Success Story

Rachel Gibbins

Rachel improved her energy, confidence, and fitness in just 6 months, proving that with the right coaching, busy schedules don't have to hold you back.

How Rachel Transformed Her Training with Blended In-Person and Online Personal Training

A Little About Rachel

Rachel is 28 and works full-time as an Optometrist. Like many people, after Christmas she was feeling sluggish, low on energy, and unhappy with her fitness routine. She knew she wanted to make a change, but like a lot of busy professionals, she thought there just wasn’t time to fit the gym into her life.

The Struggle Before Coaching

Before we started working together, Rachel’s diet wasn’t great, and that left her with little energy or motivation to exercise. She would do bits of cardio here and there and even tried running for a while, but nothing really stuck.

When she did make it to the gym, she didn’t know what to do once she got there. The weights section felt intimidating, and because she didn’t have a plan, she never felt like she was making progress.

Rachel told me she was worried that starting a coaching programme would be too intense and take up too much time, meaning she’d miss out on the things she enjoys doing at the weekend.

What Changed

After joining my online coaching programme, Rachel quickly realised those worries weren’t true. We built a plan that fit her lifestyle, allowed her to enjoy her weekends, and gave her structure in the gym.

The biggest surprise for her? She actually started looking forward to her sessions. For the first time, training felt like something she wanted to do, not something she had to do.

Day-to-day life changed massively too. Rachel noticed a big boost in energy and no longer felt like slumping on the sofa after work. She was moving more, feeling more positive, and enjoying the process.

How She Feels Now

Six months on, Rachel feels fitter, stronger, and more confident in the gym. She’s found a balance that works for her, and most importantly, she’s realised that making time for herself isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

Here’s what Rachel had to say about the experience:

‍"You might think you don’t have time for the gym, but once you create space for it, you realise how much better you feel. Sam’s coaching works for everyone — he listens, supports you, and makes the process simple. I feel so much better now compared to six months ago."