Built by the coast. Strong for life.
Built by the coast. Strong for life.
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Stronger By The Sea is led by Donna Timmis, a passionate Personal Trainer dedicated to helping people become stronger, fitter and more confident, whatever their starting point.
With a lifelong background in sport, coaching and the outdoors, Donna combines professional expertise with real-world experience. She studied Physical Recreation at university and has spent her career coaching outdoor pursuits, helping people of all ages challenge themselves, build resilience and discover what they're capable of.
Donna holds a Level 3 Award in Personal Training, a Level 2 Award in Delivering Group-Based Circuit Training Sessions, and is also a British Rowing Indoor Coach. Her approach focuses on creating enjoyable, achievable training that helps clients build strength, improve fitness and feel their very best.
A keen athlete herself, Donna has been an active Cornish Pilot Gig Rower for over 12 years, competing at the World Pilot Gig Championships on numerous occasions. Her best results include 12th place in the A Crew and 7th place in the Veterans Crew, achievements that reflect her commitment, teamwork and determination.
More recently, Donna has discovered a passion for HYROX and KeltX competitions, regularly competing in the Women's Doubles category. Embracing new challenges is at the heart of everything she does, and she believes it's never too late to set ambitious goals.
To celebrate turning 50, Donna took on one of her biggest adventures yet: trekking to Everest Base Camp before completing the Everest Marathon—an experience that perfectly sums up her belief that with the right mindset and preparation, extraordinary achievements are within reach.
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, build strength, prepare for an event or simply feel healthier and more confident, Donna is committed to helping you achieve your goals in a supportive, motivating and enjoyable environment.
Flexible Training, Designed Around You
At Stronger By The Sea, fitness should fit around your lifestyle. That's why personal training and group coaching sessions can take place wherever works best for you.
Whether you prefer to train in the comfort of your own home, at Donna's private training space, outdoors in the fresh air, or at one of several local gyms, sessions are tailored to suit your goals, experience and preferences. Training locations can also be adapted to make the most of the weather, with outdoor sessions taking advantage of the beautiful local coastline and countryside whenever possible.
Every session is designed to be enjoyable, motivating and effective. From one-to-one personal training to small group coaching, Donna creates a supportive environment where you'll be challenged at the right level, build confidence and develop lasting fitness habits.
Whether you're taking your first steps towards a healthier lifestyle, returning to exercise after a break, or training for a specific event, Stronger By The Sea offers flexible coaching that works around you—helping you become stronger, fitter and more confident every step of the way.
Every wave begins with a ripple, and every transformation starts with a single decision.
If you’re ready to invest in your health, build lasting strength, and enjoy training in a supportive environment, we’d love to welcome you to Stronger By The Sea.
Take the first step today, and let’s build something stronger—together.