Layla is full of life with so many amazing talents to bring to the world. When we started working together she wanted to get back to her love of working out and wanted some structure to her schedule. We had so much fun!

This is her story :

Before starting to work with Colette, I was in a situation where I wasn't exercising at all. The idea of training in a gym overwhelmed me, and I was deeply dissatisfied with my fitness level and physique.

I had reservations about whether her focus on menopausal women would sufficiently address my needs as a young adult female. This however was not the case at all. Colette provided me with a personalised workout plan tailored to my specific areas of focus, proving her ability to cater to diverse clientele beyond her target demographic.

Working with Colette has been an incredibly positive journey. She's not just a personal trainer; she's a mentor, life coach, and therapist all rolled into one. Colette genuinely listens and takes a personal interest in her clients, supporting them in every possible way. Thanks to her patient approach and the tailored program accessible through her app, my confidence in the gym has grown massively. Colette has not only helped me achieve my fitness goals but has also contributed significantly to my personal development beyond the gym. I'm immensely grateful to Colette for her guidance and support.

The best result I've achieved from working with Colette is a remarkable boost in confidence and self-belief, both within and beyond the gym.

Additionally, I've gained a great booty!

Molly is an absolute pleasure to work with, not only is she willing to have a go at exercises she has never done with me, she then follows up on her own. She has gone from strength to strength and I have no doubt will continue to form some very positive habits around exercise and nutrition going forward.

This is her story :

I have been trying to lose weight for a couple years now, but my progress had stalled and I was struggling with focus in the gym and with my training. Id lost interest in the process.

I was nervous I'd be overwhelmed with all the changes I needed to make in order to make progress. Also that I’d be rubbish in the gym!

I’m only 6 weeks in but it’s been great! I’ve gained so much confidence in the gym, and loved the focus my new programme has given me for both steps and nutrition.

If I hit all my targets I feel like I’ve had such a productive day, and I love that. Colette is so supportive and has made it so easy!

I feel so much stronger! The scales haven’t dropped drastically, but I love seeing my progress lifting heavy weights, and feeling healthier in general. Thank you! 🫶🏻

When I met Lisa she was 12 weeks out from having a c-section. She is one of those incredibly strong women who has experienced some dramatic changes in life and is cut from the cloth that says, I can do this, I can do anything. And she has proven that over the last 16 months.

This is her story :

I was pretty shaken up by the birth and felt like I didn’t recognise my body anymore.

It was literally my first time having a personal trainer. I didn’t really know what to expect. I guess, I didn’t want someone who would push me into weights that I wasn’t ready for.

It has been like a dream working with Colette - so much more than I ever expected. I can honestly say, working with her has helped me improved my confidence, build strength that I have never achieved in the last 39 years, and build more positive habits in my life.

With Colette, she focuses on strength and building muscle. It is aspiring to a different physical form than the magazines, one that represents health, an abundance of energy and reaching your fullest potential in life.

I got dramatic results compared to the start, improved BMI, fat loss. But there is also a massive uplift in confidence - thank you Colette, I am truly grateful.

When I asked what she would continue to do going forward, she said, I will continue to train 3-4 times per week, eating healthily, drinking 3L minimum of water and aerobic exercise 1-2 times per week.

I am so incredibly proud of this amazing lady.

When I met Sam, and she showed me her curiosity, willingness to give things a go and determination to push hard I knew she was going to do brilliantly.

This is her story :

Before we started working together I was not confident in the gym, I tended to stick to a bit of cardio and a couple of weight machines. I was stuck in a rut, and didn’t really enjoy going to the gym. This meant I wasn’t seeing much benefit which made me even less enthusiastic.

I was a bit nervous about PT as a concept as aware I would be pushed out of my comfort zone !!

The process of working with Colette can be described in one word – awesome !! She pushed me when she could but also backed off when I struggled which really helped motivate me. The variety of exercises was fantastic, even if I didn’t enjoy all of them 😊

The one best result from working with Colette so far has been in my confidence in the gym so I now go regularly.

