Celebrity Testimonials

Graham Norton

TV presenter

“I never want to exercise but Josh and the whole team at Roar are so great at motivating me and providing the right sort of training that it almost feels like fun. I feel fitter than I ever have”

Dame Kelly Holmes

Double Olympic champion

“The workout is great! It’s got a great vibe and energy. I love the small class workout, you feel motivated and work really hard. I really enjoy it!”

Piers Morgan

Broadcaster and journalist

“If you want to get properly fit and have fun doing it, then Sarah Lindsay’s ROAR is the best place to do it. I’m still a work in progress (!) but going to ROAR always feels like an enjoyable challenge rather than a chore. Highly recommend it”

Jeremy Piven

Actor

From screen to strength! Jeremy Piven brings the same dedication to his training as he does his craft! Pushing boundaries and embracing the challenge at Roar London

John Terry

Former England captain

“Sarah is the best personal trainer I’ve ever worked with”

James Haskell

Former England rugby player

“I knew their reputation for delivering serious body transformations and I was ready for the challenge. This time, I wanted to see how lean I could really get. I’d just turned 40 and it all lined up perfectly. Working with James and the team took it to another level. I’d done shoots before FHM, Gay Times, Attitude, GQ but never trained for them. I’d just wandered in off the pitch. This time, I wanted to see how lean I could really get. Injury midway through (yes, tore a bicep off the bone), DJ sets in Monaco, Wales and Exmouth, no carbs, late nights, dad duties it was full-on. But I loved every bit of it. ROAR built a plan around me, my goals, my injuries, my madness. They kept me focused, challenged me, and saw me through. If you want serious results and a team that knows exactly how to get you there ROAR is the one. Can’t wait to take on the next challenge. Let’s see how far we can go.”

ROAR When Sarah first mentioned to James about doing something with ROAR, he jumped at the chance.

Ellie Goulding

Singer-songwriter

Fit and fierce Ellie Goulding was taking no prisoners during her personal training sessions with Sarah at ROAR!

Tom Grennan

Singer-songwriter

Always a pleasure having musician Tom Grennan in the gym with us. He has been training hard at Roar with Sarah & Matt – watch this space, big things are coming!

Ed Westwick

Actor

Sarah Lindsay putting Ed Westwick through his paces at Roar Kensington.

Christine Lampard

TV presenter

Christine Lampard is always a pleasure to train.

Nick Grimshaw

TV and radio presenter

“I’d never even thought to do weight training before and now it’s a key part of my life. I love their gym, guidance, and knowledge. They’ve made me feel stronger, healthier and more focused than ever”

Pixie Lott

Singer-songwriter

“Roar Fitness’ personal training facilities are beautiful and the team have created such a friendly and positive environment to train in. I’ve learnt so much about health, food and fitness from Sarah, but most importantly how to properly weight train. My strength continues to improve every session, and I love how lifting heavy makes me feel.”

Ant Middleton

TV presenter and author

Ant Middleton at ROAR Dubai. From the host of SAS: Who Dares Wins to author and podcast host, it’s always great have people who know the meaning of hard work on our gym floor.

Nell McAndrew

Model and TV presenter

“Thank you for the technique tips on squats, deadlifts and chest press. Was nice to chat to a lovely lady in the changing room afterwards who is on a transformation programme. She is doing so well. You obviously have a great team”

ROAR Nell loved training with Sarah today!

Millie Mackintosh

TV personality and author

“I’ve always enjoyed exercising, but it was about 10 years ago that I decided to try strength training. Initially, I was hesitant, I found the idea quite daunting and intimidating – not to mention the muscle soreness I experienced the next day! But as with many aspects of life (annoying, I know), I discovered that consistency really is key. With regular practice, it didn’t take long for me to notice improvements and with each session leaving me feeling stronger, I quickly fell in love with weight training! Here’s a few reasons why strength training is beneficial for women: It helps to build muscle strength & tone. Beyond aesthetic changes, everyday tasks become easier, and there’s a sense of achievement that comes with being stronger. It has been shown to improve mental health by reducing symptoms of depression & anxiety. It can also boost self-esteem & mood. It can help in managing symptoms associated with menopause, like mood swings, weight gain, & decreased bone density. Post-pregnancy, strength training can help women regain abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, and improve energy levels. I’m sharing this today to hopefully encourage any of you who are interested in starting strength training to pick up the weights – start small with light weights and low reps & watch yourself get stronger with each session, the endorphin hit is like no other! I’ve learned that gyms are often welcoming environments, filled with people who are more than willing to offer help and guidance. The most important step is to simply start. As always, make sure to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise, especially if you have any existing health concerns. Thanks for keeping me strong Roar!”

Denise Welch

Actress and TV presenter

That was a fun afternoon at Roar 4 with Denise Welch today. What a crack…the “shoe story” about a mutual friend of ours was my favourite gossip…Love that Roar clients have an international membership so they can train London East/West and Dubai.

