Testimonials

Joe is a brilliant PT. Had numerous sessions with him, I couldn't and wouldn't go with anybody else. He listens to exactly what you are wanting to achieve and tailors all your sessions to help you do just that. His knowledge of the industry is phenomenal, and I know he is still building on this. There are no boring routines and he switches it up every time. If you want to work on your core, he will do just that, if it's cardio or weights, he will do that also. The set up he has is great, and has gorgeous surroundings enabling you to work both inside or out. I have asked him many questions and he is always happy to help. His support for you to reach your goals is, and continues to be massively motivating for me, I couldn't have got to the stage I'm at now without him. MyPremCoach all the way!!!! Thanks Joe (Marissa)

When I first began my coaching sessions with Joe, he really helped me bring clarity to my goals. We were then able to use those to check in with progress over the course of the 12 sessions. At the time I was training for a half marathon which I have subsequently run and smashed my PB by 11 and half minutes! The training I had with Joe contributed hugely to that PB time as a result of working to a plan that focused on strength, agility and endurance. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable and I love his calm approach to his work. 

I have worked in the fitness industry myself for many years and Joe is one of those exceptional trainers who is not only able to uncover a client's real goals and then guide and encourage them, but he also innately knows when they have a bit more to give which I guess comes with his years' of experience. I am now busy saving my pennies so I can book another 12 sessions with him! (Chrissie)

I started training with Joe to lose weight and generally get fitter and stronger ahead of a once in a lifetime surf trip. We had an initial consultation where we talked through what I hoped to achieve, and he started to diagnose where I might be going wrong, asking pertinent questions about my nutrition and exercise history and what I liked/disliked. With simple food adjustments and a few training sessions, I started to notice weight loss within weeks. 

The coaching was always fun and varied. I had been stuck in a rut, using the same equipment in the gym every session but Joe took the time to show me how to use a variety of equipment such that going to the gym became a much more fun experience. My overall strength and fitness has improved hugely in a relatively short space of time and I am now confident enough to perform exercises I would previously shied away from. I've even started to lift heavier weights, which I have discovered I love! Training with Joe has given me confidence that I am fit enough to paddle out in bigger surf. 

Joe is very professional, and his vast expertise built over the years is very apparent. He tailored each workout to me, often drawing on surf specific exercises, kept me motivated and was always very encouraging, which kept me on track. Most importantly, he was always ready with a joke to distract me from my burning quads! He ensured my technique was correct to avoid injuries and was always set up and ready to start when I arrived, with a routine planned. 

If you are seeking an encouraging, good humoured, motivational PT and a personal, results driven approach then give Joe a shout. 

You won't regret it! (Ann)

Thank you so much for the fantastic one to one coaching. It started out as just trying to lose weight & gaining a bit more energy and ended up changing old habits into new, healthy, happy ones that has not only been beneficial to my health but my everyday life.

The coaching was very professional, fun and informative. I'm much more focused on my health and making sure I stay healthy by eating correctly and living an active and healthy lifestyle. Losing some weight and feeling stronger was a great bonus. It gives you the motivation to continue trying and makes the whole experience of achieving your goal much more focused and enjoyable. I would highly recommend the one to one coaching (Yvonne)

3 months later 10kg had just vanished (108kg to 98kg) and waist went from 40" to a super slim 36" and felt really   good and rejuvenated (David)

People need to be aware it is an all-round education, and you do that. I look thinner, feel fitter, less moody!, better squash player, fit into my clothes (Grant)

Joe listened closely to what I wanted and explored the nuances i was trying to convey until he could build a workout and nutrition plan specifically for me.

I gained muscle size and dropped both body fat and weight, particularly around my waist from the nutrition side.  My clothes were loose.

Joe was always able to adapt workouts if I wanted to do something different or try something out, plus was always on hand at the gym or by text to advise and support when I found it tough, again particularly with nutrition. He's very very knowledgeable about macros and designing a meal plan with you, checking for both physical and non physical effects such as energy levels and hunger pangs. Several times we revised what I could eat so suit my work schedule. 

