Age Better.
Grow Stronger.
Empowering You.
Strength training in a supportive environment with a welcoming community.
One to one personal training classes with Laura Mowat - Level 3 qualified and pre and postnatal exercise fully qualified.
I work from the Holly House Health Hub, which is located in central Berkhamsted.
My Services
Exercise programs designed to fit into your lifestyle.
Personal Training
I offer bespoke training in my converted garage. Whatever your goals are, I can help you harness your health. It might be strength training to keep running fit, lifting weights for functional fitness or you may have never lifted a weight before and want to find out how to start. It is never too late.
Babies/Children
Children do what they see their parents do. Mums and Dads are more than welcome to bring their babies to class. Babies can be relentless and taking an hour to focus on you can change your whole day.
Showing up for yourself means you can show up better for your family. I have plenty of toys to keep them occupied. And if that fails, they can be an extra weight for you!
We can't stop ageing, but we can be proactive about being as strong as possible to impact how the years affect us. Challenging our muscles and staying active means entering our latter years vibrantly with more chance of functional independence. A huge 70 per cent of how we age is down to lifestyle factors.
I feel strongly that over the age of 40, we should all be lifting weights at least twice a week. Strength training preserves bone density, insulin sensitivity and makes you feel powerful. It is critical during the menopause and peri-menopause to conteract the loss of oestrogen, bone density and muscle loss.
The only way to reduce the risk of osteoporosis as we age is to lift weights and improve bone density. This helps to prevent falls and prevents us from entering the injury and getting weaker cycle.
Pregnancy
I trained all through my pregnancies which helped to prepare me for their arrival! I can adapt exercises through all three pregnancy trimesters and can leave you feel powerful for birth and strong to cope with the functional movements required for motherhood.
I lead a Bump and Baby class at Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre on a Tuesday morning.
Older Clients
I have experience in working with our senior citizens. Having taught various group classes aimed at older clientele, I am able to tailor classes for 70 and over. I find working on mobility and balance, as well as strength is essential for this group of people. It is so important for older people to use and strengthen their muscles to prevent frailty.
Client reviews
Jess, Tring
Working out with Laura is a genuine highlight of my week! The sessions are always a great balance between challenging but enjoyable. I'm definitely feeling fitter and stronger and am learning more about how to exercise well - both for now and for the future. A weekly session motivates me to make healthy choices for the rest of the week.
Pam, Hemel
Laura is great at explaining everything and I always feel encouraged to do more! It can be tailored to your level of experience and she is great at taking on board the kind of work out correct for you, would recommend :)
I began training with Laura after I’d had two children and hadn’t exercised for years. Laura was extremely understanding and non judgemental and helped me begin to build muscle and regain strength. She’s helped me to see that I can do what I feel like I couldn’t, and we also have a great time in our sessions. She’s very friendly and kind as well as being a brilliant personal trainer, so these sessions have become something I really look forward to each week.
Jo, Cholesbury
Sessions with Laura are great! She knows just how to tweak them to your ability. Since starting training with Laura, I've become much fitter and stronger, and feel more comfortable in my postpartum body.
Katherine, Tring