Paloma Faith

Singer and actress

Great first session with Paloma Faith and Roar Boss Sarah at Roar 2! The positive energy and strong minds from these 2 is a winning combo for sure.

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Team GB sprinter

“Sarah Lindsay and the team at Roar Fitness have taken personal training to another level. As an Olympic athlete you have the privilege to work with coaches, nutritionists, and therapists all of the very highest level. Sarah has bridged a gap in the fitness industry, and developed an extremely comprehensive, scientific approach, that ensures world class results for her clients no matter what their level of experience.”

Sarah Jane

[Role to confirm]

So awesome to see Sarah Jane back in action on the gym floor! Bit of extra motivation on humpday!

Professor Green

Rapper

Pre double hernia operation training for Pro Green – to be followed up with post operation rehab. Then, the fun starts!

Vogue Williams

TV presenter and podcaster

Fun early morning sesh with this champion Vogue Williams. So much positivity and smiles even when I’m smashing her up at 7am

Russell Kane

Comedian

“I asked Rich Phillipps to write me a 4 month training programme. Now I’m more ripped than a child’s drawing book.”

Dean Edwards

[Role to confirm]

“The chance to train and pick the brains of Olympian Sarah was a real privilege. Through a personalised diet and weight training programme that has been carefully mapped out for me, my goal to gain lean muscle is very much being realised. I can genuinely say I am in the best shape of my life.”

Katya Jones and Aimee Fuller

Strictly dancer and Olympic snowboarder

A little throwback to some fun on the track with Aimee and Katya. Making sled pushes a little more bearable

Ollie Ollerton

Former Special Forces soldier

“The first thing I noticed training at Roar that was different was I didn’t see phones out, people were all working towards results. and in 45 minutes I was absolutely spent. I was working with Jordan but felt like everyone was invested in my progress.”

Ed Gamble

Comedian

“I have never felt fresher or stronger”

ROAR A brilliant and tough 12 weeks for Ed Gamble training with Jack Pressling at Roar.

Mike Phillips

Former Wales rugby player

Sarah putting Mike Phillips through his ROAR paces over in Roar 4! Getting him prepped for mission Everest Base Camp which he absolutely killed.

Emma Louise Connelly

Model

Come along for Emma’s fully body session with Alex! It’s always gonna be a hard session working the experts, no slacking around here. Creds to Emma for putting in the grind and absolutely killing it as always

DJ Bliss

DJ and TV personality

Balancing the decks with the gym. DJ Bliss proving no matter how busy your life is, you should always make time for training. Fresh off the big Untold weekender and Dubai Bling, Sarah made sure he put in the effort with his session.

Sophie Herman

TV personality

“Training with Sarah has made such a difference. At Roar you start with a movement screening nutrition assessment and they customise each workout to achieve your desired goal”

Roxie Nafousi

Author

My Valentine workout babe Roxie Nafousi! Working glutes and talking food. Happy Valentines Day!

Pixie Geldof

Model and singer

Pixie Geldof getting leaner and stronger every day with Roar PT Matt kicking her ass on the gym floor and a big fat vegan effort with her nutrition plan! Of course it takes more thought and planning if you are following a strict vegan diet but Pixie proves that where there’s a will there’s a way!

Bradley Theodore

Artist

Bradley Theodore getting serious at Roar this week!

Amy Jackson

Actress

Double Trouble with Amy Jackson and Sarah Lindsay! Let’s just say she knows how to put the work in

Davinia Taylor

Actress and author

Roar Fitness Founder Sarah Lindsay and Davinia Taylor giving it some muscle in ROAR 1.

Oliver Proudlock

TV personality and designer

“New challenge creating a new focus, Roar Fitness London, LEGO”

ROAR Oliver Proudlock is putting in the work.

Caroline and Sergio

[Role to confirm]

Starting off 2024 with a bang. Welcome back to our Day One’s Caroline and Sergio as they are ready to smash the upcoming year with their training! Great to see this trio together again on the gym floor

Alice Liveing

Personal trainer and author

When Alice visits in Dubai, of course we have to get a workout in! It’s always great getting to catch up with great friends but even better when we also get to put them through the paces at the Roar gym. She smashes EVERY session.

Hugo Taylor

TV personality

Another big week of training complete. Smiles all round at Roar 3 despite Sarah battering Hugo Taylors biceps

Tom Brown

Chef and restaurateur

Tom Brown is the perfect example of not using “I don’t have enough time” as an excuse. He owns two restaurants and is a chef in both daily, yet still manages to fit in his commitment to his fitness goals. This hour allows him to completely zone out of his chef lifestyle and focus on himself. He had previously found gyms quiet intimidating despite having a good amount of fitness knowledge, so Roar has been the perfect medium for him. It’s not only kept him out of chef lifestyle habits such as having a drink after work, but it makes Tom put in that extra 20% of effort into each training session

Josh Widdicombe

Comedian and TV presenter

“Have loved training here. I came in having never done weights before and now am confident of doing them myself in the gym and don’t look nearly as fat.”