For me PT is about intensity- getting a program sorted then beasting me in different ways to keep it interesting and to make me do things in an hour I wouldn't push myself to do.

Definitely recommended. Very supportive, always cheerful and available for a chat. Thanks for putting up with me! (Helen)

This year, thanks to Joe especially, I feel the best that I have in a very long time. I'm in my skinniest jeans and a vest and feel the best I think I will ever feel. It’s how I feel inside. Strong and confident (Lisa)

  We have just completed 12 weeks and cannot praise it enough. David lost a stone in the 12 weeks and I lost over 10 lbs, just in time for summer. We found it a real eye opener and a lifestyle changer. The food that we thought was healthy was actually helping us gain weight. We learnt about the fact that too many carbs can be bad for you and to up our protein levels. Once this information sunk in, meal times are easy. The weight literally drops off without even thinking about it. Eating 5 times a day, means it feels like you are eating more, feeling fuller for longer and losing weight at the same time.

The main advantage is that it has educated the whole family. What we learnt on the course, we passed on to our children who now eat much healthier – less cereals and pasta and they are delighted that cooked breakfasts are on the menu! We had previously thought that slogging on the running machine for hours was the best way to keep healthy and burn fat, but it turns out that small sessions of resistance exercises, interval training and variety is far better for you and, it turns out, less boring! (David & Kursty)

I’ve been coached by Joe for 7 months and have not only enjoyed the experience but have achieved fantastic results. I went to him expecting a great work out program, but I got so much more. There was sound nutritional advice which meant I changed my diet in small ways, feeling no real hardship, but started to see a real difference in my physique. There were also pep talks and support to keep me going when I was feeling disheartened, lots of great advice on dealing with everyday situations that have the potential to conflict with your goals and of course those fantastic workouts and exercise programs. Throughout my time with Joe I found him to be really encouraging, pushing me when I was ready to move on a stage but most of all I felt he always had my specific goal in mind and really wanted me to achieve it.

As a result, I have developed muscle tone and definition beyond my dreams, especially in my arms and shoulders which have always been a weak point for me. I have not only achieved my goal but have far exceeded it – I wanted to drop a dress size but am well on my way to dropping 3! Something I never would have thought possible and definitely would never have achieved without Joe.

I would whole heartedly recommend Joe as a coach. There’s nothing more he could have done for me, constantly wanting me to achieve my goal as much as I did. If you’ve never tried a personal coach or if you’ve tried others and been disappointed give Joe a try – I think he’s the best you will find (Sam)

I have very much enjoyed your coaching and have found it very successful.

I’ve also learned a lot about the nutritional sides of training too. The biggest change I have noticed is that my shoulders are stronger, so I don’t get really any pain anymore when doing activities that involve putting strain on them. Also I don’t avoid activities and feel okay about using my shoulders. Alongside other changes like having more energy day to day and losing weight.

Benefits of you coaching me were that I learned a lot, as in what I can do at the gym and what I should be eating or what I can eat to improve my diet and how I can work around my work shift patterns with eating! Also, the fact that you motivated me and made me enjoy the gym!

I would definitely recommend you to others for coaching :) thank you so much for helping me (Alice)

Having struggled for a while at the gym and not seeing any real changes, I decided to use you as a Personal Trainer after your wise comment- treat it as an investment in your body. This made sense, as although one can buy an expensive outfit, the real issue is how you feel in it. The thought of investing in myself motivated me further to achieve my goals. 

The benefits were clear each week. I was more aware of pushing myself in each session, which in turn assisted me during other classes at the gym. I gained more stamina and pace through your guidance. 

I do not think I could have been so diligent or determined on my own. 

I have noticed my clothes fit & feel more comfortable (which was my aim). This factor has also made me more confident to wear what I want. Also, my friends commented on my changes too in a positive manner. I am also more aware of my diet and nutrition. Focusing on key elements and changing a few bad habits, enabled me to continue enjoying my food without depriving myself from treats! So, your help in this area and checking my food diary each week made me feel accountable for my well-being. 

