Welcome to Empower HQ
Welcome to Empower HQ
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EmpowerHQ was founded in 2021 by husband and wife team, Holly Lynch and Endrit Shehu
Their mission is to create a fun, motivating, and inspiring fitness environment that enables everyone to make their exercise a consistent part of their life.
Empower HQ specialises in group exercise classes and personal training, and our team are highly qualified in their specialist areas.
Award Winners
2025 - Fitness influencer & personal trainer of the year (BFA)
2025 - Female pernal trainer of the year (Heart & Soul Awards)
2024 - Female personal trainer of the year (BFA)
2023 - Fitness Influencer (BFA)
2021 - Female personal trainer (BFA)
2021 - Industry newcomer: Empower HQ (BFA)
Holly has worked in the fitness industry for more than 15 years, after she started her career with a degree in nutrition and exercise science. Over the years she has further qualified in the field, achieving a masters in sport and exercise science and successfully achieving publication of her masters research in highly esteemed Life Journal.
Holly loves learning and over the years has also gained the following qualifications; L2 gym instruction, L3 personal training, PGCE, L3 mat pilates, pre & post natal training, L2 kettlebells, Group indoor cycle, exercise to music, L3 assessor, L4 internal quality assurance, Mossa group-fight, Power, Centergy, Core, Blast, Groove, & ViPR, Zumba, Hiitstep & more.
Holly loves working with people and take a huge amount of pleasure from helping people to feel confident with exercise, and is with her clients every step of their fitness journeys.
Holly regularly takes part in additional CPD courses to ensure she stays up to date with the new research, studies and training theories. Outside of the gym Holly is creating a name for herself as a fitness presenter and has presented at the International Fitness Showcase, FitCamps, Fitness Fiesta and Fitsup, and this is an area she wishes to expand on in the coming years.
When she isn't in work mode Holly enjoys holidays in the sun and cuddling Hercules - their spoilled cat.
A fully qualified personal trainer and class instructor, with over a decade of experience in the fitness industry. Known for bringing the humour, energy and motivation into every session, Endrit creates a training environment that is both challenging and enjoyable.
With qualifications in Hiitstep, Hiitcardio and kettlebell training, alongside a first-class degree in sports coaching, Endrit combines expert knowledge with real-world coaching experience to help clients achieve lasting results.
Specialising in aesthetics training, strength building and weight loss, Endrit takes pride in helping clients of all fitness levels build confidence, improve performance and achieve their personal goals.
Outside of the gym, Endrit is passionate about football, and has spent over 15 years working in academy football coaching, helping young players develop both on and off the pitch and reach their full potential.
He also has a huge passion for running and enjoys staying active outdoors. He has completed a marathon and is currently training for his first Hyrox event.
For Endrit, fitness is more than training - it's about building a positive lifestyle, meeting people, and creating a strong community through movement and exercise.
Whether you're looking to transform your physique, increase strength, lose weight, or simply feel healthier and more energised, Endrit's experience, encouragement and tailored approach will support you every step of the way!