Earlier this year after having 3 months off work and therefore exercise (as I cycle to work), I decided it was time to set a goal and get fit.

The goal was Tough Mudder, a 12mile obstacle course.

Helen supported me every step of the way, tailoring every single session to my own abilities on the day. Always pushing a little to get me to my goal.

As the proud parent of a 9 month old baby there were times when he had to come with me for my sessions. Helen devised ways to keep baby entertained and part of the session, while still ensuring it was sufficiently challenging for me. As my fitness and strength grew so did baby - the perfect way to up the resistance and build my strength further!

I am now the proud owner of an orange Tough Mudder finishers' headband.

Thank you Helen.

Moya F

I Feel so much more motivated!

Before I started personal training I did NO exercise what so ever! My job is very sedentary, I am either in front of a laptop, in a meeting room or driving somewhere with very little movement in-between.  I had started to put weight on, have unsettled sleep and become conscious of how inactive I was.

I guess my only fear in starting personal training would have been to feel inadequate so I made sure I found the right trainer to sign up with.  I specifically chose Helen as she advertised as someone that worked a lot with women over 30 and I felt that she would help me target areas of my body I was uncomfortable with and also understand why after a week of dieting and exercise I might not have shrunk to a size 10 like I used to!!

Helen happened between then and now!  My first session with Helen was an assessment and I honestly felt like my mind knew what I needed to do but my body just couldn't do it!  Helen persevered with me, offering words of encouragement and reminding me that this was my starting point which really helped me focus. 

After 4 weeks' training with Helen twice a week I've re-done the initial assessment and all areas of my fitness and stamina have improved.  I've also lost inches and had people tell me they can see weight loss and I'm over the moon!  I've just signed up for another 4 weeks with Helen and can't wait to see the results at the end of that!

I feel so much more motivated, I've signed up to complete the 26 mile MoonWalk in May 2014 and have even booked a class at the gym to attend tonight!  I'm sleeping better and am so much more conscious of what is going into my body.

Exercise Phobic to Gym Freak in 3 weeks!

I took out a gym membership in January 2013. 

I had every good intention of getting up at 5.30am 3 times a week to do a workout before starting my day at work.  In 15 months, I managed to do this TWICE!

I would religiously set my alarm for 5.30am and would have great delight in pressing the snooze button almost every time.

I was desperate to do something about my weight.  However, as I was not exercising, I could not see the point in trying to eat healthily as I was never going to lose weight anyway.

There was the odd time when I would try the latest EXPRESS diet around, so I tried Atkins and became hooked on sausages.  I stuck this out for a couple of months and actually lost 2½ stone in weight.  However, I got bored and fell back into my old eating habits.  I very quickly piled the weight back on, plus an additional ½ stone.

I tried “Celebrity Slim”, but found after 2 days I wanted something to eat – those meal replacement shakes just didn’t cut it for me.

I decided the only way I would ever do any exercise was if somebody came to my door a couple of times a week so I had no excuse.  I did a Google search for a female Personal Trainer, which is when I found Helen.

I arranged a free consultation with Helen at my house and we discussed my previous failed attempts to shift the weight.  Helen was very understanding and seemed to know what I had been going through.  I needed to get started as soon as possible so booked my free taster session for the next day.

I was extremely apprehensive as the time of my session arrived.  I often wear sack-like clothes, always black and often with a scarf to hide the worst bits.  I knew there was no way I wanted to run as it just felt so uncomfortable.  The doorbell went and the time had come.

Helen was very supportive and helped put me at ease.  We decided to exercise in the privacy of my back garden as I did not feel comfortable being seen in public.

I am now 3 weeks into my initial 6 week training programme and I’m delighted with my progress.  I have lost just over 1 stone and dropped 2 dress sizes.  I never feel hungry and really enjoy my twice weekly exercise sessions.  I never knew exercise could be so much fun.  Each session is different and yes, Helen makes me work hard but if I can continue to get these AMAZING results, I am well on target to hit my 4-5 stone weight loss.

I can't recommend Helen highly enough.  She is extremely knoweldgeable with her exercise choices, training methods and nutritional advice.  I will certainly be continuing for the foreseeable future as I have been converted from an exercise phobic to a fitness freak!  I love it and can't wait to review my new body in another 3 weeks' time.