Dave is a super nice guy…read more I'm sure he's also a great trainer, for some people. We weren't the best match (and that's totally ok) -- so here's the rundown of my experience for those looking to make an investment on a personal trainer. I reached out because of the reviews on Yelp in April 2014, 6 weeks after having a baby. The package price: for a 6-week program I paid £1200. This included 12 sessions. You can do the math, that is very expensive. In my post-baby haze I somehow thought this was reasonable and hoped beyond hope it would get me on a path back to a fitter bod. A #mombod, but a fitter one nonetheless. I figured "you get what you pay for, right?" and I signed the contract and forked over the money. Pros: *Dave is well organized, punctual and polite. *He never canceled a session and booked many weeks in advance. *As mentioned, really nice guy. *He's in good shape. Walks the walk, etc. Cons: *The gym (Vault Gym) is well located to Shoreditch/The City but also in a basement and full of very intense workout people. I often felt very out of place amidst the protein shakes, multiple personal trainers, etc. *Speaking of those shakes - Dave is an Herbalife consultant. There's nothing wrong with this, I just don't like feeling like I am paying for a sales pitch. I believe he really believes in the products, but I believe in real food. *"Assessments" were a bit part of what I was after. Not just the electronic readings from a scale. Real measurements. I didn't feel these were really adequate given the cost. Getting weighed every few weeks with comments like "ok, really need to start dropping the weight" isn't terribly helpful. *Meal advice - very basic. After all this -- I would've said 4-stars. Honestly, he seems like a good trainer but just maybe not a personality fit for me, and that's totally cool. I got 6 weeks of some tough workouts and accountability that was a nice jumpstart. I lost a few kilos and felt stronger. So why 3-stars? A few months later I got this email: I wanted to let you know that I am offering a 25% reduction on six-week plans booked before Christmas. The sessions need to be booked in outside of peak hours (anytime between 9am and 4pm, monday to friday). I would need to see you twice a week for six-weeks for maximum effect. (12 sessions in total). I will also provide you with an eating plan and regular assessments throughout the six-weeks. Usual price = £900 Deal price = £675 Hmmm, what? My exact same package a few months earlier, and in non-peak times, was £1200. I felt a bit swindled, to be honest. Did he not realize I had paid the premium price and he was now telling me that the "usual" price is £900? Maybe I'm missing something but it certainly left a bad taste in my mouth...beyond the protein powders. There is my honest feedback, of which I've been sitting on for a long time to make sure it was really legit and not the hormones! Personal trainers can be a really big investment and I feel I owe it to the general public to tell it straight. My suggestion if you are interested is to do some research on the rates. Best of luck on your fitness journey!

Before I started seeing Dave I had some experience of personal trainers in normal gyms (eg, virgin…read moreactive) and I'd always found it a bit underwhelming they would normally get me on the treadmill or cross trainer for at least 10 minutes (often more) and surely I could do that by myself, and they could never explain the answers to my questions about health and fitness. So seeing Dave for the first time was quite revelatory. During the first session he had diagnosed my lower back problem simply from performing some tests, and had quite accurately assessed my diet problems from my body fat measurements. A couple of years on, and thanks to the bespoke work out programs to perform by myself on 6 week cycles, seeing Dave once a week for an additional training session, and taking his advice on diet and supplements, I don't feel pain in my lower back any more, I'm the strongest I've ever been, am running half marathons, sleep properly and have far more energy. Plus my body shape has changed. And I'd only been to see him in the first place to get stronger for rugby

Despite a number of reservations about hiring a personal trainer, I am so pleased be working with…read moreWildcat Fitness. LJ is a true professional and has the ability to be incredibly motivating and is very knowledgeable. Her love of fitness is really quite contagious, which is a position I never thought I would be in! I especially recommend the consultation session - each session we have done has been tailored so that I get the results I want whether it be toning, weight loss or over-all fitness. I can't wait for my next session and would highly recommend Wildcat Fitness to anyone looking to train, get on board now before everyone here's about it!!

I started working out with LJ in order to help me improve my fitness level before climbing Mt…read moreKilimanjaro this September - a particularly hard feat, as I am not a huge fan of the gym. But LJ approached each session in such a personal and passionate way, that I'm amazed to say our sessions have become one of the highlights of my week! LJ is very thoughtful about each session, and takes the time to explain why we are doing certain exercises and how they will specifically help me achieve my goals. Most importantly, LJ is both extremely supportive while still always pushing and challenging me to work harder than I thought I could. Just try one session with LJ and I think you'll find that, if nothing else, you will be taken in by her positive energy and obvious passion for personal training. Highly highly recommended!

Hey guys, yeah id recommend Silvester! Hes very polite and focussed on ur own goals. I had a trial…read moresession with him and he was effective and stretching in helping me to see what i need to do to achieve my short term goals of fitness and to get toned. Long term goals are reduced body fat and increased muscle size! Go for it, book him for a trial its Free! and then use his expertise to achive ur goals faster and safely! Stefan www.alltradeart.co.uk/trevor Artist/Engineer/Tutor

I had been trying to diet and exercise on my own for a long time with only limited success. So I…read morethought I would give a Personal Trainer a go. I found Terry and it has been the best thing I have ever done. He is great, the most professional and dedicated person I have ever known. He makes you feel like his goal in life is to help you reach your goals and you know he will get you there. So anyone wanting a Personal Trainer, Terry's your man for the job!

