SRS Fitness - Personal Training

SRS Fitness - Personal Training Experienced PT with my own private studio and a passion for health, fitness and nutrition. I love helping people improve their lives and gain confidence.

SRS Fitness - Based from my private, fully equipped studio in Welwyn I provide one to one or "partner" training sessions for busy people who are looking for someone who understands the ever-changing demands of work, family commitments and life. A little bit about me... ​ I am a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and gained my NVQ Level 2 “Fitness Instructor” and NVQ Level 3 “Personal Trainer & Business Planning” qualifications through Lifetime Training – the largest training provider within the health and fitness sector delivering the greatest number of apprenticeships and NVQ programmes as well as being the first in the leisure sector to achieve the Training Quality Standard. I also hold a Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Sports & Exercise Nutrition which I completed this year. To further my studies and broaden the services I can offer I have just begun a diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy alongside a second diploma in shiatsu massage. ​ I set up SRS Fitness in 2013 to enable me to provide a truly "personal" service, not affiliated with any commercial gym, allowing me to run my business in line with my own vision and values. I firmly believe health and fitness should be available to all and I am also a huge advocate of exercise and its benefits when living with depression and anxiety. I have an established, long term client base and gain more than 50% of my clients through word of mouth and recommendations. This is because client satisfaction is paramount to me and, I believe, critical to the long term success of my business. I strive to provide an outstanding service and have measures in place to ensure I can regularly gather feedback regarding the quality of service I provide. I have significant and current experience of working with children and young people as well as those with sports specific goals, older clients and of course, both male and female clients from a variety of backgrounds. ​ I employ a number of strategies in order to improve your fitness, overhaul your diet (as necessary) and help you achieve the physique you are striving for whilst also taking into account your whole wellbeing. My approach is firm but encouraging. I will be available to support you all the way - not just during our sessions. In return I expect absolute commitment from each client. ​

01/04/2026

🧡EAT MORE TO HELP FAT LOSS

Eating more can actually make fat loss easier.

When your body feels “safe”, it cooperates.

Fat loss works better when fuel, movement, and recovery are aligned, rather than running on empty.

Chronically under-eating often leads to:
👉🏻Low energy
👉🏻Strong cravings
👉🏻Poor workouts
👉🏻Stalled fat loss

Fueling your body properly helps:
1️⃣Stabilise hunger
2️⃣Improve training performance
3️⃣Support hormones
4️⃣Reduce binge/restrict cycles
5️⃣Make fat loss feel manageable

What “eating more” actually looks like (not overeating):
🥩 Prioritising protein at every meal
⏱️ Eating regular meals instead of skipping
🥔 Adding carbs around training
🥑 Including fats instead of fearing them

Simple food upgrades that support fat loss 💪🏻
🍳 Breakfast: eggs with toast, or Greek yogurt with fruit
🥗 Lunch: wrap with chicken/tofu and (lots of) salad
🥕 Dinner: protein with carbs and (lots of) veg (no extremes)
🧀 Snacks: protein yogurt, fruit, cheese, nuts

Actionable steps to start today:
1️⃣ Eat at regular intervals
2️⃣ Build meals around protein first
3️⃣ Stop trying to “save calories” for later
4️⃣ Fuel training days more, not less
5️⃣ Prioritise sleep and recovery as much as steps

📌Follow for 1% better everyday strategies

28/03/2026

🧡 20 HIGH PROTEIN FOODS TO HELP WITH FAT LOSS

📌Save this for your next shop 🛒

Struggling to hit your protein?

This is one of the biggest things holding people back from fat loss

🔑 Aim for 20–40g per meal and build your meals around these foods.

