GymHippie Holistic Personal Training

I enlisted the help of gymhippie to help me to get fit and was expecting to be straight in the gym doing a workout. But actually going to the gym was one of the last things I did! Luke has a well thought out process which is holistic, psychologically minded and designed for lasting change. Way before we entered the gym, Luke and I had long discussions about my goals, nutrition, dealing with obstacles and setting a realistic and sustainable routine. In the few months since I started this process, I have lost over 10 kg, have learnt to eat healthy foods, altered my body shape, built muscle and most importantly have changed my mindset when it comes to exercise and nutrition. I cannot recommend Gymhippie highly enough. In the words of Nike, just do it!
Apr 10th, 2023

Id recommend gym hippie to anyone looking for a change in their life whether youre just starting your health& fitness journey or have been into it for a while. Personally, I found myself stuck and needed the guidance and someone to push me in the right direction. Id say I came into it with quite a lot of knowledge / experience, however what I was lacking was self believe and strength to pick myself up after I fall. I wanted to break the vicious cycle of being 100% in or 100% out and have someone to help me find the healthy balance. Gym hippie is all about sustainable changes and sustainability is one thing my approach was not giving me in a past. I started working with Ben just under 6 months ago and I can honestly say it was the best decision I could have made. Since then I went through a complete transformation- both physical and mental. I have the healthiest relationship with food I have ever had and I no longer make my self feel guilty about things, which also helped me get rid of old toxic habits and binge eating episodes. Working out has never been an issue for me - I have always enjoyed it, however, since working with Ben the quality of my workouts is 10x better and it shows. I also have way more confidence going into the gym and am no longer anxious about being there on my own. My sessions with Ben are always fun and full of laughing but despite that I always push myself to the absolute limit and give 110% (Ben wouldnt let me give any less than that ). After each session I always leave the gym with a big smile on my face and feeling proud of my achievements which is something Id be ashamed to admit even to my own self in a past. Overall, what I love about gym hippie the most is the holistic approach and learning how to create sustainable change rather than just quick solutions. You get all the tools you need that suit your own needs and lifestyle - whether youre a control freak like myself or a spontaneous person who doesnt like to track every little thing. Ive been on the health & fitness journey for about 10 years now but I feel like it only really started 6 months ago. 100000% recommend
Apr 10th, 2023

I have been training with Ben for just under six months so far and within those six months Ben has helped my confidence in the gym whilst developing my knowledge and understanding of executing exercises correctly and making adjustments to adapt exercises to work with my body. From the initial phone call, I knew Bens commitment, passion and extensive knowledge was perfect to help me achieve my fitness goals. My PT sessions with Ben are productive, fun and informative - Ben makes the gym environment a lot less scary and without his brilliant support I wouldnt have the confidence I have today, Ben is worth his weight in gold. Highly recommend.
Mar 5th, 2023

I reached out to Luke about six months ago because I wanted to take more control of my health & fitness. Above all, I wanted to maintain a healthy weight & build muscle. Id seen success in the past, but hadnt maintained my progress. As a result, my confidence had taken a hit. I also knew I struggled with consistency, this was something I found frustrating & wanted to change. I chose GymHippie because of their experience. The journey so far has inspiring. Ive learned an awful lot about myself and my relationship with both food & fitness. I feel like this improved self-awareness will be the foundations of my future success - and prevent me making the same mistakes Ive made in the past! Alongside this Mindset gains, Ive also developed a solid base of knowledge when it comes to strength training. My prior knowledge was a little Swiss cheese-y (containing a few holes!); however, I now feel well equipped to tackle the weights room safely & effectively. I certainly feel stronger and more empowered as a result. Ive appreciated Lukes compassion, understanding & empathy throughout the journey. I thought I just needed a trainer, but Ive really benefitted from a holistic & personal-development driven approach. The accountability has also been invaluable! Im really pleased I made the investment, and Im excited to start a new (more sustainable) chapter in my health & fitness journey. I would wholly recommend GymHippie to anyone looking to make positive changes in their life.
Apr 4th, 2023

I approached Luke over a year ago to help me identify an approach to fat-loss that could be integrated into my busy schedule. It was also during a time where I had experienced two bereavements. I was feeling low in energy & mood as well as physically sluggish and fatigued. I was pretty depressed. Luke's holistic approach has really helped me. He is attentive, considerate and realistic. He listens. After a thorough analysis of my needs, Luke designed a plan for me that felt attainable and integrated training alongside mindset change. At first I was worried that results appeared slow, but over time Ive seen big changes in my body and behaviour. I am far more conscious now, and I don't beat myself when I hit bumps in the road. Instead, I am quicker to step back into who I want to be and I no longer let one derailment control the rest of week, month, year. I have the tools to feel in control, which means I dont slip back into crash dieting as I did before. I have appreciated Luke's patience & non-judgemental approach. I have all the best intentions but consistency and continuity are not my strongest traits. Luke took the time to understand my strengths & weaknesses. He also doesn't give me a hard time for making excuses because life can suck. On the contrary, everything I do is celebrated. I don't feel like I am reaching my goals on my own, but instead I have someone who wants me to excel at taking care of myself. Thank you Luke for all the wisdom you have instilled in me and for walking with me through some of the hardest times. You are probably the best coach I've ever had.
Mar 25th, 2023