Testimonials
A few comments from PinkFit clients …
"Thanks for all your wonderful training over the last few years, I can honestly say I have never been fitter or more motivated than through the sessions with PinkFit - it still amazes me that you always come up with different sessions and never repeat them, just fantastic!! "
J. (30 something)
"The physical results from hiring PinkFit were anticipated, the mental results were not. I look forward to every single training session with Leonie and because of her dedication to customising every single programme I have NEVER been bored. If you want excellent results, and need motivation, hire Leonie.
S. (40 something) www.horder.com.au
"Thanks for being our lovely trainer / friend /confidant / life coach/shrink / general all rounder."
E. (30 something)
"Since I have started PinkFit I feel great! I have lost a few kilos and I’m toning up that unwanted baby fat, soon I should be in my old jeans which is my mission! I personally love being outdoors in the fresh air and training with a team of women who are in the same boat makes it even more enjoyable. It is time out for me, my time after being with my baby all day and running around like a mad woman, I find it recharges my energy levels. I believe you need a balance in life; with family, exercise, work and play and the PinkFit sessions give me the exerciset I need which makes me a happier person, which in turn my family benefits from. PinkFit has pushed me to levels of training that I didn’t think I could do. And, I always look forward to my sessions!"
G. (30 something)
“I first met Leonie about 12 months ago. It was at a time in my life where things pretty miserable. I had recently been diagnosed with depression, and needed to make a big change in my life. My fiancé had relocated for work, I was unhappy with my weight and to top it of, I was in the midst of planning our wedding. I started training with Leonie initially to get my out of the house whilst my fiancé was away, but it soon became something much more. Training with Leonie became both a physically and mental adventure. Physically, Leonie pushed me harder than I'd ever been pushed before. There were times when I didn't think I'd be able to finish the session, but somehow with Leonie's encouragement I did - and it felt great! Each week I became physically stronger and much fitter, and by the end of my first 12 week course, I not only managed to drop over four minutes from my run time trial, I dropped a few dress sizes as well.
Today, I'm still training with Leonie, and continue to improve. Every session is different, and the 'all girl' approach not only allows me to feel comfortable when I'm training but also I've made a few new friends along the way. My now-husband told me the other day that he thinks Leonie changes lives...... I would definitely agree with that!!!!”
K. (30 something)
“After spending years trying to motivate myself and 'enjoy' going to a gym I started training with PinkFit. I was initially terrified feeling self conscious about my fitness and weight but within minutes I felt at ease within the group. Leonie constantly encourages and motivates and always allows us a few laughs too. You never know what she has in store for you which makes it easier to get up in the morning. In over six months I have yet to repeat a session. There have been so many benefits like a tighter butt and toned arms but the best thing is starting the day with a sweat, amongst friends amid the beautiful scenery and fresh air of Manly. Now I can say 'I love' going to PinkFit training.”
B. (30 something)
“I started training with Leonie just after I'd had my second child. I was feeling fat, flabby and completely unmotivated but after eight months with Leonie I feel fantastic.
She's extremely professional and works very hard to ensure her sessions are varied and individually challenging. She is always upbeat and knows just how far to push you. Somehow she always manages to make you laugh - even when you are running/crawling up Sydney Road and about to keel over from exhaustion!
Best of all, her sessions are fun. I really look forward to my PinkFit nights, not only because it's a welcome opportunity to escape the domestic chaos but also because you very quickly form close bonds with the other women in your group. Everyone is very supportive and full of encouragement as your fitness improves. I can't praise Leonie enough. She is so friendly and relaxed that you very quickly forget your inhibitions and throw yourself into your training. I can't believe that I actually enjoy running now. Who knows, maybe I'll even run a half-marathon one day!”
L. (40 yrs)
“I have been training with Leonie for just under a year in a group setting and I have had fantastic results. I have growth in strength, change in body shape, lost weight and really enjoy the 6.00 am starts 3 times a week. Her classes are well structured/varied and include core, strength and endurance training. I have gone from not being able to (or wanting to) walk to the end of the street to running and doing some form of exercise most days. My health has improved 100%, with her support and guidance.
Leonie has the ability and the experience to know when she can push someone. She takes into consideration injuries and works towards building strength to reduce the impact of these. Working with Leonie has been a fantastic investment in my own wellbeing and has kept my motivation going. I have no hesitation in recommending her as a personal trainer who gets results! “
S. (38 yrs)
“There's nothing quite like getting up to see in the day while exercising on the beach. Leonie's class is a mix of hard work and fun. As a trainer she is exceptional: always aware of everyone's different levels of fitness and taking special care of those with injuries. She pushes everyone to their limits but understands the need to take down the pace to help the body recover between sessions. Because classes stay relatively small in number you find that each person receives individual attention - not something I've found in other classes I've taken. With assessments every 8 weeks you also get a feel for the improvements you've made and it serves to drive you more.
