What Others Say About Ellie

Christine Keir-Thompson and Taryna Herbert, Uttoxeter

"We first heard about Ellie through a friend and thought it may be a bit of a laugh to see what she could do for us, we both felt in a bit of a rut and needed a bit of a kick up the backside. Following an initial fact gathering meeting we went for it. We train each week in Christine’s garden so no one can hear the groans. Week one nearly killed us, cardio, step, hand weights and abs galore, we wondered what we had let ourselves in for. Each week Ellie gives us a different programme carefully planned to increase our fitness levels. She encourages us to push ourselves to levels we certainly never thought we would reach at the start. Every programme includes a mixture of cardio exercises, running, boxing, skipping. Lunges, squats etc with weights and a variety of abdominal exercises. No week is the same she varies the routine with games such as ping pong ball bingo, pick a card for an exercise and the latest lung buster tabata. 18 months after starting with Ellie later we are both (and the dog! ) fitter, firmer, thinner and lighter. This has been the best stress buster we have ever come across. The health and mental benefits are evident following each session and we can both fully recommend giving it a go!"

Alison Whisson, Etwall

"I always wanted to look fit, toned and healthy on my wedding day in Australia but it was a real struggle to get motivated especially as it was winter in England. I was wearing a strapless dress with a tight corset, so my main aim was to get definition in my arms and toned legs for the honeymoon. I knew I couldn't expect miracles in just 3 months, but Ellie's workouts were fantastic. She taught me a whole new way of thinking about exercise such as variety, interval training and not looking at the scales every day! I was seeing results and lost inches, despite only doing one or two sessions a week. My appetite also increased for good foods and I didn't have to starve myself for the big day. As you will see from the photos, I achieved my goal of feeling happy, healthy and toned. Thank you Ellie!"

Lucy Pike, Derby

"Ive been training with Ellie for over two years. Ellie is a great motivator and mixes up our weekly outdoor workouts. No sessions is ever the same. Ive toned up, lost weight and had fun too! I always feel energised and ready for anything after a training session."

Jonathan Leese, Ashbourne

"I have been very impressed with the personal training I have received from Vida Fitness and in particular, Ellie Grigg. Her approach has been professional and thorough and she always adds variety into the personal training sessions. She sets realistic goals and my fitness has been transformed over the last 6 months. Ellie is extremely knowledgeable and careful not to push too hard and I would have no hesitation in recommending her".

Leanne McCulloch, Tutbury

"I had been dabbling with various exercise regimes over the years and although I am quite sporty and play some netball and hockey I was struggling to lose weight and get toned. When my now husband proposed to me I knew I wanted to look good and feel good about myself on the big day (who doesnt?!) so a change of approach was desperately needed! I found an advert for vida fitness and gave them a call. From the moment I met Ellie I knew her 'firm but fair' approach would work for me and her friendly and professional manner make her a pleasure to work with. Ellie is great at developing a routine to suit your needs and goals and is always encouraging and positive. Even when we are out in the pouring rain!! With her help, guidance and varied sessions I managed to lose a stone for my wedding day, tone up and feel great = objective complete! I have a completely different view of training (I actually quite look forward to it!) now that I know I can achieve results and I would recommend to anyone to give Ellie a call. You won't regret it."

Fiona Warwick, editor and owner of Warwick directories

"I started working with Ellie when I wanted to start getting fit again. I wanted to learn how to exercise outside; running and making the most of the surrounding park etc. I was not fit and so wanted someone who would be firm but that wasn't a Sargent Major at a bootcamp drill!!

I liked Ellie's approach; she has great knowledge and experience in so many areas. She moved at my pace, yet motivated me to do more. She encouraged and praised my progress, updating and reminding me on how far I had come along the way and was never overbearing or prescriptive. Once a goal was achieved she would encourage me to aim for something else. Just when I would think I was getting bored she'd come back with new things to try and was very intuitive with my needs. I have Ellie to thank for really getting my fitness engine moving again and now there's no stopping me!"

Mark and Rita Wheddon, Burton on Trent.

"We approached Ellie as we were looking to increase our fitness levels ahead of a skiing holiday. Ellie listened and developed appropriate individual training plans for us both to go along with our weekly sessions.

Ellie is a fabulous trainer and always made our sessions varied and fun. She encouraged and motivated in equal measure and set goals and targets for us to reach, giving us both a sense of achievement. The other great thing about Ellie is she keeps up to date and checks in with you in between sessions so you really have no excuse if you’re not putting in the time to train! She also helped and advised us on nutrition and lifestyle choices which alongside the exercise regime really made a difference to us. We thoroughly enjoyed our training with Ellie and would highly recommend her – she has an incredible eye for turning your front room, dining room or kitchen into a ‘gym’ in ways you’d never think possible".

Sharon Murray, Hilton

I really appreciated how Ellie listened to what I wanted to achieve and designed a varied and challenging workout regime for me to follow over the course of ten personal training sessions. Her motivation and enthusiasm was a real driving force to help me persevere and challenge myself through some very tough sessions (she takes no prisoners!). Ellie also checked in via text and email in between sessions to see how I was, what I had been doing and also gave me some exercise plans to follow as well as nutritional advice. She is such a knowledgeable and personable individual and I totally trusted and valued her guidance. Although my sessions have now come to an end L, I plan to have a monthly session with her as I know this will help to keep me on track as I don’t want to let her or myself down and undo all the good work we have done.

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