GymHippie

Highest Rated Personal Trainers in Reading

Bespoke one-to-one coaching to transform your body, mind & lifestyle

Our mission is to create a growth- & results-driven coaching environment primed to deliver sustainable fat loss & lifestyle change to holistically-minded individuals seeking positive change. Having spent many years designing our best lives, we’ve become passionate about helping our clients do the same. Here are my reflections on the importance of holistic health …

MIND

When it comes to mental health, I’ve tackled some tough times over the years. Social anxiety, comfort eating, body dysmorphia, agoraphobia, stress-induced alopecia – and certainly depression at times. Oh I’ve been there! I know exactly what “out of balance” feels like – and it sucks! I also know first hand how an effective health & fitness strategy can kick-start the process of positive change in many areas of life.

BODY

I know what it feels like to be unhappy with your body. I know how it feels to avoid mirrors, to avoid having pictures taken, and to avoid situations where my body would be on show. At best, it can be draining; at worst, it can feel traumatic! I was overweight in my teens – and was teased for being so. In response, I developed an eating disorder & pretty-much starved myself thin. I was then teased for being skinny, so I overate to fatten myself up. My weight & wellbeing yo-yoed for years. I felt out of control. It was only when I discovered strength training, healthy eating & a healthy lifestyle that I found a sustainable solution.

SELF

Finally, I know what it is to feel lost in life. No direction, no idea who I was – or who I wanted to be. When it comes to personal-growth & self-development – two areas I’ve become extremely passionate about – I truly believe that taking control of your body & mind can be a springboard towards self-actualisation. I find the process of getting stronger breeds improved confidence, self-esteem & mental wellbeing – all of which have empowered me to take more control over my life. I also understand how a poor body image can prevent you doing things that makes you happy. Whether that going swimming, going to a spa, getting back in the dating game – or anything else that makes you feels exposed or vulnerable.