"I became a client of Sarah Dorman’s in March 2013 at the age of sixty seven. Since that time she has provided the inspiration and motivation I have needed to achieve goals that I never thought were possible. For me it has not all been about weight loss, though that has been over 85 pounds, but in the massive improvement in my health and fitness as I approach my seventieth birthday. Sarah is a highly qualified instructor and her training sessions are all very varied, never boring and the time flies by during her sessions. She has the knack of pushing me without me even knowing it and if Sarah says I can do it, I know I can! Sarah is a very caring person and it shines through that her clients are very important to her. She is always cheerful and positive and many of her clients have become her friends. However, like all good teachers, she lets her clients know that she expects effort and commitment from them. In conclusion, Sarah is a natural teacher who has great empathy with her clients and has the ability to inspire and motivate. She gets on well with clients and colleagues alike and I believe that she can be successful wherever her career takes her."

"I was introduced to Sarah, who helped me through my loss of self-confidence and love of fitness after suffering a major heart attack. I have been with Sarah for a full year and in that time my level of fitness and self-confidence has risen for the better -- 10 fold!

What I like about Sarah is, her high standard of professionalism, knowledge and awareness to each individuals needs. Her knowledge goes further than just in the gym as, I have been able to discuss various injuries which, have developed during my time with Sarah ( due to my advance years ) and she has been able to sort them out for me. Sarah is a very good 'reader' of how far each of her clients can be 'pushed' and this is a comforting fact, for the individual client, during training, resulting in them pushing themselves that bit further, as they know they are 'in safe hands', which has been very important, to me, in view of my past health history. At this point, id like to mention, with Sarah's assistance, in the 12 months I have been under her control and guidance, I have lost 47 POUNDS!"

"Working with Sarah on my fitness has been great. She has been nothing but encouraging and supportive of all aspects of my well being not just my muscles. Our sessions were always hard work but Sarah knew exactly how to encourage me, push me, entertain or distract me which was so important to keep me motivated. When I thought I couldn’t do something I was never allowed to give in, it was broken down to help me manage it. She helped me understand the importance of correct form - once you've got this right, it never leaves you and gives you confidence to work alone in the gym. In addition to regular training sessions Sarah has also advised on nutrition and a holistic weekly workout which has brought me excellent results. Having now lost 22 pounds and changed my body shape, with Sarah's help and support, I have achieved my goal."

"At 54, I am the fittest and healthiest I have ever been. I have been underweight for most of my life and had very little physical strength and endurance. I had tried to exercise on my own at the gym and even tried some classes but never made any significant progress, until I started to train with Sarah about 4 years ago. Sarah is tough and motivating but always encouraging and kind. She gets you to push beyond what you think your limits are. Because of Sarah’s experience and education, she is able to tailor training to work with your body. I love how I feel after a workout and how much stronger my body is now versus when I was younger. I had shoulder surgery recently (gradual onset injury), and my physical therapist remarked at how quickly I progressed through my recovery. I attribute my quick recovery to my training with Sarah. I do not mind growing older, but I do not want to feel old. Personal training with Sarah is the best investment in my physical and mental health that I make in my life."

"After my first two children, I managed to go back to my normal size 4/6 without much effort, but after baby number three I was struggling and I started to feel like a flabby mummy rather than a yummy mummy!

I reached my goals and have been training with Sarah for over 2 years now. I know Sarah will always work me hard and won't let me be lazy. I am constantly learning new exercises and enjoy spending time with Sarah so time always goes quickly. Thanks to Sarah for making me a yummy mummy!"

"I have known Sarah Dorman over a two year period, in my role as Irish Under 18 Girls National Hockey Coach. Sarah fulfilled the role of Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Manager. In her capacity as a fitness coach, Sarah did a first class job. She was most thorough in her planning, preparation and monitoring of the players progress. She put together an excellent fitness programme which helped my players perform to their optimum level in the European Championships. This element was a key component to our success, She delivered the programme with great enthusiasm and knowledge, while at the same time ensuring the girls were highly motivated throughout."

"As captain of the Irish u18 girls hockey team it was extremely beneficial to have Sarah working with us. As our Europeans where located in Italy in July we knew we would need to have our bodies well-conditioned in our to carry out our goal which was to achieve gold medals considering the predicted heat we were going to be playing in. It was evident from playing in the games that we were the fittest and fastest and physically strongest team there which helped an enormous amount as the tournament progressed into the final stages as this was when all the hard work paid off as we outplayed our opponents to win 8-0 in the final to secure gold medals. This massive achievement would not have been possible without the time, effort and professionalism that was given to us by Sarah throughout our journey."

