Our Success Stories & Reviews
Ruth's Transformation
Ruth approached us for guidance, coaching and accountability on her journey.
Ruth approached us for guidance, coaching and accountability on her journey. So we created a personalised 12 week transformation program that Ruth committed to: a combination of healthy eating, training and accountability (using a photo food diary).
Then, 1 week before we started, Ruth badly injured her knee and it became clear that the strength and fitness training we had planned to do would have to be scaled back significantly from 3-4 full body workouts per week to just 1 or 2 upper body and rehab based sessions until her knee got better.
Despite this set back Ruth stayed committed to changing her diet and even with the reduced levels of exercise, her body weight began to come down. Feeling motivated Ruth stuck with it; cooking more of her own meals, and making smart choices when eating out. After 8 weeks, the knee started to get a little better and Ruth was able to increase her training, getting back to some functional fitness classes with modifications for the knee. This extra 1-2 sessions per week was the catalyst for even greater weight loss.
- WEIGHT LOSS+ 100%
- BODY SHAPE+ 100%
“I’m so happy with my results over 12 weeks!”
Charlotte's Transformation
Check out Charlotte’s transformation over the last 12 weeks.
Filled with an unrelenting feeling that “something needs to change”, Charlotte reached out for some support and guidance to get back to feeling and looking strong, fit and healthy.
Together we created a tailored nutrition and training plan that fitted Charlotte’s busy lifestyle, allowed her to eat high quality, delicious food and support her hormones through female specific intermittent fasting strategies.
Charlotte absolutely nailed the plan and it was so much fun to guide and support her to acheive these amazing results.
😍 Weight – dropped 10.2kg (14%)
😍 Body Fat % – melted away 6.1% (a 15% reduction)
😍 Waist Measurement – reduced by 16.5cm (18%)
😍 Hip Measurement – down 7cm (7%)
(Bicep and thigh measurements stayed the same which is a great inidication that the weight loss was from all the right areas – abdominal / visceral fat)
- WEIGHT LOSS+ 100%
- BODY SHAPE+ 100%
“I feel amazing and learnt so much!”
Why Our Clients Love Us
Colin
I can’t recommend this place enough. It and the teachers are fantastic.
There’s a great range of different styles of fitness class. So you can do strength one day then yoga the next then functional fitness. The teachers are really encouraging and helpful with different skills and styles but who all work together with an inspiring take on life and fitness. There’s a lovely atmosphere and friendly community feel. I never thought I’d be lifting weights, doing pull ups and mastering the crow pose before I came here.
Parisa
I’ve increased my strength and feel more in tune with my body and mind
I turned up for my first class with Tom in 2017, I wanted structure and accountability. Running alone didn’t cut it for me. I’ve increased my strength and feel more in tune with my body and mind, but my favourite thing is the atmosphere, you’re always met with a smile.
Luis
I joined EFL with my partner in 2017 to make exercising regularly easy.
We love it enough for proximity to EFL to be a key house buying criteria! Really didn’t expect the friends we made there, the fitness gains, Xmas parties, and the amazing teachers throughout the years.
Lori
An intense exercise routine suitable for different levels.
Energy for Life is a great yoga & Pilates studio in Hanover! Emma, the owner teaches a diversity of yoga classes. A pleasure and an intense exercise routine suitable for different levels. A small friendly family set up, which is refreshing after training at commercial gyms in the past… a great gem and find in my neighbourhood.
Mandy
I fell in love with the variety of yoga, Pilates, strength and fitness
Before training at Energy for Life I used to run a lot, but I was getting injured and my flexibility wasn't great. So I started coming to classes at Energy for Life and fell in love with the variety of yoga, Pilates, strength and fitness, as well as the community of people who come here. I've made some great friends here. Now I feel fitter, stronger, more flexible and less prone to injury when I go running.
John
A great way to improve my mental health too.
I joined Energy for Life to get back into shape and to give me more energy to keep up with my 5 year old son. I also had a very stressful job and found training to be a great way to improve my mental health too. I feel stronger, fitter and more mobile than ever before.
Suzie
My 50s are certainly my strongest decade so far!
I joined Energy for Life hoping to find a friendly, welcoming, local gym where I could go at my own pace and try various classes. I really found that here.. the teachers are brilliant and I have enjoyed a variety of activities- strength, functional fitness and yoga. I highly recommend it!
Lee
"I’m noticing a huge improvement in my strength, posture and general fitness"
I started training here in 2018 and I love it. It's fun, friendly and effective. I’m noticing a huge improvement in my strength, posture and general fitness especially combined with the yoga upstairs.
Vivi
"I’ve been training at Energy for Life for over 5 years"
I feel strong, flexible and confident - this is a huge part to do with the trainers at E4L. They are all supportive, adaptable and knowledgeable about living a healthy and happy life. Most importantly to me is the a community feel to the studio, and I’ve made some wonderful and lifelong friendships!
Ryan
"I’m 3 x stronger than I was 6 months ago"
I started deadlifting 40kg with bad technique, but now I can lift 120kg safely and feel as strong as I can be at this moment. It was fantastic to see how far I had come in just 6 months, I’m stronger, faster and fitter all round. The camaraderie with others that you start to see every week is also a real joy. You get to know each other and you look forward to catching up, laughing with each other and seeing each other progress.