I feel the discipline and concise guidance you offer is excellent and I will definitely recommend you to others (Farzana)

  I consider myself to have been very fortunate to have trained with Joe over a number of years. Joe's knowledge, understanding and expertise in the fields of fitness, health and well-being are second to none.

What I particularly liked about training with Joe is that he spends time really getting to know and understand you as an individual. He works with you to help you set your own personal goals and identify what motivates you as much as what doesn't.

Joe takes a coaching approach to his training and is very much interested in helping an individual develop holistically as opposed to just focusing on what they achieve in an hour's workout in the gym.

From my own personal experience, Joe helped me to gain confidence to engage with fitness again following an injury and he also opened my eyes to the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle by focusing not just on fitness but also on nutrition, hydration, sleep and R&R. I learned to take control of this aspect of my life and to prioritise my own health and wellbeing rather than leaving them to chance. I have also been able to return to a good level of fitness post injury and feel stronger both physically and mentally as a result.

In brief, I would highly recommend personal coaching with Joe as he genuinely has the ability to help you unlock your own potential! (Alison)

I found the coaching experience with Joe to be challenging and enjoyable. Joe has a good mix of pushing you to reach your potential and being supportive with it, so you feel encouraged.

Within a couple of weeks I noticed weight loss from the nutritional plan and positive body changes - reduction in fat and increase in muscle tone. 

It's great being able to go to the gym and really be pushed but not to have to think about how you're doing it, as Joe designs everything for the session - even if I was feeling lethargic he had a session to help.

Joe was easy to contact, flexible and understanding of life impacts. It's certainly something I'd recommend to others (Lisa)

Joe managed to push me that bit further each time. He has the ability to know when you need a push or when you just need encouragement. He is always pleasant and upbeat. He changes the programme each time so you don't get bored. My life style and diet has changed with Joe's influence. I have better core stability and feel much fitter. Added to this my posture has improved which in turn has helped the way I walk which in turn has helped with hip trouble (Annie)

Joe was my personal trainer between October 2013 and February 2014. During this period, after being given the choice by Joe, my training was centred around boxing training. Although this initially sounds restrictive and repetitive, Joe’s knowledge and experience ensured each lesson was different and at no time did I feel any training was repetitive. Each lesson was varied and different exercises were introduced weekly. I found the training demanding, progressive, but ultimately very enjoyable.

The most obvious changes I have noticed are weight loss and stamina. Over the period of time I was with Joe, I felt my stamina levels increase dramatically. The stamina level increase was evident in the gym when training with Joe and alone in group exercise. It was evident during my training with Joe that as the weeks progressed he had gradually increased the interval times of exercise and reduced the rest periods in between. This noticeable stamina increase was not just in the gym, but also in my work and home life.

The main benefit of having Joe as a trainer was not just the physical training aspect he provided, but also the subtle changes to your home and work life that make a significant difference. For example, the importance of water intake throughout the day was explained and the guidance of an appropriate diet throughout the day to maintain and balance blood sugar levels. The lifestyle changes suggested by Joe are now a part of my daily routine and require minimal thought or effort; however they have made a considerable difference to my daily energy levels.

An additional benefit of having Joe as a trainer was not just the lifestyle changes, but also the numerous new exercises learnt during my time with him. I now have a new variety of exercises that I use when training alone or with friends. The exercises I have learnt from Joe have provided me with the opportunity to have a variable training session in the gym which I find more enjoyable.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Joe as a personal trainer for others. The results were noticeable very quickly in respect of weight loss and stamina levels. In addition to this, I have taken valuable information from Joe about the adaptation of some of my former lifestyle habits that have had such a positive impact in a short space of time (Dave)

Joe is a very experienced Personal Trainer who has honed his craft over many years.

He has a thorough knowledge of nutrition, diet and exercise and how the three can be combined to bring about an improved outlook to remaining fit and healthy.

I wanted to increase my core strength and stamina and, during the six months that I was training with Joe, I noticed a significant improvement in both.

After an initial meeting to assess my level of fitness and expectations at the start of our sessions, Joe was able to tailor the exercises to suit my requirements and ensure a steady increase in strength and stamina. 

