People perhaps too often talk about things being “transformational”. However, in the case of my PT experience with Hollie, the sessions and the results proved truly transformational. I started in Jan 2014 as your typical City worker approaching my 50th birthday. I was overweight, lethargic and had poor posture. I signed up for PT sessions each week with Hollie for 12 months from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014. Frequent business trips meant that I probably only made the appointment 60% of the time. However, when I wasn’t with Hollie training, I had the Hollie-mini-me in my head always trying where possible to choose the right stuff from the restaurant menu; getting to the gym in the hotel if I was travelling. The results after a year of training were beyond my expectations. I entered 2014 weighing 111.8 kg and exited 2014 weighing 98.5Kg, a loss of over 13kg. I also lost a total 30 cm from my chest, waist and hips; which meant some unexpected additional expense in the wardrobe department. As an office worker, my posture was terrible. Through the sessions we worked on building core strength and back strength. I now sit better, walk better and I just feel 1000% better too. I have more energy, more confidence. People say I look great. I certainly feel great- More positive, more confident, less tired and more ready to go and grab life. Hollie made this happen through enthusiasm but also subtlety. She was ever positive; always there with her great smile. But importantly she was always pushing me; always extending the exercises we did, changing small things; without me really noticing. Clearly she knows what she is talking about and what she is doing. I just relaxed and followed her direction. Hollies expertise on training, physiology and nutrition is deep; but she doesn’t ram it down your throat. Just coaches, encourages and supports. I have worked with a few PTs over the years and Hollie is head and shoulders above the rest. She guided me through a very successful and transformative year and I would recommend her to anyone that wants to go on a similar journey to me.

I trained with Hollie for 10 months doing two to three sessions a week of varied strength, cardio and stretching exercises. Since training with Hollie I have managed to maintain my training for the longest period in over 20 years, my body fat has reduced by 10%+, I’ve lost 6 cm on my waist and gained muscle mass and strength in my whole body. Before I started training with Hollie I also suffered from a bad back and an injured knee. By working on core strength and flexibility, both of these injuries have virtually disappeared which is a great relief! My diet was fairly good prior to training with Hollie, but with her help I have been able to focus more on the types of foods that work better for my recovery and are optimal for reduction of body fat. I have also looked at my weekly alcohol intake and reduced this which is helping me sleep better and focus more on daily tasks. Drinking less also helps me make the most out of my training. Hollie makes training enjoyable, fun and also challenging; she knows how to push you but doesn’t ever take it too far. I think Hollie’s experience and personality really sets her apart from other personal trainers, she really gets to know you as a person and can adapt your training specifically to you; she has a special way of making you feel good about yourself and what you’ve achieved. In summary, Hollie has helped me feel fitter, stronger and more focused in everything I do. Due to her help I have been able to gain a clearer outlook and more confident approach to the future. I am now able to set realistic goals to achieve in my training and in my life generally. Working regularly with Hollie has really helped me address my work life balance and I now feel happier and less stressed as a result.