Somerset Pierce Harvey
“If you’re gonna act like a goose, go to the pond.”
Somerset’s young, but full of knowledge about how to get the best out of people – no matter their backgrounds or what stage of their fitness journey they’re on.
About Somerset
Somerset is Surry Hills’ youngest PT. She started training at The Bunker and decided to complete her Cert III & IV in Fitness before finding her home at Fitness Playground around the corner. Before coming to FP, Somerset was a few years into her nursing career, but she found a different way she could help people. Inspired by one of her brothers, she pursued her passion for personal development and fitness through a career in personal training (all while rehabilitating from her third hip surgery).
Specialisation
- Hypertrophy & strength
- Relationship with nutrition
Training Philosophy
You need to enjoy it to sustain it. You’re more likely to want to adhere to your training if it’s something you look forward to. There’s something out there for everyone. Once you find the thing that you enjoy and that challenges you, you’ll stick with it and better yourself in the process.
Education, Experience & Achievements
- Cert III & IV in Fitness
- Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
- Enrolled Nurse – Palliative and Dementia/Alzheimer Care
- Representative tennis background
3 Fun Facts
- I have had 3 pet ducks (Mango, Peaches and Coochie), a snake (Penelope), stick insects, and a lorikeet (Tommy).
- I am prepping for my first IFBB Bikini competition in 2023.
- I’ve had 3 hip surgeries (tore my labrum twice on the left and once on the right).
OUR TRAINERS
CHANGE LIVES
See what their clients have to say.
PT Clients Reviews
Ariana H
"Somerset is truly a unicorn when it comes to personal training. She has the unique ability to push you to your physical limit while making sure you have serious fun in the process. I started training with Somerset in late 2021 after finding it hard to motivate myself post-pandemic. Somerset listened to what I was trying to achieve and set a comprehensive program aimed at helping me lose lockdown kilos and build lean muscle. Over the course of the last 12 months I have seen serious improvements on all fronts. It’s all thanks to Somerset’s infectious enthusiasm and incredible understanding of the human body. I have trained on and off with personal trainers for over 20 years, and Somerset stands out in a league of her own. If you are thinking about training with her, don’t hesitate. She is the best."
Holly F
"Before starting personal training with Somerset, I lacked structure and regularity with my eating habits. I struggled to maintain a consistent regime alongside a busy work schedule and dealing with fluctuating severities of anaemia. As a result, I was often feeling quite exhausted and light headed during the week. At the start of my training, Somerset encouraged regular protein dense meals throughout the day, and reducing sugar intake overall. I instantly felt like I had an exuberant amount of energy, I was sleeping a lot better, and my body generally felt a lot cleaner and lighter. Somerset was really realistic about how my body would fluctuate around times of stress and always listened to how I was feeling, both emotionally and physically in order to adjust my food intake accordingly. During weeks that I had really low energy, or intensive work/study periods, we would increase my intake. Overall, she has been so supportive throughout my journey, showing me how to manage nutrition in a really sustainable way, and recognising that everyone’s body behaves in its own way. It’s not about following a strict and restrictive regime, but being aware of what your body requires. As a result, I’ve never been healthier or fitter, and I’m able to easily maintain this."
Ella M
"After being diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa in 2020, my relationship with food and compulsive exercise was a slippery slope. Starting my PT sessions with Somerset in early 2021 flipped my whole perspective of gym culture and healthy eating habits. She supported me through my body changes as my weight fluctuated, she cheered me on when my strength improved, but most importantly, reminded me of my own mental strength. I have never felt pressured to count calories or to look a certain way whilst training with Somerset. We have prioritised protein and nutrient dense foods so I can fuel my body and maintain my healthy weight. It was overwhelming to start eating more because I was exercising more. Somerset helped guide me through those emotions and always reminded me how important it was to stay full and fuelled. Habits I’ve made thus far have included prioritising my body and having my 3 protein based meals a day, which was always such a mental battle beforehand. I am still in recovery for my eating disorder so sometimes I do feel anxious and have bad days, but overall I feel more in control of my body, and I know when it’s time to push myself in a healthy way and when it’s time to rest. Moving forward, I believe one day I’ll be fully recovered from my eating disorder and continuing to work with Somerset to kick off my fitness and health goals."