Exercise Classes
Fitbox HIIT, Fitness Pilates and POUND in friendly hall classes at Harmans Water. No two sessions are the same and every exercise is adapted, so beginners work alongside regulars.
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Bracknell & Wokingham
Personal Training & Fitness Classes in Bracknell
Friendly, inclusive exercise classes and 1-2-1 personal training for every age and every starting point, run by qualified personal trainer Jo Asplin.
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Willing Spirit Exercise
Exercise that fits around you, not the other way round
Are you looking for a personal trainer in Bracknell to help improve your mental health and increase your confidence? If the answer is yes, Willing Spirit Exercise is the right place for you.
From body toning to cardiovascular training, I provide everything to keep you fit, all at affordable prices. Classes run in local church and community halls, outdoors in my private enclosed space, and from my home studio, with sessions available from early morning to late evening. 1-2-1 sessions are tailored to the individual, working towards their own personal goals.
What I do
Three ways to train with Willing Spirit Exercise
Whether you want a room full of people and loud music, a gentle seated session, or one hour a week that is entirely about you, there is something here that will suit.
Over 60s Classes
Keep Moving and Stretch & Smile sessions in Wokingham, Winnersh and Bracknell. Seated and standing options, gentle pace, and a chat afterwards is very much part of it.
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Personal Training
1-2-1 sessions built entirely around you, in my private studio in Bracknell, in a local park, at home or over Zoom. Buddy training is available too. Your first consultation is free.
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Why choose Willing Spirit Exercise
Qualified, insured, and genuinely on your side
Qualified and fully insured
NVQ Diploma Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructor, Level 3 Ante and Postnatal Exercise, Level 4 Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients, Level 2 Children’s Fitness Instructor, qualified Fitness Pilates Instructor and POUND Pro. Fully insured with a DBS certificate.
Trusted since 2015
Willing Spirit Exercise has been running classes in Bracknell since 2015 for people who want to live a healthier life. Many of the people in my classes have been coming for years, and plenty arrived having not exercised in a very long time.
Every session is adapted
No two sessions are identical and the exercises are adapted, so beginners can exercise alongside those who have previously exercised. Everyone will leave at the end of the session feeling like they have achieved a good workout.
Specialist Over 60s training
I have completed the Move It or Lose It FABS Instructor course for exercise for over 60s, so the Over 60s classes are built properly around balance, mobility and strength rather than being a watered down version of everything else.
About
Hello, I'm Jo
My name is Jo Asplin and I am the founder of Willing Spirit Exercise. I believe that to be successful with exercise, your head has to be ready before your body, which is why it is called Willing Spirit.
If you had told me at the beginning of 2010 that I would become a qualified personal trainer I would have laughed. I had a body mass index of 36 which is obese, hadn't done any exercise for years and suffered with joint pain. I didn't believe I could successfully lose weight and be fit myself. How wrong I was. With the support of friends, family and some great gym instructors I lost the weight and gained a passion for fitness which I now want to share with others.
In March 2012 I took part in my first 10k charity race and then completed the Bracknell Half Marathon in April in a respectable time of 2 hours 10 minutes. I have also done a 50 mile charity cycle ride and completed a second Bracknell Half Marathon in 2013. And the joint pain I suffered for years, gone.
I achieved my goal of a healthy lifestyle, and want to encourage others to do the same. If I can do it anyone can. My journey is not over, just more things to reach for. It's time to live life to the full.
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Reviews
Rated five stars by the people who train here
Reviews left on Google and Facebook by people who come to classes and 1-2-1 sessions.
Jo is an amazing personal trainer, and fantastic at her job. She's inspirational, thoughtful, motivational, and a pleasure to be around (even when she's making you do all those squats...). Jokes aside, She's the best PT I've had, she does fantastic fitness pilates classes, pad work (boxing), 1-2-1 sessions, small group sessions - you name it - she can probably do it! Can't recommend highly enough
Jo is fantastic - I've been training with her for about eight months and she really makes exercise fun - I never would've thought I'd enjoy going to the gym like I do! I've seen some real differences too which has been great!
Jo is fab! She listens to what you want and need to work towards your goals. Jo does not judge you if you are having a bad gym / food week but gives you gentle encouragement to get you back on the right track. If I could have Jo everyday I would! Could not recommend her highly enough
Areas covered
Classes across Bracknell and Wokingham
Sessions run from my home studio and private outdoor space in Easthampstead, and in community and church halls across the following areas.
- Bracknell
- Easthampstead
- Harmans Water
- Forest Park
- Wokingham
- Winnersh
If you are just outside these areas, get in touch anyway. Zoom personal training means it does not matter where you are, and a quick message is the easiest way to find out what works.
Have you been thinking of making changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle, both physically and mentally?
Your first consultation is free. Send me a message or give me a call and we can talk through what would suit you best.