Lauren Martin - Personal Trainer

Lauren Martin - Personal Trainer Personal Training, Pre/Postnatal, GP Referral, Cardiac Rehab, Lifestyle & Nutritional Support

New Gym Day 💪First session at my new gym this morning and yes… I still get that little nervous feeling walking somewhere...
04/03/2026

New Gym Day 💪

First session at my new gym this morning and yes… I still get that little nervous feeling walking somewhere unfamiliar

New spaces, new faces, not knowing where anything is…

But that’s exactly why we do it!

Growth lives outside the comfort zone 💪🏼

If you’ve been thinking about trying a new gym, a new class, or starting your fitness journey, just go for it!!

Worst case? You don’t like it and you don’t go back.
Best case? It changes everything 🧡

If you want help with your training plan or need support getting started, drop me a DM 🤍

🚨 New Coaching Spaces Available 🚨Serious about changing your body this year?I’m taking on a small number of clients who ...
28/02/2026

🚨 New Coaching Spaces Available 🚨

Serious about changing your body this year?

I’m taking on a small number of clients who are ready to train with intention and see real progress

If you’re ready to:
• Build lean muscle
• Get stronger
• Feel confident in your body again
• Follow a structured plan that actually delivers results

You’ll receive expert guidance, ongoing accountability, and a fully personalised training plan built around you, your goals, and your lifestyle

Spaces are limited

💬 Comment “READY” or send me a message to book your free consultation.

Time to Move 🧠 No goalNo expectationJust movementI was feeling really anxious today, and I didn’t want to do anything… b...
26/02/2026

Time to Move 🧠

No goal
No expectation
Just movement

I was feeling really anxious today, and I didn’t want to do anything… but I did the one thing I know helps me … move my body

I could have easily talked myself out of it, but I told myself: If I don’t want to run after five minutes, I can stop … and that’s OKAY!!

I managed a steady 6K, with the hep of a podcast, and I felt so much better for it

Takeaway: You don’t always have to want to move. You don’t need big goals or pressure. Just gentle movement … even 10 minutes, a short walk, or a few stretches can make a difference 🧡

Açaí Yoghurt Bowl 🥣💜✨ Greek yogurt with Açaí✨ Kefir✨ Chia pudding✨ Mixed berries✨ Walnuts✨ Brazil nuts✨ Golden linseeds ...
23/02/2026

Açaí Yoghurt Bowl 🥣💜

✨ Greek yogurt with Açaí
✨ Kefir
✨ Chia pudding
✨ Mixed berries
✨ Walnuts
✨ Brazil nuts
✨ Golden linseeds
✨ Pumpkin seeds

A high-protein, essential-fat rich breakfast to support muscle, hormones & gut health 💪

Loaded with antioxidants from the berries for recovery, immunity & overall health 🍓🧠

Simple, balanced fuel that keeps you full, energised and feeling good all morning

Give it a go and let me know what you think

Looking for some motivation and a great workout to kick off your weekend? 💪Save this 45 minute strength session and give...
21/02/2026

Looking for some motivation and a great workout to kick off your weekend? 💪

Save this 45 minute strength session and give it a go 🔥

Gym glow-up complete ✨Who’s excited to give the new kit a whirl this week? 💁🏼‍♀️ Let’s go 💪
15/02/2026

Gym glow-up complete ✨

Who’s excited to give the new kit a whirl this week? 💁🏼‍♀️

Let’s go 💪

Tell me it’s Sunday without telling me it’s Sunday 👀12 meals prepped for the week for Scott and I ✅ Meal prepping is one...
08/02/2026

Tell me it’s Sunday without telling me it’s Sunday 👀

12 meals prepped for the week for Scott and I ✅

Meal prepping is one of the most underrated tools for progress:
✔️ Saves time
✔️ Supports portion control
✔️ Improves consistency with nutrition
✔️ Reduces decision fatigue

Prep once, stress less, fuel better 💪

Consistency always wins 🥇

Who doesn’t love an AI trend? 💁🏼‍♀️
07/02/2026

Who doesn’t love an AI trend? 💁🏼‍♀️

🌈 Another day of eating the rainbow 🌈Two colourful plates built around whole foods, quality protein, fibre, and nourishi...
22/01/2026

🌈 Another day of eating the rainbow 🌈

Two colourful plates built around whole foods, quality protein, fibre, and nourishing fats

Balanced meals that look good, taste good, and help you feel good too ✨

DM me ‘RAINBOW’ if you need to get a handle on your nutrition

Movement can reduce stress … but only when it supports your nervous system 🧠Exercise is a powerful tool for stress manag...
15/01/2026

Movement can reduce stress … but only when it supports your nervous system 🧠

Exercise is a powerful tool for stress management, but more intensity isn’t always better!

Movement is still a stressor!!

It raises your heart rate, activates the sympathetic nervous system, and increases cortisol, which is healthy when recovery is adequate

When life stress is already high, pushing harder can:
• Disrupt sleep
• Increase fatigue & irritability
• Reduce motivation
• Leave you feeling exhausted

Sometimes your body doesn’t need more stimulation, it needs down-regulation

Gentle, restorative movement counts as real exercise 🌿

Walking, yoga, Pilates, mobility work, breath-focused movement, or lighter training with longer rests can help activate the parasympathetic (rest & digest) system and support recovery

✔ Some days stress relief looks like lifting heavy
✔ Some days it looks like slowing down
✔ Both are valuable

The best exercise for stress is the one that meets your nervous system where it’s at 🫶🏻

⭐️ Train smart
⭐️ Recover well
⭐️ Listen to your body!!

Meal prep in full swing 🍠🥑🐟Frozen fruits and veggies are such a win for nutrition!Packed with fibre, micronutrients, and...
05/01/2026

Meal prep in full swing 🍠🥑🐟

Frozen fruits and veggies are such a win for nutrition!

Packed with fibre, micronutrients, and frozen at peak freshness, which makes them incredibly nutrient dense ❄️💪

Between colourful veg, quality protein, healthy fats and gut-friendly foods, this week’s meals are all about feeling strong, energised and well-fuelled

Waving goodbye to inflammation and feeling sluggish 👋🏻 👋🏻

What’s your weekly food shop looking like this week? 👀 👀

👇 Comment below if you want to see what I’m cooking with all of this!

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