ABOUT
ISSY
I haven’t always been into fitness. As a child and teenager, I avoided sport. I didn’t feel confident, didn’t feel good enough - and so I quit before I could fail.
That all changed when, at 16, I started attending functional fitness classes. For the first time, I discovered that movement could feel empowering, challenging, and fun. Those classes became a non-negotiable part of my week and, over time, they helped me build strength, fitness, confidence - and ultimately led me to qualify as a personal trainer.
But like many in the industry, I quickly fell into the trap of “no carbs, no excuses.” The message was clear: the smaller, leaner, and lighter you are, the better. I believed it. I exercised to burn off food. I feared rest days. I was stuck in a toxic cycle of restriction during the week, followed by overeating at the weekend - only to start all over again on Monday.
At my “skinniest,” I was anything but happy. I was exhausted. I felt lost. I thought I had to choose between living my life and reaching my goals.
Working with a nutrition coach changed everything. Over two years, I learned to break free from the all-or-nothing mindset, to let go of food rules and body shame, and to stop using exercise as punishment. I began to appreciate my body - not for how it looked, but for everything it could do. I discovered tools like body appreciation, body functionality, and body image flexibility. These tools didn’t just change my habits- they changed my life.
That journey inspired me to become a certified nutritionist, so I could help others escape the same cycle of burnout, restriction, and guilt. I want to help you build a healthy, happy relationship with movement, food, and your body. One where you focus on becoming your healthiest self - not just your smallest. One where you can make memories with friends and family without the constant fear of being “off track.”
I also feel incredibly lucky to have built such an amazing community at Fitness Is. HQ. From day one, my goal was to create a space where everyone feels welcome - no matter their age, background, or ability. A gym where people don’t feel intimidated, but supported. Where you feel like you belong. That vision wouldn’t be possible without our incredible members. They’re the heart of what makes Fitness Is. so special.
My favourite part of being a personal trainer and coach is helping others realise they’re capable of more than they think. Watching clients hit goals they never thought possible, seeing them grow in confidence, and learning to trust themselves - that’s the magic.
If you're tired of the all-or-nothing mindset, of feeling like your worth is tied to the number on the scale, or like you're always “starting again on Monday”- I see you. I’ve been you. And I’m here to help.
Let’s build a stronger, healthier, more confident you - together.
QUALIFICATIONS
EIQ Certified Nutritionist
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Outdoor Fitness
Group Indoor Cycling
Children's Fitness
Adapting exercise for
ante and post natal clients
First Aid Qualified
DBS Checked
TESTIMONIALS
“I will have been attending classes for two years in March - My classes are now an integral part of my week, I attend Monday, Tuesday and Thursday sweat and Wednesday strength and I absolutely love going! The camaraderie from the other people who go is brilliant and Issy is such a great trainer - I have various issues to be careful of - protruding discs and balance issues and Issy will always suggest an alternative exercise for me . The music is great. I have never once got home and thought “ oh I didn’t enjoy that”?!
I Can’t recommend the classes and Issy high enough !! Get booked in - you don’t regret it!!.”
Zoe
“Before I found Issy's classes I had become unfit and very unhappy about it but nothing I used to do seemed to be motivating me anymore. I joined Issy's Sweat classes last summer and I've not looked back. I'm fitter, happier in my body and I look forward to exercise! Issy is a skilled teacher. She is attentive to good technique, encouraging and inclusive of all abilities. Her friendly and motivating classes are now an unmissable fixture in my week.”
Christina
“I love the Strength class at FitnessIs! It has really helped me to feel a lot stronger, in better shape, and much more confident about using weights. Isabella creates such a welcoming and encouraging environment, and given I used to feel too self aware to join a class with all women this has helped me to overcome my fears, because everyone is lovely! Thank you, you’re da best 🙏”
Georgina
“I am thoroughly enjoying Fitness IS spinning classes! It provides flashing lights, loud music, fun and hard work in the darkest of winter nights! I don't decide do I go or not it's what I do now! That's credit to the instructors not my dedication 🚴🏼♀️”
Hannah
