I spent a lot of time researching trainers/coaches. My goals were to improve my nutrition, build muscle and a physique that I felt confident presenting on stage. I knew that Ingrid and the BC Team were authentic, educated, experienced and held in high regard within the fitness/bodybuilding industry. I knew that the BC Team taught you what to do to achieve your goals, not just tell you. I knew you were educated, supported and nurtured. This was all made obvious to me while doing my research.

Switching to BodyConquest was the best decision I have ever made! Knowing my mental and physical health is top priority made prepping for competitions a very rewarding and wonderful exspirience!

I am so glad that after several recommendations from friends I went ahead and hired Ingrid Barclay & Body Conquest to get me ready to compete in a figure competition! Around 5 years ago I employed a different coach and ended up very ill and lost half of my hair and never made it to the stage due to this person not having the knowledge and experience they claimed to have. I continued to have the dream but for several years was too scared to trust another coach.

Walking into the body conquest office was a very positive experience for me. I knew the reputation and I had followed other people’s results. I was more than excited to get started for my first competition preparation. Ingrid Barclay was my coach she tailored my meal plans and exercise regime to suit my needs.  At anytime I needed support or reassurance she was right there not 2 days later but on the spot in my moments of need! That’s UN heard of!

I can’t speak highly enough about Ingrid and the 16 week body transformation. She’s the real deal … but so much more than just a trainer. I felt like Ingrid was 20% dietician, 30% therapist and 50% trainer. My 16 week transformation started two weeks before the gyms closed due to COVID-19. Without Ingrid’s guidance and support, I can say with complete surety that I’d be 10-20 kg heavier now. I got so much stronger despite being in lockdown. My chronic pain (from a couple of old injuries) is almost entirely gone because I’m lighter, fitter and stronger. Ingrid helped me set up a home gym and re-wrote my training program so that I could workout with nothing but a couple of bricks and a yoga mat (and then rejigged my program again every time I managed to source a new piece of equipment). She took time to answer every ridiculous question I asked and taught me so much about diet, exercise and getting bang for your buck when you work out. As a coach, Ingrid was exactly the right combination of gentleness and understanding but tough when she needed to be. Absolutely no nonsense, sensible and straightforward but patient, empathetic and kind at the same time. I spoke with her 1-2 times a week over Skype and it really didn’t matter that I couldn’t spend time with her in person. I’d recommend Ingrid to anyone who’s struggling to maintain their fitness levels or weight during lockdown. Hands down, she’s the best, smartest and warmest trainer I’ve ever worked with.