REAL JOURNEYS · REAL RESULTS
Every client brings their own story.
Every result speaks for itself.
These testimonials reflect the real experiences of people who have trained, studied, and grown with Shaw Lifestyle. Their words mean everything.
"I can't thank Liz enough. Her understanding of the body is remarkable, and her creative, clear way of explaining movements means I always know exactly what's required. I feel completely confident that I'm in a truly safe pair of hands."
MICHELLE
PERSONAL TRAINING & STRENGTH
"As an existing client, I can wholeheartedly recommend Liz as an exceptional personal trainer. She is an excellent listener and responded immediately to my goals, creating a unique training plan for me, developing it as necessary over time. She is highly motivational and draws on her vast professional knowledge of exercise, physiology and nutrition, providing a one-stop shop for clients. Sessions take place in her new, beautiful, warm and light studio on state of the art equipment or her newly refurbished gym. Within a couple of months I can feel the benefits in terms of fitness and overall wellbeing. It is a joy working with her."
CATHARINE
"Liz is not your average personal trainer. She gives me so much more and my weekly sessions with her are about more than fitness. She genuinely cares about her clients in a very holistic way and combines expert knowledge with attention to detail that I haven't found anywhere else. The result is a very personal and tailored approach that's best for you as an individual. I have been strength training for years but she notices my imbalances and creates a more effective workout - meaning better results and a greater self awareness of how my form affects everything I do. I also do Pilates with Liz in her lovely studio. These sessions also feel like more than a workout to me - they feel like self care. And that keeps me wanting to learn and to do more"
BETH
“Working with Liz has been so rewarding. Her knowledge of anatomy, her attention to detail and her ability to translate client needs into workable and achievable sessions has helped me enormously. In just a few weeks I could see and feel the benefits and now I have weekly sessions with Liz, I can’t imagine my life without them.”
MANDY
“I can’t recommend Liz enough. I started working with her many years ago on basic fitness, posture and strength and since them we’ve tackled stress management, nutrition, wellbeing, coaching and our most recent hot topic is overall wellness which involves a wonderful combination of PT sessions (including yoga, Pilates, HIIT) and weekly coaching sessions.
Liz has made so much positive difference to my life over the years I recently bought 3 close friends a voucher to work with her just so they could see and feel the benefits too. Completely bespoke programmes to suit what you need most with the right amount of accountability to keep you on track.”
LINDA
PILATES
"I would happily recommend Liz from Shaw Lifestyle to anyone looking for a PT or Pilates instructor. I’ve been doing Pilates for more than 20 years and she is the most knowledgeable and passionate instructor I’ve met. She understands the human body in a way few people take the time or effort to do and she is always expanding her knowledge. She also has some of the best equipment I’ve seen and used.
She’s also very friendly and approachable so if you’re in doubt, give her a call. She’d love to chat."
MARTIN
"I personally discovered Pilates rather late in life at the age of 72, after many years of niggling injuries with my back due to work and, to be fair, not really taking full care of myself. At first, I joined a local community group, which introduced me to the benefits of Pilates.
Recently, I was introduced to Liz Shaw, who has taken my experience of Pilates to a completely different and higher level.
Her, friendly professional expertise combined with a very enthusiastic approach, will I am sure inspire you, as it has done for me"
PHILIP
“I approached Liz after the birth of my third child. My first two are twins and I had suffered from diastasis recti (separation of the stomach muscles) which occurred again during this pregnancy: I was keen to work on my core strength without putting too much strain and exacerbating the problem. Liz has tailor made a programme for me. She is entirely realistic in the goals she sets but pushes me to do my best. I look forward to our sessions each week as they make me feel healthier, happier and as if I have invested in some ‘me time’. She is able to explain the benefits behind every move, and each week we progress from the week before. She has made reasonable tweaks to my already healthy diet and makes good suggestions about how to achieve more balance in a hectic lifestyle. I could not recommend her more highly.”
