Susan Shaw
Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre
Walthamstow
20 votes
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Improve your health and well being, improve your life!
Susan Shaw - Bsc Psychology (Hons), PGCE Education
I am a fitness professional who is passionate about improving all round health and well being through exercise and diet. I don't provide quick fix remedies that are temporary as my aim is to help clients realise that health and fitness is a lifestyle, a lifelong journey.
I will tailor a bespoke programme after an initial consultation which will be based on your fitness requirements. Each programme will track and monitor your progress helping you to achieve your goals. My aim is to educate my clients every step of the way and provide the tools to help achieve your goals in a safe and effective way.
I specialise in strength training, gaining muscle, circuit training, nutrition, weight loss, flexibility, posture improvement and core strength. Gaining strength, building muscle, improving mobility, and eating a healthy balanced diet are all beneficial to our independence today and in later life, so make that change today! I look forward to training with you soon.
Susan Shaw - Bsc Psychology (Hons), PGCE Education
I am a fitness professional who is passionate about improving all round health and well being through exercise and diet. I don't provide quick fix remedies that are temporary as my aim is to help clients realise that health and fitness is a lifestyle, a lifelong journey.
I will tailor a bespoke programme after an initial consultation which will be based on your fitness requirements. Each programme will track and monitor your progress helping you to achieve your goals. My aim is to educate my clients every step of the way and provide the tools to help achieve your goals in a safe and effective way.
I specialise in strength training, gaining muscle, circuit training, nutrition, weight loss, flexibility, posture improvement and core strength. Gaining strength, building muscle, improving mobility, and eating a healthy balanced diet are all beneficial to our independence today and in later life, so make that change today! I look forward to training with you soon.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Psychology
PGCE Education
Level 2 Fitness Instructing
Level 2 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
Level 2 Adapting Fitness Instruction for Adolescents
Level 2 Circuit Training
Level 2 Exercise to Music
Level 3 Pilates
Level 3 Personal Training and Instruction
PGCE Education
Level 2 Fitness Instructing
Level 2 Exercise and Fitness Knowledge
Level 2 Adapting Fitness Instruction for Adolescents
Level 2 Circuit Training
Level 2 Exercise to Music
Level 3 Pilates
Level 3 Personal Training and Instruction
Specialisms
Strength training
Resistance training
Muscle building
Circuit training/HIIT
Core strength
Nutrition
Posture improvement
Weight loss
Flexibility
Resistance training
Muscle building
Circuit training/HIIT
Core strength
Nutrition
Posture improvement
Weight loss
Flexibility
Location
20 Reviews
20 out of 20
I've completed two blocks of 6 sessions with Susan and really can't thank her enough. She's a great PT, friendly, full of knowledge, and really encouraging.
I no longer feel intimidated going into the gym, am happy setting up weights bars etc and feel equipped to carry on my strength journey.
Susan challenged me when she knew I could go that little bit extra but also made me aware when to stop.
She's designed a two week plan with progressions so I know I can keep making those gains.
Thank you so much. šŖ
Lorna Fleming
I no longer feel intimidated going into the gym, am happy setting up weights bars etc and feel equipped to carry on my strength journey.
Susan challenged me when she knew I could go that little bit extra but also made me aware when to stop.
She's designed a two week plan with progressions so I know I can keep making those gains.
Thank you so much. šŖ
I've been training with Susan for over a year and she's been amazing. When I first started, I was really intimidated by a lot of the gym equipment and wasn't very confident with strength training. Thanks to her patience, encouragement and support, I feel so much stronger and more confident in the gym now.
She's always been incredibly caring, never makes you feel judged, and takes the time to make sure you're comfortable and understand what you're doing. I've learned so much from her and genuinely looked forward to our sessions. Couldn't recommend her more!
Lilian
She's always been incredibly caring, never makes you feel judged, and takes the time to make sure you're comfortable and understand what you're doing. I've learned so much from her and genuinely looked forward to our sessions. Couldn't recommend her more!
i came to susan with quite specific needs and she adapted to them very skilfully, meeting me with in depth, high quality knowledge in a very friendly package! she pushed me at all the right moments, was happy to answer a range of questions around health and fitness with concrete expertise, and helped me gain a much more solid understanding of the best ways to structure workouts in the gym. so many little tips about technique or form she gave me i still think about and use to this day. susan is so supportive and warm which creates a very comfortable, stress-free environment. the best bit was the chats about soul and rnb! worth every penny from a very cool lady!
bonnie
I booked six sessions with Susan because, as a woman in my sixties, I wanted to build a strong foundation ( no pun intended) which would enable me to use the gym confidently and with correct technique so as to maintain and hopefully, build some muscles. I had never used a gym before and was intimidated by the idea of it. However, Susan put me at ease straightaway and was really encouraging and helpful. I learnt so much. I am now enjoying regular exercise thanks to her.
