MARLIES FITNESS Personal Trainer
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Hi, I’m Marlies!
The owner of Marlies Fitness and a Personal Trainer Exeter. I believe every woman deserves to feel strong, confident, and truly happy in her own body. Trust me, after 10 years of going to the gym and trying numerous workout programs, I’m a personal trainer who has been there and got every t-shirt going when it comes to overcoming anxiety and feeling good about going to the gym.
Based in Exeter, Devon, Marlies Fitness is not just about reps and routines, I’m here to help you rediscover your power, boost your self-esteem, and build a lifestyle that makes you feel good from the inside out.
Maybe you’ve lost a bit of yourself since becoming a mum. Maybe you’re stuck in that exhausting start-stop cycle: full of motivation one minute, totally over it the next. Or maybe you’ve done all the “right” programmes and still felt like something’s missing. Sound familiar? Then a personal trainer might just be the magic you didn’t know you needed.
Marlies Fitness
Whether you’re new to fitness or getting back into it, my mission at Marlies Fitness is simple: to support women of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds on their personal journey towards feeling healthier, happier and more in control of their bodies — no crash diets, no gym intimidation, just real, sustainable results.
Female Personal Trainer Exeter
What can you expect from Marlies Fitness?
Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer
Level 2 Qualified Fitness Instructor
I’m a friendly, down-to-earth PT who can be found most days at my home gym, Snap Fitness in Exeter. I create a space where you can ask questions, make mistakes and learn without any judgement. I’ll explain everything clearly, coach your technique step by step and build a plan around your goals – whether that’s fat loss, getting stronger, “toning up”, or just feeling better in your clothes.
I specialise in:
- Helping women build confidence in the gym
- Fat loss and body recomposition in a sustainable way
- Strength and “toning” for women (legs, glutes, core and upper body)
- Teaching proper technique with machines and free weights
- Beginner and “back after a break” programmes
- Training plans that fit around busy work and family life
- Improving posture, mobility and everyday movement
- Building long-term habits, motivation and accountability
Packages
8 Personal Training Sessions & Online Coaching
Sports Massage - 60 Minutes
Sports Massage Pack
Personal Trainer
At Marlies Fitness, I believe that fitness is about more than just the hour you spend in the gym — it’s about the choices you make every day that shape a stronger, healthier, and happier you. That’s why I created Insights: a space dedicated to sharing practical advice, expert guidance, and motivation to help you on your journey.
Here you’ll find tips that go beyond workouts and weights. From simple nutrition swaps that make eating well easier, to mindset tools that keep you motivated when life gets busy, our goal is to give you the knowledge you need to succeed — without the confusing jargon or overcomplicated routines.
Gym Anxiety Is Real: How to Start Training When You Feel Self-Conscious
Walking into a gym when you don’t feel “gym-ready” is a special kind of stress.
It’s not just nerves. It’s the feeling that everyone’s watching. That you don’t know what you’re doing. That you’ll pick up the wrong dumbbell, sit on the wrong machine, press the wrong button, and a siren will go off while a staff member gently escorts you back to the car park.
How to Not Quit the Gym After January (5 Tips to Stay Consistent in February)
If You’re Still Here in February… You’re the One Who Gets Results
The people who change their bodies and feel confident long-term aren’t always the ones with the most motivation.
They’re the ones who keep showing up when it’s cold, dark, and they’d rather be horizontal.
A Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer in Exeter (Featuring: An Eye Twitch and Other Gym Traditions)
If you’ve ever wondered what a personal trainer’s day actually looks like, here’s the honest version: it’s part coaching, part therapist, part motivational DJ… and part professional water bottle refiller.
This is a light, behind-the-scenes look at a typical day as a 1-2-1 personal trainer — from early starts and caffeine dependence to the oddly emotional moment when a client nails their first push-up.
GALLERY
Personal Trainer Exeter
Leopard print enthusiast, and proud passport stamp collector.
Based right here in Exeter, but my heart (and suitcase) are often somewhere between Dubai’s skyscrapers, the cobbled streets of Rome, or the snow-capped mountains of Austria visiting my family.
My happy place? It’s a three-way tie between the gym, an airport lounge, and a sunny terrace with something fizzy in hand.
Marlies Fitness
I love movement — whether it’s lifting weights, exploring new cities on foot, or chasing my nieces around an Austrian garden.
