Testimonials
I'm thoroughly enjoying my training with Nordic Balance. The staff are really friendly and encouraging and the gym is well equipped. I'd stopped exercising because of pain and tension in my back and right side; I had consulted other trainers at other gyms, but it just seemed to make things worse. At Nordic Balance, we took things slowly yet steadily and after a few weeks of training, the pain eased off dramatically! Plus the feeling of well being is wonderful - I sleep better and feel so much happier after a session there - and so grumpy when I can't go!
Nadine Ofori Atta
"Recently, I started training with Simon. He created a new program using kettlebells in our workouts -- a first for me. Simon highlighted how the compound movements we have used during these sessions not only improve my core stability but are also exceptionally aerobic. Definitely a challenging program -- but well worth the effort as over the past eight weeks my body shape has visibly changed and my body fat level has measurably decreased. I have enjoyed these new sessions and look forward to other different workout programs that Simon will use to challenge me in the future.’’
Philip Stoltzfus
Simon introduced me to the mysteries of kettlebells, providing instruction on technique and a program for me to follow. The result has been an outstanding success in terms of substantial improvement of core strength and weight reduction, with no injuries. He is a great motivator, and has a good understanding of nutrition and all aspects of cardio and strength training, so is an excellent resource to lean on. The sessions he runs are professional and intense, with no distractions and time wasting. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking to take their fitness to a higher level.”
SCM
"I wanted to improve my functional fitness- to run, climb, ski better. Simon mixes it up which keeps me interested in the exercises so I remain motivated to push myself. I feel fitter and even after a long day at work enjoy the training."
Katherine H
The Nordic Balance team offer the full package when it comes to blitzing your fitness levels, flexibility and, most importantly your waistline! The team is small so it feels like everyone, from the yoga teacher to the personal trainers is clued up on your progress and goals. The Body Refurb package never lets you get bored, in two weeks I’d been Nordic Walking in Green Park, boxing, swimming, Personal Training and had Pilates and Yoga one-to-ones, too. Not to mention a heavenly (and well deserved!) massage from the lovely Georgina. I lost 12 inches in total, in 4 weeks. It was the best boost to my New Year regime I could have had.
Lydia Mansi (The Resident Magazine)
"I had a very weak leg - I thought it would be weak forever. The causes were various: I have a nervous disease and the nerves which controlled my leg did not work, I twisted my ankle about 20 years ago and I factured my pelvis. I often fell over. A few exercises and a few months of massage from Georgina and my leg is really strong. Hopefully, if I continue with the exercises, by next summer I will be playing Tennis! She has been wonderful"
Caroline Gibbons
"I started my Pilates sessions last year, after having been a gymnast and a bit of a yoga nut when I was much younger. I found that I was still rather weak in key areas of my body. My sessions with Linnea are a combination of Pilates and everything else she feels I need to do in order to reach my goal which works perfectly for me. She pushes me as hard as I need her to but also understands my limitations. Her knowledge of my weak muscles and my personality has been key in how she coordinates each lesson, it is so helpful and inspiring when she sits beside me and does the exercises too. – I have never felt better or stronger! She is really the one of the best and I shall continue to work with her as long as possible’’
Fauzia Choudhry
"My Nordic Balance sessions are as much fun as they are physically challenging, whether Joanna and I work on strengthening and toning my core, or preparing for my first 10k run. OK, my muscles may hurt the next day, but it's 'good' hurt! Over the last three years, my weekly fitness workouts have become unmissable thanks to Joanna's innovation and encouragement, and I can't recommend Nordic Balance highly enough."
Vicki Butler-Henderson, Presenter, Fifth Gear, FIVE
"Joanna took charge of my training six months ago and we have achieved some great results. Joanna created a training program which worked around a busy schedule and in a mere 3 months, I had toned up, built both strength and stamina and felt 100% more alive than before. And, to my surprise (working out hard after all!) it was a lot of fun! In my view Joanna and her team are the best there is. The trainers are passionate about their contribution, they want to make a difference to our wellbeing, they are genuinely interested and they celebrate our successes as their own. I still have a ways to go with my training and will continue to train with Nordic Balance to get there. And with them, I know I will!"
Lara - working and traveling mother of two
"Tuesday mornings at 7:30am…This is when I’m most un-easy, knowing that in just five minutes my heart rate will have doubled and I’ll be panting feverishly. Twenty minutes in and I can't take, and don't want, any more exercise commands! And yet, after three years of responding to Jo's encouraging - albeit painful - requests I still look forward to each training session. Not only is Jo the master at evolving training programs to suit any change in my goals, but also her positivity and expertise in general well-being are first rate - a must for anyone looking for a professional personal trainer."
Philip Churchward
"I started yoga to improve my flexibility, which was pretty well non-existent. With Elina’s help, my core strength and my range of movement have improved. Elina is extremely patient but pushes you further than you think you can go. For me the best result has been the improvement in the standard of my skiing. An added bonus is that I feel more relaxed and am sleeping far better than before I started yoga."