These foods make fat loss easier by:
✔ Keeping you fuller for longer
✔ Supporting muscle
✔ Reducing cravings

🥩 Animal Protein (Part 1)
🍗 Chicken breast – 31g / 100g
🦃 Turkey breast – 29g / 100g
🥩 Lean beef mince – 26g / 100g
🍖 Pork tenderloin – 24g / 100g

🪺 Animal Protein (Part 2 - Eggs & Dairy)
🥚 Eggs – 6g each
🥛 Greek yogurt – 10g / 100g
🧀 Quark – 11g / 100g
🍶 Skyr – 10g / 100g
🧀 Cottage cheese – 11g / 100g

🐟 Fish & Seafood
🐟 Tuna – 23g / 100g
🍣 Salmon – 22g / 100g
🎣 Cod/Haddock – 20g / 100g
🍤 Prawns – 20g / 100g

🌱 Plant-Based Options
🥣 Lentils – 9g / 100g
🥫 Chickpeas – 7g / 100g
🌿 Edamame – 11g / 100g
🍥 Tofu – 8g / 100g
🌱 Tempeh – 19g / 100g
🍚 Quinoa – 4g / 100g
🥜 Peanut butter – 25g / 100g

📌To keep seeing posts like this, follow

📌Want a full fat loss plan? DM me “PLAN” 🔥

26/03/2026

🧡CONDITIONING WORKOUT
(For a good engine test)

Row 400m at 80% effort
10 Dumbbell Snatches (5 each side)
12 Forward Lunges (with or without weights)
8 Burpees
⏰ AMRAP 30 Minutes

24/03/2026

🧡10 LUNCHES UNDER 450 KCALS WITH 40g+ PROTEIN
(To help fat loss 🚀)

🔑 Simple rule
Repeat breakfasts and lunches
Keep dinners flexible

👉🏻40g+ protein, under 450 kcal, minimal prep
Perfect to rotate on repeat.

1. Chicken Protein Wrap 🌯
420 kcal | 42g protein
• 120g cooked chicken
• 1 whole wheat wrap
• 1 tbsp light mayo or Greek yogurt
• Lettuce and cucumber

2. Tuna and Cottage Cheese Bowl 🥣
360 kcal | 44g protein
• 1 tin tuna (spring water)
• 200g low-fat cottage cheese
• Cherry tomatoes
• Lemon and black pepper

3. Turkey and Egg Plate 🍳
430 kcal | 41g protein
• 2 boiled eggs
• 120g turkey slices
• Carrots and cucumber
• 1 light cheese

4. Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl 🍓
410 kcal | 42g protein
• 300g 0% Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop whey
• 80g berries
• 10g chia seeds

5. Salmon Protein Toast 🍞
420 kcal | 40g protein
• 100g smoked salmon
• 1 slice wholegrain or sourdough
• 150g 0% Greek yogurt
• Lemon and pepper

6. Chicken and Hummus Bowl 🥗
430 kcal | 40g protein
• 120g cooked chicken
• 40g hummus
• Mixed leaves and tomatoes
• 1 tsp olive oil

7. Protein Smoothie and Eggs 🥤
430 kcal | 42g protein

Smoothie:
• 1 scoop whey
• 250ml almond milk
• Frozen berries

and 2 boiled eggs

8. Cottage Cheese and Chicken Bowl 🧂
400 kcal | 45g protein
• 200g low-fat cottage cheese
• 100g chicken
• Tomato and cucumber
• Everything bagel seasoning (personal fave!)

9. Tuna Protein Rice Bowl 🍚
430 kcal | 40g protein
• 1 tin tuna
• 125g microwave rice
• 80g Greek yogurt
• Spinach or salad
• Soy sauce or chilli sauce (watch sugar content)

10. High-Protein Snack Plate 🍏
420 kcal | 40g protein
• 200g 0% Greek yogurt
• 100g turkey slices
• 1 boiled egg
• Apple or berries

📌Follow for fat loss for every day lives

22/03/2026

🧡BENEFITS OF AGEING
….. 4️⃣6️⃣ Vs. 2️⃣6️⃣

What would you add?

Drop a comment below 👇🏻

📌

🧡MENTAL HEALTHI feel like I talk about my mental health a lot and whilst I don’t want it to define me I wouldn’t be bein...
19/03/2026

🧡MENTAL HEALTH

I feel like I talk about my mental health a lot and whilst I don’t want it to define me I wouldn’t be being true to myself or honest with you guys if I wasn’t open about my struggles.