I am now making the gym part of my weekly routine especially weight training which I really enjoy. Also making sure I push myself rather then just take it easy !! I also really enjoyed our chats about nutrition and am constantly looking at ways to improve my food choices.

All very positive stuff and the foundations are now set for the key habits that bring continual results. These are Nourishment, Training, Recovery and the Reframe.

Magda is incredible, as an intensive care nurse her passion for taking care of her patients is palpable. Taking care of herself is next on her list and after her previous PT left and a period inactivity we started working together.

This is her story :

I started working out as I was feeling my body wasn't able to do what it was designed to do. I felt low in mood and energy.

I was very clear from the start that I wouldn't talk about my eating habits. Colette did ask me about it but she wouldn't press on discussing it, which I appreciate.

It's a pleasure to work with Colette. She makes it fun. She pushes me without me even realizing it. Her positive energy brights up the whole gym.

Plus I can see my body is changing.

All positive things that will continue :-)

Jane is the person recovering from leg and ankle injury not once but twice. While most of us would have given up and sat in front of the TV with a family size Ben and Jerry's to commiserate she got up and got moving, getting back to exercise as soon as she could!

When her ankles scream, she takes a break and tries again .. every time Jane gets to the gym, she proves how resilient she is. Just amazing to see!

This is her story :

Before training with Colette I was quite despondent with my exercise and finding it difficult to find motivation. I had been passed from one personal trainer to the next and felt like I was going to make no progress.

I was however impressed by Colette's contagious positivity and decided to give it a go. Colette has been very patient and provided constant motivation when mine was low. I enjoy our sessions and always leave feeling positive. I have also seen increased muscle mass and a decrease in body fat.

The thing I will take forward is the belief that I can create change in my life and health, it is never too late.

I would highly recommend working with Colette if you are lucky enough to get the opportunity. I found her energy and passion to be just what I needed in my life!

I met Colette during a particularly difficult time in my life and her sessions had a huge impact on my mental health. Colette supported me to achieve way beyond my initial goals and I would never have believed I could do the exercises she put in the plan but little by little I got stronger and started believing in myself more.

Her plan was focussed and tailored to me. It was very achievable too and built gradually each week It also never got boring as Colette keeps things varied, challenging and fun!!

We laughed a lot during out sessions and it was just the medicine I needed! By the end of our time together my goals had changed to focus more on how I was feeling rather than a number that I needed to hit and I became someone who is now consistent and focussed with my exercise habits!

Before working with Colette I found the gym to be a very intimidating place! I mainly just used the treadmill for fear of embarrassing myself trying to work the other machines. I exercised regularly but wasn't getting any results.

From previous personal trainers I had worked with my fear was the plan would not be tailored to my specific needs and that it would be all talk but no results and just a lot of repetition.

Working with Colette has been Life changing. I got so much more from our sessions than I expected. She was the first trainer to even take my measurements. I started to desperately look forward to our one hour a week. It was my ‘me’ time and I knew it would be challenging and hard but that I would feel a sense of achievement when I left.

I came in hoping to lose weight but I left feeling strong both physically and mentally. I felt like Colette really listened and truly cares about her clients. I found her to be very inspiring and motivating.

What I loved the most is how much the plan changed over time to keep me interested and there was a plan for the days I wasn't seeing her which I never got with my previous personal trainers. My confidence in the gym grew to the point I started trying classes that I would not have dared to try before.

The one best result I got apart from the body transformation was self belief and pushing past my own limiting beliefs. I eventually stopped focusing on my weight and just enjoyed feeling good in myself and feeling strong.

When I asked Jennifer for some feedback on her experience of working with me, this is what she said.

Before working with Colette I had just finished cancer treatment - including major surgery and chemotherapy - my body and hormones were all over the shop. Still, I knew I needed to get back into improving my well-being to reduce cancer recurrence risk and to feel stronger and more like myself.

I was a little intimidated because she's so well respected and loved by everyone in the club, it made me worried that I was so out of shape I'd not be able to keep up or commit to a programme and she'd drop me.

