What We Do Best
We're passionate about helping women understand the importance of taking time to correct, heal and strengthen the core. We have a history of working with many women to help them return to the gym safely or continue their training with us. We understand that working out with a baby can be difficult and sometimes we don’t put our own needs first. We have a range of experience working in gyms, freelancing as well as teaching, consulting and assessing for fitness centers. The advanced tools we use come from personal experience as well as years of practice. We understand that the post-natal journey can be emotionally challenging and at times frustrating and we do our best to support you on this journey using a holistic approach.
Meet The Founder
Gemma has always been passionate about fitness and health, that passion that led her to teaching Physical Education (PE) in secondary schools, in the hope of developing children’s love of sport and lifelong fitness. She comes from a background of competing in sport at a national level and have always led an active lifestyle. Her passion to help and inspire others pushed her to establish her own business offering personal training and consulting with primary schools to develop PE lessons. Being a qualified pre/post-natal fitness trainer Gemma noticed she was attracting a lot of post-natal women which has provided her with endless experience working with females recently post-natal up to several years after having children. Gemma had her first child 6 months ago (Feb, 2020) via a caesarian section, She was left in complete shock during the post-natal recovery phase, having trained many post-natal women she thought she'd find it easy to rehab her way to back to fitness quickly, however she massively underestimated the emotional side of her healing and learning after having major surgery. Even with her extensive knowledge and experience she herself had to reach out for support, read books, and completed rehab workouts. Gemma managed to get herself strong and functional again so she could get back into the gym and her fitness lifestyle.
Client Testimonials
Heidi Sheridan
After having 4 c-sections (2 in 2yrs) & currently almost 6months post partum, not having the best diet (PLANNING IS THE KEY) my stomach muscles felt non existent and well let’s not go there with the “pouch”, I’ve always been a bigger girl but still confident, however after the bubbas my “pouch” was my bugbear & I’ve considered a tummy tuck. Since I’ve started training with Gemma it’s DEFINITELY lifted & I can feel my stomach muscles & doing exercises properly without causing any more damage, after having a section we’re just told that we can exercise again after a couple of months but NEVER told that we need to rebuild (basically start from scratch). It’s a long process but sooooooo worth it in the long run & Gemma herself has experienced this so knows what she’s talking about first hand, so ladies please please look into core rehab before resuming exercise as it HAS to be done correctly 👍🏼😉
Charlotte Williams
I am a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Following the birth of my third child I was desperate to get my fitness, strength (and figure) back. I carry a few injuries from playing sport and exercise is my best medicine. Despite my knowledge my personality and desire won out and I had pushed to hard, to fast with the wrong exercise. Personal training sessions with Gemma helped me re address that, she was fantastic. The sessions were fun, varied, educational and pushed me to my (sensible) limit and they provided me with a variety of exercises I still do to this day. I only wish I had met Gemma after my first born, I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Tania Miller
Gemma lives and breathes exercise and her enthusiasm is infectious. Even now I still hear her voice when I am struggling with any exercise. Shouting encouragement and allowing me to give up! She will push you but you will reap the rewards. I absolutely recommend her!
Nicci Cawthorne
Before I met Gemma I lacked in confidence around training and knowing what would work for me to achieve my weight loss goals. Gemma helped me build on my confidence, taught me how to train and gave me an effective diet plan to follow. Without Gemma I would not have lost over 5 stone and found my love for running and lifting weights. I've kept the weight off for 12 months now and have so much confidence, I actually enjoy clothes shopping and showing off my figure. Thank you Gemma you changed everything for me.
Kate Ahmeti
Gemma has been amazing from the start, she really gets what you're going through and can relate which makes a massive difference! She is always there with that extra support if needed even though she is in a different country! I couldn't have got started without her! She knows her stuff which is always a bonus!