My Personal Trainer Approach
Your journey to fitness is unique – and your personal training should be too. As a female personal trainer, I believe in taking a truly personalised approach that goes beyond generic workout plans aimed at women’s weight loss. I fell in love with training and the changes it made to my body and my life – I want you to feel the same (or at least some degree!) of that same enjoyment I found in the gym. Everything I do, show and tell you is to make you better, stronger and happier!
Getting to Know You
I start by getting to know you – not just your fitness goals, but you as a person. Our sessions are conversations, not monologues. By understanding your life, preferences, lifestyle and challenges, I can create training that actually works for your reality, from juggling shift work to caring for your kids. This holistic approach means we address the whole picture, not just the exercise part. This helps me understand your diet too – if you’re anything like me, stress tastes like chocolate!
Tried and Tested Methods
While Instagram might be filled with flashy, complicated movements, I focus on classic exercises that have stood the test of time. These traditional movements are the foundation of fitness for good reason – they work! No gimmicks, just effective exercise that deliver real results. You’ll learn all the “big” exercises like squats and deadlifts, the “fun” ones like hip thrusts and Bulgarian split squats, and even how to work your way towards your first pull up!
Truly Personal Training
Have you ever noticed some trainers running their clients through identical routines? That’s not what you’ll experience with me. Each session is planned specifically for you, your body and your goals. No two clients of mine ever follow the same programme because no two bodies are identical.
Education Through Exercise
I believe knowledge is power. During our sessions, you’ll learn the name of each exercise, which muscles you’re working, and why it benefits you. I’ll demonstrate proper form while explaining the movement, ensuring you understand not just what you’re doing, but why you’re doing it (and what you’ll get from doing it consistently!)
Supportive Encouragement
I’m more ‘training buddy’ than ‘drill sergeant’. You won’t find me shouting or intimidating you – instead, I’m your loudest cheerleader and biggest supporter. That said, I do expect commitment. I’ll be firm but fair, pushing you to your personal best without ever forcing you beyond what’s safe or reasonable. I will call you out if you fluff up, equally I’ll tell everyone in a 15 mile radius about your accomplishments! Sometimes you’ll hate me – mostly you’ll love me. Once we’ve struck that balance I know I’m on the right track!
Progressive Development
We’ll start with foundational movements and gradually progress to more complex exercises – and heavier weights! – as your strength and confidence grow. This step-by-step approach ensures you build a solid foundation whilst continually challenging you to improve. We’ll use a wide variety of equipment in the gym from dumbbells and barbells to slam balls, cable machines, kettlebells and more.
Complete Coaching
Beyond just counting reps, I’ll teach you about proper form, equipment selection, gym etiquette, proper setup and usage of machines, exercise variations and much more. Over time, you’ll gain independence and confidence in your fitness journey. Everything I do is about confidence – in the gym, your body and yourself! We’ll also talk about your diet and nutrition – what’s good, what can be improved and how to get the most out of your exercise by getting your diet right.
Experience You Can Trust
Throughout our time together, I’ll share insights from my years of experience – methods and approaches that have worked for me personally and for my many clients. This real-world knowledge goes beyond textbook theory to practical application that gets results. I will tell you everything you need to know to succeed – once you have the tools, it’s up to you to use them but I will be sure to keep you accountable!
Ready to experience a training approach that’s as unique as you are? Let’s chat about how we can work together to achieve your fitness goals in a way that feels right for you.
Client Testimonials
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“I got in contact with Nicola in March 2024 because I hadn’t been to the gym in ages and wanted to build up my confidence and work on my consistency being at the gym.
From the first session Nicola has always been so attentive and I became so comfortable with her in such a short amount of time. She has really helped me become more confident in the gym.
Since my first session I’ve become so much more comfortable in the gym and really do enjoy it now. Even when I’ve not trained with her for a while she still checks in on me and answers every question I have about the gym, whether it’s about how to improve my form or how the machines work.
I really can’t recommend Nicola highly enough to anyone. She has really changed the way I view the gym and also helped me build my self image and improved my relationship with food as well. She’s not pushy and she’s genuinely so lovely – anyone would be lucky to have her as a trainer!”
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“I signed up with Nicola to get ready for my daughter’s wedding abroad. I didn’t enjoy the gym or exercise but wanted to look nice in my mother-of-the-bride outfit. We trained 3 times a week and Nicola always pushed me outside of my comfort zone. We learned what I liked, didn’t like and couldn’t do. She was always considerate of my preferences and worked within my limits. I lost weight and received so many compliments about my hard work in the gym!
After the wedding I continued my training with Nicola because she holds me accountable and gets me to the gym! She is very firm but fair when I tell her I haven’t been to the gym and she doesn’t judge me for slip ups on my eating. Nicola has given me advice and support that I know works. Even when I fluctuate in my own motivation she continues to encourage and reassure me that I can hit my goals.Nicola also helped me try spin classes again after a bad experience years earlier and now I love it! She’s caring, supportive and kind, on top of being passionate about helping people no matter their ability, age or confidence in the gym. I highly recommend Nicola as a personal trainer!”
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“Before I met the amazing Nicola, I’d go to the gym, do 30 minutes of cardio, and give up – no motivation and no idea how to enjoy fitness again.
I met Nicola completely by chance. I walked past her at the gym and overheard her talking to a client. What stopped me in my tracks was how kind and genuinely caring she sounded. She spoke with so much understanding and warmth that I immediately thought ‘if I’m paying anyone to help me with my fitness, it has to be someone like that’.
Since working with Nicola, my half-hearted workouts have turned into structured full-body sessions with real goals and purpose. For the first time in years I’ve started enjoying working out again. Her gentle guidance (and occasional hand-holding!) completely changed my mindset about exercise.
She’s not only incredibly knowledgeable but an absolute joy to be around – my favourite workout buddy! She’ll keep you so entertained you won’t even realise how much your legs are burning (until later 😂)
If you’re thinking about getting help with your fitness, Nicola is it. You’ll not only see results, you’ll actually look forward to your workouts 💪
❤️ Thank you so much for everything, Nicola!”
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“Training with Nicola has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my mental health and wellbeing. when I first started I could barely lift 2kg for upper body exercises but with her guidance, support and constant motivation, I’ve progressed to lifting 6kg and feeling stronger than ever!
What makes her truly amazing is how she listens and adapts to what you need. I asked to incorporate boxing pad work into our sessions, and she not only made it happen but made it incredibly fun and empowering. Every session was something I genuinely looked forward to not just for the workout, but for the energy and positivity she brings.
She’s more than just a personal trainer, she’s passionate, dedicated and somehow manages to be a coach, therapist and friend all in one. I always felt supported, heard and pushed the right amount. She’s helped me grow physically and mentally and I’m so grateful for the journey we’ve had!”
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“Nicola has taught me so much about fitness! Having struggled with my weight, body image and relationship with food practically all my life, I decided I needed professional help to take control of my health.
I spent a year under Nicola’s guidance and in her sessions I learnt about proper form, how to challenge my body safely and how to effectively fuel my body – needless to say she has completely transformed my life!
Thank you! Xxxx”
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“I first met Nicola while taking part in a group class at Puregym Luton, and loved her enthusiasm for exercise. Having had a baby a few years before, I was in need of extra support and guidance to help shift the last of “baby weight” and find my confidence again. I have been training with Nicola since. She helped me get wedding dress ready and build my strength. I am proud to say not only is she an amazing personal trainer, she is also someone I consider a friend and has helped me through some tough times physically and mentally. Thank you. Here’s to many more years training together and achieving goals”