Although there were times when I could happily have given up (and even punched Joe with one of his boxing gloves!), Joe’s steady encouragement kept me going and I started to look forward to the sessions and the focussed way they were conducted 

Joe is an approachable, affable and encouraging professional and I would not hesitate to recommend him as a Personal Trainer (Jackie)

I am fitter but the main thing for me is that the sessions are fun and challenging and give me lots of ideas for when I come to the gym on my own. I am therefore more motivated to come to the gym so I come more often and do better quality training! (Sabine)

I found your coaching to be extremely helpful in motivating me to push harder with things in the gym and to know that I needed to be working at 80-90% to really start to get the results that I was looking to achieve.

The changes that I noticed were that my fitness was definitely improving and I was losing weight from my tummy as well as gaining both strength and muscle - this was proved by the Boditrax machine showing my bodyfat going from 20% down to 15% which was what I was aiming for!

The benefits were having a fixed date every week as I always knew I would have to work really hard in that hour and also that it was on every week so I always booked my work in around that, plus the fact that you were always there encouraging me to keep at it.

To be honest I don't think that there is anything that I could have asked for more from you as you know your stuff inside out and are a great teacher!

I would certainly recommend coaching with you to others and already have been (Carl)

The training i received from Joe in both group and one to one situations was of a really high standard. Joe is a focused and professional trainer who can get the best out of you and the exercise regime that you are undertaking. I have had trainers before Joe but, the focus on the training and what you can achieve has never been as high a quality. I also fell pregnant while i was having exercise sessions which i thought would make the gym off limits to me. Joe guided me to show that this was not the case at all - he put together a new routine for me and showed me the equipment and exercises that i was still able to use. I have had a very easy pregnancy and I genuinely believe that this has been aided by being given the confidence to continue training in the right way during the early to mid-stages of my pregnancy.

As a result of training, my stamina improved as did my technique and my knowledge of what to do inside the gym in order to gain the results that I was looking for.

Having a trainer keeps you very focused on your routine, and keeps you more motivated than when you train alone. Joe also set goals week on week so that you had bitesize targets to reach and I felt that this kept me motivated and made me feel that I was slowly improving week on week.

I would recommend a trainer to anyone, whether an exercise amateur or a seasoned gym regular as it puts a new scope on your routine and allows you to train harder than you ever have before - because they give you no choice!!! :) (Gemma)

When I started with Joe in Feb/March I wanted to tone up, losing weight was not my aim. However, since I started I have gone down a dress size! I have definitely toned up and feel so much fitter and healthier. 

Having a personal trainer makes you push yourself beyond your limit, gives you self-satisfaction and you come away feeling good about yourself. Besides this having someone checking on what you eat gives you the incentive to be more careful with food during the week, without being too paranoid about it (Annie)

I used to row to a high standard but over the last few years fitness has dropped. I decided this year to compete in a single scull so have spent the Winter trying to build fitness back up to the point where I could race. The personal training has pushed me to achieve more (Beth)

I would like to thank you for the past 4 months personal training. I found the sessions very beneficial. You kept me motivated throughout and the programme worked well on core and upper body strength. Which is what I required as I am a regular cyclist and felt that this would complement my largely cycle based programme.

Thanks again for your efforts over the past 4 months (Trevor)

I found the personal training very helpful in terms of focusing on a proper complete lifestyle regime. It included nutritional advice, healthy lifestyle advice and a huge range of exercises which could be done both in the gym and outside.

As a result of the personal training I noticed that I was better able to do the classes that I enjoyed and felt fitter from the additional challenges as well as the nutritional changes I made.

A personal trainer keeps you focused on your aims and challenges you to push yourself as hard as you can to achieve those aims. As they get to know you and your abilities they know how far they can safely push you which is not always possible in a class situation. 

