Keri at New U - Personal Training
I help women age 40+ of West Cumbria to become physically and mentally stronger,
despite everything menopause throws your way
WHO I HELP...
I help women 40+ who are going through perimenopause or menopause and feel like their body and energy have changed.
You feel tired more often than not and don’t have the energy you used to.
You’ve gained weight, and it doesn’t seem to shift like it used to.
You feel weaker and know you should be doing something, but aren’t sure where to start.
You’ve spent years looking after everyone else and it’s finally time to do something for yourself.
If this is you, you are in the right place!
ABOUT ME...
Keri Taylor
I am a motorbiker, rocker and animal-mad 50 year old mum of 4 humans and 4 furries.
I am a Level 4 Advanced Personal Trainer and have qualifications in Level 2 Instructing Weight Lifting, Pre- and Post-Natal Exercise Programmes, Kettlebells and Suspension Training. I also have a diploma in Nutritional Therapy.
I ride a Kawasaki Ninja in my own time, and volunteer at a local animal sanctuary. Quite partial to making friends with seagulls.
A school teacher by trade, I took up PT’ing in 2017 after discovering the power of strength training at the age of 40, and realising more women need it in their lives, particularly to counteract natural muscle and bone degradation.
Don’t Take My Word For It…
Jeanette
61 years young, started Small Group PT in October 2025
Louisa
Age 58, been training in Small Group PT since January 2026
Jim
I don’t exclusively train women. Here’s Jim, 54 years young. Joined Small Group PT in February 2026
Bryony
Age 31, SGPT member since January 2026
Andrea
49, began SGPT in February 2026 after a trial ‘experience’
Colette
Age 53, began October 2025
Jeanette
You saw her above – this is something else she recently had to say…
Tracy
46 years old, Tracy began her experience with me in October 2025
Andrea
48 year old Andrea started with me in February 2026
“I feel so good in myself. My health in itself is so much better. I am recovering quicker, I can walk more without getting out of breath, I feel stronger. My sleep pattern is so much better. My work uniform fits better, and I am enjoying watching other people in the sessions change for the better too.”
Nadia
51 year old Nadia started in April 2026. This is what she said after her first session…
“My experience was great considering I’ve never been in a gym and now starting one at 51 years old.
I really enjoyed it, I didn’t feel nervous at all once I got in as all girls were lovely & friendly, Keri explained everything great and made you feel at ease with everything. I was so proud of myself for doing it looking forward to carrying on to get toned up and feel better about myself.”
Rhi
36 year old Rhi has not long had her second child. She joined in April 2026
“I’ve never been to a functional fitness gym before joining NewU. I was a bit nervous to start but I’m so glad I took the plunge and started doing something just for me.
My self-esteem is boosted each session. Keri and the other members are wonderful to work out with. I look forward to the PT sessions each week and seeing how I progress. I’m already feeling stronger and more confident with certain sets.”
Nicola
52 year old Nicola joined in April 2026. This is what she said after her first two weeks…
“I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed my first 2 weeks with Keri. I’m feeling so much better in myself. I feel like I have more energy throughout the day and I never though I would be weight training but I do actually love it and the different groups I have been with are all lovely and very encouraging. I’m hitting new challenges and PB’S every week. So glad I joined up.”
Louisa
You saw her above…this is something else Louisa had to say recently…
“Love it love it love it. If someone had said to me 12 months ago go to the gym, have PT sessions and start running I’d have thought they’d lost the plot and said no chance but here I am feeling full of energy, feeling stronger than I did in my 20’s and loving it. The sessions are fun, supportive and sometimes a little entertaining (coordination of dead bug in mind) full of lovely likeminded people with the best PT this side of Shap haha thanks Keri your a star xx”
Jim
54 year old Jim started with me in March when feeling low in energy and focus
“From never doing any exercise to joining the gym at your own pace is the best thing you’ve ever do no pressure and very friendly and feel 100 percent better in myself.”