Hester's Outdoor Fitness & Lifestyle

Fantastic experience: Extremely fun and friendly class. Hester makes everyone feel welcome and motivated. Being outdoors adds to the experience.

Fantastic experience: I have a very love/ hate relationship with exercise, and I have tried so many classes over the years with varying degrees of success - zumba, aqua aerobics, body attack, pilates, you name it, I’ve probably given it a go. I’ve always found these classes either cliquey, or full of fitness fanatics who make me want to go and hide on the back row, mortified that I’ve attended. 4 months after I’d had my second baby, Hester’s class popped up on social media. The class was at a perfect time for my Husband to look after the boys, and only 10 minutes down the road - it was a sign to try something new and get moving again. Now, given that I’ve had some experience with these classes, I thought I knew what to expect. I was so, so wrong, and I’ve never been more pleased to be. I was greeted by a large group in the meet-up area, and immediately I felt at ease - Hester introduced herself and very naturally made me feel part of the group. The chats, the laughter and the banter weren’t limited to the minutes before and after class - the whole time the atmosphere was much like I’d gone for a coffee with friends. It did lure me into a false sense of security initially, as I thought I might have gotten away with a class of gentle lunges, and air punches. Wrong again. Hester is ON IT. You work every part of you, and you work to your own limit. I was burning a calorie a minute to start with, and I’m doing more now - but it is without pressure. Hester’s not stood over you - she’s not pointing out who’s thriving and who’s surviving - she is part of the circle, and leads like an absolute queen. Whatever your size, shape, fitness - you feel like you belong there. One of my favourite parts of the class was the location. No staring yourself down in a mirror, hotboxed in a white room - we were outdoors, exercising in the most beautiful locations. Hester makes use of all the village has to offer, whether it’s a run through the woods or leg work against a tree! These classes are fantastic. They are good for your heart, your mind and your soul. If you’re reading this - don’t overthink it, just do it. I am so grateful to have found it, thank you Hester.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending the classes (outdoor workouts and pilates) for about 6 months and every week look forward to the classes. Hester creates a positive and fun atmosphere in the sessions. I feel my energy levels and strength has greatly improved thanks to the workouts. I highly recommend to join the classes to improve the fitness level but also to meet amazing people.

Fantastic experience: Hester is a force of nature! She makes the sessions fun and varied and it's always uplifting as well as good exercise. We are outside as much as possible in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Thanks Hester! Viv xx

Fantastic experience: Brilliant class with a lovely group of people. Hester is a great positive motivator and generates a wonderful atmosphere (whilst getting us all a lot fitter and stronger)

Fantastic experience: Hester's fitness sessions are always! Exercising outdoors is good for the soul and especially with friendly like-minded people.

Fantastic experience: Since moving to the area Hester's classes have helped me make new friends whilst keeping fit in the lovely countryside. I highly recommend Hester's classes.

Fantastic experience: Great motivator. Friendly group. Makes going out on a cold dark winter evening fun. Who needs central heating when you can warm up with Hester.

Fantastic experience: Always refreshing, energizing fun work out with Hester. Love it

Fantastic experience: Fun and friendly!

Fantastic experience: Hester’s outdoor fitness is brilliant I have been attending the classes at Ardington for 18 months. Weekly classes are attended by people of different ages and ability and what I really like is that you can work at your own strength and you get a really good overall body workout. Hester manages to cram a lot into the 50 min sessions and you feel great afterwards. Leaving aside the exercise this is a great way to meet new people and make friends. There are regular wellness and social events and the group forms a tight-knit bond of friendship which is fostered by Hester’s amazing warmth, encouragement and professionalism. I highly recommend this fitness group.

Fantastic experience: I have never enjoyed a class so much. Hester is so welcoming and the community of people that attend her classes are just lovely. I have never been a fan of exercise until now! I would wholeheartedly recommend Hester's Fitness to anyone of any ability.

Fantastic experience: I love going to Hester’s outdoor Classes. She makes them so much fun and always has variety of exercises planned for the session. Hester and the other class members are all really friendly and not intimidating at all . So lucky to have these classes on my doorstep

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Hester’s Fitness classes for over a year and love them. Hester’s outdoor classes are, energetic, fun and friendly and most important to me, a really sociable class where I have met lots of amazing people . Hester goes above and beyond with the personal touch at both her fitness classes and the wellness days. I can not recommend Hester’s Fitness highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Hester has created a great exercise group and community for all ages and ability making every class fun while you work out. You arrive tired and wished you stayed at home but within 10 minutes you feel exhilarated. I can’t recommend it enough 10/10. ******.

Fantastic experience: I joined Hester’s fitness classes in Ardington right from the start having seen her adverts on Facebook. We were coming out of lockdown and the idea of a local class hosted outside sounded like a wonderful escape and a chance to meet some local people. Hester’s classes deliver something different each week. In the Spring, Summer and Autumn months we move around Ardington during the classes making the most of the different landscapes. Everyone is encouraged to exercise at their own pace and there is no judgement on ability. I have met a wonderful bunch of people through these classes and we have had some great social events. The seasonal weekend workshops have offered opportunity to try different types of exercise and some fabulous food ! I would have no hesitation in recommending Hester’s classes. Come and join us - you won’t regret it !

Fantastic experience: Hester makes keeping fit fun and enjoyable! She hasn’t just built incredible fitness classes, she has built a wonderfully supportive community and I feel so lucky to have found Hester’s Outdoor Fitness and Lifestyle.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic class. So friendly and supportive. I am not at all sporty, but at 56 I am the fittest I have ever been and have so much more energy! Hester makes it really fun and being outdoors in beautiful surroundings is wonderful!