I would recommend a personal trainer to anybody who wanted to improve their personal fitness and achieve a healthy active lifestyle (Lou)

Thanks very much for the time, insight and patience you showed for the time I spent with you as a trainer. You really opened up the gym to me and what were the possibilities for a 45 minute workout. I was never bored and always felt stretched. That was what I asked for. When I had problems with my knee, you were very knowledgeable and sensitive both to keeping me in my program but without adding any unnecessary risk. You always treated me like an adult and I was grateful for that, and showed great flexibility to take account of my erratic availability. I both learnt a huge amount and enjoyed getting much fitter (Chris)

Over the last few months I've taken part in both the group and individual training sessions with Joe. I always came away feeling re-energised and positive about my fitness. You can't fail to notice results in your body shape and fitness because in each session he pushes you so much further than you would if you were training by yourself. Joe's got a calm and encouraging manner which makes you want to work hard and he gears his advice to suit you as an individual with individual needs. I'd definitely say to give it a try if you want to get fitter (Daniella)

I thoroughly enjoyed my one to one coaching sessions and feel they have greatly benefited my understanding, mainly on how to improve my diet and general way of life! Seeing you on a weekly basis gave me the determination to make the changes and encouraged me to keep improving on the variations I had already made.

Your advice was very encouraging and helpful, which was again supported by the information provided. Chats at the end of the session allowed small changes to be made weekly which have now (hopefully) become habits that I will continue with for life!

I have slowly but surely noticed a weight loss, which for the first time I have managed to maintain with your help. I believe this is purely a result of both the physical sessions and nutritional advice. This has given me the drive not to give up and return to bad / old habits in eating patterns and not pushing myself hard enough when in the gym.

I would recommend anyone tries one to one coaching sessions as they have greatly helped me!

Thanks for all your help Joe! (Sophie)

Thank you Joe for doing such an outstanding job with your personal training. It was extremely motivating & best of all I got back into healthy habits.  T hanks for training my daughter Angel too, your professionalism & encouragement has really helped her to get motivated & boost her confidence.  Thanks for all your hard work, I recommend you to everyone I come into contact with (Pam)

Your coaching provided an unparalleled amount of motivation not only to go to the gym, but to also push myself further during exercise. Your nutrition advice was also very useful in increasing my understanding of a healthy diet.  I noticed an improvement in my cardiovascular fitness, and my leg muscles were stronger too.

The benefits of your coaching would be your expert knowledge of nutrition combined with your structuring of my exercise in the one to one sessions.

All in all, I can highly recommend you as a coach for both exercised and nutrition (Jack)

Initially I wasn't the fittest of people which meant the gym environment was quite daunting. I wanted some one-to-one coaching to help me improve my fitness with someone there to motivate me and make sure I was concentrating on the right areas for the goals I wanted to achieve. I was apprehensive to begin with but Joe from the outset made me feel at ease and went out of his way to make sure I was getting the most out of my sessions. Included within the sessions was great nutritional advice and I soon realised that the nutritional side of things was just as important as the fitness side.

My overall attitude to food has changed and I find I now choose the healthier options without having to put much thought into it, it's pretty much second nature thanks to the information given to me by Joe. Along with this my fitness levels have definitely improved and I now enjoy doing other activities outside of the gym as well including cycling to work regularly which I previously would not have felt confident in doing.

Sometimes we all need a bit of motivation and Joe always provided this with a smile, he clearly enjoys helping others reach their full fitness potential. I can't thank him enough for the guidance and help he has given me in reaching my goals. I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone else looking to improve their fitness regardless of what level they may currently be working at (Helen)

From changing my diet I’d say I’m sleeping better, much more energy when I’m training, more awake in the afternoon, way less bloated and a lot more comfortable. It’s helped me realise the right portion size and knowing when to stop eating because I’m actually full (Alex)

Many thanks for your help in increasing my fitness levels over the last two months.

In terms of feedback, I was impressed with your overall knowledge of both fitness and nutrition. Having personally qualified as a personal trainer, I am in a great position to assess the quality of your service.

Your communication skills are first class and effective. You were motivational and listened to feedback, refining a session if appropriate.

Every session was different which I liked and I was pushed to the limit.

In terms of improvements, my maximum heart rate has increased by around 10 beats per minute. My recovery time has improved. In terms of the 4 x 1 minute tests my numbers improved markedly (Burpees 24 to 30, Push Ups 35 to 56, Jumping Lunges 46 to 66, Plank Knee Raises 64 to 130)

The key benefit for me about working with you was that I worked much harder than if I had trained on my own and I would most definitely recommend you as a Personal Trainer whatever someone’s level of fitness (Mark)

I would highly recommend Joe as a personal trainer.

