CSS Fitness

From the moment I contacted Chris I knew I was in safe hands. I have had multiple personal trainers before but Chris is different! From the initial consultation call it was clear that Chris was extremely experienced, dedicated to his work and understanding. The sessions with Chris are extremely structured and because of this you can really see your progress, especially when it comes to lifting weights or weighted machines. He also takes the time to complete a log book each session so you can look back and see how far youve come. I find this extremely motivating. He takes the time to explain each exercise to you and is extremely patient. It is clear that Chris is very knowledgeable when it comes to strength training and building stamina. Throughout my time training with Chris Ive had injuries (entirely my own fault and non gym related) and he has always managed to tailor our sessions and accommodate; this is great because it means no time out the gym!! I cannot recommend Chris enough to anyone who is considering a personal trainer. He brings so much energy and character to every session it makes working out something to look forward to! My confidence in the gym is at an all time high and I plan to train with Chris for the
Apr 30th, 2023

Ive been working with Chris for a few months now as he has helped me expand my skills and knowledge as a personal trainer through mentoring. We have had weekly calls where we have either worked on the business side of self employment or education to help me deliver a quality service to clients. The biggest take away for me is how my confidence has grown through the process and how Chris has actually supported me along the way by going above and beyond answering as many questions as possible. We have also had bi-weekly meetings in person to go through things such as equipment in the gym, exercise execution and programming. Chris has made the mentoring process a really fun and engaging experience as he has brought humor, energy and enthusiasm along the way! Would highly recommend Chriss mentoring to any personal trainer looking to learn more or level up their service!
Apr 22nd, 2023

I signed up for a 6 week course with Chris because I did not have much gym experience and wanted to improve my fitness and weight. Being over 6ft and on the slim side at 67kg I always found it difficult to increase my weight and put on some muscle. I didn't expect any significant results over just 6 weeks but the support and work Chris has done with me relating to diet and also exercise has resulted in me gaining around 5kg in this short amount of time which I am delighted with. He has shown me which exercises are best for me specifically and how to do these correctly so I can use his advice going forwards. He's also really easy to get along with and accommodating for when to book in sessions. Would recommend to anyone
Apr 19th, 2023

Having reached my mid 40s, the state of my personal fitness had declined to the point where basic movements and activities with my young family meant that I had to take breaks and struggled to keep up. In a word it was embarrassing! So, in late Feb 23 I reached out to Chris to help and guide me in improving things. Chris took time to discuss my goals; however, as these were very general, he translated these into specific ideas to achieve measurable progress. The effect of this approach has been evident since week one! My posture has improved markedly in a short space of time which has had the added benefit of almost removing the shoulder, neck and back ache issues that I got regularly. Chris took the time to explain that small weekly goals would be a key part of the programme. This meant that although the gym and the work inside it was important making changes outside the gym would be key to making good levels of progress. When you work with Chris his knowledge of how to progressively overload your body that does not result in days of inactivity is second to none. Since the start of our sessions I have left the gym felt like I have worked hard but not like I dont want to return! This for me is a key factor because my body is a little older it does not bounce back as quickly as it once did. When we started our sessions Chris focussed on the fundamental movement patterns that are needed to lift and I learned that I had learned to do most movements incorrectly which if done repeatedly over time would reduce the effectiveness of any training and may have resulted in increasing the things that were giving me problems rather than fixing them. Chris delivers what is clearly a deep understanding of movement and strength to a person who does not necessarily have or need to know the underlying details of why something is happening, although he is happy to explain if you ask! He is also great if you get any niggles or tightness with suggestions for stretches to make sure the problem does not get worse. His manner and sense of humour gives me great confidence that I have made a good decision in becoming a client. I am at a relatively early stage in the process with Chris, but I know that if I learn from him that I will not only meet but probably exceed my expectations and end up with a body that can cope with all I want to do and have a solid foundation for learning more and progressing my training. I would recommend anyone to work with Chris and I am looking forward to continuing and getting to where I want to be.
Apr 19th, 2023

I have always found gyms quite intimidating and so haven't been to one in over five years. Chris instantly made me feel at ease and was so patient bringing it back to basics. He's professional, knowledgable and encouraged me to push myself, but also made it fun! Never thought I'd enjoy going to a gym but I have Chris to thank for that. Couldn't recommend him more!
Mar 17th, 2023