I have often found gyms to be cold and impersonal, and unless i have trained with a friend, have…read moregenerally not enjoyed the experience. I much prefer the activity i.e. golf, snowboarding, cycling where I get the health benefit and the actual enjoyment. However despite my initial misgivings, I signed up via a qype offer, and I have been extremely surprised; I have found myself really enjoying the experience, though the 20 to 30 minutes after the session I find absolute beagony due to my inherent lack of fitness. The trainers are friendly, always mindful and engaging, however they do push you without resorting the drill sergeant tactics. Curiously, you will find yourself trying to beat or at least push yourself to get the most of of the experience and to match the expectations of your trainer. Having researched some prices of other gyms, this is by far the best I have seen in terms of value, and allied with the new equipment and the friendly staff, it seems a no-brainer. I would definitely recommend it to someone wanting to push themselves to lose weight, gain muscle or in my case just improve my level of fitness a bit.

I have always been active and always a member of a gym, but I never quite achieved either the…read moreweight loss I was always striving for or the toned physic and was getting extremely de-motivated. A colleague of mine then recommended I visit IgnitePT and see what I think so I went to take a look. My initial goal was to lose around two stone I had put on since turning 30 (a little while back now) and to coincide the weight loss with a holiday to South Africa. If I am honest, I didn't think it was a realistic goal as I had attempted it in the past and the weight simply didn't reduce to the extent I wanted which was really disappointing. I was working out, putting hours into my gym sessions but really poor results. I signed up and had to keep a food diary which was regularly reviewed. The critique was tough but very fair and it became a learning experience / re-education to what I should eat and drink and when. It was a surprise to me how often I should eat and was strange to have a recommendation to eat more often but it allowed me to feel nourished and gave me the energy to rise to the challenging workouts that came alongside the dietary changes. It also reduced my snacking tendency and a cheat day was built in to keep me on track. A proper exercise programme was then drawn up with a mixture of some personal training, gym work and an appropriate balance of rest. The PT sessions consisted of some tough cardio i.e. circuit style work with working every muscle group. The range of equipment kept it interesting though and the fact that I could see the progression at regular intervals. I would be lying if I said my personal training sessions were a doddle far from it. I have never worked so hard before or felt so whacked at the end of the hour sessions. However once my initial conditioning was out the way I was relatively pain free as I was pushed to a limit but not to the extent that I couldn't walk. The constant changing of the exercises and the fact that I could see definite progression made it all motivational as did the great prompting and encouragement given by my trainer. I am so proud of having lost the weight and love all the compliments I get. Tough bit now is continuing to maintain it but I'm confident I can do it and think that training at IgnitePT was one of my best decisions ever.

Jason offers personal training sessions at a time and venue to suit you, whether in your local gym,…read moreat home, before or after work. For me each session is an hour long including warm up and stretch. I choose to have my training in the park, which means each time is totally different, with a seemingly infinite resource of exercises to stretch, tone, strengthen and exercise my body. Jason is very inventive, using portable equipment together with nature and other 'props' like a jungle gym in the park, to provide variations to exercises in order to challenge me. This flexibility of routine means that I am never bored doing the usual mundane or routine reps that one associates with training and dare I say, its actually fun (well sort of)! Jason knows anatomy and the workings of the human body, which ensures that I exercise safely and correctly whilst maximising results. He is able to tailor every session according to my needs and depending on my progress or in case of a medical condition or injury. He can also devise programs if you are looking to meet certain goals (eg running a marathon, exercise during pregnancy), covering diet as well as fitness. I have trained with Jason for over 2 years and have found him very personable and easy to get on with. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to improve their health and fitness (and indeed have done so).

After two children and three stone, I decided it was time to get back in to shape. I found Jason…read morethrough a friend and was incredibly impressed by his website, so decided to give him a go. The team at Doggett Fitness have been amazing through my journey to become fit again. Jason is incredibly passionate about what he does and this comes across in our training sessions. I've leaned so much, not only about getting in shape, but also about how the different muscles connect and work. I feel confident I have the tools to continue exercising on my own and the knowledge I gained from Jason will benefit both me and my family for the rest of our lives. Jason is very imaginative when it comes to exercise. No one session is the same which means I never get bored and the exercise certainly doesn't feel like hard work, although it must be because the results after just 3 months are amazing! I have muscles in my arms that I haven't had since I was 18. Fiona does the admin side of the business and is such a pleasure to speak to. She's been really lovely about working with me and my incredibly restrictive schedule.

Anything that gets results is worth the effort and cost, I embarked on a 6 week programme and have…read moredefinitely had great results in a friendly environment. Impressed with using natural body weight for most sessions and surprised at how difficult that can be. Would definitely recommend No 1 Fitness for all levels and abilities. Can't wait for my next 6 week program :-) I've had lots of positive comments on my new look so can't wait to se how I look after another 6 weeks.

No 1 fitness is a great new way to train in 30 minute classes it is just awesome.. check it out its…read morehidden on tower bridge..

I have been training with Mack at Reboot for about 5 years and the best testament to him is that I…read moream 15 kg lighter and far fitter than when I started it. Mack is a great trainer who can tailor a number of different programmes to suit your targets, knows when to change things to make them interesting and adapt sessions to push you harder. His background in nutrition as well as fitness means that he can combine exercise regimes with complimentary advice in diet as well. I would highly recommend him.