Darren Holness Personal Trainer

Stronger, Fitter, Healthier – No Gimmicks, Just Real Results.

Helping busy women get in shape with science-backed training & nutrition – without extreme diets or endless cardio.

Expert training & nutrition tailored for busy women who want real results

“After recovering from cancer, I knew I needed to rebuild my strength and take control of my health.
Training with Darren has been life-changing. I’ve lost 30kg, gained strength I never thought possible, and feel healthier than ever.
Darren’s guidance, patience, and expertise have helped me not just physically, but mentally as well.
His approach is realistic, science-based, and truly personal. I can’t imagine my life without training now!”

– Joanne Lascelles

Hi, I’m Darren Holness!

I’ve been a personal trainer for over a decade, working with some of the best PT studios in the country. I take an evidence-based approach, but I also know fitness is about more than just science—it’s about you.

That’s why I focus on every part of your journey: nutrition, mindset, training, sleep, and stress management. My goal is to support you, keep you motivated, and help you enjoy the process while achieving long-lasting results.

Let’s make fitness fun, effective, and tailored to you!

management. I’m here to support you, keep you motivated, and make sure you enjoy the process while achieving results that last. Let’s make fitness fun and effective together!

Check out my podcast Facts Not Fads on Spotify!

1:1 Personal Training

💪 121 Personal Training Built for Women

✔️ 100% tailored fitness & nutrition

✔️ Strength-building & weight loss support

✔️ Focus on your specific needs & goals

✔️ Train with confidence, at your pace

📌 Ideal if you want fully personalized coaching

Group PT (Women only)

🔥 Small-Group Training for Big Results

✔️ Max 4 women per session

✔️ Learn how to lift weights safely & effectively

✔️ Improve strength, confidence & fitness

✔️ Expert coaching tailored to your goals

✔️ Burn fat & build muscle the right way

📌 Perfect for women looking to tone up & feel stronger

Women’s Beginner Run Club

Run with Confidence, Stay Motivated

🏃‍♀️ Run with Confidence, Stay Motivated

I started the Women’s Run Club because, too often, I heard the same story from clients—women who wanted to run but felt unsafe, uncomfortable, or discouraged by hecklers.

Running should be empowering, not intimidating. No one should feel anxious about going for a run. That’s why I created a supportive, all-women’s running club where you can train without fear, without judgment, and with a community that has your back.

This isn’t just about getting fitter—it’s about building confidence, finding your rhythm, and running on your terms. Whether you’re brand new to running or returning after a break, this club is for you.

✅ Feel safer running in a group

✅ Improve stamina & fitness

✅ Build confidence with every step

✅ Join a fun, welcoming environment

Before & After

I lost over 25kg after recovering from cancer and Darren was instrumental in this

His approach made training enjoyable yet challenging, and he always knew when to push me further while keeping things realistic and sustainable. I not only transformed my body but also gained confidence in my strength and abilities. I feel fitter, stronger, and healthier than ever, and I’m so glad I committed to this journey. Darren’s support and expertise truly made all the difference!”

About Me: How Chocolate Changed My Career

I’d been a personal trainer for six years and thought I knew it all—deep into the science, obsessed with making sure my advice was solid. Then one day, my fiancée changed everything with a simple comment:

👉 “I need chocolate.”

I remember thinking, How can you need chocolate? And like the genius I was, I said it out loud. Her response?

“How do you know? You’re not in my body.”

Fair point. She was right—I had no idea what I was talking about.

Determined to understand, I dove into research. That’s when I found a study showing that women burn more calories during the luteal phase of their cycle and often crave chocolate due to hormonal shifts. The extra 200–400 calories burned naturally increases appetite—meaning cravings weren’t just random.

Why This Matters

That moment humbled me. It also fired me up. I realized so much training advice is built around men’s physiology, with women’s needs overlooked in research. And that pissed me off.

So I made it my mission to specialize in women’s training, using science—not guesswork—to help women train smarter, feel stronger, and get real results.

And it all started with chocolate. 🍫

👉 Want to train in a way that works for YOUR body? Let’s chat.