I’ve been (mainly) absent from socials for the past 3 weeks as I’ve gone through a low period which has resulted in me taking a little space and time for myself and to clear the mental cobwebs.

Being self employed this is hard to do:

1. Because it involves vulnerability and taking a risk clients will up and leave
2. Because if I don’t work, I don’t get paid.

I am the first one to say to people, “talk to someone if you’re struggling”, and/or “be kind to yourself” and that’s exactly what I’ve done.

I’m not apologising for my absence and let’s be honest, most of you probably wouldn’t notice and I could get away with pretending like nothing happened, but, that’s not me.

Why?

Because mental health (good, bad and in between) needs to be talked about.

As a coach, I need to make sure I can give my clients 100% and am fully present to support them so taking an occasional break is sometimes necessary to provide that high level of service.

Things that have helped me feel better:
1. Eating for nourishment not counting calories
2. Walking, stretching and core strength only (no near maximal workouts or heavy weights)
3. No self criticism and constant evaluation of appearance or physique
4. Reading more (fiction)
5. Less/No Social media
6. Avoiding reading the news / current affairs
7. Resting or sleeping during the day if I’m feeling very tired

Things I have learned from this most recent low:
1. My clients are amazing and truly value me (Even on my low days)
2. The world won’t end if I don’t log my calories for a day
3. It’s nice to do sub maximal training
4. I’m not alone with my mental health struggles
5. Lowering my own high standards has really worked

I don’t want sympathy.

I’m not brave. Just honest.

Life is a journey and I’m constantly learning about myself and what I need.

If you’re sitting here thinking “I feel like that”, I hope this helps you to feel less alone.

Sarah x 🧡

18/03/2026

🧡FAT LOSS SHOULDN’T FEEL LIKE A PUNISHMENT

If fat loss feels miserable, your body will fight it.

Results come faster when your nervous system isn’t constantly under threat.

Gentle consistency beats aggressive motivation every single time.

Because calm bodies change faster than stressed ones.

👉🏻Eat to nourish (mainly whole foods) plus the odd treat
👉🏻 Prioritise sleep like your life depends on it
👉🏻Choose restful and calming activities for your body and mind
👉🏻Try to manage stress through healthy habits, journaling and regular exercise

The aim? 1% better every day.

📌Follow for fat loss & nutrition made simple

16/03/2026

🧡MY TOP 5 FAT LOSS TIPS
(That Don’t Involve Counting Calories)

These are all ridiculously easy and sustainable.

1️⃣Prioritise Protein at Every Meal 🍳

Protein keeps you fuller for longer and helps preserve muscle while losing fat.

Simple rule:
Build every meal around a protein source first:
🥚 Eggs or Greek yogurt at breakfast
🐓 Chicken, tofu, or tuna at lunch
🐟 Fish, lentils, or lean meat at dinner

Aim for a palm-sized portion each meal.

2️⃣Eat Mostly Whole Foods 🥦

Highly processed foods are easy to overeat.

Whole foods naturally help regulate appetite.

Think:
🥕 Vegetables
🍌 Fruit
🍣 Lean protein
🌾 Potatoes, rice, oats
🥜 Nuts and seeds

A good rule: 80% whole foods, 20% flexible.

3️⃣Slow Down When You Eat ⏳

Your body needs 15–20 minutes to register fullness.

If you eat quickly, you often eat more than you need.

Try this:
🍴Put your fork down between bites
🕰️ Take 20–30 chews
📱 Avoid eating while scrolling

It’s a surprisingly powerful fat-loss tool.

4️⃣Drink more water 💦

Dehydration often shows up as “hunger”.

Additionally, drinking water before a meal helps to increase feelings of fullness and reduces mindless overeating.

5️⃣Move More Throughout the Day 🚶‍♂️

Fat loss isn’t just about workouts.

Daily movement (NEAT) can make a huge difference.

