It can be helpful to talk to someone who has been where you are. If you would like to speak to people who have already trained with Diane, just let us know.  They are happy to talk to you.

“After a back operation 4 years ago I was very nervous about starting personal training again. Previous trainers had been too heavy-handed and not appreciated that although I wanted to improve my fitness I was terrified of injuring myself again. Diane built a progressive programme that helped me gain my confidence, fitness and core strength without ever compromising my previous injury. I would thoroughly recommend her to any prospective client.”
Sam

“Diane is great to work with, she works out a programme which suits you and which is enjoyable. The sessions really helped motivate me and I now enjoy going to the gym three times a week. I would highly recommend Diane and will continue to work with her in the future.”
Linda

“Training with Diane has been a great experience.  Her warm and friendly nature, even early on a Monday morning, made all the hard work enjoyable.  She was reliable, enthusiastic and well prepared for all our sessions together.  Diane gave my exercise routines focus and structure, making them challenging but still achievable, and the results have been nothing but positive – my core strength has increased significantly and the aches and pains I previously suffered have completely disappeared.
Helen

I achieved the goals I set myself and along the way Diane has provided sound fitness and nutritional advice to enable me to maintain what we achieved while I consider what event to aim for next.  Once decided I will be straight back on the phone to Diane to book the next sessions, I cannot recommend her highly enough.” Helen

“Hi Diane,
Just a quick note to say thanks for the three sessions of Personal Training that we just completed! It changed my approach to going to the gym quite radically, and is allowing me to get much more return for the effort, even when due to work commitments I can only manage an hour or so each visit. I suspect what I learned in the three sessions will keep me going for a while before I need come back for more (so a good investment), but I will definitely be back for more! Thanks again; and I’d be happy to recommend you to others.

Regards,David“

“As a skier herself, Diane is very aware of the particular muscle groups needed for skiing. She reviewed my general conditioning and ‘usual’ routine, and created a far more focused and effective programme for the 6 weeks leading up to my trip. As a result, I was able to ski with more confidence (as well as for longer, steeper and harder) than ever before in 20 years of skiing.
Jim

It certainly made for a much more exhilarating holiday, and I absolutely believe that skiers of any ability level would benefit from time spent with Diane.

She also managed to identify the cause of (and importantly, cure!) a shoulder pain that I had had for over nine months, with a few days of the correct exercise.” Jim

Thank you very much for your support and encouragement over the past few weeks.  Your expertise and high standard of customer care skills have allowed for a programme that meets my individual needs. You took the time to consider what I wanted and this in turn has provided a programme that I feel I can continue with on my own.

My confidence, energy levels and motivation have all increased. I feel fit and can see the changes is my body shape, posture and in my ability to do exercises that in the past I would avoid.

Thank you once again for all your support, encouragement and genuine concern to help create a programme that works for me!!! Kathryn

Dear Diane,
Many thanks for the work you put into my training over the past 12 months.

I thought I was reasonably aware of what personal fitness was about, but you have opened my eyes beyond the aerobic environment.

If I were to pick the key benefits that I feel I have gained from, it would be in three areas.

Firstly, the work we did on core strength has changed my entire approach to any day to day activities remarkably. When we first got together, I was visiting an Osteopath for intermittent back pain on and off for 2 -3 years. Whilst the Osteopath always sent me away OK, it was always a temporary fix.

By working on my core strength, I have not needed to visit the Osteopath for some 12 months now – and long may that continue. I have learnt to use my core rather than just my back for a whole array of activities, and also how to keep it strong enough in the future.

Secondly, the ski fit training weeks we did made an enormous difference to my recent trip to Chamonix. I ski with some locals out there, and for the first time felt I could actually keep up with them (well almost). Whilst I don’t feel that it is entirely possible to replicate the actual stresses and strains on the body that skiing puts on you, I feel we came as close as one can in a gym environment.

Finally, I doubt I am much different to most gym members in that motivation to attend is the toughest challenge. There are so many reasons not to go to the gym! Just having a weekly slot booked with you makes a difference because it is scheduled, so there is no debate. It’s like anything in life, if you plan for it, it will happen. If you don’t then don’t be surprised if nothing actually comes of it.

Again many thanks,

Regards, Nick

As Diane is a multi-disciplined sportswoman herself she completely understands what training is required to achieve your sporting goals and to make you a winner! She has helped me exceed my sporting and fitness goals.
Stephen

I went to Diane to trim down and tone up ready for my 40^th birthday-and that’s exactly the result I achieved. I could have done even better if I had taken her up on her nutritional advice at no extra cost.
Andrea

I would thoroughly recommend Diane. She is positive and upbeat, making the hour sessions fly by-you find out the next day how hard she’s worked you by your muscles telling you! She does exactly what it says on the tin and I will certainly be using her services again. Andrea

In May 2008 I (Sue) was diagnosed with a long term health condition and advised I needed to improve my general fitness. I reluctantly joined a gym. Luckily for me Diane was one of the personal fitness trainers who encouraged me to persevere and go regularly. From there we moved the training sessions to my home and by this time my husband, who has severe arthritis, got the bug and decided to join in.Thanks to Diane’s enthusiasm and encouragement over 12 months Ron and I are much fitter and realise the importance of regular exercise as you get older. Ron is now more upright and more flexible than he has been for a long while. We would both like to recommend Diane. She made us work hard, but inspired us with confidence with her encouraging words.
Sue and Ron

Many thanks Diane for all your help in improving my fitness – you are very patient and
make the hard work seem like fun! I enjoyed our sessions together and feel I learnt a lot. You varied the programme so I never got bored – not an easy task. Sal

I have undertaken an initial 12 week Personal Training programme with Diane during which, and following, Diane has proven to be not only very professional but also friendly and considerate.

Diane’s approach was to first of all ask and then fully understand what my reasons were for wanting to take up a Personal Training programme. She then tailored the sessions to account for my level of fitness and readiness, whilst increasing the intensity of the programme as the weeks and my fitness level progressed. The programme she devised,while challenging, was varied and interesting. Diane not only covered my physical training but also dietary as well as life style considerations, during and between sessions.

Diane’s approach is certainly one I would recommend and when added to her friendly personality encouraged me to achieve my initial objectives as well as to continue with the changes required by me to retain this achievement.

I have no hesitation in recommending Diane’s Personal Training service.

Steve

Diane,

A huge thank you for the 6 week flexibility sessions I have just completed with you.  With your instruction, guidance and enthusiasm you have showed me that the gym is not all about cardio work (which I know is important) but about stretching too, especially as we get older. You understood and worked out a programme that was suited to my needs and I have seen a big improvement in my flexibility over our sessions.

I have no hesitation in recommending your personal training service and I look forward to booking some more time with you in the near future.

Best Regards

Anita