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I have been working with Louise for just under a year, and whilst having thought about a personal trainer for sometime found her cheerful disposition, obvious love of her work and commitment to making exercise fun, the catalyst I required to "get across the line".

Each session is a little bit different, with Louise using variety to real effect that ensures that her sessions do not become hum-drum or monotonous. Best of all Louise will listen to you, and skilfully uses exercise substitution so that she minimises the time spent on sets that you really don't like (in my case burpees and full-body press-ups) whilst at the same time making sure you still obtain the necessary muscle group or aerobic work-out. However, be warned, this does not mean that she is a soft touch, for ultimately Louise's aim is to improve your level of fitness and help you enjoy it at the same time, even if you do end up smiling through gritted teeth. Forget diets, forget lipo-suction go spend sometime with Louise, for she really is an endorphin generator!

Stuart Wheeler

Banker

Jan 2010

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No sooner had I turned 30, life sprinted past and I found myself celebrating my 37th birthday - Sadly I had let myself go, too much of a party lifestyle had made it's mark - eg: 17.5 stone!!
I started to introduce slight changes into my lifestyle and progress was slow. I needed a real kick in the backside in order to motivate me. I met Sara this summer (2007) and I decided to recruit her for two sessions a week....WOW! initially, she worked me beyond my expectations - I couldn't even do a press up! But, through sweat, hard work and determination, all under Sara's instruction, I shed 2.5 stone and can now do 50 press ups!!
All of this was achieved in a relatively short period of time (Nov 07) All my friends comment on how well I look, my confidence levels are at an all time high - I feel better now than I did in my 20's.
I owe Sara big time! she motivates me to maintain a healthy lifestyle and manages my expectations well. The one to one instruction is so beneficial, especailly as Sara gets to know you, all sessions are made and designed with your goals in mind.
My advice is don't just think about getting in shape - DO IT, imagine where you could be in 3 months....and on a personal note - Thanks Sara !

Guy Bullock, Mananging Director

Feb 2008

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I first became a client of Burn-it in July 2007 and got into a regular rhythm of working-out, shedding plenty of “middle age bulge”.  But in March 2008, Sara (my original trainer) took maternity leave to have her baby daughter.

 But, every cloud has a silver lining.   And this was proved to be true once I met with Louise in May 2008.  After a couple of “taster” sessions, Louise was pretty quick to spot my overall aims and goals, creating excellent one-2-one training techniques, circuits and cardio sessions that have more than managed to keep me in tip-top shape.  I meet with her twice a week and enjoy our hour immensely – it’s pretty much go-go-go from the moment we meet until the last minute.  Louise will push and coax me to do my best with each exercise and I feel completely revitalised once the hour is completed – never does time pass so quickly!  I prefer to workout outside, it’s so refreshing with an ever changing scenery unlike the static (and sometimes demoralising and embarrassing) environment of a gymnasium. (Plus, I will never look at a park bench in the same way again!!)

 As a result of my association with Burn-it and seeing the fantastic results I addressed my diet, preferring to eat a healthier and more balanced plate.  It’s amazing what you can eat if it is cooked properly – I sometimes feel like I’m cheating!  And this has really had a massive impact on the way I look and feel – I now have better confidence levels and am wearing clothes that fitted me in my twenties – not bad for a 40 year old!

 Finally, it’s thanks to Louise that I completed a half-marathon in October 2008 (in a good time for a novice of 2:02) and am also currently training hard for the Flora London Marathon in April!  Louise ensures that I’m training correctly, exercising all the right muscle groups in order to prevent any injuries - we spend an hour a week running-up the hills of Greenwich park, sprinting, running backwards, cross-country etc.  I now consider 10 miles to be an average run!

 So, from an 18 stone, beer swigging couch potato to a 14.5 stone Marathon runner.  In my opinion pretty good going – and I owe it to Louise, Sara and Burn-it.

 Thanks gals.  And keep-up the good work.

 Guy Bullock ( 2nd testermonial .....1 year later!)

 May 2009

Director

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Subject: Why Sara is soooo brilliant The best thing about Sara is that she's a brilliant teacher. She great at very clearly telling you how to do each exercise and really good at explaining what it's working and why it's good for you! She also strikes the right balance between giving lots of encouragement and making training good fun but also knowing when to push me if I'm feeling a bit lazy! Thank to Sara I feel in great shape.

Vicki M - Brockley

August 2009

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Personal training sessions can get monotonous in a sweaty gym, but training outdoors with Sara is fun and challenging. I train outside on Blackheath or in my back garden, come rain or shine and I love it! I’m seeing real results in my fitness levels and my body shape. Sara is very motivational and keeps me reaching for all my fitness, diet and wellbeing goals. I would recommend Sara to anyone that is thinking about personal training.

Louise Thorne, Photographer

May 2008

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I started training with Sara and Louise over eighteen months ago and it’s the best decision I ever made. When I started I don’t think I had done any exercise in years but through a combination of their motivation, great training ideas and ability to deliver real results I now do regular exercise and actually enjoy it!

Sara and Louise are great personal trainers. They constantly think of new routines and exercises so no two sessions are ever the same. They set realistic goals with you and really push you towards achieving them.

I used to hate exercise and always felt intimated and bored by gyms and exercise classes but now nothing beats a session with Sara or circuits with Louise. I feel fit and healthy and I’ve made two great friends.

Anna, Lewisham

Jan 09

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RE - GROUP CLASSES ON BLACKHEATH....

RE : Teacher/school staff fitness classes

I like the variety - and 1 minute on each activity is great - I sometimes struggle with the weights as I have little upper body strength but its great fun trying. I really enjoy the classes Sara runs and i am feeling the benefit.

Beverley

 Marjorie McClure Specialist School

Very well organised training sessions, lots of encouragement and friendly - great fun!

Laura

 Marjorie McClure Specialist School

Sara is lovely to work with, she changes the work stations regularly to keep it varied and I like the fact that we work for 1 minute and move on.

Hilary