Personal Training Testimonials

I have continued to train with Sian. The main reason is because she is patient, enthusiastic (even at 6am!) and she inspires me to do a little bit better each time. She is friendly, flexible and happy to listen to any concerns we may have.

Thanks a lot Sian!’

Sara B, Heath

‘What can I say – Sian is a miracle worker! I had a baby about a year ago and so I was carrying a lot of excess weight and eating too many cakes. I’d been going to the gym for a few months but I was really struggling to shed the weight. I saw Sian twice a week for six weeks and straight away I noticed a difference. As the weeks went by my jeans were getting baggy and I had to get extra holes made in my belt. I finally reached my goal of getting back in to my pre-pregnancy jeans and I can’t thank Sian enough for that. Her exercise sessions are hard work but always fun and varied. Her nutrition advice is spot on and when she tells you to stop calorie counting and ditch the weighing scales you really should listen. I can’t recommend her highly enough!’

Mair S, Cardiff

‘I have been training with Sian ’Calon Lan’ for almost sixth months now and she is absolutely fabulous!

Not only do I have much more energy and look and feel better I find myself actually enjoying the early morning  training sessions!

She makes each session varied, combining interval training, core work and resistance work and it’s great to train outside in the fresh air.

She is able to be flexible with her time,  which works well for me with my job and ensures that I train at least once a week.

Sian has been able to adapt my training according to my increased fitness – keeping it a constant challenge!  I would definitely recommend her to anybody looking to get fit, lose weight or improve any aspect of training, regardless of their level of fitness. I have benefited greatly from my training with Sian she is a great motivator and is worth every penny.’

Mari W, Cardiff

‘After celebrating a big birthday I thought it was time for me to get fit and lose some weight! I have never been a person that enjoys exercise and going to the gym doesn’t appeal to me at all!

I read about Sian in the Western Mail and I contacted her for a chat. I felt comfortable in her company immediately and I have since purchased two PT packages from her. Sian comes to the house once/twice a week. The workouts that she puts together are interesting and diverse and the boxing is my favourite workout.

I suspected that I had never eaten healthily after following the information I have found in the media over the years. The advice that I have been given from Sian about food and healthy eating  has transformed my way of thinking about what I eat.

I’m delighted with the results that I have achieved so far and I enjoy my sessions with Sian.

Thanks Sian for inspiring me – you’re a star!’

Nia B, Cowbridge

‘My approach to keeping fit and exercise is a balancing act between intention and motivation. The intention is always there, but locked in battle with my motivation. I used to come back from work and half heartedly put my gym kit on, but I didn’t always make it out of the front door.

Now, I put on my gym kit, there’s a knock on the door, the trainer and equipment come to me. I won’t lie, Sian makes me work hard but I can feel and see the benefits. I’m fitter, a few centimeters slimmer and feel healthier and more energised.

Sian is really positive and encouraging. Because she took the time to get to know me, my level of fitness and what I wanted to achieve, she put together a tailored programme for me. She worked with me and understood how  to push me to achieve my goals which were weight loss, toning, getting fitter and generally feeling better about myself. She gives me great tips on health and nutrition too. Unlike going to the gym, I look forward to doorbell ringing because I know how good I’ll feel after the workout.’

Manon J, Dinas Powys

‘After paying for membership to several gyms without success over the years I was delighted when Menter Caerdydd organised an over 55s fitness class on Wednesday mornings.

Everybody was a little bit apprehensive to begin with but after one session with Sian we were all full of enthusiasm and we were looking forward to the next session.

After speaking to Sian at the end of one session about one on one personal training I decided to go for it and sign up for 12 sessions.

Sian comes to the house twice a week. The exercises that she puts together for me are interesting and diverse. She tailors the sessions to the individuals needs and the hour flies by in her company. Although it’s hard work I am happy to push myself to complete the workouts and I feel fitter and fitter as time goes by. I feel that I have more energy now and as a consequence of my increased level of fitness I enjoyed a skiing trip over New Year without feeling like my arms and legs were tiring after an hour on the slopes. I have since continued training with Sian.

