Testimonials

Personal Training

Claire Dutch, 52 years:

“Jilly is a super experienced and dedicated personal trainer. My sessions are always well prepared, varied and tailored. But most of all, Jilly is caring, warm and friendly. I’ve never really liked exercise but working out with Jilly is fun!”

Dave Killingley, 56 years:

“I have been training with Jilly for over 10 years. I don’t particularly like exercise but I know it’s important to counterbalance my stressful workload and lifestyle. Jilly incorporates boxing which I enjoy, mixed with weightlifting to help reduce my visceral fat and maintain my muscles mass.  She also encourages me to send her a food diary and makes suggestions so I lose weight but can still eat the foods I enjoy.”

Aarti Shivshanker, 41 years:

“I first met Jilly when I joined her Group Personal Training workouts which were always great. I decided to book some PT sessions with her to really help boost my fitness journey and she has been amazing! No judgment- just pure support and motivation. She tailors the sessions to what I need to help me keep working at my goals. She varies the workouts and I actually look forward to the sessions as well! Would highly recommend her to everyone- whether you are just starting out or want someone to help you get to the next level!”

Gill Brown, 66 years:

“Jilly has been a real motivation and true inspiration in helping me achieve my fitness and weight loss goals. Every session is different and tailored to meet my individual needs.  I thoroughly recommend Jilly in helping you achieve your fitness goals.”

Jessica Long:

“I started with Jilly looking for a personal trainer, but I got much more than that. Jilly is on hand with motivation and nutritional guidance long after you have left her session. Unlike other trainers I’ve spoken with Jilly listens to what you want and helps you to obtain your goals, with her help I have gone from a size 12/14 and an unhappy 13 stone to a size 8/10  and a healthy 10 stone. We are now working together to achieve some new targets.”

Nicki Di Giuseppe, 54 years:

“I have trained with Jilly for a number of years. I started out as a person who was never sporty and was not confident about exercise. Because of Jilly’s great expertise and patience I have discovered a love of running, which I never thought possible! My overall strength and fitness levels are so much better and her advice helping me to eat better and lose weight have been invaluable. I highly recommend her as a fitness trainer, she really gets results!”

Steven Mansbridge:

“After many years of being overweight I decided to look for a personal trainer who would not judge me or make me feel self-conscious – after looking on the web I saw there were lots of trainers and it was very difficult to decide. But I decided to go for someone who worked from home so it would be private. After we met for a consultation I was pleased to find out that Jilly would also help me with my diet .

If anyone was to say to me 3 months ago that I would still be going to a trainer I would of probably of laughed: for me who was over 24 stone it’s not something you look forward to-  exercising in public and making a fool of myself. I have with Jilly’s help now lost nearly 7 stone in 2 years and am not only meeting Jilly once a week I also go to the gym once a week and strangely enjoy going/doing all that exercise. I’m eating better with the support and help from Jilly.

I would highly recommend Jilly but most of all I would like to thank Jilly for  pushing me further than I would of ever done just doing it on my own, and would of given up by now. I thought I would never do in a million years the exercises she makes  me do every week and every session is different so you never get to a stage when you think NOT THAT AGAIN as it differs from week to week. THANK YOU JILLY”

Clare Swatman, 50 years:

“I started training with Jilly when my son was a year old and I needed to get back into exercise. I found the sessions challenging but fun, and I quickly saw my fitness levels improve. I have now been attending Jilly’s group exercise classes for more than 13 years, and I look forward to them every week. As well as being extremely knowledgeable, Jilly is also friendly, approachable, and makes every workout fun – and even lets me skip instead of run!”

GP Referral Specialist Personal Training

Christine Locke 83 years:

“Two years ago my daughter urged me to consult Jilly because she felt that although I was fit for my age I lacked upper body strength. I took her advice (of course!) and now at age 83 and a half I am certainly stronger. In addition, my knee pains have stopped and my hips are much less painful. And I enjoy my sessions with Jilly.”