Easy ways to increase it:
🚶‍♀️ Walk after meals
📞 Take phone calls standing up
🚗 Park further away
🦶 Aim for 8–10k steps per day

👉🏻Small movements add up.

🔑The big takeaway:
Fat loss doesn’t have to mean obsessive tracking.
Focus on habits you can sustain for life.

📌Follow for fat loss, simplified

13/03/2026

🧡5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT STRENGTH TRAINING IF YOU’RE A BEGINNER

For optimal health and wellbeing, strength training should be one of the cornerstones of your regime.🫶🏻

💪🏻Here are some things to know if you don’t know where to start….

1️⃣You don’t need to “get fit” before lifting

Strength training is how you get fit.

You don’t need perfect fitness, perfect form or bags of confidence

🔑You just need to start somewhere and aim for 1% better every time.

2️⃣ Lifting weights will NOT make you bulky

I would love to have £ for every time I’ve explained this to people….
Muscle doesn’t appear overnight.

Most women actually struggle to build muscle, which is why strength training helps you:

✔ look leaner
✔ feel stronger
✔ improve metabolism

3️⃣ You don’t need long workouts

READ THAT AGAIN!

Beginners often think they need 1–2 hour sessions.

Wrong.

👉🏻30–40 minutes of focused training
3x per week can change your body.

🔑 Consistency beats marathon workouts; those 1% consistent efforts stack up.

4️⃣Form matters more than weight

The goal isn’t lifting the heaviest weight in the gym.

The goal is lifting well.

🔑Start lighter. Learn the movement. Progress slowly.

That’s how strength actually builds.

5️⃣Strength training is about more than appearance

This is huge for me. Mentally it’s my “go to”.

Yes, your body will change.

But you’ll probably discover the biggest benefits are:

👉🏻increased confidence 💃
👉🏻greater mental resilience 🧠
👉🏻feeling more capable in your body 💪🏻

That’s what keeps me coming back!

Most beginners quit because they think they’re doing it wrong or they have no structure, but the truth is

👉🏻Everyone in the gym started as a beginner.

If you’re new to strength training…

Start simple.

The goal isn’t perfection.

It’s showing up and learning as you go.

📌DM “START” and I’ll talk you through the basics

📌Follow for physical and mental health and wellbeing

A reminder that progress isn’t always about pushing harder.Sometimes it’s about resting, resetting, and starting again w...
11/03/2026

A reminder that progress isn’t always about pushing harder.

Sometimes it’s about resting, resetting, and starting again when you’re ready.

🧡

🧡 JUST SOME OF THE MESSAGES THAT DROP IN MY INBOX…. If you have any burning fat loss/training/wellbeing questions, drop ...
01/03/2026

🧡 JUST SOME OF THE MESSAGES THAT DROP IN MY INBOX….

If you have any burning fat loss/training/wellbeing questions, drop a comment below 👇🏻

📌Follow for fat loss and wellness

27/02/2026

🧡 CONSISTENCY = SUCCESS

👉🏻It’s showing up when nothing exciting is happening.

👉🏻Doing the basics even when you don’t feel “on it.” (We all have those days/weeks).

👉🏻Choosing good enough instead of perfect.

👌🏻

📌Follow for daily reminders of progress not perfection

Address

Welwyn
AL69TY

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SRS Fitness - Personal Training posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to SRS Fitness - Personal Training:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

My Story

Thanks for visiting Sarah Smith - Personal Training, Fitness & Nutrition. My name's Sarah and I'm a devotee to health and fitness, a fitness freak, a nutrition nut.......call it what you will but I want to get everyone on the health and fitness journey with me. I offer one to one personal training sessions, pair or small group sessions. I can come to you, or you can enjoy training in the privacy of my own fully equipped home gym....the choice is yours! My aim is to create a personal, enjoyable but challenging and progressive programme for each individual and show people exercise doesn't have to mean hours sweating it out in the gym. Additionally, I offer nutritional advice tailored to your specific needs upon completion of a food diary, as well as strategies and tips for fitting exercise and healthy eating into a busy life. I would encourage everyone to give exercise a try........you only have one body so look after it!