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Elle | Personal Trainer • Fitness, Cycling & Running

@ellelinton

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Get stronger. Try things. Have more adventures.
Movement that adds to life, not takes it over.
🚲 @livcyclinguk | 📍Essex, UK
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Allow me to reintroduce myself… because there are a few more layers to the plot these days 😅🤪

Still a fitness professional. Still collecting sports like I have unlimited hours in the week. Currently an adult learning to swim, forever a serial restarter, very much a home gym girl and DEEP in my sourdough era.

And now, I’m also learning how to be a grieving daughter 🤍

This year has changed me in ways I’m probably still figuring out. But through all of it, movement continues to be one of the things that brings me joy, gives me something to work towards and reminds me what my body is capable of.

So if you’ve been here for five minutes or (literally) fifteen years: hi, I’m Elle 👋🏾

Same me. A few new chapters. Still figuring 💩 out as I go.

#FitnessOver40 #WomenWhoMove #JoyfulMovement #AdultSwimmer #GriefJourney taken in Loughton by @ellelinton

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a month ago

Confession time: I’m terrible at actually talking about what I do 😂

I’ve been teaching online classes for over 5 years now (!!) and somehow still forget to shout about them. Oh — and I’m back in the studio too 💃🏾

Here’s the vibe:
💦 HIIT & Core – Short, spicy and a little bit sweaty. We warm up, hit some intervals, then finish strong with core.

🍑 Strength – Lifting heavy (ish) things to future-proof your body. Because strong is not a size.

🚴🏽‍♀️ RIDE – Disco lights, banging tunes, and good vibes only. We move with the music and leave the outside world at the door.

All my sessions are designed to make you feel something — stronger, calmer, more alive — not to “fix” anything.

📲 Stay Connected, BOOK classes, or check out the weeks schedule via the ‘Online Class Schedule’ button in my bio link 🔗 or drop me a message with any questions.

📌 SAVE this post for reference too!

😝 See ya in the Zoom room?!

www.keepitsimpElle.com/book-online-classes/

#strongisnotasize #togetherwevegotthis #strengthtraining #legexercises #cyclinglife #ukcyclechat #thisgirlcanessex #thisgirlcan #lowerbodyworkout #stayinworkout #workoutathome #liveworkouts #getupandmove #strongertogether #personaltrainer #onlinecoach #onlinefitness #onlineworkouts #workoutsforcyclists #workoutsforrunners #cardioworkouts #liveworkouts #getupandmove #indoorphins #coreworkouts #abworkouts #womenarenotsmallmen taken in Loughton by @ellelinton

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a year ago

Six weeks before my wedding day, my mum went into hospital.

When she was given a terminal diagnosis, her first question was:
“Will I make it to my daughter’s wedding day?”

That moment replays in my mind constantly. Even then, her priority was me. That was my mum all over — the most selfless person I’ve ever known.

Three weeks later, I was due to fly to Spain to host a retreat for LA REINE. I was ready to cancel everything, but she insisted I go. Partly because I’m self-employed and she didn’t want me losing income, and partly because she thought a change of environment — even for work — might give me a bit of mental relief from multiple daily hospital visits.

So I went.

I worked 15 hour days for 7 days straight (plus 3 additional days “prep”). I was originally meant to stay an extra day afterwards to recover, but with my mum still in hospital, I changed my flight home early with the help of a friend so I could surprise her.

The look on her face when I walked into her hospital room will stay with me forever.

A few days later, I received an email from the founder of LA REINE saying my “output, presence and leadership” hadn’t met expectations. Alarm bells immediately started ringing.

I sent my invoice. No response.

After multiple WhatsApp exchanges, I was then told I would not be paid for the retreat because I “hadn’t delivered 50%” of my work in March and April — conveniently adding up to withholding payment entirely for the week I had just hosted.

I keep extensive logs of my hours and work. I know this allegation is untrue.

I requested formal confirmation in writing explaining why payment was being withheld, but I still haven’t received it.

Legally, they still have time to pay. After that, I’ll begin legal proceedings.

