Bev Wilson

Personal Trainer / Small Group Training

Featured on BBC Breakfast

Bev recently appeared on BBC Breakfast, speaking about the importance of strength training for healthy ageing. Drawing on her experience helping women build confidence, strength and resilience, Bev shared practical advice on how resistance training can improve everyday life, whatever your starting point. Watch the feature above to hear more from Bev and see her in action at Fitness Garage.

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Personal Trainer | Small Group Training

Focus goals:
Small group training | Pre and post-natal | Perimenopause | Menopause | Women returning to fitness | Women starting fitness journey

Bev Wilson’s journey to personal training is fuelled by a lifelong passion for fitness – so much so, she actually met her husband at an outdoor boot camp! From lifting weights to running and staying active in every way, Bev’s energy is infectious. After a successful career in HR within the entertainment industry in London, she followed her calling and retrained as a personal trainer.

Bev is in the final stages of her Pre and Post Natal Exercise qualification, and she also brings expertise as a Holistic Sleep Consultant, a nutrition and weight management specialist, and an Armed Forces Fitness coach. Bev’s approach is designed to make every woman feel empowered, capable, and energised.

Bev is currently available for one‑to‑one personal training, as well as two‑to‑one sessions, if you would like to train with a friend.

Strong For Life

Bev also offers small group training through her Strong For Life programme.

Strong for Life is a calm, supportive small group designed for adults who want to future proof their body and train with purpose. No chaos. No pressure. Just clear, technique led strength and cardio coaching that helps you feel capable in everyday life.

Perfect if you:
• Want to build muscle and support your joints
• Feel stiff or tight and want to move with ease
• Lack confidence lifting weights
• Feel a bit gym fatigued
• Want a welcoming space, not a busy gym

Sessions run:
Monday: 9:30am
Monday: 6:15pm
Wednesday: 9:30am
Thursday: 10:25am
Friday: 9:30am

Max 6 people. 5 session trial available.

Qualifications

After a 17 year break from the gym I felt that my body would benefit from strength training , and would also improve my performance as a cyclist.

Bev listened to what i wanted and put a programme together each week to work different parts of my body and also challenge me physically. I had 6 sessions which I thoroughly enjoyed , but also found that i could manage much heavier weights than I would have tried without the encouragement of a trainer. Bev certainly kick- started my enthusiasm to do weights and i am now regularly visiting a local gym , armed with the confidence that i know which exercises to do and can do them correctly.

I highly recommend Bev . She is very knowledgeable, encouraging and supportive. She is also a lovely person and wants to make sure that you are getting everything you need from her sessions.

Julie E (5-star Google review, 2026)

Personal trainer, Bev, at the Fitness Garage Harrogate helped me get on track with my goal of becoming fitter and to lose weight. Working out at the Fitness Garage Harrogate was a pleasure as there are no wait times for equipment. Bev provided me with a dedicated programme for my goals and, most importantly gave me encouragement and instruction on technique for working out with weights and equipment. I now have the confidence to continue with getting fitter and enjoying it! Thank you Bev!

Susan A (5-star Google review, 2026)

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