I suspected that I had never eaten healthily after following the information I have found in the media over the years. The advice that I have been given from Sian about food and healthy eating has transformed my way of thinking about what I eat.

Although the aim of the sessions was to increase my fitness levels, seeing my body shape changing and my clothes fitting a lot better has been an extra incentive for me to keep going.

I am delighted with the results that I have achieved so far and I really enjoy my sessions with Sian.

Thank you for your inspiration and support!’

Carol W, Pentrych

‘I have been receiving training from Sian for some months now and have been pleased at the progress made in developing my fitness levels. The range of exercises taken under Sian’s supervision are varied and achievable. Crucially, Sian has the ability to know how far to push – my confidence increases as I manage to achieve more each time. I thoroughly recommend Sian’s approach to training – the support and guidance received are always sensible and constructive.’

Rhian T, Pontcanna

‘I have been undertaking partner training with Sian. Not only is this more cost-effective; training with someone else also encourages you to work harder. By having two training simultaneously, it is possible to do tandem circuits which vary the exercises – although this can increase the competitiveness! Working with Sian has been very beneficial for me.’

Michael S, Pontcanna

‘Cysylltais gyda Siân yn gyntaf er mwyn ceisio colli ychydig o bwysau cyn bod yn forwyn priodas. Nid wyf yn un am ymarfer corff ac roeddwn yn poeni ychydig ni fyddai’n gallu gwneud yr ymarferion ond roedd Siân yn wych. Roeddwn yn gweithio gyda Siân dwywaith yr wythnos am  chwe wythnos. Er oedd codi am 6 yn y bore yn anodd roedd Siân yn gwneud y sesiynau yn hwyl a doeddwn ni byth yn gwneud yr un peth dwywaith. Mae ei chyngor am fwyta’n iach wedi trawsnewid fy ffordd o fwyta ac wedi gwneud imi ail feddwl y dewisiadau oeddwn yn gwneud.  Collais bwysau ac roeddwn yn teimlo llawer mwy hyderus ac yn fwy iach.

Rydw i wedi parhau i weithio allan gyda Siân. Y prif resymau am hyn yw ei bod hi’n amyneddgar, yn frwdfrydig (hyd yn oed am 6 y bore!) ac yn fy ysbrydoli i wneud ychydig bach yn well pob tro. Mae’n gyfeillgar, yn hyblyg ac yn barod i wrando ar unrhyw bryderon.

Diolch o galon Siân!!’

Sara B, Mynydd Bychan

‘Yn dilyn dathliad pen-blwydd arbennig, teimlais bod yr amser ‘di dod i fi geisio fod yn fwy heini a cholli pwysau!  Dydw i erioed ‘di bod yn berson sy’n mwynhau ymarfer corff a nid yw’r syniad o fynd i’r gym yn apelio ataf o gwbl!

Darllenais am Siân yn y Western Mail a chysylltais â hi am sgwrs.  O’r funud cyntaf teimlais yn gartrefol yn ei chwmni.  Rwyf eisioes wedi prynu dau ‘package’ wrthi.  Mae Siân yn dod i’r ty unwaith/ddwywaith yr wythnos.  Mae’r ymarferion mae hi wedi eu cynllunio ar fy ran yn ddiddorol ac yn amrywio’n wythnosol- y bocsio yw fy hoff weithgaredd!

Tybiais mod i erioed wedi bwyta’n iach, gan ddilyn y cyngor a glywais yn y cyfryngau dros y blynyddoedd.   Mae’r cyngor ges i gan Siân am fwyd ac am fwyta’n iach wedi trawsnewid fy ffordd o feddwl am yr hyn rwy’n ei fwyta!

Rwy’ wrth fy modd gyda’r canlyniadau hyd yn hyn ac yn mwynhau fy sesiynau gyda Siân.