The process of working with Colette has been tremendous. She is an inspiring woman - from day 1 she took the time to get to know me, my health history, concerns, and goals to shape a programme suited to me. She's patient and on days when I'm too tired or have low energy she matches my vibe and selects exercises that get the job done without breaking my spirit :)

I'm much more confident using the equipment and doing workouts on my own as well. The benefit goes beyond just working out - she's becoming a friend and it's been a joy to get to know her personally too. We often swap stories and recommendations for books, podcasts, recipes, and supplements. She's super supportive and a joy to work with - it motivates me to stay focused and persevere.

The best result that I have had so far is that I'm back in the gym on a regular schedule and feel stronger all around.

As a result I'll be more consistent with going to the gym and following a workout plan. And continue to push myself even if it's not necessarily an enjoyable exercise in the moment! :)

When I met Marilise, she had been taking part in my cycle classes at a local gym. Before we introduced ourselves I was drawn to her huge smile, had noticed her gorgeous shoulders and her love of fitness was evident. When we spoke her genuine curiosity about life was a value we shared and I couldn't wait to work with her. In our initial chat, she said that "this is the year I am getting into the best shape of my life", in mind, body and business .. and that my friends is exactly what she did!

Here is her story :

I lost almost half my body fat. I am now in the same range as professional athletes. So why did I decide to do it?

Last year I turned 40, and even though I was fit – I did the 100 miles Prudential Ride London cycling tour the day after I turned 40 – I felt fat. I was also mentally and physically exhausted – on the verge of burnout. So after 20 years, I left my corporate job and took a few months out. That’s when the soul searching started. I had to reconnect with my why, and I was at my lowest point when I decided to start my own business, as a high performance and leadership coach and trainer. In doing so, and through my own training, I had a stark realisation that I had to ‘practice what I preach’ and the logical next step was to focus on my own mental and physical health. I then set myself a goal for 2018: To get into the best shape of my life – for life.

With Colette's help, my incredible coach, I achieved my goal. Now, I am not going to lie and say it was easy. I had to work hard at it – every single day, some days the motivation is not there. But I’ve learned to be kind to myself. Not to beat myself up about it when I don’t have a perfect day.

The two BS beliefs I had about food and exercise, which completely transformed my life. So simple, yet so profound:

#1 Cardio is king.

I love cycling and I am in my happy place on my bike. It’s still one of my favourite things to do – it clears my mind and I often tell people it’s my ‘Prozac’. So when I turned 40 last year, I couldn’t understand why I was so heavy, despite being cycling fit. Well, it turned out that cardio isn’t king. Most of my workouts now include power walks, HiiT (high intensity interval training), strength and resistance training.

#2 Fat is the enemy.

Growing up I used to eat everything low fat or fat free. I was raised to believe that fat is the enemy. Now I eat everything full fat. And a lot of it. And I am loving it – avocados, nuts, Greek yogurt, olive oil etc. All those things I didn’t use to eat because I thought they were bad for me.

Not only am I in the best shape I’ve ever been, my business is doing great, and I am happy. It’s only after I turned 40 and realised that I was unhappy at work, that I decided to prioritise ‘me’ on my list of priorities. And I can honestly say that it’s been the best decision ever.

OMG ! Susy is incredible. You’ll see that she has let nothing get in the way of her training , and has dedicated her time to getting stronger. I am so incredibly proud of her.

This is her story ..

I’d never lifted a weight in my life! I have scoliosis and about a year and a half ago, after a very bad back and shoulder pain issue, I was advised by doctors to start lifting heavy weights to strengthen my body and reduce pain flare ups going forward.

I had no idea where to start. I’ve always been fit and active, but exercise was always cardio, mostly spinning and swimming. I also saw exercise as just something I had to do to stay fit and thin and I never really enjoyed it.

The idea of having to decrease the cardio to fit in weights was pretty daunting, coming up with a training plan, going to that side of the gym (the weights side) where everyone seemed to know what they were doing .. was all just quite overwhelming.

