imPRovfit Coaching

Personal training and classes for women in Kimpton

imPRovfit Coaching is a personal training service led by Pippa and aimed at women who want to feel strong, capable and confident. Sessions take place in a private studio overlooking the village of Kimpton, in Hertfordshire, and also outdoors in the same setting. The offering combines strength training, small group classes and a specific programme for older adults.

Training services

The offering is divided into several formats:

• 1-2-1 personal training: fully personalised sessions based on each client's goals, pace and lifestyle. Correct technique is worked on and progress is made safely to build confidence.
• imPRovfit Together: outdoor circuit training in Kimpton, Hertfordshire. Coached sessions of 45 to 50 minutes combining strength, cardio and core work, with equipment such as kettlebells, dumbbells, slam balls and other implements. All exercises can be adapted to different levels, from beginners to experienced individuals. A trial session can be booked.
• imPRovfit Small Group and 2-2-1: structured strength training in groups of up to three people, organised in six-week blocks. The goal is to gain strength, confidence and independence in training, with continuous technique correction.
• imPRovfit Active: face-to-face programme for older adults in Kimpton and surrounding areas. Each session includes exercises that progressively increase strength, mobility, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Body weight, resistance bands, dumbbells, kettlebells and weighted balls are used. There is no running and the exercises are low-impact and joint-friendly. Sessions last 45 minutes and are held at the imPRovfit fitness studio, at Kimpton Recreation Ground. The group is a maximum of five people, allowing very close attention adapted to health conditions such as high blood pressure or arthritis.

Pippa's journey, founder and trainer

Pippa says that for much of her life exercise was not part of her routine. In 1999 she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that left her bedridden and dependent on steroids, with weight gain and a weakened body. After years of intermittent attempts at training and nutrition, the change came when she started lifting weights and paying attention to her diet. That physical and mental transformation led her to train and qualify as a personal trainer in February 2021. Since then, her goal has been to help other people who feel lost or overwhelmed when starting a fitness journey.

The three pillars of the imPRovfit method

The coaching approach is based on three principles: movement, nutrition and mindset. Movement focuses on finding enjoyable and sustainable forms of exercise, such as weightlifting, personal training sessions and group training. Nutrition is addressed with balanced habits and personalised advice to complement exercise. Mindset works on developing a growth attitude, setting realistic goals and overcoming mental barriers.

Results and testimonials

The website includes testimonials from clients who mention improvements in strength, body composition and mental wellbeing. One client says she lost weight and maintained it for more than a year; another highlights improvements in agility and fitness applied to tennis; a third notes that she dropped two dress sizes and increased her activity and flexibility. The testimonials also mention the adaptation of sessions to health issues and attention to overall habits, not just the scales.

Facilities and setting

The imPRovfit private studio is located at Kimpton Recreation Ground and has views over the village of Kimpton. It is a calm and welcoming space to train, both in individual sessions and in small groups. The outdoor sessions of imPRovfit Together also take place in Kimpton, Hertfordshire.