Monica Roake 82 years:

“Some months ago I had a very bad fall and after my injuries had healed I signed up with Jilly on the recommendation of my daughter. Jilly has helped me regain my confidence, helped me with my balance through progressive strength exercises. This has given me a more positive attitude. Thank you Jilly.”

Anon 67 years:

“I have been having regular sessions with Jilly since 2018.  I sought out Jilly because, following cancer treatment, I had been diagnosed with osteoporosis and wanted an exercise plan which would stop or perhaps reverse the decline in my bone density.  Jilly carefully designed a tailor-made weight-bearing plan for me which would strengthen my muscles and my bones, without risking injury. I am very happy with the outcome.  I now feel much stronger and fitter.  Also my bone density has improved and stabilised, so that I am no longer in the osteoporosis range.  Jilly is a very motivating, highly qualified trainer and I feel that she really cares about my well-being and progress.  She puts a lot of thought into the exercise regimes and I trust her to keep the exercises safe, appropriate and challenging for me.  I would recommend her without hesitation.”

Anon – 66 years:

“I enjoy a weekly personal training session with Jilly to improve balance and body strength.  Jilly is a highly motivational trainer, with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and very personable. I really appreciate her ability to adapt exercises to suit a client’s personal health issues, and therefore gain great improvements. Jilly produces a purposeful exercise regime, and her brilliant personality brings fun and laughter. Thank you, Jilly.”

Pre and post natal:

Laura Price, 38 years:

“Training with Jilly during my pre pregnancy and IVF journey was truly a blessing. She understood exactly what my body needed and supported me every step of the way. My main goal was improving my BMI and she focused on building muscle mass in a healthy sustainable way. Her workouts were tailored, effective and always encouraging. I felt stronger, more confident and much more prepared going into IVF. I honestly don’t know how I would have done it without her. We got my BMI up to where I needed to be and after my first round of IVF I feel pregnant. Thank you so much Jilly for ever grateful”.

Carolyn Wensley, 40 years:

“I honestly can’t recommend Jilly enough. She’s been an incredible support through some of the most important chapters of my life. Her knowledgeable and tailored approach gave me the confidence and physical strength I needed to navigate fertility treatment and prepare my body for pregnancy. She always took the time to understand my goals and created safe, effective workouts that truly worked for me. Thanks to her guidance, I felt strong, healthy and empowered. She even helped me regain my self confidence after both pregnancies. Jilly genuinely cares, listens, and brings such expertise and encouragement to every session.

Group Personal Training

Kerry Arnold 52 years:

“I started training with Jilly 15 years ago – but then between kids and work, stopped for 8 years. 5 years ago, a very unfit me was welcomed back. Her classes are fun, informal and every class is different. I love the fact that I don’t know when the next burpee is going to hit me… I’ve seen my fitness improve so much in the past 5 years and Jilly has been a massive part of that journey.”

Sharon MacArthur Powell 55 years:

“I have been training with Jilly for a few years now and honestly love it! It’s a friendly and fun group and Jilly pushes me to train harder to get the results I want. I look forward to going and I can recommend her wholeheartedly.”

Liz Hoar 49 years:

“I have been coming to Jilly’s classes for over 15 years – that’s a lot of squats! I’ve kept going because of the variety, and the inclusiveness. I don’t think we’ve ever repeated a class and Jilly makes everyone feel welcome, tailoring the classes to different levels in a relaxed way.”

Lisa Rockwell 50 years:

“Jilly designs a varied group work out each week, combining strength training and cardio. The group always supports each other and is full of laughter and encouragement. Jilly ensures that each exercise is tailor made for members depending on ability and if there are any injuries. No one feels as though they can’t do it, as she positively motivates you throughout. Highly recommended”

Kate Badham 50 years:

“I’ve been doing kettlebell classes with Jilly for several years now. It’s not only good exercise for the body, but with the fun, relaxed nature of the class it’s great for emotional wellbeing too! Thanks Jilly”

Jackie Ford 50 years:

“Jilly’s classes are great for strength training and very social too! Every session is different and you can push yourself as hard as you want in a supportive environment.”