Meet Lesley

I have always had a passion for an active lifestyle but it wasn't until my 30s that my fitness journey truly took off. I started running as a way to shed the excess weight I had put on during my two pregnancies and it wasn’t long before I was captivated. I kept running further and further progressing from 10k to marathon and even a double ultramarathon. I became so passionate about running that it inspired me to train as a running coach with England Athletics after which I ran a successful running group.

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As time passed, I noticed my body wasn't recovering as swiftly as it used to when I was younger and I looked to strength training as a solution. It was an absolute game-changer. The moment I experienced the transformative power of weightlifting and nutrition, I was hooked.

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Like so many people I believed that excessive cardio and cutting calories was the only way to lose weight and look ‘toned’, however no matter how many calories I cut and how far I ran (and it was far) my body never looked the way I thought it would). Through weight training and knowledge around nutrition I learnt how to fuel my body correctly and to build muscle (it turns out that the ‘toned’ look I was after is really just muscle). I am now stronger and look better than I did in my 20s.

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Embracing this newfound passion, I took the leap to become a certified personal trainer. My mission is to share with as many people as possible the incredible benefits of weightlifting — not only for transforming the physique but also for instilling a profound confidence that unlocks a world of possibilities.