At the time I was also just very skeptical of how much progress I could actually make given my condition.

I had no reservations about working with Colette. Colette was my spin class instructor and loved her energy, style and how she interacted with the class. I’ve been to many spin classes with different instructors, but no one engaged the class like she does. So I asked Colette to PT me.

I was a bit nervous before my first few sessions as you’re working with someone you don’t know, weightlifting was completely new and I was worried about injury – but Colette made me feel so at ease and comfortable.

It’s been a journey! But a great one. I went from a complete weightlifting newbie to someone who is now obsessed and trains 5x a week.

Colette has helped me tailor and adjust my training program over time as I built up from initially training twice a week, got stronger and ate better, to where I am now.

She’s constantly giving me new things to try and motivate me as well as giving me advice if I get ‘stuck’ or feel like I can’t progress in a particular area.

Colette has given me all the tools and techniques for weightlifting to allow me to train myself – from technique, diet and training plans.

Colette has helped me navigate my body limitations from my scoliosis, helping me work through injuries, giving me exercises and stretching to help, as well as tailoring exercises and my plan to accommodate what my body can and can’t do.

I was also very nervous about using a squat rack on my own and pushing myself without support. But Colette showed me how to set up safely and various safety tips for how I could feel comfortable squatting and bench pressing on my own.

I now train 5 x a week on my own and feel very comfortable with the racks, machines and my ability to push myself.

Learning to weightlift from Colette has changed my life more than I could ever have imagined. I’m completely hooked! I feel the most body confident I’ve ever felt. And most importantly I don’t get scoliosis- related pain like I used to

I can now deadlift over 2xbw and squat 1.5bw. My greatest achievement though is my 5xbw leg press!

If someone was to tell me a year ago that I would be weightlifting 5x a week and not really doing any cardio, I just wouldn’t believe them! I am 7kg heavier, have a much better diet and am stronger and happier than ever.

I have so much love for this lady, she has an incredibly strong drive to be the best she can be and inspite of immense heartbreak and huge shift in her personal circumstances she showed up, got through her workouts and proved her resilience from one session to the next. She is such an inspiration to me. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know her and I am so grateful she is in my life.

This is her story :

I first met Colette through attending a seminar she had organised on the menopause. I was in need of losing at least 2.5 stone and was fairly fit on CV equipment but my muscle strength/tone was very poor.

I had been a member of my gym for a number of years on and off and exercised through walking my dogs and only swimming. I had used the main exercise gym in the past but not for many years and was quite reticent about any formal CV or strength and conditioning programme.

Colette immediately put me at ease in the gym. She is an extremely kind and supportive person who listened to my personal needs regarding weight loss and overall fitness and tailored my programme accordingly.

She has also been an incredible personal support to me, motivating and supporting me not only physically but also emotionally as exercising usually leads to a mixture of these two elements. In particular, Colette has been a tower of strength as I've dealt with the death of of husband in the last year, tailoring my workouts in line with how I've felt both physically and spiritually.

She has great empathy with regard to the needs of women, particularly those approaching or in the throws of the menopause. Her role as a personal trainer has not only covered workouts but also a wealth of advice and information on all aspects of exercise, health, wellbeing and good eating habits as well as the importance of women being confident, strong individuals who believe in themselves.

The best result I have got from working with Colette is a great friendship but also weight loss, increased muscle tone/strength. I couldn't limit it to one! Going forward regular exercise, improved eating habits and greater confidence in my physical and mental strength/wellbeing are the skills I'm putting into practise.

I met Jenna when she was around 1 year postpartum after having her second child, she was on her way to full recovery and was doing some yoga and running and had decided that as soon as she was ready she was going to start weight training.

This is her story ..

My mum has osteoporosis and I learnt that resistance training particularly weights would help my bone density and be a good insurance policy against deterioration. It was all about gaining strength and feeling strong after childbirth.

My sister had a PT and found it really helpful in tackling new forms of exercise. I was planning to just do a few months of sessions to get me “set up” and then save money and train by myself. Needless to say a year later I’m still seeing Colette once a week! Not because I have to, but because I want to!

