Winner of Ipswich’s best personal trainer competition revealed
We asked and you delivered and now we can officially reveal Ipswich’s best personal trainer. We sat down with them to find out all about the business. Read the interview here.
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We asked the community to nominate and vote for the best personal trainer in the region, and boy, did they come through!
Winning by a landslide, Evie King of Evie King Fitness has taken out the top spot.
We sat down with Ms King to learn the ins and outs of the life and motivations of Ipswich’s best personal trainer.
How did Evie King Fitness come to be?
I founded Evie King Fitness (EKF) in 2019 and back then it was more of a “side hustle” as I was working as a full-time police officer at that time.
I’ve always had a passion for health & fitness and took a huge leap of faith to run EKF full-time in 2020.
I’ve never looked back!
What inspired you to start personal training?
Turning my passion into a career really drove me to obtain my qualifications as a Personal Trainer.
When I was a police officer I would often run fitness sessions and support my colleagues in maintaining and achieving fitness & health goals.
Supporting people in this way really lights me up.
How does it feel to be crowned Ipswich’s best?
Surreal and exciting! I am so blessed to do what I do everyday.
All of the PTs that were nominated are all winners as far as I’m concerned because each of us have positively impacted someone, somehow, and that’s what it’s all about.
What is most important for you in providing personal training services?
Taking the time to learn about each person that walks through our doors.
You cannot be a good personal trainer by treating every client the same.
Individual needs and requirements of each client is crucial in improving someone’s life through fitness and health.
What do you wish every person knew about the industry?
That Personal Training is much more than just burpees and sit ups! (I bloody hate burpees!)
We have the ability to improve a person’s quality of life through prescribing the correct movement.
I want everyone to know that a personal trainer should be making you feel empowered and confident after every session!
What would you tell people who are on the fence about using a personal trainer?
Firstly, do your research and ensure the trainer you are considering is willing to learn all about you, your past and any injuries you may have (if applicable).
If you have injuries make sure you work with someone who is willing to collaborate with other health professionals (I.e. physio) to strengthen your weaknesses and rehabilitate you correctly.
Personal Training will keep you accountable and you will see amazing progress and results if you are committed to yourself because we are committed to you!
What is the biggest piece of advice you can give to clients?
Sometimes slow progress is the most effective.
Mastering movement is absolutely key in achieving results.
We all know what it’s like to want things now! But when it comes to your fitness & strength goals, these things take time.
Fitness is a journey, not a destination 🙂
What are your plans for your business going forward?
There are some really exciting things happening at EKF.
We are always looking for ways to help as many people as we can to achieve their health and fitness goals in a safe and sustainable way.
So alongside face-to-face personal training, I have extended my personal training and nutrition services into the online space with a whole range of programs and training opportunities to suit every individual’s needs.
This includes app-based coaching & resources!
It’s also a way that we can make quality personal training and nutrition support available to everyone – irrespective of location, access to gyms or resources!
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