He is very inspirational and knowledgeable about training routines and nutrition. I learned a lot about foods and nutrition which has helped me change my eating habits to more healthy options.

Also, his training sessions were different each time so I never knew what to expect which could be good or bad! He also has a sense of humour which I think is essential when you are putting people through "pain"!

I lost a bit of weight and felt I toned up a bit.

I would definitely recommend Joe to anyone thinking about having some PT sessions (Linda)

We had joined the gym a few weeks before we met Joe but not really benefiting from it as we were plodding along at our own pace. Joe came to ask if we needed help as we were puzzling over a particular piece of equipment. We enlisted Joe's help after a trial session and immediately felt more motivated.

Although we only had 10 sessions with Joe helping us, we found our fitness levels improved dramatically. We changed certain aspects of our lifestyle as Joe recommended and definitely benefited from both changing our eating habits and pushing ourselves regarding exercise.

We would recommend anyone who feels like they need a few changes to their lifestyle to give it a go (Chris & Dawn)

I enjoyed every minute of my sessions with you (although at times I was hoping you'd say stop!) and I am feeling a lot stronger and fitter. The exercises and nutrition advice have also made my clothes feel looser! The exercise was varied and felt suited to my needs. I really liked the "Boxing". Your friendly but firm, knowledgeable approach made the whole experience one I would certainly recommend and I hope to sign up with you again in the future (Betty)

I really enjoyed the personal training sessions with Joe. I don't normally weigh myself and didn't want the emphasis to be on weight rather a change in lifestyle. The sessions challenged me but were just right for my level of fitness I was pushed to do more than I would by myself. Joe has definitely influenced me in my diet and particularly around drinking more water. I have been able to stick to this and have noticed that I have lost weight especially around my waist which I am delighted with! I would definitely book more sessions myself in the future and highly recommend Joe (Ginny)

My coaching with you was great, always varied and motivating. Showed me importance of using exercises and equipment I don’t normally use to get holistic experience.

I am more aware of my diet and water consumption. Importance of recognising small portions. I have lost several kilos which were proving hard to lose.

You have a quiet approach, very motivating but always challenged me. Great all-round experience of classes and gym work.

Will heartily recommend your coaching Joe, sessions were well thought out and quietly and intuitively managed (Marian)

Thanks for putting an effective exercise programme together for me. That, alongside your suggestions about the nutritional changes I made resulted in changes in my body-shape very quickly.

I found you both encouraging and demanding to ensure I was pushing myself to my potential which was exactly what I needed.

Your experience and knowledge gave me confidence, also what I needed and you answered any questions I had throughout. I would and will certainly recommend you to others if the opportunity arises.

Thanks again and I hope to work with you again in the future (Sandra)

From my initial trial PT session with Joe I felt comfortable and confident that I was in good hands. Joe’s vast knowledge and passion for fitness and living a healthy lifestyle was infectious and inspiring. 

Every session was varied and demanding and also surprisingly enjoyable! Joe has excellent motivational skills and just the right amount of pushing to my personal limits. We even managed to have a few laughs along the way! 

The main changes I have noticed after 3 months of training, usually two sessions a week, are more than just physical. I feel stronger than ever and more confident than I’ve felt in years. We measured my progress every two weeks using Boditrax and a tape measure and I am thrilled with the dramatic results I achieved. 

In conclusion I would not hesitate to undertake further coaching with Joe and I would recommend him unreservedly to anyone considering personal training sessions. It was often the highlight of my week and I now feel more confident to experiment with gym equipment and shake up my workouts for optimum time efficiency (Charlotte)

Joe has been a huge help in my journey back to fitness following injuries. There is a huge sense of achievement following a session with Joe and I would certainly recommend him regardless of what your goal is (Louise)

I started my first experience of personal training with some trepidation and therefore I found your first session very useful. Taking time to discuss and understand my goals and challenges was important and I felt comfortable that the sessions would be tailored to my needs. 

