Wendy
has almost certainly saved my life. I can't be any more dramatic
than that can I? When I first went to see her at the Harbour
Club we had to abandon the session after 20 minutes so I could
go and lie down in a darkened room frantically sucking air
and eating bananas to try and revive my flagging torso. I
was 37, and suffering the inevitable physical consequence
of a decade editing national newspapers - with all the lunches,
dinners, and endless rather stressful moments that entails.
Wendy was blunt with me: 'Piers, you are going to die soon
if you don't get fit.' She was joking, but probably right
too. Today I can run for 20 minutes without collapsing, row
in a way that Steve Redgrave wouldn't roll his eyes at (well
not both of them anway), I've lost a bit of weight, and developed
enough muscle to be able to walk down a beach without kids
shouting 'who ate all the pies?' at me. What's been most remarkable
about this transformation is that I have actually enjoyed
the experience. And that is entirely down to Wendy's incredible
enthusiasm, good humour, boundlesss patience, determination
and sound advice. I have the attention span of a gnat so she
keeps me interested by constantly changing our routine so
I never have time to get bored. Wendy is fantastic at her
job, a great laugh, and also totally discreet, which in my
case is just as well..trust me! I would recommend her as a
personal trainer to anyone who doesn't want to die young,
and who wants to get fit while having a lot of fun too.
Piers Morgan, Former Editor of the Mirror
My good
friend Wendy has been instrumental on my road to fitness.
This road has involved many facets of training, including
both gym and pool work. She has gently but firmly pushed me
along this path, but at all times she has not forgotten to
smile. Her knowledge and experience have been an important
and welcome part of my journey.
Leslie Ash, Actress
I am sure many lovely things have
been said about Wendy on this site…yes she is charming,
yes she is funny, yes she is gorgeous…and those are,
no doubt, all terrific qualities to have , and make training
with her a pleasure! But the reason I use Wendy is that she
is excellent at her job , knows her stuff , and clearly loves
it. She does not have some rigid training schedule or methodology...
we are all different, we all love and hate different aspects
about training and Wendy takes the trouble to find that out
and then creates a programme to suit. I am sure that if you
use Wendy, you will look forward to your training sessions
as much as I do….just don’t get her talking about
her blooming Mini!
Neil Fox, Capital Radio DJ
I first met Wendy when getting over (slowly!) the birth
of my first daughter. She was recommended by a friend as I
was having a hellish time in getting back a strong pelvic
floor (not to mention a flat tummy!!) My obstetrician was
even thinking that I may need surgery to correct it. However,
having embarked on an intensive re-hab. programme with Wendy,
I went back for a further check-up with my obstetrician, whose
eyes lit up cheekily as he tested me and found the (I quote)
“secret of my success”! He announced that I would
need no treatment at all and that my husband was a very lucky
man!!! A very embarrassing, but rewarding moment.
Wendy has since seen me through two more pregnancies, and
due to her care and attention, I have had no more problems
with pelvic floor weakness, and have kept strong and fit throughout.
I see Wendy three times a week when
pregnant, and four when not. I find Wendy to be motivating,
fabulous company even during a tough work-out, always full
of energy and very inspiring indeed. I would recommend Wendy
to anyone wanting to improve their feelings of well-being
as well, obviously, as their fitness level and body shape
Elizabeth Evans
Having
heard wonderful things about Wendy and subsequently witnessing
her in action, I begged her to train me several years ago
and despite a full schedule she took me on. I was fairly fit
and in shape but a totally de-motivated and 'exercised out'
chocoholic. Wendy rose to the challenge and soon introduced
me to an entirely different way of approaching my diet and
exercise programme and I haven't looked back. Wendy is fantastic
fun, inspirational and hugely motivating whatever the goal,
and mine change often. I very much look forward to our sessions
and her enthusiasm and encouragement motivates me to also
train alone and stay off the chocolate, albeit in denial!
Wendy is extremely knowledgeable in her approach to both the
physical and psychological side to exercise, no session is
ever the same as she always has a new exercise or nutrition
tip to offer, always delivered with positive attitude, enormous
energy and a smile! My weekly 'Wendy fix' always lifts that
little black cloud, sends me off full of endorphins and into
those skinny jeans, I cannot recommend her highly enough ...
and my husband agrees she's a very sound investment too!
Julia Impey
Wendy
has been training me for the last four and a half years and
seen me
through two pregnancies. She has enormous knowledge of ante-
and post-natal
fitness and has successfully helped me get back into shape.
She is an
excellent trainer and a good friend.
Laura de Wesselow
Laws of nature dictate that out of every chrysalis a butterfly
should fly, and out of every fat girl, there is a thin one crying
to get out…. Wendy makes sure this happens… with
support at every level; physically, emotionally and nutritionally,
she finds a way. There are
personal trainers and then there is Wendy… She goes
the distance with you, be it to the bottom of your road or
to run your first marathon.
When I started training with Wendy
over 5 years ago, her heart must have sunk, but she stuck
with me through ‘fat and thin’! She still hasn’t
given up on me yet and she makes you feel as if her only goal
in life is to help you achieve your goals.
Sarah Rollason
Even
the toughest african body built on a high carb diet gave in
with Wendy’s wonderful personal training expertise. Training
with Wendy is one of the wisest decisions I have ever made.
Toyin Kamgaing
Five
years ago whilst recovering from a serious illness, I decided
to take up exercise as part of my rehabilitation programme.
A friend introduced me to Wendy and last year I successfully
completed my fourth Marathon. Wendy
has been the inspiration behind my success. She has motivated
and encouraged me every step of the way especially when through
injury I was ready to give up!
Wendy always gives 100% to the training
session and is always looking for new and fun ways to train.
I would never have achieved my goals without her – she
really has changed my life.
Sarah Jones
I had
unsuccessfully tried ever diet and fitness regime and then I
met Wendy… Wendy has
taught me that looking and feeling good isn’t about
a quick fix, it is about making a few key lifestyle changes
that can be adhered to 90% of the time.
Thanks to Wendy’s excellent
knowledge, I have lost 2 stone since last year. My family
and I now eat a much healthier diet and I always make time
to train three times a week. I also have more energy and I
feel much more confident about my size and appearance.
It felt like I was climbing Mount
Everest at the beginning, but with Wendy’s boundless
energy and enthusiasm I now feel that I am approaching the
summit!
Jane Summers
Wendy is an inspiration to train
with... After a stressful day in the City, I always look forward
to circuit training in the park on Thursday evenings. I arrive
feeling tired and drained and leave full of endorphins and ready
to fight another day!
Simon Campbell
Wendy
has been my trainer for longer than i can remember. She has
seen me through a pregnancy and got me back to where i wanted
to be. She is rigorous in her training but kind in her approach.
She has saved me a fortune in phsyciatric fees - her weekly
sessions keep me sane!
Beth Gilbey |