Recent Reviews
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Reviews Archived From Old Website
BIRMINGHAM 2010-2018
“Chris helped me start a new routine of running every day, and it made a huge difference to my motivation. Knowing that he would meet me from my house at a fixed time each week kept me focused, and I’ve already made good progress towards running 5k. Also it’s amazing how running first thing has helped me get so much more done every morning before work. The running, together with Chris’s warm-up exercises and stretches, even seems to have cured my old knee injury. I’d definitely recommend Chris if you want to try running, as his enthusiasm has made me succeed in something I’d always given up on in the past.”
Dave – Rednal
“Having just returned from a 30 minute jog, I feel that I must salute my personal trainer Chris, who in only a few months has transformed me, from an extremely unfit 51 year old, to someone who now has the confidence to train for a 10k run. Chris is a great teacher and each week varies the training to keep it interesting; I have barely noticed the enormous step changes I have made, thanks Chris!”
Kate – King’s Heath
“My son Finn (11) has done running and martial arts training with Chris for over a year. With the running he has enjoyed training on the Lickey Hills, especially over a fixed course which has allowed him to see a big improvement over time. As for the martial arts, as well as going to the same judo club he has been able to do extra training with Chris such as sparring practice, as well as self-defence. Chris has made the experience fun and challenging, but also safe.”
Kevin – Bromsgrove
“Chris knows all about how the smallest of changes can make the biggest of differences when it comes to running. Having consulted Chris for his advice and tried his interval sessions, I definitely recommend him as a motivating and experienced trainer for improving your running.”
Mark – Rubery
“For my D of E I had to acquire a skill and due to Chris’ previous support with fitness I wanted to become better at running. I spoke to him and we came up with the plan of trying to get close to 20 minutes to complete a 5k run (for me a seemingly impossible task). At my first attempt I ran it in around the 30 minute mark but over the next 3 months with Chris giving experienced, expert advice and accompanying me on runs, to improve techniques and breathing patterns I was able to narrow it down to 20:27.
Despite having finished my D of E Chris’ enthusiasm has encouraged me into continuing to complete 5k runs and achieving even faster times. I’ve continued with fitness in forms such as weights, running and trying to achieve a healthy balanced diet and Chris has given me valuable help with training plans, techniques and nutrition.”
Alex – Lickey
“I trained with Chris for 4 months prior to running the Birmingham half marathon having very little running experience. The varied training sessions along with Chris’s support and encouragement were invaluable. I have continued training with Chris and hope to improve my time when I run my next half marathon.”
Andy – Bartley Green
“I enjoyed training with Chris. The running helped improve my stamina and speed. The stretches improved my flexibility. I now regularly do 5k runs comfortably and really enjoy my running.”
Tom – Barnt Green (12 years old)
“I recently trained for three months with Chris and really enjoyed it. He encouraged me and developed my confidence to start running outdoors again. I am delighted with the level of fitness Chris helped me achieve, and I cannot recommend him too highly.”
Ken – