I met Nancy by chance at a Body Pump class at Xcel gym on one of the rare occasions I was able to go on a Saturday morning! I am so glad we bumped into each other! A few years ago, after being a very active youngster I had to have my knee replaced and was told running (my main source of exercise) was a no go. In my stubbornness I decided to stop pretty much all exercise, and after getting a desk job I quickly found myself piling on the weight! Whilst my weight gain was by no means as large as it could’ve been, I went up a dress size, felt sluggish, didn’t have much energy and generally felt down…finding Nancy at that Body Pump class was the best thing that could’ve happened! For the first time I actually enjoyed exercise, the class was so much fun! I decided to sign up to the online training with her, she got me a training program that suited my lifestyle and helped me sort out my nutrition, giving me ideas on quick meals for the nights I get home after 10 which don’t involve supermarket ready meals!

In my 6 months with Nancy, she helped me change my lifestyle. She got me cooking a lot more (Heck sausages are the best) but she also helped me re-find my love for exercise through constant encouragement and a great understanding of what I was trying to achieve and what my limitations were. On days that I didn’t want to exercise, or days when I hadn’t lost weight on the scales, Nancy would encourage me to go, and remind me of my measurements coming down and how it’s not all about the scales, it’s the measurements that count!

My jeans are looser and I now need a smaller belt! But the best thing by far has been re-finding my love for exercise despite an injury. Nancy was able to give me exercises that would not put too much pressure through my knees, and if something hurt she was able to find a workaround! She answered all my questions (and I had a lot!) and made it fun…made me actually want to do it!

Nancy was definitely the friendliest kick up the bum I needed! Got me back on track and now I look forward to my healthier dinners and workouts at the gym! If you’re stuck in a rut and need someone to get you out Nancy is the person!!

Natalie – online training, 7 months, 2017 – 2018

I first met Nancy at a spin class and straight away felt more at ease. I’d never been to a class and was very early into my exercise journey so had no idea what to expect. She was so kind and friendly. Nancy not only supports you but she gets to know you. I then started one to one PT sessions which were great. She taught me that exercise can actually be fun! And that MyFitnessPal would be such a great tool! Not only to help keep me on track but it actually made me realise that years of guesstimating was not accurate at all! I think I still guess here and there but with the guidance of Nancy it’s far more accurate than it once was. She helped me realise that meeting goals and targets is worth a bit of sweat! Our sessions were great fun and always motivational. The level of support that Nancy provides is like no other. She’s always there to help with guesstimating dinners out, tips and tricks to help Keep on track and even thinking of ideas for uni classes! Nancy goes above and beyond which I think is so clear to see by all of these testimonials. All I can say is thank you Nancy! I couldn’t have done this without you! I will be forever grateful for you opening my eyes to the fact that running is not the only exercise! I would highly recommend Nancy to anyone and everyone! Xxx

Olivia Howe, Face to Face PT, 2018 – present