Whether you are training through pregnancy or rebuilding after birth, we build a program that supports your body, exactly where it is right now.
Pregnancy and early motherhood place real demands on your body. Generic online programs are not designed for this real life. Our coaches Teddy, Sasha and Nick are certified in pre and postpartum women’s fitness, and will build you a program that is safe, progressive, and honest about what your body needs at each stage.
We help you maintain strength during pregnancy, manage the physical changes as they happen, and rebuild properly after birth, without rushing, and without generic advice that doesn’t make sense for you.
COACH FOR PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL
Specialties – Strength, pre and postpartum
I discovered fitness in my late 20s after years of dancing. What started as a way to get fit and meet new people at a local CrossFit gym quickly became a passion. Over the years, my coaching has evolved from CrossFit and bodybuilding to a more holistic approach focused on improving movement quality, mobility, stability, and strength.
I believe in educating my clients on the how, what, and why behind their training, so they not only achieve results but also gain the confidence and knowledge to train independently for years to come.
SASHA LAUER
Specialist coach. Certified in pre and postpartum women’s fitness.
I didn’t become a PT because I’ve always loved fitness, in fact used to be an unsporty kid at school. I became a PT because I know how it feels to be out of control in your own body. After becoming a mum, juggling life and trying to keep everything together.
I did what most women do: put myself last. I didn’t feel confident. The gym wasn’t natural to me at first. I had to learn. I had to understand how to actually train and fuel my body properly.
Once I discovered resistance training, everything changed.
NICK SUHANIC
Specialist coach. Certified in pre and postpartum fitness.
Being introduced to the gym in high school I found a place that I was able to have fun, challenge myself but didn’t necessarily have a competitive aspect to it – which for me, a not-very-competitive person, is a good thing!
As a trainer I strive to meet people where they are and to do what I can to help them on their way to whatever goals they have. In particular I am committed to making gym spaces a more welcoming environment for female clients and I hope that I can help to make my clients feel confident and comfortable.
Ceco Dinchev
Strength and Hypertrophy Programming
Being active and training have always been a major part of my life. As a child, I trained in judo and sambo, played plenty of basketball and even spent some time breakdancing as a teenager. At the age of 14, I began practising Taekwon-Do, and I have never stopped. Martial arts taught me discipline, patience, resilience and the value of continually improving your skills.
I strongly believe that movement is freedom. Whether it is running, strength training, martial arts, stretching or playing sport, movement gives us the ability to live with greater confidence, independence and energy.
Chris Doux-Boutout
Muscle Building, Athletic Performance Training, Men’s Strength & Conditioning
Over 15 years in the fitness industry. I am passionate about helping you achieve your fitness goals and look forward to being part of your journey to a stronger, fitter you.
I am dedicated to helping you discover the benefits and joys of training, just as many of my previous clients have. I will be your personal guide every step of the way.
Michael Aponno
CERT III in Fitness, CERT IV in Fitness, Brookbush Institute Certified Personal Trainer,
I have always had an active lifestyle. Growing up in Indonesia, I was involved in sports at school such as basketball and martial arts. I actively competed in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ)/grappling in national and international competitions.
To fund training and travel to competitions, I organised and ran private PT sessions and group classes in boxing and BJJ at the local gym in my hometown.
Navin Arden-Wood
Strength & structural integrity
I work with people who want to train with intent. Not just to “work out,” but to actually build something – strength, resilience, and capability that carries over into real life. My approach is simple: identify weak links, train them properly, and progress over time. No random programming, no constant resets. Just structured training that compounds.
Most of my clients stay long-term because they’re not chasing short-term results, they’re building a body that continues to improve year after year.
Seth Hammond
Mobility, Posture, Rehab
Having gone through many injuries during my athletic endeavours, I naturally drifted further and further away from fitness, thinking chronic pain was a normal part of life. Only after coming back to the gym (because my partner made me) and dedicating time to fixing my body, have I fallen back in love with exercise. I know how hard it can be to start up again, and to keep going.
I’ve realised mental and physical health are inseparable and so I always base my training around that fact.
Sophie Litchfield
Women’s health and fitness, Strength training
After playing many different sports growing up, I became very curious about the maintenance that goes into performing well on the field, but more importantly the work that goes into performing well off the field and how I can feel my strongest and most energised in everyday life.
TIM HARVEY
Strength and conditioning, Weight loss coaching, Rehab and preventative exercise
Helping people get healthy and fit for the long haul is what drives me. My focus is on changing people’s relationship with fitness, so it becomes something sustainable rather than a quick fix. I love building well-rounded programs that include strength, conditioning, and rehab work to support that journey.
Tommy Cochrane
Strength, Mobility & Functional Movement. Patterns
My journey into fitness & movement began with a deep desire for personal transformation — to break free from the conventional and create a life filled with purpose.
Fitness became my vehicle for this change, offering me the structure and clarity I needed to heal and grow. Now, I use that experience to guide others. I offer a holistic approach to fitness that integrates body, mind, and spirit. My mission is to help my clients live vibrant, authentic lives — where their bodies are strong, their minds are clear, and their spirits are free.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL PROGRESS.
The people you see here started exactly where most new clients begin. Busy. Sore.
Unsure where to start. Here is what changed.
Teddy changes my programs regularly and collaborates with my physio too. She plans exercises that provide me with just the right level of challenge.
Sally, Lewisham
She listens, she meets you where you are — and then she pushes you to be better. The results speak for themselves. I leave every session having given absolutely everything I had.
Rachel, Lewisham
The vibe is really friendly and supportive. The gym is always really clean, the staff are all super friendly, and there’s a great range of equipment without it feeling overwhelming.
Genevieve, Lewisham
I feel so lucky to have found UPT and have Teddy as my trainer. Everything about the experience feels personal and approachable.
Alissa, Lewsham
The gym is so clean and organised, and is never too busy, loud or overwhelming like the big fitness chains.
Alissa, Lewisham
Teddy such a knowledgeable trainer and really tailors every session to exactly what you need. From building strength pre-pregnancy to safely adapting workouts during pregnancy and now helping me rebuild postpartum, she just gets it.
Laura, Lewisham
Nick is a fantastic trainer, keeping our sessions interesting but focusing on really building strength which was my main goal. Nick also worked with me up to 24 weeks pregnant and was great in modifying my program to suit my needs.
Alexandra, Lewisham
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Any stage, pending clearance from your doctor or midwife. Whether you’re in the first trimester or close to your due date, we work to where you are and adapt as your body changes.
We work to your timeline. Every recovery is different. Most women start with us once they’ve had their 6-week check, but the right starting point depends on how you’re feeling, your birth experience, and your specific recovery, not a calendar.
Yes. C-section recovery has its own considerations, and we build around them properly.
Yes, our coaches are experienced and understand the conditions that come with pregnancy and postpartum. As long as you have a clearance from your physio or GP, we can help you strengthen your pelvic floor and core.
Yes. Two of our three specialists in this lane are women (Teddy and Sasha). Just request your preferred coach when you book.
