlifting to focus on her personal life, Bea’s journey took another inspiring turn. Like many women, she faced the physical and emotional challenges brought on by menopause. But rather than let these symptoms define her, Bea turned to what she knew best: strength.
Rediscovering Strength – Mentally and Physically
Bea’s return to weightlifting wasn’t just about reclaiming her competitive edge – it was a deeply personal commitment to her health and wellbeing. Weight training during and after menopause is increasingly recognised for its benefits: combating muscle loss, improving bone density, boosting metabolism, and supporting mental clarity. Bea embodies this science in motion.
In April 2024, Bea returned to the platform – this time as a British Masters lifter. Just three weeks later, she entered her first competition in over 20 years, completing all six lifts successfully and qualifying for the British Masters Championships. After just eight weeks of preparation, she became a British Champion in the Masters 45+ category.
Recent Achievements:
🏆 British Masters Champion 2024 & 2025
🔥 Record Holder in British Masters Weightlifting
🥉 European Masters Championship – Bronze Medal
🎯 Current Goal: Continue competing at the highest level while inspiring women of all ages to discover the life-changing power of strength training.
The Therapist Who Trains Like a Champion
At Revive, Bea channels her discipline, focus, and passion into her work as a qualified spa therapist, offering treatments that blend deep physical relief with an intuitive understanding of the body. Her specialties include:
Deep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Massage
Reflexology
Menopause Treatments
Clients often say Bea’s treatments feel different – and they are. Her background in elite sport gives her a unique understanding of muscle mechanics, recovery, and overall wellness. Whether you’re looking to soothe aches, improve flexibility, or simply switch off and restore balance, Bea brings the same energy and commitment to your treatment that she does to her lifting platform.
Bea’s Message to Women: “It’s Never Too Late”
Bea is on a mission not just to lift weights – but to lift others. Through her work at Revive Skin & Spa and her athletic journey, she’s proving that age doesn’t limit ambition. It’s a message we’re proud to stand behind.
Whether you’re stepping into the spa for a tailored treatment or following Bea’s inspiring return to elite sport, her story is a reminder that strength comes in many forms – and it’s never too late to rediscover yours.
