Success Stories

I’m a former Infantry soldier and a below elbow amputee, resulting in a loss of my muscles around the joint such as arm, back and shoulder. Since training with Mike my overall improvement has been greatly noticeable. Mike thinks very carefully about each of the exercises I perform and tailors them to my physical abilities.

To give Mike more of a challenge, I have very poor balance because of my fractured skull and lower spine compression injury, which has resulted in reduced

mobility to my left leg and foot. We have worked hard on my core and leg strength to help with controlling and protecting my lower spine together with plenty of stretching for flexibility. We also work on my upper body with numerous exercises where my prosthetic which Mike helped to design for practical gym use.

I train with Mike twice a week whereby his discipline, thoughtfulness and sense of humour have helped me enormously both physically and mentally.

Mike is always thoroughly well prepared, very upbeat and positive in his manner, I owe him a lot.

Michael has been training me for nearly four years whereby I have lost 3.5 stone in weight but more importantly my dress size has dramatically reduced from a size 16/18 to a size 10!

I have yoyo dieted my whole life, and now at 55 I have finally stopped dieting and changed my lifestyle with the support and encouragement that Michael has given to me.
Michael has empowered me to be the best version of myself. I have never felt stronger physically or emotionally – the amazing visual changes are merely a side effect of his great training programs and nutrition advice.

Michael has been an inspiration to me with his positivity, depth of knowledge and dedication to continued professional development.

Three years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Soon after it was suggested to me that I might benefit from going to a gym regularly with a trainer who had experience of helping people with conditions like mine. I thought I would try it out and have to say I am extremely grateful to have done so and found Mike.

Mike understands how to help my condition, by emphasising what I can do and not focussing on my limitations. We’ve trained at the right pace and level of challenge for me, it really does make all the difference.

I believe the regular sessions have helped to keep the more serious symptoms at bay as well as reducing my medication. I am generally fitter and more mobile than I would be otherwise allowing to continued my passion for playing golf a few a times a week. I am thrilled with my progress and always look forward to my sessions with Mike.

I’ve been training with Mike for 6 years to keep me fit and make me stronger so I can enjoy my passion for cycling. Without my training I wouldn’t be able to endure my 100 mile bike rides.

His sessions are challenging, tough and dare I say it, fun, and he continues to push me every time. Within these 6 years I’ve seen a decrease in my weight and an increase in my strength, stamina and fitness levels and I’ve also got some great new muscles!

Mike’s very approachable, easy to talk to and an interesting guy with very extensive health, fitness and nutritional knowledge. You can see he thoroughly enjoys his work which helps make my sessions enjoyable even at their toughest.

Initially I had my doubts in asking for help, because I thought I knew what to do. After speaking with Mike he made me realise there is more to weight loss than I first thought, so I  followed his expert approach to achieve success, whereby I lost a staggering 5 stone in 12 weeks! I couldn’t have achieved it without his support and knowledge.

Mike gave me a plan, monitored me almost daily through his app and tweaked and evolved what was right for me at the right time, changing as I change from one phase of my plan to another.

There is a wealth of fitness and nutritional information out there and you can’t be expected to be an expert in all of it, Mike was the expert I used and trusted to coach me and guide me to achievement of my goals. Mike has outstanding experience and techniques in all areas of fitness training, coupled with an essential knowledge of nutrition and personal motivation methods needed to make his clients successful.

I have recommended Mike to my friends and colleagues without hesitation to help them get the results they want.

I have been suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis for the past 13 years and realised early on that exercise is the key to strengthening the muscles that support and protect the joints.

I have been going to the gym for the past couple of years and have been doing exercises on my own, but felt I needed more help to improve stamina, boost my immune system and to target specific areas, like shoulders. I have been attending Mike’s personal training sessions for more than a year now and all the weight bearing exercises, balance, core work and stretching has definitely made me stronger and fitter.

Last Christmas was the first time I was not sick with a chest infection. I am convinced it has something to do with the way we managed my exercise program and keeping a food diary to see which foods would trigger a flare up. I say ‘we’ because it works both ways. You have to be honest with yourself and listen to Mike’s advice as what he says makes sense.

Every session is never the same and currently we are doing weights, which is something I never dreamed I would be able to handle!