About

We are a husband and wife team who have between us over 20 years experience in the fitness industry. We are passionate about fitness and pride ourselves on making our classes fun, varied and effective....

Personal Training

Weight loss, improved fitness, toning are amongst many goals you can achieve with a Personal Trainer here in the Algarve.  Personal training is specific to you, with our expertise you will achieve your results quicker....

Online Training

If you want Personal Training but live too far for us to get to you then Online Training is what you need. You will have a Personal Trainer to coach you through your every move....

Classes

We offer a great selection of classes for all ages and abilities. They are fun, effective and varied, no two classes are ever the same. Come and join in with us, you won’t regret it!...

About

We are a husband and wife team who have between us over 20 years experience in the fitness industry. We are passionate about fitness and pride ourselves on making our classes fun, varied and effective.

“We are passionate about fitness and helping people achieve their goals. We have worked in the fitness industry since 2004 and feel proud of the way we have contributed in transforming people’s lives, not only in the way they look but also in the way they feel about themselves. Fitness is such an important part of our lives and being able to pass on the skills that we have learned to others in a fun but effective way is very rewarding.”

Having graduated from Loughborough university I qualified as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and Sports Massage Therapist with Premier international. I began my career working in health clubs in London such as Holmes Place and Virgin Active followed by the Club Med in Paris. Having gained a vast amount of experience working for clubs I then embarked on developing my own Personal Training business. I enjoy training to keep fit and applying the skills I have learnt on myself in order to understand them better for my clients.  I also have a particular interest in board sports such as surfing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding and snowboarding.  I am a qualified kitesurf instructor and I write a regular fitness column  in ‘The Kitemag’ magazine.


After a successful career as a Lettings Manager in London I took a career change, re trained and qualified as a PT and fitness instructor with The Training Rooms and too began my career in health clubs. After we married and relocated to the countryside Phil and I joined forces and created Soames Personal Training. I enjoy training people and helping them achieve their goals. In the process I have made some great friends. When I am not being a mum I love to keep fit and particularly enjoy running. I recently completed the Hastings Half Marathon and I am always on the lookout for new challenges.


 We have now relocated to the Algarve with our two children and have fallen in love with the beauty of Portugal and its way of life. Enjoying a warmer climate where we can maximise our love of the outdoors and all it has to offer. Setting up Soames Fitness we hope to emulate the success we had in the UK and grow our business further.

Sarah

I’ve been lucky enough to live and work in five countries across three continents, now
calling Portugal home. My initial career took me to the world of men’s fashion, caring for
people’s styling needs. More recently, I’ve finally turned a life’s passion for health and
fitness into caring for people’s own fitness needs.I undertook my PT Level 2 and 3 qualifications, Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga for Athletes
courses to really understand what it was I was practicing all my life and how I could improve
my own training, avoid injuries and ensure longevity of an active, healthy life.
I’ve practiced yoga for 17 years, have always run – as much for the mind as for the body –
and I now compete in middle distance with a local Lagos running club. More recently,
strength training has become a focus in my own regime which has helped so much with
overall fitness and performance.
Now, I love being able to share knowledge from one area of fitness to another to show how
it can benefit people in other areas of their training. Variety continues to be the spice of a
healthy life and I try and bring my experience from a wide variety of training to meet clients’
needs

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Online Training

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2023 Prices

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Personal Training

Weight loss, improved fitness, toning are amongst many goals you can achieve with a Personal Trainer here in the Algarve.  Personal training is specific to you, with our expertise you will achieve your results quicker.

We offer affordable Personal Training that is tailor made to each client’s needs. We offer an initial complementary consultation where we will discuss your goals and create a bespoke package for you. You can train with us in our Lagos Studio or in a location of your choice whether it be your home, work, park or on one of Algarve’s beautiful beaches.

Our PT promise to you:

  • Help you reach your full potential and feel good about yourself
  • Guide you through exercise sessions that are effective, fun and varied
  • Be professional, honest, understanding and compassionate
  • Guide you in making the correct food choices
  • Approach each session with enthusiasm and positive motivation
  • Pass on the knowledge and skills that we have learnt to help you improve your wellbeing

We are reliable individuals who just want to make a difference for you!

If this is not for you why not try one of our group classes and if they don’t tempt you we can offer individual Online Training sessions.

Pricing plans, promotions, and special offers can be found here.

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Online Training

Phil and Lisa offer one on one Online Personal Training as well as Online Group...
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2023 Prices

Personal Training (payable in blocks of 5 or 10)  €40.00 per session PT Express (payable...
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Online Training

If you want Personal Training but live too far for us to get to you then Online Training is what you need. You will have a Personal Trainer to coach you through your every move.