UNA
CORRECTIVE & SPECIALIST WORK
"Liz Shaw is a personal trainer and Pilates Instructor with the most incredible wealth of knowledge and a hunger to learn more. She has helped me with a difficult frozen shoulder and has had tremendous results where others had failed. She’s kind and really cares about your well-being and is not afraid of a challenge, which I certainly have been! I have recommended her and will continue to do so as I am confident that she will help you and care for you"
LIZ
NUTRITION & WELLNESS COACHING
“I would highly recommend Liz’s nutritional coaching. It has helped me enormously by making me aware of the food I eat, its content and the impact it has on my mental and physical wellbeing. Not only do I feel great, I have lost just under two stone in the past 7 months and more importantly kept the weight off. Through Liz’s gentle encouragement and support I have introduced a lot more activity into my daily schedule through fast walks and yoga. Liz is highly informative, and as well as being understanding and encouraging can give you a nudge in the right direction when you need it. I would not hesitate recommending Liz and the lifestyle programme”
SIOBHAN
“Liz, your stress management course has brought clarity & peace to my life through the effective ways that you have engaged me. You have managed to increase my awareness of self & in doing so, have enabled me to identify where my stress lies and how to manage it mindfully: your techniques & skills really work for me. It is both enlightening and exciting to see how some of the simple steps that you instigate through your course, can bring such rewarding results. You are truly gifted.”
NICOLA
“The meditation course has been so beneficial. Today I was feeling really overwhelmed: I took the time out to meditate for just 7 minutes. Afterwards I felt refreshed and ready to go. Only 5 days in and already I can see the benefits. Liz was clear in her explanation which made learning the technique so easy. Having wanted to learn to meditate for years I am so pleased I finally chose this method. Thanks so much Liz”
ALEX
MENTORSHIP — FITNESS PROFESSIONALS
"Before I met Liz my teaching skills and knowledge of Pilates at its core were fairly standard and potentially “superficial” at best.
After meeting and working with Liz she opened my eyes to what Pilates truly is, what it can do for people and the power that strong and clear teaching/education can provide.
I have become a more confident and educational instructor, leading to better rapport and relationships with my clients as I safely guide them and progress them through their journeys within group classes and 1-2-1’s.
Not only that, Liz has been a friend as well as a mentor. Highlighting the importance of taking care of your mental health as an instructor, finding balance, healthy working habits and positive work environments. Allowing me to be brave enough to say no to things beyond my work boundaries but simultaneously push myself when needed to become a better educator.
You are in safe hands with Liz. Be prepared to work smarter and harder. But know you are learning from one of the best and one of the most caring."
MAEA MORGAN, PILATES & YOGA INSTRUCTOR / #roottorise18
"When I first met Liz, I was an ex-athlete trying to find my place in a new country, barely speaking English, unsure of myself, and not knowing where to start. Liz didn’t just mentor me, she believed in me from the very first moment. She saw potential in me that I couldn’t yet see in myself at that time. She guided me with patience, kindness, and strength. She didn’t hand me the answers; she taught me how to think, how to understand, and how to grow. Step by step, she helped me build my knowledge and confidence, until suddenly I realised I wasn’t just learning, I was becoming the person I always wanted to be.
With her support, I achieved my Level 3 and 4 PT qualifications, Level 4 Strength & Conditioning, and Level 4 Nutrition. She helped me find my voice, build my client base, and understand the industry. And today, I’m proud to say I’ve progressed all the way to Regional Manager of two gyms. None of this would have happened without her. I’m deeply grateful I found Liz, she changed my life. If you want someone who truly cares about you, your journey, and your success, Liz is the one. She is the heart of this industry."
HOHA, ELITE PT & GYM MANAGER / #fitptinyourpocket​
"I completed my Level 3 Personal Training qualification under Liz, and she is genuinely the best mentor I’ve ever had across any course I’ve done. The enthusiasm she brings to every session has a way of bringing even the driest anatomy and physiology content to life. Her genuine love for health and fitness reignites your own passion for the industry and makes learning feel exciting rather than overwhelming.
What stood out most is how deeply she cares about her students’ success. It never once felt like she was just delivering a course. She consistently made it feel like she wanted me to succeed just as much as I wanted it for myself. Her support, encouragement, and dedication made an enormous difference to my confidence and development as a new personal trainer.
I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor."
KIERAN WIGGINS, PT
A PERSONAL NOTE
“Watching my mum build Shaw Lifestyle has been inspiring. I’ve seen how much care, knowledge, and heart she brings to every session. She genuinely supports each client — celebrating their progress, guiding them through challenges, and helping them feel stronger and more confident. Her passion for helping others is part of who she is, and I’m proud that people get to experience the dedication I’ve seen my whole life.”
NIKO