Personal trainer known to shape celebrities reveals why A-listers lift heavy weights when they want instant results, and it’s key to achieving slimmer physiques I made it
Sarah Lindsay fans include Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones, model Amy Jackson, presenter Nick Grimshaw, Vogue Williams, Graham Norton, singers Mel C and Paloma Faith, Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick.
Former British speedskating champion and three-time Olympian Lindsay has gyms in London and Dubai, but no treadmills or cross-trainers.
She explains how heavier weights can be more beneficial than cardio and can help anyone achieve their dream body in just 12 weeks.
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British actress and model and former Miss Teen World Amy Jackson and Lindsay
Chat show legend Graham Norton is another celebrity to work with Olympians.
Made in Chelsea stars Sophie Herman (left) and Hugo Taylor (right) sweating and lore
Sarah and Vogue Williams postponed their workout at Roar Fitness
Sarah, who specializes in body transformation, says:
“If you put on even a few kilos of muscle, it will increase your metabolism and make it easier to lose weight, which is what most people want.
“Strength is easier to maintain than aerobic exercise, so weight training has long-term benefits.”
But she told FEMAIL why her clients, especially women, often think that lifting weights only makes them “bigger”.
She added: “Ultimately, adding muscle to get ‘bigger’ is very difficult. People spend years building their physique.
“It’s not easy. There are certain things you need to do to build muscle.
“You need to lift enough weight to challenge your muscles and stimulate them enough to grow.
“And you need to eat enough of the right things at the right time to help your muscles recover and grow.
“You don’t do it by chance.
“You have to do very intensive workouts several times a week, if not months. You have to do it intentionally. You can’t do it by accident.”
But she says lifting heavy things the right way can actually make clients leaner.
Her PT focuses on form and lifting weights rather than forcing people to do burpees.
Carbohydrates and sugar are not prohibited, but clients are encouraged to follow a high-protein diet with all macros resolved.
Sarah adds:
Do you sweat and pose? Nick Grimshaw, TV host and former Radio One star
MiC star Sophie Hermann trains with Sarah
“I try to eat as naturally as possible and make my own food unless I eat out, and I encourage celebrities to do the same.
“My clients still enjoy all the good stuff, like pasta, desserts and champagne, but in moderation while controlling the amounts.
“When you have a big social life, you can’t always control what you eat, but you can control how much you eat.”
Made in Chelsea star Sophie Helmann told MailOnline, “Training with Sarah is like switching from ready-to-wear to haute couture.
“It’s on another level. I’ve been training with PTs and classes for 10 years, and no one comes close to my personal Lara Croft and her precisely tailored sessions.”
“I saw results in just a few weeks with her, which is a lot more motivating than going to a trainer or class and seeing tips and tricks in six months.”
Designer Henry Holland worked with Sarah and her team on this transformation over the course of 11 weeks.
Graham Norton said he was “in better shape than ever” after doing the program, and Nick Grimshaw said weight training had become “an important part of his life”.
Former Radio One DJ added:
Fashion designer Henry Holland, who completed the Roar program before and after lockdown, believes the gym has improved his physical and mental health.
Singer Paloma Faith turned PT shortly after giving birth last year.
Celebrity Friends: Her clients include football legend John Terry and host Vogue Williams (right).
Roar Gang: Lindsay (center), with Roar’s coaching team
Sarah is a speed skater who has represented Great Britain in the Olympics three times (left, front and right in Vancouver 2010)
Lindsey adds:
“Our health is everything and I am always thinking about longevity. was