Andrew Dickson
"Elina introduced me to a form of yoga I had not tried before and now I am completely hooked. Since I have been attending her class my strength and balance have improved beyond my expectations. She has given me insight into the power of yoga and encourages me to grow within my practice with patience and good humour. Her class is one of the most enjoyable hours of my week"
Tamsin Waterhouse
"In the past four months, I have enormously enjoyed attending your classes. When I first started you created a warm and welcoming atmosphere to allow me to feel comfortable despite being entirely new to yoga. You immediately integrated me into the group however recognizing me as an individual with unique strengths and limitations. You have challenged me to challenge myself and inspired me to pursue what I considered impossible. You have made it fun to aspire to the unthinkable by introducing me to ever new poses. Through your teachings, I have seen a transformation in my body which I never thought possible, certainly not in the short period of time. I am physically stronger and mentally calmer. I feel I have learned so much and yet I feel I am only at the beginning. You have the tremendous gift of unifying a group of very diverse individuals with very different skills levels yet giving personal attention to each of them. I am forever grateful to have found yoga with you and through you. Namaste"
Iris Francesconi
"Sara is fun, challenging, supportive when necessary, and always looking for different ways to work with me. She pushes me hard but has a clear sense of what is good for me in overall health and fitness terms."
Philip Graf
"Training with Alex has been a revelation. Over the past few months I have strengthened my core muscles and increased their definition all without doing a single sit up! Alex’s knowledge and enthusiasm is a fantastic motivator. I can honestly say that no two training sessions have ever been the same. Training with Alex demonstrates that you do not need a complicated, time consuming training regime but that simple, innovative exercises executed with the correct technique combined with the right nutrition achieve far faster and longer lasting results than you believe are possible."
Rob Sinclair
I have been training with Linnea for just over a year. It has been a revelation and a joy, and at times somewhat painful afterwards. What has struck me is the variety of exercise. Linnea clearly thinks very hard about the sessions. She comes prepared with a new written programme for each and every one. It is not possible to be bored. I can be doubled over in hysterical laughter at what she wants me to do, but she gets me to do it. It is amazing. It’s hard work ,great fun and the best part of my day. I have discovered that I have muscles in parts of my body that I didn’t know existed. Thank you so much.
Suzie Procter
Sara's enthusiasm, passion and energy is boundless and ensures that all her training sessions are fun, enjoyable and exhilarating. Her vivacious personality is truly infectious while her positive attitude and continual encouragement keeps me motivated and engaged at all times. Sara's extensive personal training knowledge and ability to draw on numerous different influences (from pilates to general fitness to capoeira) ensure that her training sessions are varied, dynamic, interesting and specifically tailored to my individual requirements. Sara pushes me as hard as I need her to but also understands my limitations. I've thoroughly enjoyed training with Sara over the past year and have really noticed tangible benefits - not only has my fitness and stamina improved but so has my general toning and core muscle strength. Thank you!
Ferrie al-Chalabi
Sarah is a very likeable and lively trainer. She is able to articulate her instructions well so as techniques can be learnt to the best of one's ability. Her flexible approach is excellent - always able to accommodate one's mood and energy levels. At times, I think Sara forgets that we are not perhaps quite as 'super fit' as herself and her sessions can seem to be too challenging at times!
Sarah Wallder
My physiotherapist recommended I take up Pilates for ongoing shoulder and neck problems earlier this year, since then I have been working with Sharon in one-to-one sessions. Through the work I do with her, I have learnt a huge amount about my own body, my posture has improved and I am amazed at how flexible I have become. My shoulder and neck have improved beyond anything I had expected and I am now free of all pain killers. Sharon knows exactly what level to take me to and after each session I come away mentally refreshed and feeling physically energised. Sharon is patient, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the variety that she brings to every session makes Pilates a joy to do. Sharon’s has a bright and open personality and her enthusiasm and commitment as a Pilates instructor is second to none.
Sue Wensley
The experts at Nordic Balance don’t just know their stuff, they are patient, sympathetic, flexible and understanding. I first came to them with a troublesome Achilles that threatened my marathon hopes. An Achilles problem is not the easiest; it’s one of those temperamental injuries with a mind of its own. They helped manage my recovery, gave me tips on how to avoid getting it again and were always at the end of a phone when I needed them. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Lucy Dunne, Grazia
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Liz Newman, Fabric Magazine
I am over in the UK this year from the USA running a Charity in London and was looking for somewhere to continue my training while in the UK .I am a USA based member of the Naval and Club and in checking out the gym in the Club found that it was now run by a company called Nordic Balance. I do triathlons in the USA and was concerned that I could find a facility that would continue to push me to the extreme if needed. After a very thorough fitness assessment I was introduced to Sara Correia, one of the Nordic Balance Trainers. She is a World Champion in her own martial arts field and knows how to train and also how to teach and get the best out of her students. With humour and a requirement that one must always produce at 100%, she has run me though a series of classes working equally on cardio, weights , and core work and the result has been outstanding .The facility is also first rate. Although I train in the USA, training in London with Sara Correia has moved my fitness level significantly and this will seriously help me with my 2011 races. There has been a noticeable improvement in my overall fitness as a result of training with Sara Correia.
Julian Keevil