AZ FIT

AZ FIT: bespoke personal training in a private Woodford studio

AZ FIT is a private training studio based in Woodford Green, in East London. It works on an appointment basis, with clients training inside the studio rather than in a shared gym floor, and builds each programme around the individual goals of the person in front of it. The studio states that it welcomes all training levels and works with clients across a wide age range, from 18 to 80.

The service is led by trainer Toni, who describes her entry into the fitness industry as dating back around 14 years, to the period after the birth of her daughter. What began as a hobby became a profession, and she now holds a set of qualifications covering instruction, advanced personal training, exercise referral and nutrition.

Training formats and session structure

Sessions at AZ FIT are built around one-hour appointments, delivered either one-to-one or in pairs sharing a slot. The studio describes its approach as bespoke and effective, drawing on a wide variety of gym accessories and attachments. Every booking includes a free initial 30-minute consultation, during which the client's current situation and goals are discussed, the obstacles in the way are identified, and a training programme is drawn up after sign-up.

The studio also runs a shorter high-intensity interval training session of 25 minutes, and offers women-only services. A personalised training programme is available on request, with pricing handled directly rather than published.

Goals and health conditions covered

Programmes are tailored to a range of objectives: weight loss, muscle building, strength improvement, endurance, mobility and flexibility. Beyond general fitness, AZ FIT states that it supports people with special medical conditions who are under medication, naming cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, lower back pain, asthma, obesity, anxiety, depression, stress and joint replacement.

This referral-oriented work is reflected in the trainer's qualifications, which include a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral alongside a Level 2 Gym & Fitness Instructor Diploma and a Level 3 Advanced Personal Training Diploma.

Nutrition and meal planning

Nutrition is treated as a separate service line rather than an add-on. AZ FIT offers nutritional intake guidance and can assist with personalised meal plans adapted to specific needs. A standalone nutrition plan includes an initial consultation and an adjustment within one week of purchase. The trainer's nutrition credential is a Level 4 Diploma in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance.

The studio and its equipment

The training space is equipped with free weights, kettlebells, resistance bands, resistance machines, TRX suspension equipment, steps, an Assault Bike and a SkiErg. The studio is located on Chigwell Road and has free private parking on site.

Published rates and additional qualifications

The studio lists the following prices at the time of writing this profile:

• Single one-to-one session, 60 minutes: £50
• Block of 10 one-to-one sessions: £450, with sessions to be redeemed within five weeks of purchase
• Paired session, 60 minutes shared slot: £70
• Block of 10 paired sessions: £650
• Nutrition plan: £90, including an initial consultation and an adjustment within one week of purchase
• HIIT session, 25 minutes: £30

Alongside the diplomas already mentioned, the trainer holds certificates in HIIT, kettlebells, suspension fitness (TRX), hydration and exercise, and first aid, and states that the business is fully insured.

Client feedback

The studio highlights feedback from clients describing it as a great private gym with an amazing personal trainer, and credits the trainer with producing a specific diet plan that delivered visible results. Other comments praise the effort put into showing that consistency leads to results, describe the trainer as very professional and kind, and note the extra time taken to understand individual needs. One client refers to her as probably the best personal trainer and nutritionist in the area, a characterisation attributed to that client rather than an assessment of the directory.