EAST BARNETS NUMBER ONE PERSONAL TRAINING FACILITY

I have been training now for the past 6 years; 5 of which has been spent with the help, guidance and support of Stephen – an honest, approachable, patient, smart and passionate trainer.

I was most definitely not the sporting type growing up – when it came to sports day I was the one to sit on the side line or pretend I was too ill to go to school that day. When I eventually got to a point where I felt like incorporating exercise into my life, you would catch me on the treadmill trying to burn as many calories as I could, only to probably go and ‘make up for them’ later that evening. I lacked true understanding of what it meant to exercise and fuel my body correctly, for both my physical and mental health.

A few years on and a couple of trainers down the line, I found myself back on the treadmill or attending classes at the gym, as I had started to lose all confidence in what I new I loved doing, and I felt so lost with how to achieve my fitness and exercise goals.

Then along came Stephen…

Nearly 6 years on, I can honestly say I have embarked on a such a journey that I will never look back on. I truly do have Stephen to thank for being both supportive and encouraging, as well as super knowledgeable. He became the trainer I found trust in.

From the get go I was shown the ropes (and I mean literally – who knew a battle rope can actually become your best friend!?), taken to the weight section of the gym, and began to realise that there is more to exercise than just cardio based workouts and burning all the calories.

I have learnt an awful lot through numerous training sessions and chats with Stephen. I have massively widened my understanding of health and fitness because Stephen is always sharing his educated knowledge. He ensures that his clients not only perform exercises with the most accurate and safe form, but understand the reasons why we do what we’re doing, and the areas of our body we are targeting – not just for weight/fat loss or muscle building, but for general health and stability of our bodies too.

I have unfortunately suffered from a few injuries and health issues along the way, but no matter what has happened Stephen has always been there adapting exercises to suit my needs and helping to work through the injuries in a safe effective way.

Stephen reminded me of my true love for fitness and training. I no longer see exercise as something to help me burn some extra calories and be the lowest weight possible, but something that keeps me feeling fit, healthy and strong, both physically and mentally. I focus on how much my strength increases over time and how I am able to do things I never used to be able to.

I have finally found my confidence in training. After years of guidance from Stephen, I know just what I am capable of and never doubt myself. I know what I have the ability to do and if I ever need encouragement, Stephen is always there rooting me on. I know now that I never need to fear the weights section of the gym when I go solo, but to walk in with my head held high showing all the guys how it’s done!

It is amazing what movement (whatever that may be for you) can do for both our physical and mental health. I am currently in the process of slowly getting myself back to the fittest I have been in my life. The stronger I feel physically, the stronger I get mentally.

My journey has not been plane sailing, but that’s all part of the ride. There is no final destination to health and fitness – it is about learning what you love and enjoy along the way, adapting things based on your ability at any given time, and to absolutely relish in the benefits; especially those that go beyond aesthetics.

If I could recommend any trainers to help you along your journey, I would not hesitate to shout out to both Stephen & Sara – the business they have created together at SS60 ensures that their clients well-being is at the forefront of their work, and they continue to build a community that is supportive, fun-loving and passionate about health and fitness.

Training is part of my therapy. It is a part of my self-care routine that has become habit. It is time I dedicate to myself to better my health, to feel fitter, to feel stronger; physically and mentally. They say exercise is medicine, and I honestly couldn’t agree more.

I had tried a gym membership locally but found at 52 I felt old and often it was so crowded I never really enjoyed it. I have been recovering nicely from a long term illness that had taken away my muscle tone and strength due to long periods in bed. I came across SS60 and initially the locality for me was what caught my attention. I made an initial consultation and signed up there and then. I love going, it’s not just changing the way I look and feel about my body, but it’s become my weekly time to workout, chat and have a laugh. Working out with others helps my competitive side even though we all work at our own pace and encourage each other. I worried that joining a semi-private group I would maybe hold up others in the class. It’s planned so we are all doing different moves and at our own pace. Sara listens to me when I come in with aches and pains and works around the issue, couldn’t believe how many times I have gone in with lower backache, within five minutes it’s gone!

For the last four years on holiday I have worn a full swim costume with shorts, even to swim. My last holiday I was walking around in my bikini with no self conscious thoughts of how I looked. I have trimmed up nicely and it’s all down to the structure of my sessions. They are never the same, always something new to learn. I have always found exercise boring, looking at the clock to see where the end was but not anymore. I can honestly say I come out of the session feeling really vital and alive. Life feels better, I certainly feel better and I have made friends along the way. It was a big step for me to go see what Sara and Stephen were offering, I am so glad I did. As well as my body, I am sleeping better and best of all I am eating more and have a stable weight for the first time since my twenties. Thank you

Sue.

