by Nadia Sinclair

Within the posh district of London, Kensington lies a workout paradise known as Roar Fitness, the brainchild of a distinguished retired speed-skating Olympian who has since switched her skates for dumbbells, and is now hailed as the UK’s transformation guru. The gym’s reception area boasts a picture gallery showcasing mind-boggling before and after transformations of those who embraced her body sculpting regimens.

The credits of the lady behind this feat is unquestionable, her years as the UK women’s short-track speed skating champion bear testament to her discipline and dedication, which she smartly repurposed into her passion for personal training and body sculpting – quite evident in her celebrity clients’ transformations.

The secret sauce lies in weight lifting, a technique she has designed for overall body sculpting, a substantial change from her cardiovascular-laden training sessions during her professional skating years. According to her, if one has weight to lose, it’s more efficient to begin with weight training rather than merely focusing on cardio. Chalking out a balanced diet plan and gradually reducing body fat will subsequently help in building a muscular physique.

Our ex-Olympian believes anyone can achieve their ideal body by mastering six to eight basic weight-lifting techniques followed by a nutrient-rich, supervised food routine. Amidst these numerous professional insights, she distinctively opens about her post-retirement life transition and her struggle and subsequent acceptance of her new identity as a fitness trainer.

Her weight training routine gave her confidence and the feeling of strength after retirement, a result of one-hour training sessions daily as opposed to her intense six-to-nine hours of skater training routine
earlier. This guidance from her enduring Olympic discipline and her post-retirement transformation leads to an impactful fitness experience for her workout learners.

With noticeable shifts in societal attitude to female muscles post London 2012 Olympics, more women now aspire to be stronger and athletic rather than slim. She recognizes her role in changing these attitudes and considers her prior Olympic training and discipline as beneficial to her current profession. For those who may find gyms intimidating, she advises them to focus on getting comfortable with fundamental weight-lifting moves that, once mastered, will gradually instill confidence and result in discernible body transformation.

Information about her workout sessions, live and studio classes can be found at Roar Fitness’s platform. Stay tuned for a detailed strength-training workout plan with an exclusively curated approach for Wellspring24 readers.

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