11/06/2025
Hi everyone. I’m Emily, a Personal Trainer based in Stoke Poges, and this is me with my kids crossing the finish line at my first triathlon four years ago (they're the cute ones, I'm the sweaty mess). At the time it felt an impossible challenge, but I took it on to raise money for Thames Hospice after losing my stepdad to cancer.
If you've not met me, I'd love to introduce myself. I’m committed to empowering women of all ages feel healthy and strong, to ditch fad diets, and to make small changes for big, long-term rewards. When it comes to health and fitness everyone is unique, so if you’re keen to kickstart your fitness journey, drop me a line.
Why me?
When I turned 40 I had never run more than a mile. I was unfit. I know how it feels to be unable to keep up with your kids, to wear baggy clothes to hide the bits you don’t like, and to regret that extra glass of wine or piece of cake. I know there is no magic wand, but I also know that hard work, commitment, and a positive attitude are all the tools you need to turn things around when you have a true desire to change. This April I completed the London Marathon in a fairly decent (I think!) time. And I loved every minute of it. The Emily of five years ago would never have dreamed such an achievement was possible. But thanks to a local Personal Trainer I feel fitter and healthier than ever before in my life, and I want to do the same for you.
I don’t believe in crash diets, juice fasts or protein shakes, I believe in a sensible and fun approach to food, and tailoring exercise to your strengths and preferences.
Here are five things I believe in, and if you do too, I’ve got a feeling we’ll click.
1. Exercise should be fun and effective.
2. Strength training is for everyone. As women age our muscle mass deteriorates, but this can be built back to enable us to thrive through childbirth, menopause, and beyond.
3. Getting stronger doesn’t mean hours lifting weights in the gym, with just one session a week and commitment to a few small changes, you can feel significantly stronger in just six weeks.
4. Living a healthy life is a choice. So is living an unhealthy one. Choose wisely.
5. Food is there to be enjoyed. Nothing should be off-limits, but I can help you make simple swaps to shed the pounds and reduce your risk of long term illness.
If all that sounds good to you, here’s a little about me:
· I’m a mum-of-two and was Chair of Stoke Poges School PTA for three years, I love our village and all it has to offer
· Over the past 20 years I have been writing for a living
· Last year I qualified as a Personal Trainer, fitness leader, and aqua and spin instructor
· I am a big fan of wine, cheese, and dancing to music from the 60s to the 90s
So, if you’d like to find out a little more about how I can help you, message me or comment below. Thanks for reading!
www.embracefitnessnow.com
