Personal Training
Discover a Stronger, Happier, Healthier You.
Personal training to help you stay strong, mobile and able to keep doing the things you enjoy.
I’m Ann, a personal trainer with over 22 years of experience, based here in the Algarve. I help people become stronger, move more easily and feel more confident in what their body can do.
Exercise doesn’t need to be extreme or complicated. It needs to work for you and fit into your life. Every programme is built around you, your body and what you want to be able to do.
In Studio Personal Training
One to one training in my private studio, with nobody else watching and no expectation that you should already be fit.
Strength and movement matter in day to day life, especially as we get older.
It isn’t about lifting the heaviest weights or training like an athlete. It is about being strong enough to keep doing the things you enjoy and living the life you want.
Often, the biggest barrier is simply not knowing what to do.
That’s where I come in.
Everyone is different, so your training will be based on your body, your health, your experience and what you want to achieve.
If you have osteoporosis, arthritis, an injury or are returning after surgery, your training will be adapted around what you can safely do. We start carefully, build gradually and help you become stronger and more confident in what your body can do.
It is never too late to start.
If you’re in your 70s or 80s, don’t think you’re too old to start training. It really is never too late, and it doesn’t matter if you have never set foot in a gym before.
If you feel nervous or are worried that you won’t be able to do things, we start from where you are. We get you moving and lifting the weights that you can.
Everyone starts somewhere, and we’re not trying to lift the heaviest weights. We’re simply trying to help you become stronger and stay strong.
As we get older, staying strong and mobile becomes even more important if we want to continue living the life we want, keep moving and continue doing the things we enjoy.
My Training Philosophy
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 22 years and, in that time, I’ve seen plenty of fads come and go.
The simple things still matter: keeping strong, staying mobile and being consistent.
I am a huge advocate for keeping our bodies strong and mobile as we age. Keeping our strength as we age is vital to longevity and for our day to day lives.
There is no one size fits all. We work from where you are now and adapt the training around your health, energy, injuries, goals and what is happening in your life.
Some weeks we may lift more. Other weeks we may stretch and work on mobility.
We are training for life, not generally for a race. Once a week is still a damn sight better than nothing.
Training needs to be a non-negotiable part of our week. It is not a quick fix, it is a key cornerstone of our daily life.
“My journey with Ann has been brilliant and she is fantastic in working with my needs - combining the right amount of cardio, strength training, mobility and stretching. That is why she has been working with me for over 7 years. Ann truly understands what is necessary to help me meet my goals to enjoy life.
She has been very good at developing and executing a training regime that works towards my specific targets which we adapt as necessary throughout the year. Her expertise across the whole range of sports training, yoga, nutrition and fitness life coaching is exceptional and gives me the confidence that I am being coached and trained by a true professional.
She is always at hand for training and nutrition advice when needed and is really good in making me feel motivated and ready for the challenges of life.."