Diolch Siân am fy ysbrydoli- ti’n seren!’

Nia B, Bontfaen

‘Ar ôl talu aelodaeth i nifer o gampfeydd dros y blynyddoedd, heb lwyddiant, roeddwn wrth fy modd pan drefnodd Menter Caerdydd ddosbarth Cadw’n Heini 55+ ar fore Mercher, yn ystod Tymor yr Hydref 2012.

Roedd pawb ychydig yn betrusgar i ddechrau, ond ar ôl un sesiwn gyda Siân, Calon Lan, roedd pawb yn llawn brwdfrydedd ac yn edrych ymlaen at y sesiwn nesaf.

Ar ôl sgwrs gyda Siân ar ddiwedd un sesiwn, a sylweddoli ei bod yn cynnig sesiynau unigol fel Hyfforddwr Personol, penderfynais fynd amdani, a threfnu 12 sesiwn.

Mae Siân yn dod i’r tŷ ddwywaith yr wythnos. Mae’r ymarferion mae hi wedi eu cynllunio ar fy rhan yn ddiddorol ac yn amrywiol. Mae hi’n teilwra’r gweithgareddau yn ôl anghenion yr unigolyn, ac mae awr yn hedfan yn ei chwmni! Mae’n waith caled cofiwch! Ond dwi’n hapus i wthio fyhunani wneud yr ymarferion, sydd yn dod yn haws fel mae’r amser yn mynd yn ei flaen. Rwy’n teimlo’n fwy egnïol, ac o ganlyniad i fy lefel uwch o ffitrwydd, roeddwn wedi mwynhau gwyliau sgiio dros y Flwyddyn Newydd heb deimlo bod y breichiau a’r coesau’n blino ar ôl awr ar y llethrau!

Rwyf bellach wedi trefnu’r ail becyn o 12 sesiwn

Tybiais fy mod i erioed wedi bwyta’n iach, gan ddilyn y cyngor a glywais yn y cyfryngau dros y blynyddoedd. Mae’r cyngor ges i gan Siân am fwyd ac am fwyta’n iach wedi trawsnewid fy ffordd o feddwl am yr hyn rwy’n ei fwyta! Er taw codi lefel ffitrwydd oedd fy mwriad gwreiddiol, mae gweld fy nghorff yn newid siâp, a’r dillad yn ffitio’n well yn ddigon o ysgogiad i barhau â’r sesiynau.

Rwy’ wrth fy modd gyda’r canlyniadau hyd yn hyn ac yn mwynhau fy sesiynau gyda Siân.

Diolch i ti am dy ysbrydoliaeth a dy gefnogaeth.’

Carol W, Pentyrch

‘Dw’i wedi bod yn derbyn hyfforddiant wrth Sian ers rhai misoedd bellach a dw’i wedi plesio wrth weld cynnydd yn fy lefelau ffitrwydd. Mae’r ystod o ymarferion dwi’n gwneud gyda Sian yn eang ac o fewn cyrraedd. Mae gan Sian y gallu i wybod faint i bwyso – dwi’n magu hyder wrth i fi gyflawni mwy bob sesiwn. Dwi’n argymell hyfforddiant Sian yn fawr – mae’r cefnogaeth a’r cyngor dwi’n derbyn wrthi bob amser yn synhwyrol ac yn adeiladol.’

Rhian T, Pontcanna

‘Dw’i wedi bod yn gwneud hyfforddiant ‘partner’ gyda Sian. Nid yn unig bod hyn wedi bod yn rhatach, mae gweithio mas gyda rhywun arall hefyd yn hwb i weithio’n galetach. Wrth gael dau yn hyfforddi, mae modd gwneud circuits tandem sy’n amrywio’r ymarferion – er gall hyn arwain at fod yn gystadleuol! Mae gweithio gyda Sian wedi bod o fudd mawr i mi.’

Michael S, Pontcanna