Debbie
I cannot recommend Susan highly enough. From the very first session, she was attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in my progress.
When I mentioned my shoulder issues, she took it seriously and adapted every session around it ā never pushing me beyond what was safe, while still making sure I got a great workout. She clearly has a strong knowledge of anatomy and injury management, and I always felt I was in capable, caring hands.
Her positivity and encouragement made every session enjoyable, even on the days I turned up feeling low on motivation. She has a great ability to push you just the right amount while keeping the atmosphere fun and supportive.
If you are looking for a personal trainer who truly tailors her approach to your individual needs, look no further. Susan is exceptional.
Anne-Belle
When I mentioned my shoulder issues, she took it seriously and adapted every session around it ā never pushing me beyond what was safe, while still making sure I got a great workout. She clearly has a strong knowledge of anatomy and injury management, and I always felt I was in capable, caring hands.
Her positivity and encouragement made every session enjoyable, even on the days I turned up feeling low on motivation. She has a great ability to push you just the right amount while keeping the atmosphere fun and supportive.
If you are looking for a personal trainer who truly tailors her approach to your individual needs, look no further. Susan is exceptional.
After an initial 6 sessions with Susan, I was feeling so much more confident & enthused about going to the gym & working on my fitness ( and frankly enjoying the sessions so much), that I immediately signed up for another set !
I've since been going to the gym regularly, working on all the routines Susan set in place for me, and feel confident enough to continue to push myself onwards, knowing I can consult Susan & monitor my progress with her at any time.
All of this is down to Susan - and I am SO glad I took the plunge & booked that first consultation. She is a genuinely lovely person, empathetic, positive and very knowledgeable.
If you're thinking of booking a session, I would say don't hesitate !! You'll be so glad you plucked up the courage - I'm proof that it's never too late to take that first step.
Debbie
I've since been going to the gym regularly, working on all the routines Susan set in place for me, and feel confident enough to continue to push myself onwards, knowing I can consult Susan & monitor my progress with her at any time.
All of this is down to Susan - and I am SO glad I took the plunge & booked that first consultation. She is a genuinely lovely person, empathetic, positive and very knowledgeable.
If you're thinking of booking a session, I would say don't hesitate !! You'll be so glad you plucked up the courage - I'm proof that it's never too late to take that first step.
I thoroughly enjoyed my workout sessions with Susan, she pushed me to limits I've never thought I would meet.
I definitely would recommend Susan as she is very personable, super friendly and has deep knowledge of nutritional information that she's passed onto me.
I have more confidence in using the gym and looking forward to training with Susan again in the near future.
June
I definitely would recommend Susan as she is very personable, super friendly and has deep knowledge of nutritional information that she's passed onto me.
I have more confidence in using the gym and looking forward to training with Susan again in the near future.
Susan is more than an excellent personal trainer - sheās an outstanding teacher! From the outset she listened carefully, offered precise advice and made sessions challenging but fun. She helped me build my skill level & confidence in order to progress and become independent. She understands that this is journey and - through her sensitivity and great sense of humour- she gives you the best possible encouragement & belief to continue. Thanks
Alasdair Smith
Best decision I ever made. Susan is super supportive, friendly, encouraging and has really gone above and beyond ?
After six sessions Iāve already seen amazing results. I was already a keen swimmer, but working with Susan has really built my confidence up and dare I say itā¦ to the point where Iāve actually started enjoying the gym. Additionally, its just overall had a positive effect on my mental health.
Looking forward to working with Susan in the near future āŗļø well next weekā¦ Iām hooked.
Huxley Mann
After six sessions Iāve already seen amazing results. I was already a keen swimmer, but working with Susan has really built my confidence up and dare I say itā¦ to the point where Iāve actually started enjoying the gym. Additionally, its just overall had a positive effect on my mental health.
Looking forward to working with Susan in the near future āŗļø well next weekā¦ Iām hooked.
I had six sessions with Susan and am so glad I took the plunge. She went to great efforts to find exercises to strengthen my hip, where I have arthritis, and muscles to support a shoulder injury. I would never have dreamt of going into the free weights area! But Susan had me lifting 40kg with confidence. Iād highly recommend working with Susan, especially if you donāt feel confident in the gym. I feel much more confident to carry on training?