George Skivington

Former professional rugby player

“Rich Phillipps’ in depth knowledge of all aspects of training plus his extensive nutritional and dietary advice is what make him London’s number 1 personal trainer. His client results speak for themselves.”

Elise Christie

Olympic speed skater

“When I joined the National Team in 2006 Sarah was undefeated in Britain for a decade and was a huge inspiration to me. She took me under her wing and guided me through the learning process of how to train, eat and live like an athlete. Even though I was her direct competitor Sarah cheered me on every day, pushed me when I was tired and picked me up when I fell. She fully embraced everything sport has to throw at you and gave me the confidence to make the right choices, commit to them and execute them with conviction. When I travel to London Roar Fitness is the only place that has the facilities and trainers that live up to Olympic standards.”

Henry Holland

Fashion designer

“The combination of the brilliant training 3-times-weekly sessions with Jordan and the ongoing support and advice on nutrition from Sarah helped me stick to my goal and achieve amazing results. All while having a great time.”

Lauren Pope

TV personality and DJ

“I’ve been training at Roar for around 2 years now, I wanted to be stronger but also stay lean & I’m now in a much happier place with my body. My nutrition routine also changed for the better helping not only my body but also my skin. A super friendly and non intimidating atmosphere gives me the motivation I need to keep up my fitness journey.”

Jack Guiness

Model and writer

“ROAR completely changed my relationship with my body. I went to change how I look and ended up changing how I felt. One of the best gifts you can give yourself (except maybe a holiday or a pizza).”

Sarah Ashcroft

Fashion entrepreneur

That post workout feeling. Always got to follow a strong workout with a selfie, and Sarah Ashcroft has been smashing the training lately with trainer Alex, keep it up!

Ben Kay

Rugby World Cup winner

Great to have Ben Kay in for training yesterday! Some shaky legs in the house!

Mark Robinson

Professional rugby player

“Roar Fitness are the top of the field in personal training providing both expert knowledge and phenomenal training programmes. Performing at the highest level requires coaches that know how to get results. Anyone in London serious about their training Roar is the place for you.”

Jon Eley

Three-time Olympic speed skater

“As a x3 Olympian I can say with confidence that Roar Fitness’ unique team approach to fitness and conditioning along with their personal sporting background is what makes them a massive stride ahead in their field. I’ve consulted with Roar on numerous occasions and their advice always helped me take my performance to the next level.”

Farhana

TV personality

From Dubai Bling to Roar Dubai! Always love that post workout shot after a tough hour of training with Sarah and Farhana. Everyone here at Roar works hard! If you want to make a positive change in your life, make sure to get in touch with us

Charles Hamlin

Olympic champion speed skater

“I know exactly what it takes to make a good coach and I know what quality athletic training looks like. I was astounded by the team effort at Roar Fitness and the high calibre of experts in each field. All this contributed to the impressive level of performance I witnessed on the gym floor. Athletic training at its finest!”

Annabel Angel

Golfer

From Golf pitch to the Gym floor. Recently we welcomed Annabel to the gym for Sarah to push her through her paces. It was a pleasure to have you here! Smiles all around.

Debbie Wingham

Fashion designer

“I was lucky enough to get Sarah herself, blessed but a little tired which I think is understandable as a first timer. I survived though and had fun.”

ROAR POV: Post killer workout and it’s time for the weekend. Throwback to Debbie Wingham coming into Roar for her first EVER personal training session… and she smashed it.

Melanie Sykes

TV presenter

“This is THE gym if you wanna get ripped!”

ROAR Another smashed to bits session with the beautiful Sarah and Melanie Sykes at Roar Fitness London.

Richard Hounslow

Olympic silver medallist, canoe slalom

“The training facilities at Roar are world class and I was blown away that a London personal training facility could boast this level of equipment. Being a private studio also gave me the luxury of being able to use exactly what I needed at the pace I wanted. If you want expert knowledge, privacy and a facility that impresses even the hardest to please athletes then Roar is the only place in London to train.”

Chris Baber

Chef

Chef Chris Baber cooking up a storm at Roar Kensington. When Chris is not whipping up culinary masterpieces, Baber is cracking a sweat with James! Whether it’s in the kitchen or the weight room, Chris knows how to turn up the heat!

Men’s Fitness

Magazine

“Over the past 15 years Rich Phillipps has worked with dozens of Olympic and professional athletes. actors and fitness models, and has become the go to trainer for body doubles who need the perfect physique for Hollywood blockbusters. All of this has established Rich as one of the most sought after trainers in the fitness world and solidified his reputation as a man who delivers real results.”