Testimonials

Don't just take my word for it; my clients come from all walks of life but share the common goal of improving their fitness and general health and well-being.

• She has given me the motivation and the guidance to start enjoying exercising again

  After numerous failed attempts to get back into an exercise routine after having two babies, I called upon Sarah’s help.

  Sarah has been wonderful; she has given me the motivation and the guidance to start enjoying exercising again, to settle into a regular, manageable routine, and to work towards goals I couldn’t imagine being able to do earlier this year. Thank you!!

• I’ve been able to improve my all round strength immeasurably and the positive benefits to my daily life and overall health have been huge.

  Sarah is a fantastic Personal Trainer and I couldn’t recommend her enough. I wanted to build strength to improve back pain but had the ‘gym fear’ and didn’t know where to start on my own. Through Sarah’s sessions and guidance I’ve been able to improve my all round strength immeasurably and the positive benefits to my daily life and overall health have been huge.

  Sarah has such an encouraging approach and still pushes you to do more than you think you can which is so encouraging and rewarding. I instantly felt relaxed working with Sarah as she is so approachable, kind and knowledgable. She keeps the sessions varied and they always feel tailored to what I’m looking to gain. You can see how much effort Sarah puts into each session and her gym is a lovely comfortable space.

  Highly recommend SKPT for any and all physical and mental health benefits!

• She has offered consistent non-judgemental advice which is always backed by evidence.

  I've been training with Sarah for three months now, having had patchy success without a trainer. I would buy the equipment, and follow a programme for a few weeks, but then something would disrupt the schedule, or I would lose motivation.

  My weekly sessions with Sarah have given me a regular time to keep free for exercise. She has offered consistent non-judgemental advice which is always backed by evidence. Over the past three months, I have lost a stone in weight, and I can see the progress I've made in terms of strength and technique.

  Sarah's gym is equipped with a full range of exercise equipment, and the exercise sessions have not felt repetitive. There is enough variation in exercises to keep it feeling new. She takes notes on my progress, so we can start each exercise at a reasonable level, and I've felt challenged each time, but not punished.

  We also always have a good chat, in between exercises.

  Highly recommended.

• Sarah’s attention to detail and care is second to none

  I've been working with Sarah, weekly for 3 months now, after realising hitting the age of 50 that I needed to get back into my health and fitness lane after letting it slip, but going back to the gym just didn’t suit.

  The structure of each session and Sarah’s support has been fantastic. Our sessions are varied and challenging but at a pace that I can enjoy and which keeps me moving forward to achieve my goals. Sarah’s attention to detail and care is second to none, whether it’s swapping out an exercise to hit a different muscle group, changing a routine to keep it fresh or that quick motivational call, she’s always there to help and motivate. I would highly recommend Sarah as a Personal Trainer.

• Her knowledge is top notch and she’s encouraging and supportive

  In my experience of working with Sarah, she was absolutely brilliant. Her knowledge is top notch and she’s encouraging and supportive. Would 100% recommend.

• The sessions are varied and challenging and Sarah is always positive and engaging

  I have been working with Sarah since early January and I have loved every session. I really needed support rehabbing a nasty, long-term shoulder issue. Sarah listened closely and adapted the exercises to help build the strength in my shoulder but much more importantly re-building my confidence in my shoulder. The sessions are varied and challenging and Sarah is always positive and engaging. Highly recommended.

• As a first time older client she explained everything very clearly, took me through each exercise carefully and safely and could not have been more encouraging

  Sarah is a terrific personal trainer. As a first time older client she explained everything very clearly, took me through each exercise carefully and safely and could not have been more encouraging. I've just completed a weekly 2-month course. Sarah has advised me on some home equipment and sent links to help me get started on my own training at home. I'm inspired!

• Her positive encouragement has been invaluable in building my motivation and confidence

  I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to improve their strength, fitness and well being.

  I'm so glad that I went for my initial consultation with Sarah, I immediately felt comfortable and reassured by her professional friendly and empathic approach and in her lovely peaceful gym (I don't usually like gyms!)

  Her expertise in assessing my needs, setting goals and motivating me to work towards those goals is second to none.

  The personalised programme Sarah has worked out for me is really helping me to work on my strength, fitness and nutrition and very importantly her positive encouragement has been invaluable in building my motivation and confidence, something I can struggle with.

  I find I start my sessions with Sarah complaining about feeling tired, but end them feeling positive and energised!

  I'm looking forward to continuing my fitness journey, reaching my goals and hopefully setting new ones, I know I'd never have had the motivation without Sarah's expertise.