" I started PT sessions with Sarah as I was having a lot of problems with my lower back and shoulder and this was limiting what exercise I was able to do. Also as I was heading towards a milestone birthday I wanted to tone and strengthen my arms and upper body. Within a few months my back had greatly improved due to the core strengthening programme Sarah had devised for me and I was able to go running and for long bike rides, something my back problems had prevented me from doing.

Sarah's enthusiasm is infectious and her professionalism is impeccable and even though she works me hard, I look forward to training with her, in fact it has become one of my favorite times of the week!"

"From the outset, I found Sarah very accommodating to work with. She listened to my needs (I play other tennis and wanted specific training) and was both flexible and definitive in her approach. Sarah is both knowledgeable and passionate about all aspects of her profession and managed to merge a friendly natural personal with an extremely professional attitude to our sessions. I feel that we achieved our training goals during our time together and as a result have improved many aspects of my fitness and I’m now winning a lot more tennis matches."

"What a fitness GEM! Sarah is the very definition of personal trainer. She has extensive knowledge in the science of fitness and the ability to cater to individual limitations and/or injuries. I have trained with Sarah for about 7 months. Each session I have left a sweaty, exhausted mess wondering where the time went?... that is, until the following 24-48 hours when the soreness kicks in. Sarah’s clever method of mixing cardio with weight training keeps the mind and body stimulated while in a constant state of build, repair, build and repair. It’s bodybuilding magic and always an enjoyable experience! She is inventive, knowledgeable, effective, personable, inspiring, motivating, driven and equally as attractive inside as out. Sarah ticks all the boxes! Highly recommend if you are fortunate enough to retain her services!"

"I’ve been working out with Sarah for the past 2.5 years and I would highly recommend her as a trainer. Sarah takes the time to thoroughly discuss your fitness goals so she can create a workout program tailored to your needs. Over the course of my time training with Sarah, I have lost over 10 pounds and she helped me obtain my goal of having a lean, toned body. Before I met Sarah, I was somewhat injury prone and I felt as though I was constantly dealing with a new injury. I haven’t had an injury in the time I’ve been training with her as she knows when to challenge me with a tougher workout and when to pull back. Sometimes I feel as though she knows my body better than I do. Even on days when Sarah is pushing me to my limit physically, it’s hard not to have a smile on my face because of her personality. She is an incredibly kind, positive person and her cheerfulness is contagious. Thanks to Sarah I have more energy than I can ever remember having before and I feel more confident in myself and my ability to take on new challenges."

"I have been training with Sarah for several years and am extremely happy with her professionalism as well as her fitness and nutrition knowledge. Sarah has a very upbeat and positive attitude which is really motivating on a day when you're just not feeling 100%. Her group sessions are intense but inclusive, as she provides alternatives, both easier and harder, which allows participants at different levels to benefit from the class. In individual training, Sarah mixes up the workouts but with an overall plan that is tailored to your individual training needs. I not only enjoy my time with Sarah, I am also very happy with the fitness level that I have achieved and hope to continue to improve upon as time goes on. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone who prefers the combination of knowledge, strength, positive attitude and most importantly, results!"

“Sarah takes me for bootcamp classes every Saturday morning. I not only feel that I get an extremely tough workout, but I have a lot of fun while doing it. She clearly accommodates her workouts for everyone to join in, injuries, fitness levels etc and makes everyone feel welcome.” Genevieve Dryak “Sarah is a fun, knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainer who is a great motivator, teacher and role model to her clients. I can't recommend her enough!” Grant Davison “Sarah is full of high energy, knowledge and enthusiasm. Doesn't matter what fitness level you are or what your goals are, she has a natural ability to help others in a fun way. Sarah cares more about my injuries than I do and still manages to push me to a level I didn't know I had. Thanks Sarah!” Zdenka Prus “Brilliant girl who is great in helping people manage fitness and a balanced, happy and healthy lifestyle. Tailored to your needs and her passion for excerise is infectious. You work your butt off and you don't realise because you're having so much fun!” Jessica Taylor