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 group classes in my local gym, from the moment I arrived Nancy knew I was a newbie to the class and came and introduced herself. From that moment she made me feel at ease and relaxed around her, whilst also checking if I needed to let her know about any problems I had. I have always suffered from back pain and Nancy listened and didn’t push me to hurt myself and gave genuine different options throughout the class for myself and others who had also told her about problems. No one was called out or pushed beyond their limits (don’t worry though she knows when you aren’t working hard enough for yourself and will encourage in the right ways). After going to lots of Nancy’s classes, I felt super relaxed and not judged at all so wanted to approach her about personal training options. As someone who has tried all the fad diets out there and had many a PT (never worked for me) I had a long conversation with Nancy. Nancy listened to me, what I like to eat, what I don’t like to eat, but also and most importantly what I wanted. Nancy set me a wonderful plan but also explained to me what was needed without always removing my chocolate and crispy duck pancakes! For once I felt I could literally have my cake and eat it too, just in moderation right? My one to one sessions with Nancy with constant online support from her have been nothing short of a miracle, even if I am the most awful person at logging my calories! Nancy never ever judged me or shouted or got angry, she simply listened to what was happening outside of my “gym life” and helped me to pull my gym/eating well life and personal / work life together. As someone who has always worked away from home, I needed constant support of calories, hotel room workouts and most importantly understanding what I was doing it all for. Support through a bad back, a foot injury and a breakup, Nancy is there to tailor everything to you and just support. Never ever any telling off, just listening and working out how to get through it. I can’t recommend Nancy highly enough to anyone who is looking to making that step towards a healthier lifestyle and to reach their goals because she will truly partner with you with NO judgement and whole lot of fun along the way! Who doesn’t want to laugh whilst losing weight and getting fit? That is what you get with Nancy.

Zoe Harper, Online and Face to Face PT, 2019 – present