Following the decision to relocate to the Algarve we were faced with what to do with our UK based clients. Having built strong relationships with our clients all parties were reluctant to stop training and/or find someone else. We then decided to start online Training. We log onto our PC, tablet or phone at a time and date agreed with the client, we then complete a training session as we would face to face but over the computer either with us coaching or joining them in the workout. This has proven very successful as the internet connection has been reliable. The benefits of this type of training are as follows:

  • It is cost effective as we can offer Online training at a reduced rate which works for those who do not have the budget for one on one training
  • The client does not need to leave their home so good for those who do not have transport
  • If the client has a child they can train while the child is napping, playing or eating
  • If you are not located close by for example overseas or just out of our training parameter you can still work with them
  • If you are overseas on holiday or on business and do not want to lapse in your training then this will work for you!

Pricing plans, promotions, and special offers can be found here.

Classes

We offer a great selection of classes for all ages and abilities. They are fun, effective and varied, no two classes are ever the same. Come and join in with us, you won’t regret it!

(Unfortunately because of Covid-19 we have put some restrictions on our classes so please message us if you would like to join)

Group Classes are a great way to achieve your fitness goals, whether it be to lose weight, tone up or get fitter in a structured environment. No matter what level you are we pride ourselves on giving each one of you the attention you need, whether it be correcting technique, simplifying exercises or even making certain exercise tougher and more suited to your needs. We currently offer Legs Bums and Tums, Boxercise and HIIT.  The emphasis of our classes are on fun and enjoyment. You might even laugh at Phil’s jokes.

Pricing plans, promotions, and special offers can be found here.

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Lisa teaching BoxFitness on TLC

Phil teaching Total Body Fitness on TLC

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WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US

… best decision we have ever made …

Phil & Lisa trained myself and my husband Stuart for many years and I can honestly say it's the best decision we have ever made investing in our wellbeing mentality and physically! Go for it!!

Alison Adams, UK, Classes, 20th February 2017

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… brilliant trainers!

Phil was my PT for 18 months - every week was different - he challenged and motivated me, got me out of a mundane gym routine and as a result my fitness has improved so much.
Also at the same time I started going to Lisa and Phils circuits classes which were always fun but challenging, no two classes were the same and they were both brilliant trainers.

Jo Seymour, UK, Personal training, 15th March 2017

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Amazing classes…….

Dear PhilandLisa Soames, I just want to thank you both for all the amazing classes I have had with you over the years. Will miss you so much. Rarely were 2 classes ever the same. I have learnt so much about what I can do, what I love doing, what I would rather not rush to repeat (ie a class, 100 burpees AND Sally Up all in 40 minutes..... for goodness sake, what were you thinking girl!?).
I have met so many lovely friendly people along the way (who knew Crowhurst had so many..., lovl!) and made some really really good friends, some of whom helped me over endless walls in the Warrior Runs.
I wish you both all the very very best with your new venture with your lovely family ( but if you ever want to come back, that would be just great too . Will keep up all the good work anyway.
Take note, this is your reference for your new clients!!!
Boa sorte e tchau xxx
— feeling sad.

Louise Napier, UK, Classes, 30th March 2017

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… fun, hard but fun!

From the least motivated person ever when it comes to exercise, Lisa & Phil made me want to go to class because it was fun, hard but fun. Never two classes the same, kept you on your toes with lots of laughs along the way. Lucky Portugal!

Duska Howells, UK, Classes, 2nd April 2017

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… fun and interesting …

Lisa and Phil ran fun, high intensive circuit classes in Crowhurst. The varied program was challenging but made the training .

Tracy Hoad, UK, Classes, 2nd May 2017

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… no class is the same …

I used to attend Phil and Lisa’s circuits classes back in the UK and was so pleased to hear that they were setting up Skype personal training. They make exercise fun and most of all varied - no class is the same, and each one tackles different muscle groups. Having had some time out, I recently signed up to their Skype personal training and come away with a smile after each session. It’s easy to follow. They work out a programme which meets your needs and you get results!

Holly G, UK/Portugal, Skype Training, 16th May 2017

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… supportive but challenging …

I needed urgent help to lose weight, get fit and healthy and feel better having accepted a TV job on short notice.  I met a few PTs and decided Phil had the right balance of skills and personality to help me achieve my goals- supportive but challenging, fun and affable, and there was real variety to the sessions also so it was never a chore.  Goals achieved on time, and maintained until he moved to Portugal.

Tony Lundon, UK, Personal training, 7th June 2017

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Great personal training …

Great personal training - tailored program for my needs and kept me motivated with a wide variety of training to help me keep on track

Clare Eason, UK, Personal training, 20th July 2017

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I would definitely recommend

Lisa is a fabulous PT! She puts you through your paces in a way that makes you want to work even harder. I would definitely recommend.

Lindsay G, Portugal, Personal training, 2nd November 2017

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Lisa is a great teacher …

After having not done any excercise for longer that I care to admit I was asked by a friend if I wanted to come along and try Buggy Fit. I thought why not what have I got to lose. Also a great opportunity to meet other mums with little ones the same age as our second son (2months old). I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it and straight away paid for the next week as I knew it would become a regular thing in my weekly diary. Every week is different and every ability catered for. Lisa is a great teacher and inspiration having had 2 kids herself. You also don’t have to worry if your little one gets restless as she is on hand to give cuddles while you finish the work out.

Blaire, Portugal, Buggy Fit, 25th November 2017

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