"I have been most impressed with my personal trainer, Melody Giles.

I have a few musculoskeletal issues, as well as an inner ear disease which affects my balance. So each day I train with Mel, we are never sure what is going to be working well or not so well. She is very accommodating in that if one exercise is not working for whatever reason she very quickly has a replacement. She really has wonderful knowledge and is able to demonstrate and talk through an exercise. She pushes one hard enough so you have had a great workout but is always aware of individual limitations. 

I never push myself as hard as I need to, so having a personal trainer to keep providing motivation and structure works really well for me."

"I met Siobhan when she arrived at Fitness Firm. Every Tuesday at 5:30pm and Wednesday at 8am for over the past decade has been spent with her and my friends in the classes. Siobhan is fun and pushes you to your limits. She'll call you out when need be like when I started packing on the pounds again. "You've worked so hard, don't lose focus" she'll remind you. She is also a friend, a confidant, and during pandemic when the gym was allowed to reopen, a lifeline to sanity. Believe me when I say , working out in one of Fitness Firm's classes, or better yet, private one on one lessons with Siobhan, is the key. Just ask Anne or Laura or Marian or Pauline or Florence or me, Peter.

Thanks Siobhan. At age 60, I feel in the best shape of my life!"

"After being trained by another trainer for over 11 years, I considered myself to be in the best physical condition of my life. In spring 2022, I began training with Melody at the Fitness Firm. Not only has Melody taken me to the next level of fitness and likely beyond, but has introduced me to exercises that I never thought I would be able to achieve, particularly in upper body strength and at 62 years of age. I am very comfortable and confident in Melody, not only from a knowledge perspective, but Melody thoroughly demonstrates each exercise and provides me with good feedback and corrective actions. Moreover, this has given me the strength and confidence to perform outdoor physical activities.

Whether you are a beginner in the fitness world or a seasoned athlete, I would highly recommend Melody."

“From Day One I knew The Fitness Firm was the place for me! From the very comprehensive fitness evaluation by Melody to the customized & adapted training regimen with my Personal Trainer Nicole. Everything has been spot on!

I realize the term “Like Family” gets thrown around quite frequently but it’s really the case with The Fitness Firm. Locally owned and operated. Serving the Aldershot Community proudly. You simply cannot just say or fake the genuineness of everyone at the club. From the greetings of a local co-op student at the front desk to the smiles & encouragement from Nicole, Melody & Kerri, my sessions at The Fitness Firm are always rewarding both physically & spiritually and leave me with a smile on my face! (And I rarely SMILE!!!) So glad I joined your club. It’s been a game-changer for me!”

"Max has been an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and encouraging trainer who always brings a positive energy to each training session. He creates unique and challenging workouts with care and attention to all my short and long term fitness goals. He fully explains and demonstrates proper form to ensure I get the most out of my workouts. Max has been a motivating and educating trainer who has helped me progress towards all my fitness goals1"

"I have been working with Melody Giles for over a year now and I must say, she is an exceptional trainer. Not only does she possess a wealth of knowledge in fitness and nutrition, but in addition she has a genuine interest in her clients' well-being. "Mel" always creates personalized workout plans that are both challenging and achievable. She's also a great motivator, always encouraging me to keep pushing my 74 year old limits. I highly recommend Melody Giles to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring trainer. She's the best!"

"Siobhan has been my personal trainer for approximately 6 years.  I love working out under her direction for several reasons.  First, my weekly workout with Siobhan is forever changing.  Sometimes we use machines, sometimes it’s free weights, other days it’s a combination of both with an added splash of cardio!!    With Siobhan changing my workout regularly I feel  mentally engaged and very motivated.  Physically, I feel strong and healthy.

Secondly, during this 6 year  period I have had a couple of  injuries such as rotator cuff, and I was in a “boot” for a couple of weeks.  Siobhan and I decided not stop my workouts, using her divers knowledge we safely and effectively managed to work out other areas of my body while I healed. Continuing to work out during these times kept up my morale, and  showed me the depth and breadth of knowledge Siobhan possesses.  She is skilled, flexible, fun and hardworking.  I wouldn’t trade her for anything!!"

"Mel is my fitness trainer and I am so lucky! She knows what she’s talking about and how to motivate me. Her attention to detail assures that I do things correctly especially when I just can’t seem to get it quite right. Her persistence and patience encourage me to keep going even when I don’t want to. Usually, we start each session with deadlifting because Mel knows it makes me feel empowered. She gets my sense of humour and our time together is a positive way to start my day. Although I may be tired at the end, it really feels good!"

"I’ve had Melody as my Personal Trainer for just over a year. She is a great motivator and has helped me be stronger and more flexible, along with working on improving my balance. She also makes sure you are doing the exercises correctly and knows when you need to stretch. When I first started training with Melody, I had an injury that had affected my arm and hand. I was told she would be able to help me get its strength back and be more flexible, and I’m able to say it is as strong as it ever was and I am very thankful to her. I have had 3-4 trainers over the last 15 years and can honestly say that she has been the best.

I would definitely recommend Melody to anyone who wants to be fit and stronger for life."