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Personal Training for Women in Macclesfield
Specialist Coaching for Every Stage
of Your Health Journey

Not all personal training is created equal — and if you've ever followed a generic plan that didn't account for your hormones, your postnatal recovery, or the fact that your body at 42 works completely differently to how it did at 22, you already know that.

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My personal training programs are built specifically for women, around the challenges women actually face. Whether you're managing the symptoms of peri-menopause, returning to exercise after having a baby, or rebuilding your fitness after years away from the gym — every program I design is personalised to your body, your health history, and your life right now.

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Sessions are available in person at The Deadly Dozen Institute of Fitness Racing in Macclesfield, or fully online via my training app — so expert women's health coaching is accessible wherever you are.

My Personal Training Services

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1-2-1 In-Person Personal Training — Macclesfield

Fully personalised training sessions at the Deadly Dozen HQ Institute in Macclesfield. Every session is tailored to your goals, your health, and your current capacity — no templates, no guesswork.

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Online Personal Training

Can't make it to Macclesfield? My online programme gives you everything an in-person client gets — a bespoke training plan, exercise videos, macro tracking, and weekly check-ins — all through your training app, from anywhere in the country.

Woman Weight Training

Peri-Menopause & Menopause Strength Coaching

Specialist programming designed around the hormonal changes of peri-menopause and menopause. Focused on building and maintaining strength, supporting bone density, managing body composition changes, and reducing symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep and anxiety through exercise.

Mothers With Babies

Postnatal Return-to-Exercise Programming

Safe, progressive postnatal coaching from as early as 8 weeks post-birth. Includes full movement assessment, pelvic floor awareness, and a structured return to full-capacity training at a pace that's right for your recovery.

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Nutrition & Macro Coaching

Nutritional support is built into every programme. I'll set your macro targets, help you understand how food supports your hormones and your training, and track your intake through the app — including easy barcode scanning for everyday meals.

Massage Therapy Session

Sports Massage & Recovery

Available as a standalone service or alongside your training programme, sports massage supports muscle recovery, reduces tension, and keeps you training consistently without injury setbacks.

Who This Is For

My service is designed for you if you are:

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  • A woman in your 30s, 40s or 50s noticing changes in your energy, strength, sleep or body composition that you suspect are linked to peri-menopause or menopause
     

  • A new or recent mum looking to return to exercise safely, with expert support for postnatal recovery
     

  • A woman who hasn't trained regularly in years and wants a structured, supportive starting point with a coach who won't make you feel behind
     

  • Someone who has tried generic gym programmes or group classes and felt like they weren't designed for a body like yours
     

  • A woman who wants to feel genuinely strong — not just thinner — and build fitness that supports long-term health and longevity
     

This is not a bootcamp. There are no before-and-after photos, no punishing regimes, and no judgement. Just evidence-based coaching that meets you exactly where you are.

Ready to take the first step? Book your free consultation:

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How it works

My proven process

Get to Know Us

Step 1: Free Consultation
We start with a no-obligation conversation — in person or online — about your goals, your health history, your lifestyle, and what you've tried before. This is where I understand what you actually need, not just what you think you should be doing.

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Step 2: Health & Movement Assessment
Before any programming begins, I assess your current movement patterns, any areas of pain or restriction, and relevant health factors — including postnatal considerations like diastasis recti or peri-menopause symptoms that affect your training.

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Step 3: Your Personalised Program
I design your program from scratch around your specific goals, health profile, and schedule. Nothing is copied from a template. Your plan is yours.

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Step 4: Training Begins
Sessions run in person at The Institute of Fitness Racing in Macclesfield or online via app. Every in-person session is coached with attention to technique, form, and how you're feeling that day — because your capacity isn't the same every week, and your program shouldn't pretend it is.

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Step 5: Nutrition & Macro Support
Your nutritional targets are set through the app, with simple tracking tools and regular adjustments based on your progress and how your body is responding.

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Step 6: Weekly Check-Ins

Every week I check in with you — reviewing progress, adjusting the plan if needed, and making sure you feel supported between sessions. You're never left to figure it out alone.

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Step 7: Ongoing Progress Reviews

We measure what matters: strength, energy, how you feel, and functional improvements in your daily life. Progress reviews keep your program evolving as you do.

Qualifications & Credentials

You should know exactly who you're training with. I hold specialist qualifications in the areas your coaching will cover:

  • Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

  • Training Menopausal & Peri-menopausal Women — Certified Specialist

  • Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialist

  • ITEC Extended Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

  • Registered Hatton Academy Boxing Instructor

  • CIMSPA Registered Member

  • Academy Manager & Lead Assessor — Strength & Conditioning Course (SCC Academy)

  • First Aid Trained

  • DBS Checked & Fully Insured

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I’ve had such a great experience training with Dana! She made me feel completely at ease from the start, which really helped in what could have been an intimidating environment. After just one session, I felt so much more comfortable in the gym.

 

Dana is genuinely engaged in my progress, and her approach makes everything so easy to follow. She’s incredibly attentive to technique during our sessions, always making sure I’m performing each movement correctly and safely. This has given me so much more confidence, knowing I’m building strength in the right way rather than just going through the motions.

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Dana uses an app with all my workouts, complete with clear instructions and videos, so I can confidently train between our sessions. She also tracks my macronutrient targets (which I hadn’t even heard of before working with her!), and the app makes it simple to log everything—even scanning food barcodes.

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I’m already feeling more energetic, and my family and friends have started noticing a difference in my physique, which has been a huge motivator. What really sets Dana apart is how invested she is in my journey. Alongside my training sessions with her, she checks in weekly via text with feedback and encouragement, going above and beyond what I expected.

Suzie - PT Client

You made me realise that as a woman in my mid 50s,  I do have the ability to make myself fitter and stronger. You've given me so much confidence and I love the way I feel about myself and what I can achieve.

Kirsten - PT Client

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