What made me change gear from working as a translator to becoming a PT? For years the gym was my hobby, going 5 times a week or more and often with a friend. I would regularly show her exercise modifications, as she was experiencing breathing problems.
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16 customer reviews
Elaine Abrahams
Rachelle researched my medical condition and devised a targeted and personalised programme to meet my needs. In addition, she is abundantly kind, supportive and helpful. I cannot recommend her enough.
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Thank you for your kind words Elaine. It has been a pleasure to get to know you better over the last few months and to see improvements on many levels. I also feel like I have gained a new friend.
Alex snow
Although my daughter only worked for a short time with Rachelle, I could see an almost immediate change in her attitude towards exercise and an improvement in her sense of self worth. This was mostly due to the inspirational and holistic approach take that praised her for her achievements and challenged her to push herself...well worth the money More...
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Thank you for your kind words. It's been a pleasure to work with Rachel, albeit a short time, and encourage her to use and stretch her natural ability. Even when she found the exercise difficult, she gave it her all. This attitude will serve her well in life.
Jane
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Rachelle cares deeply about her clients. She has all of the qualifications that are needed to work with my dear husband who has not felt supported from NHS regarding the condition of fibromyalgia. She understands what will be good for him in his mindset and physically his body. Rachelle listens to if he says he is in too much pain. She makes it interesting and explains what is happening as she shares an exercise. She finds ways to make it so that my husband can know that even a stretch is good for him. We are very grateful for Rachelle. Very thankful. She is very kind. We learn new exercises and revise older ones. But with additional ways to explore the exercise. More...
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thank you for your lovely review Jane. It has been a real pleasure working with you and Stephen and trying different exercises that will engage him and make him feel stronger. Today's session was especially good as despite not feeling so well at the beginning, he achieved even more than usual with laughter accompanying the movement.
Laura
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Currently undergoing sessions with Rachelle and it was one of the best things we've started since lockdown has left us with not alot of options with excercise/physio/pilates. Rachelle caters to both me and my wife's issues at the same time, and is very well informed and knowledgeable. We look forward to our sessions each week :) More...
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Thanks for your review Laura. It's been such fun training you and your wife (the chemistry between you is incredible) and leads to a lot of laughter whilst exercising seriously at a level that is good for each of you individually. I also look forward to our weekly training sessions
Teresa Whelan
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I am disabled and had alot of health problems, finding Rachelle was a god send, I call her my angel, she as help me with movement and my breathing, I really look forward to the work outs
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Thanks Teresa, It's been lovely getting to know you and see how much your movement has improved - things I didn't think would even be on the agenda are now becoming regular occurrences. The weight is also going down. Keep up the great work
Kevin Davies
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Hi iam not long turned 60 and put on a few pounds lately, so wish to get fitter and lose weight, Rachelle has set me up a wonderful program to help me achieve both objectives, Rachelle is a very professional and knowledgeable trainer but even more a very nice person and considerate to my needs, I would recommend Rachelle to help anyone of any age. Kevin Davies
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Kevin, thanks for your warm review. it has been a real pleasure getting to know you and working with you. Looking forward to continuing success in achieving your goals. Rachelle
sarah
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Rachelle is an incredibly encouraging, understanding, and supportive PT. I have had fibromyalgia for 7 years and haven't exercised for a very long time. She is very flexible around what I'm experiencing on the day and has never been frustrated with having to change her plan on the spot- something I'm extremely grateful for. I have never felt judged. She is motivational and pushes me to do my best every session. I always look forward to our sessions, even on bad days. She has given me excitement for the future again and is helping me realise my potential. She truly puts the personal in personal trainer. More...
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Thanks for your beautiful review Sarah. it's so wonderful to see you coming out of your shell and smiling and laughing. On the good days we really are moving a lot and on the more difficult ones moving less but still moving. Your desire to embrace healthier eating and sometimes push through very painful times is humbling. Your positive attitude and kind words remind me yet again why I love personal training so much
Marie-France Thibaud
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I realised during lockdown that I was very unfit and if I did not get moving it would be very detrimental to my wellbeing.
I was matched with Rachelle who gave me a call and we scheduled my first session in May.
Rachelle is very observing and she was able to notice all of my underlying shoulder pain, scoliosis and adapted some of the movements so they would not cause me pain.
I always get a a good laugh out of my sessions with Rachelle.
