When I first joined a gym in 2012 I felt lost and intimidated.
I wasn’t a very active person or didn’t do sports as a kid until then, so here I was at 23, overwhelmed by the weights and machines. I ran on the treadmill and went to classes instead. I loved group training, but after 3 years, I didn’t see much change in my body composition.

Back then, I just wanted to lose weight and look “toned”. Now, after years in fitness, I understand how important building and maintaining muscle is for long-term health — especially for women (!). And “toning” = building muscle + losing fat; it’s really just a marketing term.

I decided to overcome my fear of heavier weights and focus on feeling healthy and what my body can do, not just how it looks.

The secret to feeling more confident at the gym? Learning the correct technique and understanding the HOW and WHY behind certain exercises.

I qualified as a PT and fitness instructor in 2018 and have since trained hundreds of people, taught HIIT, spin, kickboxing, Pilates and more, and since 2025, yoga - which helped me improve my mobility, mood, lower stress levels.

It took me years how to learn how to plan my workouts around my energy levels, fuelling my body with food, and prioritising recovery. Now I want to share my knowledge and help others experience that shift without figuring it all out alone.

Building and maintaining muscle isn't just about how you look. It supports strong bones, hormones, balance, metabolic health and staying capable as you age.

That's the kind of coaching I believe in.

Come try one of my classes at Hough End or Whalley Range Leisure Centre, or find me on Instagram @wholesome.by.ola

Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
MSc in Coaching in Recreation - Sports Physiology
200h RYT Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Functional/Circuits/Kettlebells Training
Kickboxing/Indoor Cycling
Trauma Informed Coaching
Enhanced Programme Design
HIIT Training
Strength & Conditioning Qualification
Sports Massage
CIMSPA Practitioner

1-to-1 training
Couple / friends / small group training
Training for strength and longevity
Muscle development for healthy aging
Sustainable training & recovery
Functional movement
Mobility & core strength
Nutrition for energy & body composition change
Healthy eating habits
Mindset shifts for long-lasting results
Mind-body connection & stress management
Holistic health & fitness