It’s been great working with her. She took photos and measurements when we started and throughout the process. For me it wasn’t about losing weight but even I’ve been surprised at the subtle changes working with Colette has resulted in.

My body is leaner, my posture is better, rather than just being skinny. I look and feel healthier! It’s also been great fun as Colette is a fountain of information and advice beyond the confines of exercise.

The best result I have got from the whole experience is becoming a person who has incorporated regular exercise and strength training into their lifestyle. A true habit for life!

Jenna

Jane is amazing, she's an entrepreneur with a real passion for excellence and it shows in the way she shows up in life and in the way she applied the principles of my program.

This is her story :

I’m an ambitious, driven and passionate individual – a ‘high achiever’ who makes winning a habit. I’m sure you know the sort. With my own cybersecurity business and IN Security Movement, I was becoming increasingly aware that my high energy was dwindling. With an important mission to do – to attract and retain more women in cybersecurity – I knew I needed to be supercharged, fit, healthy, and on form. I wasn’t. In fact, I’d started to put on weight around my midriff, something that had never really happened before. Despite trying my usual “diet tricks” nothing shifted the weight gain, and I was becoming increasingly frustrated.

Being a speaker with a global client base, I travel the world frequently. I’m also a single parent and have to do a lot of running around after my children. I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to fit a health and fitness regime into my erratic schedule.

The process of working with Colette has been super easy and enjoyable! The app was my daily “go-to.” I used it for my workouts and meal planning. The recipes were gorgeous, and my whole family enjoyed trying new meals out every day. Colette kept me on track every single week, too, as we had our accountability calls. Then, there were the weigh-ins! Being target driven, this helped me to stick to the goals I’d set at the start.

The best result I got from working with her was getting my figure back! I wanted to get into a size 10 again and I’ve surpassed that, in places. I feel fitter, stronger and more energetic than ever before.

Fiona was introduced to me by a mutual friend who knew how I was helping women transform their bodies. When we first met I remember her energy and drive to find improvements in her health and wellness was significant. I knew she was going to do brilliantly.

This is her story :

Before working with Colette I was unhappy with the way I looked and felt. I was carrying more weight than I should and not exercising. I had never done anything like this before, so didn’t know what to expect, I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to manage to do what I would be asked to do.

Colette is so easy to work with. She tailors a complete program to you and helps you to work around the situations you face. I was travelling a lot for work, so she put together a full program to accommodate this, and guided me through the best things to eat and how to manage travel, diet and exercise.

There are so many things I have taken away from doing her program, but the one that comes to mind is self-belief, and the knowledge that if I ever go back to where I was I know what I have to do and I also know what I have to do in order to not go back there!

I have known Elle for many moons , she has done my classes . participated in my programs and worked with me to get her body in shape. She is always a pleasure to be around and is one of the most consistent people I know.

This is her story :

I have been going to the gym for nearly 20 years, tried diet after diet, hit the treadmill hard and blasted out the cardio sessions, I even did the London Marathon but with all of this I never saw any changes in my body.

Looking back I wasted precious time doing the same thing I had always been doing. Yes, I felt fitter but I wanted to LOOK fitter and stronger and I wanted to feel confident and look trim.

Diet after diet and 4 cardio sessions a week but no progress, until I met Colette – she completely turned my training around, educated me on what to eat and when and I now have a body to be proud of, I feel more confident, stronger. I’m the best I can be!”

Working with Colette has been a game-changer for me. Her philosophy of "nourish, train, recover, reframe, resonated deeply, guiding me through a transformative journey I never thought possible. With her guidance, I've taken control of my life, achieving not just physical fitness but a holistic sense of well-being that extends to every aspect of my life.

Her approach is refreshingly simple yet incredibly effective. She helped me navigate significant life changes with grace and determination, empowering me to take action and unlock my full potential. Through her programs, I've discovered newfound focus, productivity, and boundless energy, enabling me to thrive in both my personal and professional life.

