BEST FOR A LEANER BODY: Louisa Drake

Since establishing the Louisa Drake Method (LDM) back in 2015, Louisa has been busy training the likes of Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow and Felicity Jones. Having trained under Tracy Anderson herself, Louisa’s unique method – a fusion of yoga, Pilates, ballet and strength training – guarantees serious results. No two sessions with Louisa are the same thanks to the use of resistance bands, gliders and light weights, a combination designed to keep your heart rate in the perfect fat-burning zone and the body challenged. 

The Details: Train with the LDM team from £90. 

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BEST FOR BODY TRANSFORMATION: Sarah Lindsay

Former Olympic speed skater Sarah Lindsay is the co-founder of Roar Fitness, a boutique training studio that specialises in both weight loss and body transformations – you’ll find branches in Bank, Liverpool Street and High Street Kensington. One of the most sought-after trainers in the UK, you need only look at some of the incredible before and after photos on the Roar website to see why it’s the go-to method for the likes of Vogue Williams and Paloma Faith. This is London’s only PT offering to give clients an Olympic training experience, but you’ll also have access to nutritionists and therapists. Can’t get an appointment with Sarah? She now has 30 trainers under her wing. 

The Details: Eight-week transformation packages start from £2,200.

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BEST FOR PILATES & BARRE: Aimee Victoria Long

Proof that getting in shape doesn’t always have to mean lifting heavy weights and endless burpees, Aimee’s method combines the sculpting powers of Pilates with the toning and fat-burning benefits of barre and low-impact cardio. As well as one-to-one PT sessions, she also holds live group classes on Zoom, the perfect way to dip your toe in. Aimee will also be holding fitness retreats in St Tropez and Jamaica next year – head to her website for more information and a sample itinerary.

The Details: Virtual sessions costs £85 and in-person sessions £150.

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BEST FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Monique Eastwood

Responsible for honing some of the most famous physiques, Monique’s high-intensity method will build a strong, lean body. With a background in dance and theatre, Monique’s approach has Pilates at its core and works to strengthen weak areas of the body while correcting poor postural habits for a better body all round. Monique rose to fame during the 2020 lockdown, when she started offering virtual sessions – she’s now the go-to trainer for Emily Blunt, Hayley Atwell, Ruth Wilson and stuntwoman Lucy Cork. If her diary’s full, try one of her much-hyped online workouts, which run four times a week. 

The Details: PT pricing available on request; group online classes cost £15 each.

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BEST FOR WEIGHT LOSS: Ultimate Performance

Referred to as the best personal training experience on the planet, Ultimate Performance isn’t a PT per se, more a body transformation destination. With four studios in London (and others in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Cheshire), the UP method will reshape your body, health and life through online and in-gym sessions. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle or overhaul your health, their bespoke approach surpasses anything that could be accomplished in your average gym. Commit to at least four sessions a week for serious results.

THE DETAILS: The cost of a one-to-one training package varies depending on location, time of day you want to train, session frequency and package length. Contact the team for more information.

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