Honestly, it feels like they saw someone at their most vulnerable and thought they could take advantage of that.

What they clearly didn’t realise is that I am my mother’s daughter. And there is absolutely no way I’m taking this lying down. taken in Mojacar, Almeria, Spain by @ellelinton

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5 months ago

POV: Me for the rest of 2026. 👀

A little bit of doing the things I love, a little bit of figuring things out as I go, and a whole lot of building something I really believe in.

One of my biggest goals right now is to bring together the first 50 women in a community where movement adds to our lives, not takes them over.

Women who love a challenge but also know when to rest. Who are curious about trying new things, starting again and seeing what they’re capable of.

And who don’t feel like they have to look a certain way, train a certain number of times or keep chasing bigger goals to belong.

We’ve already started with our little weekly “What’s Your Minimum?” check-ins, and I’ve got more ideas brewing for how we can support each other and make more things possible in 2027.

Because the more I learn, the more I believe that movement should open doors, not become another thing that makes us feel like we’re falling behind.

Anyway, that’s what I’m working on. Alongside the swimming, cycling, classes and whatever other hobbies I inevitably decide to collect. 😂

Does this sound like your kind of community? I’d love to know. 🤍 taken in Loughton by @ellelinton

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a day ago

OCTOBER DISCOUNT CODES 🛍️

Back with another round of discount codes; from fitness and cycling kit to skincare, travel, wellness and a few other things I use along the way.

And because it’s my birthday month, I’m also putting together a BIG BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY featuring loads of products from these brands! 🎁

Want to get involved? Join my Click Happens channel for all the details on how to enter.

In the meantime, save this post for when you need a code, and tell me which brands you’d like me to get a discount for next! by @ellelinton

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3 days ago

It’s my birthday… well, on Sunday 🎉 Not entirely sure how I’m at level 42 already, but there’s cake so let’s carry on. (think the number 4 candle is taking the news harder than I am 🫠)

I got this cake from @bloomandwild and it’s giving primary school cake (except this came with a couple cocktails as well 🤪🍸🥂). Just needs custard and me trying to persuade the dinner lady to give me the biggest slice. Why were they NEVER cut evenly?! And yes, I was always went back for seconds.

If you didn’t know Bloom & Wild do more than flowers, consider this your introduction to the gifts and treats 👀

Use code treatg2z for 20% off something for yourself or someone else. It’s my affiliate code, which means I earn commission when you shop with it. A little birthday gift to me while you get something lovely for yourself, or someone else 🥰

Anyone else ever still think about school cake and custard? Just me?! 👀😅 taken in Loughton by @ellelinton

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3 days ago

So I set my own minimum for this week (swimming lesson, RIDE class and 3x online classes) and then figured I’d add an extra swim on Tuesday evening as a bonus cos I’m trying to give swimming my all and I genuinely enjoy it.

Anyway, ended up falling asleep so clearly, rest was what was needed.

But I reminded myself that the extra swim was exactly that. EXTRA.

And this is something I’ve had to learn over the years.

Just because I CAN do more doesn’t mean I HAVE to.

Especially when life is doing its thing (really riding the grief rollercoaster this week 🥲) and my energy isn’t quite where I’d like it to be.

Sometimes movement is what we need. Sometimes it’s rest. And sometimes we don’t know which until the moment comes.

You get to choose. YOU GET TO CHOOSE.

And you’re allowed to change your mind.

How’s your minimum going this week? Sticking to the plan or making a few adjustments? 👀 taken in Loughton by @ellelinton

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4 days ago

What was life like before Symprove? We asked Symprove super-fan @ellelinton to share her gut story with us.

"Bloating is very rare for me now, so I spend far less time worrying about how my stomach is going to feel. Symprove has become part of the baseline of how I look after myself and my gut health day to day."

Click the link in our bio to read more.

#customerstory #symprove #probiotics #guthealth #wellness by @ellelinton

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9 days ago

Once upon a time, I thought more was always better.