I had reached a stage where regular exercise was not improving my overall fitness any further. I wanted instruction on training methods and techniques that would help me develop this. Over the course of our sessions you introduced me to numerous options that I build into my sessions and I feel as a result that I am improving at a sensible pace. 

The benefit of one to one training is being pushed to make the extra effort that I would have avoided exercising alone. I find that I now choose to do the final few counts and push myself harder. 

Although my wife ensures we have an excellent diet, I am prone to snacking in the evening and paying less attention to breakfast and lunch. With the support of coming in to our sessions and describing my eating habits, I am now regularly eating a healthy breakfast and a more appropriate lunchtime choice. Cutting down on tea during the day and replacing this with water is also improving. 

I have made all these changes as a direct result of your involvement. You have listened to my aims and directed our sessions to arm me for the future. I am very grateful for your insight and support and I feel that my future health and fitness will continue to improve (Andy)

You really are 'Mr Motivator' as I usually have the staying power of a sieve around matters of diet and exercise. I looked forward to the sessions which pleasantly surprised me. The regular weigh ins and the chats about nutrition kept me on track. The actual 'diet' is so easy to follow and no great hardship. I am so pleased that I have the information and can follow the guidelines in the future.

Thanks so much Joe. I feel so much better having banished 8 bags of sugar (Eleanor)

Absolutely loved the coaching with yourself. You listen to anything I said and really took on board my body issues and also gave me options on what we wanted to do that day which was nice and really helped with my confidence getting into the gym myself especially the resistance area and now in love with the smith machine. I loved and really learnt the nutrition side and stuck your presentation on the front of my fridge which helps me a lot, so thank you for that. 

I noticed huge difference one in confidence and losing over 4 inches on my waist line after losing majority of my baby weight. A lot more definition. 

Helping me with confidence and shifting the baby weight without doing some fad diet and really teaching me about nutrition. You're also paying a lot of money so this really helps with being determined to attend and continue through. 

I was very happy with your service and how approachable you were and easy to talk to (Mollie)

As we do something different in each session, it keeps it interesting and the variety means I look forward to training.

My favourite part of having you as a coach has definitely been doing boxing. As something I have never done before, I never knew how much I would enjoy it but I have loved it. While it has been hard work you kept me motivated and pushed me. It has massively improved my upper body strength which is something I have always struggled to know how to improve. Your combination of boxing and other strength and conditioning exercises has worked perfectly for me and meant I’ve been able to build muscle in all areas of my body. 

I no longer look at working out as a chore but instead something I look forward to and enjoy it as I do it. 

My attitude towards nutrition and exercise has completely changed. It is not about short-term diets to temporarily lose weight but is now about long term health, fitness and good habits that enable me to be the best version of myself. 

Physically, all of my clothes fit me very comfortably some are even a little loose. The strength in my muscles has increased so much which I can see and feel. I feel happier and healthier in myself which motivates me to do more to get even happier and healthier. I know how to push myself further than I ever thought I could in my own workouts because the limits I thought I had no longer exist. 

During our sessions I have someone to keep me motivated and to push my limits further. You, having built a programme for me when I’m in the gym without you means that my workouts have focus and structure and I’m doing exercises that I know are benefitting me. In not wanting to disappoint you from session to session, has kept me motivated to stay on track in terms of nutrition and exercise. 

The information you have given me in terms of nutrition has given me the knowledge to take forward. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute and I don’t think anything could have made it better. You helped me to achieve my goals and given me knowledge that will play a big part in the rest of my life (Sophie)

Coaching experience was really self-motivating and as my goal was to become generally fitter I feel this has been achieved. It has been very useful having somebody to talk to who knows how you work and knows your goals so have been able to achieve them with more success. Having somebody to give dietary advice is also really beneficial. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anybody who is considering a short term hit or a more longer term personal programme. Thank you very much for all your support over the last 15 months (Julia)

I have been seeing Joe as my personal trainer at David Lloyd for just over a year, in that time I have lost approx. a stone in weight.