Leonie's keen sense of humour keeps the class fun and upbeat. However, for Leonie its not just all about the fitness. She provides nutritional advice for those who are keen to couple their exercise with a healthy eating plan. And will provide support and an ear to listen when you need it most.
Its a testament to Leonie that many of the girls who train have been there from the start. Getting up at 6am has never been so appealing. Try it.... your body will thank you for it. Take it from someone who couldn't do a full push up a year ago and can now manage 30 in a minute (and we're not talking from the knees!!!).”
E. (30 something)
“Leonie has been my personal trainer for over 18 months - 2 sessions per week and yes I keep coming back! Why? Because Leonie has the ability to motivate you to achieve - getting fitter and having fun! She is also inspirational in what she can do. All sessions are about pushing yourself, your mind and you body...with great outcomes. I feel great and look forward to each session. It is never repetitive or boring and just when you think you have it under control, up goes the height bar! That's a great trainer in my opinion.”
S. (40 something)
“What I love about pinkFit…
No mirrors and no men! Thanks for making fitness so enjoyable and rewarding (especially throughout WINTER!)! Your constant enthusiasm, encouragement and energy is reflected in your program. I love that no class is ever the same. The variety that you bring to each class keeps me motivated and ready to sign up for more! “
J. (29 yrs)
“Training with Leonie is the best exercise I’ve ever done. She is warm and friendly with a great sense of humor. She motivates and enthuses you to work hard and achieve great things with your body. She’s a real tonic – both inside and out. This is the only form of exercise I’ve been keen to maintain, that I love, and look forward to attending two to three times a week. Leonie ensures that there’s always plenty of variety in terms of beautiful locations and type of exercise - every session is different. It’s also a great opportunity to meet like-minded females. I am addicted!”
T. (38 yrs)
“I live in the UK, and recently spent a month visiting my daughter in Manly. I took the opportunity to have two sessions with Leonie. They were fantastic! They were tailored to my needs and stretched my capacity without overstretching my ability. Leonie worked from my existing strengths and gave me exciting new experiences like learning basic boxing skills to develop my aerobic capacity and amazing new stretching exercises for strength and flexibility. She combined lots of challenge with great good humour and individual attention. Excellent sessions! I learned a lot and now, back in the UK I am putting into practice the ideas and exercises she taught me. She is a star!! “
F. (60 something)
“Just when you think you can't run any further - there's another hill or set of stairs! And just when you think you can't do one more push-up - there's another set to do! But the best bit is that Leonie helps you run up that hill and do those extra push-ups and it feels so good to be able to do it! I can't think of a better way to start the day than training outside with a great group of people and a great trainer!”
A. (30 something)
“After training for six months with someone else and thinking I was fit Leonie came along and proved just how much further I could go! Surprisingly it wasn’t that hard either. Leonie has a well thought out training style that builds steadily on your strength and cardiovascular fitness. That’s not to say she ain’t tough, she dishes out her fair share of butt burning stuff, but she is good fun too, and that makes all the difference!”
K. (40 something)
“As a Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferer I present many challenges to my personal trainer. Limited joint mobility means that conventional exercises cannot be done. Fortunately I have a trainer who thinks outside the square. With Leonie’s help there are no limits, no barriers, no giving up – just results.”
M. (40 something)
“I joined Leonie’s training programme as I had had an exercise break over the winter and was in dire need of increasing my level of fitness again, not to mention the need to get ready for hitting the beach! Leonie’s sessions have proved motivating, challenging and above all, fun. She has a great attitude to fitness and this is reflected in the positive feeling within the group. I really like the outdoor setting for training; it’s a great way to get up in the morning and really sets you up for the day. Somehow push-ups seem a lot more fun when you are looking out over the beach!”
V. (30 something)
“Leonie has been my personal trainer for the past two years and I have found her to have the perfect style of training. She is encouraging, motivating, loves to have a laugh and knows exactly how much she can push me during the sessions. I always feel fabulous after a PT session with her and my level of fitness has improved dramatically over the time that she has been training me.
Leonie also trained me in the lead up to my wedding and helped to achieve the goals that I had set for myself. I would highly recommend Leonie to anyone who wants to get fit - she is an absolutely fantastic trainer!”
I. (20 something)
“Last year I decided that I’d had enough of being over 40, fat and unfit. I started training with Leonie once a week and then increased to twice a week when I could see the benefits of regular and varied exercise. Now there is no stopping me!
Her sessions are always fun and full of variety. She strikes a great balance between providing enjoyment and challenge at the same time. Leonie is a walking advertisement for good health and vitality and is a great inspiration. If you are looking for a personal trainer who is able to address your fitness goals in a professional and entertaining way, then Leonie is the one for you. “