“When I exercised on my own, I expected too much too soon and got too overwhelmed with everyday life, that I started to get really frustrated that I wasn’t seeing results. But I spoke to Sara who has been really supportive throughout all of this…She was really positive- keeping my head clear and the energy up. Sara showed me…how to stay motivated and not give up..she was supporting me during the training and also with food and planning my own macro and calories. I lost 12kg which is all happened because of her patience and support. I highly recommend her ,having a personal trainer like her made the journey easier.”

“I started at SS60 about 4 months before my wedding. I had been working out by myself but not getting any results. That changed when I met Sara. My weekly 121 sessions with Sara were always fun and each session was different, so I never got bored. Sara was great at motivating me and I felt she understood my goals really well and helped me achieve them. In 4 months I lost 8lbs and got the slim and toned figure I was aiming for.  Sara backed up the great strength workouts with easy to follow nutritional advice. She is super friendly and I always felt relaxed and comfortable when working out with her, because you know Sara is on your side. Mostly however I am so thankful to Sara for not only getting me in shape but for being my pseudo-therapist during a very stressful time. Sara was always on hand to listen to a very stressed bride and offered a patient ear and sound advice. Her caring personality and ability to get results has made me continue with PT at SS60 even after the wedding. I love how I feel when I am in shape and want to continue getting results and for me SS60 is the place to do this”  Vash

“I hit middle age and became totally disinterested in the gym but disliked how I felt and looked, what with the added bulge menopause attracts! I was encouraged by a friend to have a 1 to 1 with Sara, as her studio was only minutes from my workplace I had run out of excuses. I haven’t looked back, Sara, in my opinion, is a first-class trainer and varies our session without all the madness of high impact aerobics. I now feel stronger more toned and good about my body at long last. Instead of excuses, I look forward to my sessions with her”

Love ss6ixty!! Pts are very professional and are always there to give there full support!! Workouts are always varied and always different each time so it doesn’t get boring. Sara is always giving me that extra push and motivation when I need it?. It’s nice to be taught by someone that knows what they are doing and makes me feel confident in what I am doing.
Highly recommend

5 stars!!! I have been going to Sara for about 6 months now and really notice the difference in my fitness, strength and my jeans size. (Yay)

She sets out clear and achievable workout plans, always checks in with you and is really welcoming to all fitness levels.

I would def recommend coming here, the support given is amazing! I’m doing things that I never thought I would be able to do. There’s always a friendly atmosphere and I leave every session feeling great!

Ss6ixty are fully worthy of 5 stars.

I’ve worked with Steve for over a year now and spend a lot of time with Sara during my sessions. Both are extremely professional and knowledgeable as well as honest and supportive. Every session is carefully set out and I always come out feeling the maximum benefits of my workouts. I honestly couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

I’ve had personal trainers before but these guys are true motivators! For the first time ever I actually look forward to working out. Sara and Stephen are friendly, welcoming and great at what they do. Plus they play great music…

I would highly recommend SS6ixty to anyone looking for honest, supportive and passionate trainers who tailor all their sessions to individual needs and really do have their clients best interests at heart. They are worth nothing less than 5 stars. I’ve trained with Stephen for just over 3 years now and clearly not looked back. I have learned and developed so much over the years because of the positive impact Stephen has made. SS6ixty is a fun and welcoming environment to train in and both Stephen and Sara make you feel comfortable and supported. They are professional, understanding, humble and so knowledgeable; they are so much more than just your ‘personal trainer’. SS6ixty are building an amazing community and they are so deserving of all their achievements. I honestly couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

Had the pleasure of being personally trained by Sara. She’s a great trainer, very innovative with new ways of carrying out the workouts each session. She is very motivating as well. I achieved very good results & gained lots of knowledge on how to workout during my time with her. Sara is an inspirational and highly effective trainer who knows how to get the best out of her clients. Very pleasant atmosphere also. I highly recommend SS6IXTY ??

Had many sessions with Sara and have nothing but good words to say. Extremely motivating, supportive and it is clear she takes individual and tailored care to meet the needs of each client! Would recommend to anyone looking for a PT studio with a warm and friendly environment, and of course the best expertise!

Amazing trainers, I have seen great results since working with Sara! Highly recommend!

SS6ixty deserves nothing less than maximum score because it is way ahead of its competition. It’s a great gym with great atmosphere and top quality equipment. Stephen and Sara are really friendly, helpful and extremely insightful. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get fit in one of the best gyms in London.