Katie.Hemsley - PT

10/10/2026

10th October... World mental health day 💞

One day isn't enough, we should be spot lighting the effects of poor mental health everyday, because it's everyday that people live in crisis and chaos that they can't escape with no help to be offered. Our health system do what they can but waiting lists are just too long for some people.

I myself have been part of the mental health system since I was a child, so I know first hand that there just isn't enough resources to cater for everyone.

I made a decision 15 years ago whilst sitting in hospital everyday for 17 days, that I needed to do more, I needed to find something in me to fight everyday to not rely on strong mood stabilisers and the NHS.

I started with light exercise, and small nutritional changes until I then decided to train to be a personal trainer thinking If I can do this for myself then I can definitely help others.

15 years on and I am still medication free. I am not cured but I am still here fighting and functioning.

This morning I showed up again, met my coach and smashed out 18 x 1.5minute rounds of Muay Thai. This is my medication, this is my therapy and for this I am thankful 😊

For anyone out there thinking or feeling that there is no hope, that you feel trapped in your own head then please believe me when I say things can and will get better. You can make a difference, you can overcome a temporary feeling or thought and you can let your light shine again.

Start small and build big
You've got this 💪💗✨️

22/09/2026

It's hotter than Tobins in here 🥵 but still the training continues, even on holiday.
No excuses 💪

11/09/2026

Sharing from my past post but given the date today I thought I'd share it again.

Who's getting their 110 floors in? Feel free to share your pics 💗
#9/11

This might not look like many floors to some but this was a specific number I wanted to hit today, not just for myself as I massively struggle with the step master as it takes alllll my oxygen and being aneamic I need all the oxygen my body can circulate, but more importantly I wanted to do it in honor of all the firefighters that lost their lives in 9/11.

All 343 of them. 110 floors these men and women climbed inside the hot compound of the world trade centres. It has just been the 20 year anniversary and it still feels so raw.

It took me 28 minutes and 13 seconds in gym clothes. These incredible people did it in full uniform with gas masks and heavy oxygen tanks on their backs and probably a dam sight quicker!

I won't lie, I found this a real struggle. I felt quite emotional at the end, 1, because I had a tiny bit of pride for managing it with my condition but first and foremost for all the brave men and women that entered them buildings on that heriffic day with only one thing in mind, saving lives! And ended up losing theirs 💔 also for all our fellow firefighters that face these kind of struggles in their jobs, everytime they just go to work, they don't know what will be thrown at them.

All you firefighters out there are fu***ng superhuman... you are another breed. The resilience and strength you have physically and mentally is another level.

110 floors! 343 lives! This was for you ❤💔

10/09/2026

I have 2 pt slots coming up as of week commencing 5th October! 😁

These slots are 7.30am on Tuesday's and 5.30pm on Thursday's

If anyone is interested, wants to know more or interested in booking a free consultation, then get in touch and I'll get back to you.

Thanks 😊

29/08/2026

6 weeks ago I decided to do something different. I was looking for something to push me out of my comfort zone, that was just for me and away from my "safe place" of training in the gym around everything and everyone that is familiar to me.

With some great encouragement from 3 fantastic lads, they convinced me to go down to Tobins Muay Thai gym and give it a go...and f**k me am I glad they did.

This way of training/fighting has got to be the most physically demanding thing I have ever done and one of the most rewarding at the same time. I always leave feeling pumped and wanting to come back ASAP.

Thank you so much Richard Hardwick for your amazing help, guidance, knowledge, your ability to push me harder every session, your skill set and your patience in how you teach. I genuinely can't tell you how much this is changing my whole well being right now not to mention my strength and power 😊💙

Today's session was disgusting 🤣🤣🤢🥵
15 X 1.5 minute rounds finished off with abs and I wasn't even sick! Lol

Loved it! 🥊👊🦵💪

26/04/2026

Good luck to everyone running the London marathon today 🥇🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ have fun 😁
And good luck to the mighty whites down at Wembley too! Come on Leeds 🤍💛🩵⚽️

04/04/2026

03/04/2026

What's in your plans for over Easter?

I plan on walking, relaxing, doing some DIY around the house, seeing friends and eating an Easter egg 😋

Yesterday we started the long weekend with an 11 mile walk through Bolton abbey, to Bardon Bridge up to Howgill brownie barn and back, and what a beautiful day it was☀️🌞 🥾🌲🌷🐑🌼🍫