Liz
Susan tailors your fitness programme to your specific traing and well being training goals I highly recommend Susan .Her unique knowledge and motivational skills have strengthen by back .I now have no need to seek medical help for my back
My body confidence .vitality and my overall
strength has improved immensely all down to Susan's exceptional ability and fitness knowledge has changed my life and my body
Hisch
My body confidence .vitality and my overall
strength has improved immensely all down to Susan's exceptional ability and fitness knowledge has changed my life and my body
Susan has exceptional skills to drive forward her clients to fulfill their individual fitness goals .Has.exptionable motivational abilities to inspire .I no longer seek medical help with my back .My body confidence .vitality abd overall well being has been greatly enhanced.i thougherly recommend susan
Joel
I've been training with Susan for 12 solid sessions, she has enabled me to lose about 1 stone and I am much stronger and fitter. I couldn't have accomplished such great milestones without her help, support, encouragement and motivation.
Without doubt I would recommend Susan as a brilliant PT, who will push you to accomplish all your fitness goals, she is enthusiastic, very personable and has the most infectious laugh ?
Thank you so much Susan for everything xx
Susan J
Without doubt I would recommend Susan as a brilliant PT, who will push you to accomplish all your fitness goals, she is enthusiastic, very personable and has the most infectious laugh ?
Thank you so much Susan for everything xx
I had 6 sessions with Susan and loved it. She really pays attention to your specific goals as well as your progress and adapts. Sheās also really fun to work with and a nice person to be around. I feel much stronger than when I started and Iām very grateful to her for it.
Lorraine
Training with Susan has been an invaluable journey from beginning to end. Not only has she helped me build confidence in all aspects of physical training, Iāve also grown in knowledge regarding nutrition, learnt which exercises target specific muscle groups and practiced mindfulness in learning to read my body and its needs.
Susan has helped me build strong foundations that will aid my fitness journey for the foreseeable future. She creates very detailed plans for your workout ahead of time and also adapts them depending on what you tell her as the session begins. Sheās always thinking ahead and manages to fit in more than I thought possibly into every hour. Her encouragement keeps you motivated, she always has a contagious positive mindset and is a consistent stickler for excellent form. I couldnāt recommend her enough - itās been a complete joy.
Sally
Susan has helped me build strong foundations that will aid my fitness journey for the foreseeable future. She creates very detailed plans for your workout ahead of time and also adapts them depending on what you tell her as the session begins. Sheās always thinking ahead and manages to fit in more than I thought possibly into every hour. Her encouragement keeps you motivated, she always has a contagious positive mindset and is a consistent stickler for excellent form. I couldnāt recommend her enough - itās been a complete joy.
Susan is amazing! After my block of sessions I've gained so much knowledge of the machines that I feel confidently workout there independently. I highly recommended Susan's patient and encouraging engery with your fitness journey.
Alisha
Susan is a fantastic pt, I would highly recommend her.
I booked a block of 10 sessions with Susan and in that time Iāve gained so much confidence lifting weights and I also feel much more comfortable being in the gym, which before felt quite daunting.
I found Susanās energy really motivating and itās really helped me to push myself, with lots of varied and challenging sessions that never get boring.
Not only that but sheās also a wonderful person who made me laugh a lot. Iāve reached a point where I feel confident training alone but will miss these sessions!
Hettie
I booked a block of 10 sessions with Susan and in that time Iāve gained so much confidence lifting weights and I also feel much more comfortable being in the gym, which before felt quite daunting.
I found Susanās energy really motivating and itās really helped me to push myself, with lots of varied and challenging sessions that never get boring.
Not only that but sheās also a wonderful person who made me laugh a lot. Iāve reached a point where I feel confident training alone but will miss these sessions!
Susan is an excellent PT. I would highly recommend her. She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, creative and encouraging. Nothing is too much trouble to discuss and she is able to quickly adapt sessions based on changing needs. I learned a huge amount from Susan and built my confidence to use all areas of the gym including free weights and equipment that I would not have even looked at before. After a block of sessions I feel able to continue independently however part of me is looking for a reason to book in again with Susan because she is just SO good. Sheās a wonderful human being too, emotionally intelligent , and she made me laugh a lot.
Sadhana
Susan is an incredible trainer, I am most grateful for her efforts in assisting with my fitness goals of regular exercise. Having achieved 18kg weight loss, alongside sustainable nutritional advice, she has provided psychological support and tailored targeted exercise sessions. It's been an honour, with many thanks.
Sobia
Susan helped me to achieve my goals by designing personalised training sessions tailored to my fitness needs. She's awesome, the training sessions are challenging but fun and are really varied.
Fran