Ellis Heward-Cooley

Hi I am Ellis,

Personal training, to me, is about more than workouts it’s about creating the change people need.

At 16 years old, I walked into the gym feeling overweight, lacking confidence, and uncomfortable in social situations. I wanted to lose weight, but more than anything, I wanted to feel better about myself. I wanted confidence not just in how I looked, but in how I showed up in everyday life. At first, training was simply a way to change my body. But over time, I fell in love with the process especially the idea of getting stronger. Adding weight to the bar, seeing progress week by week, and achieving things I never thought I could do completely changed my mindset.

Strength became more than physical; it became a source of confidence, discipline, and self-belief. That journey is what led me into personal training. Today, I specialize in fat loss, nutrition, strength training and powerlifting, strength and conditioning, and sport performance. I help people who want real, sustainable change whether that’s losing body fat, building strength, improving performance, or regaining confidence.

I want to work with people who may feel unsure where to start, intimidated by the gym, or frustrated after trying and failing in the past. My approach is realistic and supportive no extreme diets, no shortcuts, and no one-size-fits-all plans. Every program is built around you, your goals, and your lifestyle, with structured training, practical nutrition, and accountability to help you move forward with confidence. I know firsthand that real change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through consistency, patience, and learning to trust the process. My goal as a PT is to help you build strength not just in the gym, but in yourself so you can feel confident, capable, and proud of the person you’re becoming.

The hardest part is walking through the door — I’ll help with the rest.