Fitness for real life.
Join people like you, building strength and confidence without the fads
5★ Rated on Google
No-nonsense personal trainer , Oxfordshire
Too much fitness noise. But none of it works for you
Everyone has an opinion on how you should eat, move, live. No wonder you’re overwhelmed.
You aren’t failing - you just haven’t found a grounded approach that works with your body and your life.
Straight-up personal training for real life
I started Esmé Strength & Wellbeing to help people build habits that stick.
I listen more deeply to create a plan that works for you. Your sessions will be in my private Oxfordshire studio or online, where you don’t have to worry about who’s watching.
Do you…
feel weaker than your friends, family or peers?
want to build your fitness, but lack confidence to start?
struggle with persistent pain, or are you recovering from an injury?
feel disconnected or overwhelmed by daily stress?
long for more energy to enjoy a vibrant social life?
struggle with conflicting exercise and nutrition advice everywhere you look?
How does it work?
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Tailored Fitness
Step 1 – Let’s Talk
This starts with a proper conversation. What do you need? What’s going on? Let’s see if we’re a good fit and what the best next step looks like.
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Customised Wellbeing
Step 2 – Explore & Goal Set
Let’s explore your history of movement and nutrition (if relevant). I’ll guide you to help you set clear goals with timeframes, laying the foundation for your long term success.
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A Confident Start
Step 3 – First Session
We get moving and see where you're at - strengths, weaknesses, what needs work. No judgment. It’s about building confidence from day one
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A plan for real life
Step 4 – Continue & Adapt
We adjust your plan to suit your goals, lifestyle and whatever life throws your way. Because that’s how you keep moving forward.
Choose the path that fits your life
The 10 Week Reset
A guided kickstart to clear the noise and build habits that stick
Stop the ‘all or nothing’ cycle with a structured 10-week personal training and nutrition programme to build confidence and consistency.
Weekly 1-1 personal training: Master the foundations or sharpen your form so you can train with confidence and see real progress.
Nourish & Thrive course: Ditch the diet noise for a simple, real-life guide to nutrition, helping you fuel your body without the guilt.
Total value: £819
Your investment: £599 - 10 weekly payments
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Monthly Direct Debit plans
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Commit to consistent progress and build your momentum
Personal training that works with your life, not against it.
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Foundations
1 session/week
£242/month
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Progress
2 sessions/week
£440/month -
Transform
3 sessions/week
£585/month
Guided Personal Training Programmes
Train solo wherever you are, without the guesswork
Can't make it to the Oxford studio? Get the same straight-up approach and train on your terms with my virtual personal training programmes.
Mainspring
£129
Program length - 12 weeks
Mainspring is designed for people starting strength training for the first time or returning after a long break.
The focus is on consistency, learning the basics well, and building confidence with simple, repeatable sessions. Nothing rushed. Nothing excessive.
Establishing a manageable routine.
Clear 12-week structure with planned progression
Introductory bodyweight phase to build confidence
Gradual introduction of weights once movements feel familiar
Short sessions that fit into real life
Focus on balance, coordination, and joint awareness
Weekly online check-ins for accountability
Designed to build consistency without exhaustion
FAQs
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It’s my real-life guide to nutrition for women who want more energy and a simple way to eat well. No diets, no calorie counting, no restrictive meal plans.
Each week, you get a short online lesson (about 20 minutes to read) with clear actions for the week ahead.
You’ll cover all the essentials - hunger versus appetite, energy, sleep, and building habits that last. Plus, you’ll get simple, downloadable tools.
The programme is self-paced so you can make it work around your schedule.
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It’s a digital, easy to follow nutrition programme designed for women who want better energy, clearer appetite signals and a simpler way to eat well. Each weekly lesson takes around 15 to 30 minutes to read and includes actions for the week ahead. You’ll cover macronutrients, hunger versus appetite, fibre, fats, sleep and how to build habits that last & more! It’s not a diet, there’s no calorie counting, and there are no restrictive meal plans. Instead, you get straightforward guidance, practical tools. The course is suitable for peri and post-menopausal women and supports strength, confidence and long term health wherever you are in the world.
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Not at all. That’s my job. Whether you’re returning after a break, managing an injury, or starting from scratch, I’ll meet you exactly where you are.
No judgment and no diving in at the deep end. We’ll move at a pace that’s right for you.
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That’s completely fine. Some clients come purely for the training. We can bring in support with nutrition or habits later on - only if and when it suits you.
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That depends on your goals, schedule, and budget. Some train weekly, others every couple of weeks with a plan to follow between. We’ll figure out what works best for you.
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Yes. You can train with me online, in person, or a mix of both. The same level of support, just adapted to your setup.
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100%. Feel free to contact me via the contact form, email or WhatsApp
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Please contact me directly. As I’m self-employed, I have flexibility with my schedule and can provide alternative times that aren’t shown online.
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