More workouts. More intensity. More control over what I ate 🫠

And here’s the thing: I genuinely LOVED exercise and I still do. I’m always up for a challenge, love learning new things and seeing what my body is capable of.

But for a long time, I worked in an environment where people wanted to walk into the gym and crawl out. Harder was better. More was better. And when that’s the world you’re surrounded by, it’s easy to believe that’s how fitness should be for everyone.

Thankfully, my world got a little bigger 🌍🙏🏾

Teaching online introduced me to people with different backgrounds, bodies, goals and circumstances. During the pandemic, movement wasn’t always about pushing harder. Sometimes it was about connection, getting through the day or simply feeling a bit more like ourselves.

And my own health challenges taught me something else: sometimes you HAVE to slow down if you want to keep doing the things you love.

None of this means I’ve stopped loving a sweaty HIIT class, a big cycling adventure or a ridiculous sporting challenge.

I’ve just stopped believing that more is always better.

Because where does it stop? 👀

Does there always have to be a next BIGGER thing?

I’ve come to realise the answer is pretty simple.

You get to choose.

And you get to change your mind.

So, these are a few hills I’ll happily die on as a reformed fitness professional. 😂

Which one are you standing on with me? Or is there another you’d add? taken in Loughton by @ellelinton

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10 days ago

October. November. December. Let’s lock in with our swimming 🏊🏾‍♀️

I’ve gone from learning to swim again as an adult to finishing half a mile at Swim Serpentine. Mostly breaststroke, plenty of yapping, but we got there 😅

Next up: getting more comfortable with front crawl and keeping at those tumble turns. Something’s starting to click, and I want to see where another three months of practice takes me.

Weekly group lessons, going with my husband and having something booked in have helped me stick with it this time.

Anyone else working on their swimming? Tell me what you’re practising! …let’s do this together 👇🏾

#AdultLearningToSwim #SwimmingJourney #FrontCrawl #TumbleTurns #thisgirlcan taken in Loughton by @ellelinton

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12 days ago

Girl math says if it makes you feel better, it’s an investment, not an expense.

But essentially, YOU get to choose 🤷🏾‍♀️

Your goals. Your version of success. Your movement. Your reasons. Your level of commitment.

Your expensive bike if you want one. Your five-minute workout. Your marathon. Your lack of marathon.

Because there isn’t one right way to do fitness. There isn’t one thing we’re all supposed to be working towards.

Maybe you want to get stronger. Maybe you want to run a marathon. Maybe you want to be able to say yes to more adventures. Maybe you just want movement to make your life feel better.

For me, riding bikes makes me ridiculously happy. They take me places, introduce me to people and give me adventures I probably wouldn’t have had otherwise.

So yeah. HAPPY NEW BIKE DAY TO ME 😌🚲 I’m now riding the Liv Devote Advanced Pro (2026)

What’s something that adds to your life that you’ll happily invest in?

#WomenWhoCycle #CyclingLife #LivCycling #gravelcycling #livcommitted taken in New Forest, Hampshire by @ellelinton

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16 days ago

FYI, I’m qualified to coach ya yet very happy to follow along for the adventure 😝

I’ve been a fitness professional for 20+ years, but I’m also here for trying new things, learning as I go and enjoying what all that training lets me do.

Sometimes I’m the expert. Sometimes I’ve made the mistake so you don’t have to. Sometimes we’re figuring it out together.

This weekend I got to ride around the New Forest with good company evidenced by them joining in for my Millenial dance break 🤣😂🤣🤪

Big love to @duathlongirluk for hosting the gravel weekend (check out her page for the 2027 dates 🙌🏾), and of course @draftingthroughlife and @lauraahodgeee for the miles and chats 🚴🏽‍♀️💨🥰

I was defo pushed out of my comfort zone but that’s what we’re here for, right?! …getting stronger so we can go and enjoy ourselves. More of this pls 🙏🏾

#GravelCycling #WomenWhoCycle #NewForestCycling #OutdoorAdventures #livcommitted taken in New-Forest-Nationalpark by @ellelinton

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17 days ago