What I appreciate most about Colette is her unwavering support and encouragement. She creates a supportive community of like-minded individuals who uplift and inspire each other, fostering a sense of camaraderie that makes the journey truly rewarding.

Thanks to Colette, I've embraced life with renewed vigor and purpose. I'm living my best life, stronger, healthier, and more fulfilled than ever before.

Pieranna is one of those clients I regularily catch up with outside of the gym, she is a pleasure to spend time with. We have worked together on and off over the years each time with a slightly different focus.

This is her story :

Before working with Colette I was struggling to motivate myself after a recent accident and I needed that extra push to get moving again

My main concern was that not being used to being injured I would not have the mindset to continue the course and would not commit 100%.

I knew working with Colette would be inspiring, motivating and challenging with a heavy dose of encouragement thrown in. Yes I have wanted to give up and yes Colette has inspired me to keep going all be it we have changed from the original plan. Colette also offers great advice on many subjects and always gives it in a friendly sunny way.

The best result I have so far is the feeling that the extra work I am doing with Colette is making that difference to my recovery despite the setback. I know that when I am feeling down about being at square one again, Colette will make sure I am aware of the benefits of keeping on going and will give me a motivational chat that picks me up and gets me going again.

This is Rhona's story ..

Before we started working together I felt as though I had been on a long slide, as far as my fitness and well being were concerned, that was out of my control. I had put on weight gradually since I had my children and had no strategies that worked to reverse what seemed to be happening to my body. I talked about needing to lose weight all the time, went to the gym and cycled often, but felt like I was turning into a very matronly and miserable middle aged woman!!

My main reservations about committing to working with you were that I would fail my side of the bargain…and that it just might not work!

The process has been perfect for me. i.e. predictable, accessible and confidential….so that I felt ” safe” to give it a go. You didn’t make me feel stupid for trying!!

The best result has been my ongoing change in body shape and the fact that I did reach all of my goals.I have dropped two dress sizes and weigh what I did 15 years ago!!

All summed up yesterday, when I met someone again at work for the first time in 2 months. His first words to me were ” you’ve got smaller” and as these were words from someone who can’t say much, following his Stroke, they were worth even more!!

Thank you, Rhona

The 4 questions I ask my clients when they work with me ..

What was your situation like before we started to work together?

I would regularly join a gym in January, determined to get fit but would have probably stopped going by mid Feb. I wasn’t doing any exercise regularly and felt lethargic, out of shape and concerned about potential health problems I was storing up for the future.Intellectually I knew the benefits of exercising but I didn’t have any idea of what to do or how to go about getting fitter. I was pretty intimidated by the whole idea of getting fit and the thought of exercising filled me with dread; I had no confidence at all in my ability to do anything physical.

What reservations (if any) did you have about working with me before?

I was worried you would be appalled at how unfit I was and my diet. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to do what you asked me to do and that you’d tell me (gently!) that there was no point in my training. I thought you might not have the patience required to help me start seeing results.

What has the process of working with me been like?

A revelation! You have introduced exercise into my life by stealth! I was essentially a lazy person who would happily spend a lot of time doing very little. Somehow (and I really don’t know how) you have persuaded me into the habit of exercising with the result that I now choose to do it! I can remember thinking that exercising 3 times a week was a sensible goal but I couldn’t imagine achieving it…now I’m choosing to exercise 4-5 times a week, every week and I miss it if I don’t do it. You have educated me not just in the various exercise options that I have and the benefits of each one but also given me a firm grounding in nutrition – all of which means I have the tools that I need to maintain a healthy lifestyle…and see results. My outlook on exercise and diet has changed completely, I’ve had a complete overhaul to my physical and mental attitude – which is permanent. You’ve persuaded me to try things I never thought I a) would be able to do and b) would enjoy….and I have to admit that every time you’ve suggested something new, you’ve been proven to be right! You’ve given me the confidence to get out there and try new things and turned around how I see myself.

What is the one best result you have got from working with me?

Making exercise an everyday part of my life that I miss if I don’t do and not being scared to have a go any more!