What my clients say about working with me…

 

 

Emma Y

" I started working with Julia after training on my own for a year and a half. I had hit a plateau where I couldn’t increase my squat weight without my knees caving in. Julia quickly identified the technical issues behind it, and with her support, we were able to address them effectively.

We worked together to improve things like ankle mobility and correct my hip shift, and eventually, I reached my goal of squatting my body weight. Julia is incredibly detail oriented and truly listens to her clients. She adjusts the training plan quickly based on feedback and makes progress feel efficient and personal.

 

If you are looking to break through a plateau or achieve a specific goal like mastering push ups, heavy squats, or pull ups, I highly recommend working with her."

 

Laura C

" Training with Julia has been a great experience. I came to her wanting to improve my strength and conditioning for my first ever HYROX event, and she went above and beyond, even taking a course to better understand the sport and tailor my program!

 

She built a challenging plan that boosted my endurance, strength, and confidence. The build in training was also gradual, with a strong focus on proper form and injury prevention, which has helped me progress safely and consistently. Her coaching is always supportive, focused, and motivating. I made real progress thanks to her dedication and guidance. If you want a trainer who truly invests in your goals, she’s the one."

 

Hayley M

" I have been training with Julia to improve on my strength levels for pole classes. Through Julia's programmes, structured to tackle the muscle groups needed to achieve certain pole tricks, I have seen significant improvements in my strength and flexibility, allowing me to achieve some of my goal moves long before I expected to.

 

Julia has been a fantastic PT for helping me reach my goals in a supportive, encouraging and targeted way and I recommend her for anyone looking to supplement specific sports training with PT sessions."

 

Cameron R

" I’ve been training with Aurora Strength for just under a year now. In my late teens, I suffered a stroke that left me with weakness on my left side—especially in my wrist and ankle. For a long time, I lacked the confidence to return to the gym. But working with Aurora Strength has truly changed that.

Julia’s guidance and the supportive environment she’s created have empowered me to re-enter the gym with confidence. I now follow a personalized program that I can carry out independently—something I never thought I’d be able to do again.

 

Throughout our sessions, we’ve focused on incorporating my weaker side into movements, helping me regain strength and stability in the areas most affected. The emphasis on compound lifts, such as squats and deadlifts, has been especially beneficial. Julia has helped me understand which muscle groups need to be activated and strong before attempting these lifts, and I’ve seen noticeable improvements in a short period of time.

 

I would wholeheartedly recommend Aurora Strength to anyone who may feel uncertain or intimidated by the gym environment—especially those curious about lifting but unsure where to start. With Aurora Strength’s support, you’ll feel not only encouraged but truly empowered to chase your lifting goals and rediscover your strength.” 

 

Marie D

" I started training with Julia after my first trimester of my first pregnancy, feeling very unfit and honestly quite worried about how I would cope with labour. I wanted to rebuild my strength, feel more confident in my body, and regain confidence in the gym. Even though I had always been active before pregnancy, I had no idea where to start or what I could and couldn’t safely do during pregnancy. Now, as I’m approaching my due date, I feel strong, confident, and still able to go to the gym multiple times a week - something I truly credit Julia with helping me achieve!

 

I have genuinely looked forward to every session and always leave feeling stronger, more energised, and better than when I arrived. I couldn’t recommend Julia highly enough, and I’m already looking forward to training with her again after my baby arrives!” 

 

Chris L

" I've really enjoyed working with Julia over the past year and have seen real progress in my health and fitness goals. As a vegan I wasn't sure if my diet would be able to support high intensity weight training, but Julia was able to support that side of things too. Now, I actually see a vegan diet as an advantage rather than a hindrance!

 

I've also experienced real improvements in my mental health and I feel like a fit person again! The sessions with Julia have always been challenging but really fun, as she's paid attention to what I've enjoyed and designed my programme accordingly. I'd highly recommend working with her!"

 

Luna W

" Prior to starting personal training lessons with Julia, I had never step foot into the gym before. I always felt that going to the gym was a bit intimidating and overwhelming, but Julia made me feel super comfortable throughout all of our sessions together. She was always very attentive to my needs, how my body moves, which muscle groups I needed to work on, and created tailored work out plans to help me get stronger. I was challenged, but never felt like I was pushed over my limit. This made going to the gym an enjoyable activity for me, and I’m really glad I was able to build that mindset with Julia’s help.

 

After five months of training with Julia, I feel that I have regained confidence in my body; I am capable of getting stronger and this doesn’t need to involve blood, sweat and tears! Training with intention and putting thought into each movement is what counts. Overall, I couldn’t recommend Julia more. Julia offers more than just gym training — she offers a truly personal, tailored, and thoughtful approach to building a healthy lifestyle."

 

Carla M

" I have had a really positive experience with Aurora Strength. When I first started, I was intimidated both by exercise and the gym generally. I felt out of shape and insecure, not knowing where to begin. Julia was invaluable in her support and guidance, helping me slowly build some lasting exercise habits and improving my confidence in my body’s ability and strength.

 

As well as offering support, guidance and expertise in her field, one of the most valuable aspects of the Aurora Strength service is the non-judgmental approach that Julia provides. She never made me feel anything but empowered to be able to look fully at my health and habits – regardless of what stage I was at – and she supported me in my efforts to change them for the better, along with her guidance and knowledge.

 

I would recommend Aurora Strength particularly to anyone who, like in my case, would love to build exercise habits but doesn’t know where to start."

 

Zosia K (Barbell Club Trainee)

" When I first joined the gym, I wasn't someone who was interested in exercising and fitness in general. For a long time I felt intimidated by the equipment and initially stuck to classes only just to make sure I got some weekly exercise. Aurora Strength Barbell Club gave me a perfect opportunity to grow my confidence and become comfortable with using the gym independently. One of the things I enjoy so much about the club is how genuinely supportive everyone is - every personal achievement is celebrated, and the atmosphere makes every session feel motivating and rewarding. Julia creates a truly inclusive and friendly environment where you can get answers to all of your burning questions and kick start your journey in weight lifting!"

 

Hannah S (Barbell Club Trainee)

" Julia with Aurora Strength gave a fantastic 6-week course on the Deadlift - it's something I have always struggled with so I signed up. Within the first session she reframed the correct form in a way that was easy to understand and really helpful. In subsequent weeks she picked up all the little details to give feedback and identified for each of us individually what we needed to work on, but also where we were strong. She really cultivated a supportive atmosphere with both individual focus and group work, and I progressed much farther in my deadlift than I expected at the start!"

 

Kate L (Barbell Club Trainee)

" Julia treats every student as an individual and pays incredible attention to detail. Her explanations are meticulous and clear, yet she delivers them in a way that never feels overwhelming. She gives detailed training programmes to follow between classes, enabling continued progress in order to build your strength for the next class. I've thoroughly enjoyed her course and didn’t hesitate to sign up for the next one."