BeyondPT

Jan 28th, 2021

Before going to Richard, I was consistly exercising and getting nowhere. He taught me not only the correct and safe way to train but also nutrition and the importance of nutrition to my training regime. I have lost 8kg since training with Richard. The best part is I can maintain a stable weight, which I always felt was difficult to control. But more than anything he has given me body confidence back.
Jan 17th, 2019

When I started working out, I thought I knew enough to do it myself. However, only when you really start trying to improve your muscle strength and tone do you realise how difficult it actually is. I found I was doing a lot for little gain. The muscles I wanted to improve upon were just not improving. This led to frustration, which made me decide I needed support. I didn't have any reservations at all about training with Rich. I did my homework and I knew that I needed expert advice to get me where I wanted to be. I just had to have the patience as it takes time to become stronger and more toned. It doesn't happen overnight. Physically I am in the best shape I have ever been in. I am stronger and more toned. Mentally, I have learnt how important it is to eat right when you work out. I also have an understanding of how to build and maintain muscle. This is something I won't ever lose. Yes I may not work out every week, that is life. But now I know how to build that muscle back up and how important it is to stay healthy. So even if I don't work out for two weeks, that understanding is there and that means I will always workout. Working with Rich helped me understand how to build muscle to change my body shape, eat correctly and maintain my muscle strength. This means I now have the knowledge and understanding of how to build muscle for the body shape I want and maintain it for a long period of time If you want to see real results, get a real understanding of how to eat and exercise for your own specific goals I would definitely work with Richard. He is very knowledgeable and ensures you get the very best out of your workouts for your lifestyle.
Apr 28th, 2020

After years of yo-yo dieting and never really achieving the results I wanted I made the decision to join the gym. As someone who, at that point, was extremely overweight it was a daunting prospect, one of the first trainers I came into contact with was Rich and not long after joining the gym I decided that if I was going to make the right changes this time, I needed support and he was the perfect person to help me. The reason I chose Rich is because at any point I encountered him, he always was welcoming and answered any questions I had in a way that made complete sense to a fitness novice like myself. The differences that training with Rich has made are not just physical, although that was my goal originally, the improvements to my mental health and well being have been a major bonus, along with greater confidence, I have more energy, sleep better, improved posture and balance none of which I would have achieved with out the help support and knowledge that rich demonstrates. Knowing that Rich is there to help and make me accountable, for the first time in years I have taken control of bad habits that had caused my weight issues, continue to grow in strength whilst reaching my weight loss goals, one thing that really stands out about training with Rich, is there is always a solution, no matter what problem I throw at him, be it physical, mental or an injury, there is always an answer to fix it/overcome it. He is 100% on your side and wants to see you succeed! I would confidently recommend Rich to anyone who is thinking of working with a personal trainer, there are times when I felt he knew me better than I knew myself, from the initial consultation onwards he understood my needs, fears, psychological battles and has been a pillar of both knowledge and strength to help me accomplish my goals
Jan 22nd, 2019

I was experiencing constant discomfort in my lower back and muscle wastage in my legs because I couldnt train them properly and my relationship with food was incredibly poor. It had got to a point where emotionally and physically I was incredibly unhappy and in pain daily. Working with Richard has allowed me to overcome these issues and even though this hasnt always been easy I now feel generally more calm and content and I am 100% more confident in my own body. I have worked with other trainers and created my own plans in the past but my body dysmorphia and injuries have always got in the way and I have struggled to achieve my goals. Being able to talk about things with Richard and the reassurance that seeing a specialist such as a chiropractor isnt going to end in tears has been beyond beneficial and although I still have things to work on I have never been happier or more confident. 110% would recommend.
Nov 28th, 2018