Apart from the physical exercise training tips, I have learned an enormous amount about how to eat and drink healthily, which food to eat, how much to eat and how much to drink.

Joe has been a point of reference for any question and never looked bored or impatient at my endless (and quite often repetitive) questions. 

Not for a second was Joe's mood variable and he provided an extremely comfortable safe environment to weigh myself regularly, and not feel belittled at the result - I always left every single session encouraged.

I would 100% recommend Joe to anyone of any age and either gender, his manner is very respectful and boundaried which is important when working so closely with someone.

If for any reason I need to go back to a Trainer Joe would be my no 1 choice (Caroline)

It gave me purpose and having a personal trainer has kept me focused and has given me motivation to stay this way. I’ve started running again and recently ran 5km in 24 minutes. I’ve dropped a dress size and found my waist. Have loads of energy. I’m happy being me and being 60 is fantastic (Ann)

I had twelve PT sessions with Joe, I really enjoyed the experience. Each session was different and I never got bored. It definitely improved my overall fitness levels and stamina. It was good to be accountable to Joe for my actions each week and he is a really supportive coach. I would 100% recommend Joe as a trainer he is approachable and helped to push me outside my comfort zone (Louise)

I would really like to thank you Joe for approaching me about personal training and opening my eyes to new types of exercise. It’s clear to me I’d got myself into a classic gym rut as although I regularly go to the gym, I always use the same equipment - my favourite bike and runner!

Therefore, it’s been quite a journey of revelation to try out new routines and equipment. I’ve very much enjoyed working alongside you and being challenged to make the most of my time in the gym. As an older person and someone who dislikes being centre stage in most things, you very kindly nudged me in the right direction.

With your encouragement I’ve achieved my training goals and improved my overall core fitness. My running times had previously hit a wall but I’ve now broken through this barrier which I believe is due to having more stamina through strength training and eating properly.

I personally found you to be very knowledge and supportive throughout the process on a very wide range of subjects from nutrition, health to talking with me about an ongoing injury. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone wishing to try personal training because it’s amazing what you can achieve with the right help! (Lesley)

Joe was my personal trainer between October 2013 and February 2014. During this period, after being given the choice by Joe, my training was centred around boxing training. Although this initially sounds restrictive and repetitive, Joe’s knowledge and experience ensured each lesson was different and at no time did I feel any training was repetitive. Each lesson was varied and different exercises were introduced weekly. I found the training demanding, progressive, but ultimately very enjoyable.

The most obvious changes I have noticed are weight loss and stamina. Over the period of time I was with Joe, I felt my stamina levels increase dramatically. The stamina level increase was evident in the gym when training with Joe and alone in group exercise. It was evident during my training with Joe that as the weeks progressed he had gradually increased the interval times of exercise and reduced the rest periods in between. This noticeable stamina increase was not just in the gym, but also in my work and home life.

The main benefit of having Joe as a trainer was not just the physical training aspect he provided, but also the subtle changes to your home and work life that make a significant difference. For example, the importance of water intake throughout the day was explained and the guidance of an appropriate diet throughout the day to maintain and balance blood sugar levels. The lifestyle changes suggested by Joe are now a part of my daily routine and require minimal thought or effort; however they have made a considerable difference to my daily energy levels.

An additional benefit of having Joe as a trainer was not just the lifestyle changes, but also the numerous new exercises learnt during my time with him. I now have a new variety of exercises that I use when training alone or with friends. The exercises I have learnt from Joe have provided me with the opportunity to have a variable training session in the gym which I find more enjoyable.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Joe as a personal trainer for others. The results were noticeable very quickly in respect of weight loss and stamina levels. In addition to this, I have taken valuable information from Joe about the adaptation of some of my former lifestyle habits that have had such a positive impact in a short space of time (Dave)

  A life changing moment when I fell from a horse onto the road, breaking my pelvis and smashing my hip joint. After a seven hour operation to have it pinned and plated, I was told I may never be able to ride a horse again

My goals were to ride a horse again and to lose some weight and to regain some fitness. All of these I have achieved and am now riding again 3 times a week (Phil)