Personal Training

Personal Training sessions at Sport Lancaster are 60 minutes long for £35 per session, or £315 for a block of ten sessions. Clients on Personal Training do not need to have a membership at Sport Lancaster.

To enquire about Personal Training, choose a Trainer who suits your individual needs and contact them directly using the direct email addresses provided.

Meet the Personal Trainers

Bella Zhu

s.zhu7@lancaster.ac.uk

Bella has been a personal trainer since 2014, and so far she has taught over 5,000 PT sessions, mainly in Shanghai, China, and has taught people from all over the world. She has guided many clients to improve their strength and posture, and helped individuals with weight loss and fostering a healthier lifestyle.

Bella has dedicated her life to her career, and constantly studies to improve her knowledge in all areas of fitness and she can teach in both English and Chinese, Mandarin.

With years of experience teaching private clients, Bella believes it’s imperative to find the right professional to guide you. Correct or incorrect form is always about details, you need basic knowledge and a lot of practice to improve and exercise efficiently.

Bella’s key expertise are, strength training, postural adjustment training, stretch training, and weight loss training.

Qualifications:

  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • American Council of Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer:- Assessments and corrective exercise for better posture- Stand Strong: Building postnatal core strength through the feet- Fitness pregnancy and postpartum exercise instructor training
  • Chinese Fitness Personal Trainer
  • Chinese Yoga Instructor
Bella Zhu
Bella Zhu

Candice Craven

c.craven@lancaster.ac.uk / Instagram: @candicefittt

“I aim to help anyone achieve their goal, whatever that may be. I want to help people change their lives. No more waiting around for the right time.”

Candice has had a lifelong passion for sport and physical activity which began with competitive athletics for the county and being sporty at school. With a foundation of knowledge and experience in various activities, Candice began training in the gym when she was 16 and has never looked back.

During her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise, Candice completed a placement as Assistant Sport Scientist with Morecambe Football Club’s Academy, which led her to become a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist for Morecambe Ladies Football team.

Qualifications:

  • BSc Sport and Exercise
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • Level 4 Nutrition
  • GP Referral
  • Exercise and Obesity
  • FA Level 1
Candice Craven
Candice Craven

Filipa Nobrega Coelho

m.nobregacoelho@lancaster.ac.uk

“Before you embark on this journey, put all excuses aside and remember this: You are capable.“

Filipa is a dedicated and certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, boasting 11 years of experience in the field. She specialises in a combination of HIIT, metabolic training, and weight-lifting techniques to help her clients achieve their fitness goals.

Throughout her career, Filipa has provided valuable knowledge and unwavering support to her clients, enabling them to attain their desired results while avoiding monotony and embracing a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. She firmly believes that to reach your full potential, it is crucial to remain committed to your dreams and aspirations, as giving up on them may result in missed opportunities for personal growth and achievement.

Qualifications

  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • Level 3 Exercise Referral
Filipa Nobrega Coelho
Filipa Nobrega Coelho

Lara Whiteside

l.whiteside@lancaster.ac.uk / Instagram: @larawfitness

“Movement not only changes your body; it transforms your mood, mindset, and mental strength.”

Do you want to build your confidence and gain the knowledge you need to train independently?

Placing equal importance on the physical and mental sides of training, Lara’s ethos centres around helping her clients form a positive mentality towards exercise whilst equipping them with the tools required to not only achieve results but maintain them in the long run.

Whether your goal is body recomposition, weight loss, or muscle gain, Lara has experience coaching a range of clients both in person and online. With her tailored, one-to-one approach, Lara prioritises the needs of the individual and helps them to find an exercise regime they genuinely enjoy and look forward to.

Qualifications

  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
Lara Whiteside
Lara Whiteside

Laura Daglish

l.daglish@lancaster.ac.uk / Instagram: @lauradaglish_pt_pilates

"It is possible for you to achieve your goals, and I can help you to make these changes with my kind, positive and enthusiastic attitude."

Laura has been working in the health and fitness industry for over 16 years as a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. Each week, she works with over 100 individuals in one-to-one sessions and group exercise classes, priding herself on nurturing an inclusive community.