Helen
"I have made friends for life!"
I had lost my enthusiasm for excercise and had to stop certain activities due to arthritis in my knees. Then I found Energy for Life and I am so pleased I took the plunge as I now go to around 4 classes a week, both gym and yoga. My fitness and flexibility have improved so much. The classes are challenging but fun and the trainers can adapt any excercise for your particular needs. I love the community spirit attached to the studio and I have made friends for life!
Bee
“This leaves you feeling refreshed, restored and re-energised!”
Energy For Life has been a great find, having just moved into Brighton. Emma brings something new to each of her yoga classes, small details of alignment, of which go a long way, a little philosophy and fun analogies. All of this leaves you feeling refreshed, restored and re-energised!
Claire
“I have never felt fitter, I even really miss the classes if I can't go.”
I hadn't even stepped into a gym until my late 40's, so finding a space that was friendly, welcoming and not intimidating were my top priorities. And I couldn't have found a better gym than Energy for Life. It ticked all those boxes and more. The instructors are brilliant and you feel like they really have an eye on your form. The classes are well structured, there's lots of choice. 3 years later, I now do a mix of functional fitness, weights and pilates, and have never felt fitter, I even really miss the classes if I can't go - something I never thought I say!
Dan
“These are the best gym/yoga classes I've ever been to.”
The classes are amazing and all the instructors are knowledgeable and friendly. It's a small gym so it has a friendly, social feel. No matter how fit (or unfit) you are, the instructors will tailor things to meet you where you are at. Tom helped me recover from an arm injury and they have taken me from incredibly unfit to fit and stronger than ever.
Jonny
I’ve added 60kg to my deadlift, but more importantly have learned proper lifting technique “
In a little over 8 months of training in Tom’s Stronger classes, I’ve added 60kg to my deadlift, but more importantly have learned proper lifting technique, the fundamentals of calisthenics (body-weight) training.
Tanya
“I wholeheartedly recommend Emma’s classes to anyone.”
Emma provides the perfect blend that I was looking for – challenging physically, with the just right amount of ‘food for thought’ along the way. She provides every opportunity for you to push yourself, but also to take care of yourself – a balance I value greatly.
Bernd
“…now there’s my new life with yoga!”
I had always been a little dubious about yoga – I had no real experience of it, but thought it might be a bit too ‘cosmic’ for my liking and not intense enough. I couldn’t have been more wrong – four months down the line I feel that there was a life before yoga and now there’s my new life with yoga!
Kate
“The studio offers small inclusive classes where people of all abilities are welcome.”
I joined Emma’s yoga classes around August 2015 – I liked the sound of a strong flow class, and I wasn’t disappointed! I’d been doing yoga for around 12 months, so had the basics, which I’ve been able to build on. Emma combines a strong flow with thoughtful guidance and mindfulness.
Hoopla Impro
2024-06-27
I had my first class today and thought it was exceptionally good and the coach really knew her stuff. Will be coming back lots more. Many thanks, Steve.
Linsey Fryatt
2024-05-02
Warm and inclusive community fitness. Great teachers and a welcoming and inclusive environment. Emma and Tom do a wonderful job of creating a sense of community and all the teachers are a very high calibre.
Really makes a difference to making fitness fun.
Nicholas Garforth
2024-04-09
After some searching I have finally found an organisation delivering a professional and reliable Pilates class. One of the great things about Vincent’s Tuesday morning class is the breadth of experience he caters for: beginner to experienced, you can take his instructions as easily or as difficult as you feel at the time. No pressure. And the variety of moves ensures that all bits of the body are addressed and challenged. I really enjoy his class and am so glad to have found it. Highly recommended.
Jane McClelland
2024-03-12
I initially bought a one day weekly pass to try out strength training , but at the end of week one , decided to move to twice weekly . It’s great and at the end of my first month , am already feeling the benefits in increased strength and fitness . I run regularly and am constantly injuring myself , so increasing overall strength is vital , plus as I get older I’m concerned about maintaining bone density.
The sessions are enjoyable. They are in small groups and attention is paid to individuals in order ensure correct posture and positioning.
It’s a lovely friendly establishment and I can’t recommend it enough. Wish I’d discovered it before!
CJ
2024-03-07
Cannot recommend this place enough!
Beautiful cosy space with incredible sessions. Something for everyone & for whatever level you’re at. Emma & the team have created a special community & classes that feel warm, inviting & lots of fun!
Persephone Pearl
2024-03-04
A friend recommended Emma's yoga lessons at Energy for Life about six weeks ago. Since then I have been going to her flow yoga classes 1-3 times per week.
There is a good selection of classes and teachers throughout each day - enough to fit in with any schedule.
The space is clean, warm and light.
Most importantly, Emma is a great teacher: creative, curious, generous and compassionate. No two lessons are the same. I find them highly beneficial and recommend them!
Sarah Bedford
2024-02-02
I did five sessions while I was visiting Brighton, and would really recommend! I picked strong flow yoga, pilates and functional fitness, and the sessions were varied and challenging - I wish I lived nearby and could stay signed up!
Patricia T
2024-01-23
Pilates class was amazing!
Contact us
(+44) 7555 058 983
tom@energyforlifefitness.com