• Sarah provides a perfectly tailored service to suit your needs

  I've been with SKPT for 3 months now, taking sessions twice a week. Sarah provides a perfectly tailored service to suit your needs, helping you to stay motivated by listening to what elements/ exercises work best for you.

• I feel supported, confident, and positively challenged to progress at a pace and level I can enjoy.

  Working with Sarah is a joy, something I never thought I would say in relation to exercise! Sarah’s professional and personable approach creates an encouraging and safe environment to focus on my health and well-being. Sarah’s vast knowledge and individualised programme means I feel supported, confident, and positively challenged to progress at a pace and level I can enjoy. I would highly encourage anybody who is considering how to increase their levels of energy and fitness to contact Sarah for an initial consultation. I’m so glad I did.

• Sarah put me at ease immediately and I left the session feeling more confident than I had in a long time!

  I recently had my first training session with Sarah after 8 years of no exercise and 2 years after having a baby. So I was pretty daunted! However, Sarah put me at ease immediately and I left the session feeling more confident than I had in a long time! We did some exercises to help with the neck and shoulder pain that I'd been having and it's actually been so much better ever since. The gym is so lovely and tranquil, it felt like such a treat to take some time for myself.

• What was really great was that the plan was realistic and took an all-round approach

  Sarah has a really professional but relaxed and friendly approach. After an initial consultation Sarah sent me over a comprehensive, easy to read and well planned assessment that took into account my current diet and exercise habits and a plan of action to get me to my stated fitness goals. What was really great was that the plan was realistic and took an all-round approach that included a range of emotional and mental and physical health factors - it made it all feel believable and achievable in a way I haven't really experienced before. The breakdown of exercises and dietary requirements was detailed but easy to follow and I've been able to quickly implement a lot of the recommendations. I followed up with a physical training session in Sarah's really nice gym space where we could review progress together and work together to ensure my compound lift and core technique is effective and safe while taking me towards my goals. Sarah really knows her stuff and I'd definitely recommend her to anyone wanting a bit of help to boost strength, physique, diet and general wellbeing.

• We seamlessly moved between online and offline sessions

  I first started working with Sarah during late lockdown, initially in person in a park and then we seamlessly moved on to online sessions as we transitioned in and out of the various tiers. Throughout, Sarah was brilliant - working with me to take into account my dexterity and limits yet still finding ways for me to progress. If you’re looking for a ‘sergeant major’ approach in a PT, Sarah isn’t that. She is firm but compassionate. She pushes you but you feel safe. Not only has working with Sarah been brilliant for my fitness, her approach and style has done my mental health the world of good. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her!

• I’m even enjoying myself now!

  Gyms are not usually my thing, so I was apprehensive about working with a personal trainer, but working with Sarah has been a bit of a revelation. Before our first session, we spoke about my specific goals – rather than providing generic routines and exercises, Sarah knows my personal goals and has set out a plan to help me achieve them. One of the things that always put me off gyms is the feeling that I don’t really belong there, but Sarah’s one-to-one sessions have made me feel comfortable and engaged about improving my health. I’m even enjoying myself, now!

• She was really good at working with my injury and knowing my limits

  I started personal training with Sarah as lockdown lifted with a low fitness level and a neck injury. She was so encouraging and un-judgmental that I was instantly comfortable working with her. She gave me achievable goals and pushed me hard enough to push my fitness levels but not so hard that I lost motivation. We worked inside and out and the workouts were varied. She was really good at working with my injury and knowing my limits and what would help my strength all round which of course then helped my injury. I would recommend Sarah to any fitness level as her initial assessment was good meaning she judges my level and moves me on from there.

• I struggled to commit to rigid gym class timetables due to work and home demands

  After lockdown I was looking to concentrate on my fitness and nutrition as I'd gotten out of good habits that had generated a 40lb weight-loss over 18 months. I knew from past experience training is only part of the overall results I was looking for and that a well structured nutrition programme is essential. Sarah had a consultation with me to define my short and medium term goals so I could get back on track. This helped give me focus and we had a collaborative approach which included developing a nutrition and results tracker I could update and track weekly progress. I found this really motivating, as I needed both structure and more importantly accountability which I know works well for me to avoid sabotaging my longer term goals. Having a tailored programme meant I could also train in the week at my gym and have flexibility in my schedule as I struggled to commit to rigid gym class timetables due to work and home demands. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to find their motivation and get back on plan with prioritising their fitness and health goals!

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