I definitely recommend training with her. :)
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Thanks Marie-France. From our first session we really hit it off and it also became a friendship as well as a PT/client relationship. Looking forward to many more working fun sessions (once you have sorted out your job) as well as a growing friendship.
Claire
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We are in discussion but I am looking forward to working with Rachelle
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Thanks so much for your review Claire - it was an unexpected surprise. We had a wonderful chat yesterday and feel we can really work together. Looking forward to meeting you on Friday morning when we can talk more and devise an exercise programme to help you achieve your goals.
Adrian
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I have undertaken 4 sessions so far. What has surprised me the most is how each session can be so different and you can still get a good general all round workout. One of the reasons I could not develop a good workout habit in the past is that workouts lacked variety and became a chore. More...
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Thanks Adrian. It's been an interesting experience for me to get to know a client via Bark and only online. I find your feedback during the exercise sessions very helpful. See you on zoom tomorrow
Shana
Rachelle has been Amazing! I have used her through 2 pregnancies and after back surgery. She assessed and planned the sessions to my personal needs. She varys all her sessions so one never gets bored. Her positive personality and drive come through in each session. I find her very professional and extremely knowledgeable, I really feel she wants me to succeed. I cant sing her praises enough. More...
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Thanks for your lovely review Shana. I think your daughter was my youngest client aged 3 months when you held her against your knees and did sit ups or cradling her did squats - a beautiful natural weight.
Gabriella Harris
Rachelle provides varied, fun sessions at the end of which I feel really good. She makes sure to keep everything to a relevant level taking all my personal goals into account and targeting the training accordingly. She is friendly, non judgemental and easy to talk to and I am always amazed by her level of knowledge and how she always thinks of new ideas. I highly recommend her for both personal training and for anyone who wants advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle - especially those like me who would have once thought of personal training as a form of torture... I'm so pleased to discover it isn't so when working out with Rachelle! More...
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Hi Gabriella I'm smiling as I read your review remembering all our sessions and the fun we had during them whether it was aerobic, weight training boxing etc. Hope it won't be too long before we are working out again
Gil Attar
Great motivation and very understanding in my mother’s needs . Always positive and good results achieved in a short time.
Highly recommended
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Thanks for the review Gil. I'm looking forward to being able to work together with your mother again once this pandemic is over.
Sue Pearl
Rachelle is an amazing PT. She makes working out and getting fit fun, hard work and very rewarding. She varies our sessions and keeps it fresh.
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Thanks for your comments Sue. We certainly do have lots of laughs whilst working out. I wonder how many 4 legged friends will join us in the park next week
Sonia Bloch
Rachelle is truly amazing. She has such patience working with my mildly disabled daughter. Produced an amazing program and my daughter looks forward to her sessions with great anticipation. Keep up the good work
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Thanks Sonia. I've really enjoyed getting to know you and Natalie over the last 3+ years. Think we've finally cracked zoom teaching
Gila Rose
Rachelle is a truly informed and dynamic Personal Trainer. She competently uses her skills to educate and knowingly create an atmosphere of trust and enjoyment in all her classes. She has always understood my underlying health issues, making sure that the exercise is safe and of medical benefit. I would like to confirm that I have known her for over 20 years and she is reliable and superbly qualified as a Personal Trainer More...
Reply from Fit 4 Living Ltd
Thank you Gila. It is heart warming to know how much my knowledge has, and is continuing, to help you reach your fitness goals
How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
I speak to them to ascertain their goals and check if there are any health issues that could impede this. Based on that and a PARQ (standard physical readiness form) I devise a programme. This is tweaked on a regular basis depending on how my client reacts to it. I normally first show the movement and then watch my client to ensure they are doing it correctly.
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
There are no quick fixes. It is a mixture of diet and exercise. Most people see small results very quickly - this can be looser trousers, lowering of weight, more energy, ability to pick something of the ground, more flexibility. If you adhere to good nutrition and exercise, you will get there.
What do you love most about your job?
Making a positive difference to people's lives. Everyone is an individual (even when in a partnership) and it is wonderful to see/hear about their personal achievement.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was in a gym which closed down 8 months after I started working there. Rather than join another gym, I decided to become a sole trader.
Why should our clients choose you?
I love working with people. I am continuously studying to improve my knowledge and have experience in working with many people each with their own requirements. I am empathetic, patient and know how help you attain your best.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
With lockdown I have become proficient at using zoom
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I only work in parks and/or zoom. When working in a park I maintain a 2m distance, always wash down equipment, carry sanitiser, masks, gloves etc
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