Clients will use their mind and body to reach, maintain, and set new goals as they grow in confidence. Laura’s kind, positive, and enthusiastic attitude is attuned to individual needs and positively impacts people's outlook on life. Laura’s programmes involve regular progression and variety, working on client-set goals such as;

  • losing body fat,
  • improving muscle tone,
  • increasing strength,
  • enhancing flexibility,
  • reducing stress,
  • rehabilitating injuries,
  • training for specific events,
  • improving confidence and self-esteem,
  • positive nutrition choices and eating habits,
  • managing medical conditions through exercise,
  • mind-focusing techniques,
  • enhancing sleep patterns,
  • overall wellbeing

Qualifications

  • Personal Trainer & Advanced Instructor
  • Group Exercise Class Instructor (Pilates, Circuits, Yoga, Spinning and more)
  • Gym Instructor
  • Pre and Post Natal Instructor
  • Mindfulness Instructor
  • Nutrition & Weight Management, Nutrition for Sport & Exercise
  • Level 3 Complete Mat Pilates Diploma
  • Level 4 Exercise Referral Specialist in Mental Health
Laura Daglish
Laura Daglish

Matt Wright

m.wright10@lancaster.ac.uk / Instagram: @mw_personal_training

“My MSc in Strength & Conditioning has provided me with the ideal toolkit to support you in achieving your goals.”

Matt assists individuals in identifying their goals, whether that is weight loss, muscle building, or training for a specific sporting event, he works collaboratively with clients to support them in being the best version of themselves.

Matt’s first sporting love was hockey, which led him to focus on cardiovascular and strength training to ensure optimal performance. His current training approach is to build muscle and maintains his interest in fitness with varied programmes and continuous progression.Matt’s diverse and easy-to-follow programmes encourage his clients to continue making progress outside of their training sessions.

Qualifications

  • MSc Sports Sciences (Strength and Conditioning)
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
Matt Wright
Matt Wright

Reuben Copley

r.copley@lancaster.ac.uk / Instagram: @reuben_copley

“The main component of any training programme is to enjoy the process, see progress, and maintain a healthy relationship with training.”

Reuben specialises in endurance sport performance and his approach as a Personal Trainer is collaborative, focusing on effective, straightforward, and manageable methods to achieving specific goals for different training needs. His individualised sessions are designed to yield results and improve fitness levels regardless of your starting point, sport, motivation, or ultimate objective.

Leveraging his years of consistent training and competitive road cycling, cross-country running, and climbing, Reuben has extensive experience in training and studying at both national and international levels.

Reuben believes that the key elements of training are enjoyment, progress, and maintaining a healthy relationship with the process. Therefore, he prioritises fun, training variability, and session flexibility in all programmes.

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • BSc Sports And Exercise Science
  • Les Mills Spin Instructor
  • Indoor Cycling Instructor
  • Senior Water Sports Performance Coach
  • Run Leader
Reuben Copley
Reuben Copley

Ross Mason

r.mason1@lancaster.ac.uk / Instagram: @rossmasonpt

"My programmes support strength physically and mentally. It is never too late to set new goals."

Ross has been coaching for over 10 years, during which he has coached 100s of people through weight loss phases, muscle building phases and coaching in combat sports. His expertise lies not only in helping individuals achieve these desired outcomes but also in teaching them how to maintain their results for a lifetime.

Throughout his career, Ross has travelled to different gyms across the globe to improve his knowledge and provide his clients with the highest level of service possible.

Qualifications

  • Level 2 Olympic Lifting Coach
  • Level 3 Personal Training
  • Level 3 Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Competes in MMA and a former amateur boxer
Ross Mason
Ross Mason

Zak Grundy

z.grundy@lancaster.ac.uk / Instagram: @zag_fitness

“I would love to use what I have learned over the years to help you achieve your goals and become the strongest and most confident version of yourself.”

Zak specialises in performance-based training and has a master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning. Zak assists individuals in achieving their goals and becoming the strongest and most confident versions of themselves, whether that’s excelling on the field or establishing sustainable habits for long-term wellbeing.

Zak has an affinity for rugby, both league and union (but no sport is off-limits for him), and has applied his training skills at various institutions, including St Helens Rugby League Academy, Ealing Trailfinders in London, and currently dedicates his time to FC United of Manchester Women's First Team.

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • Undergraduate Degree in Sports and Exercise Science
  • Master’s Degree in Strength and Conditioning
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Zak Grundy

Terms & Conditions

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Personal Training T&Cs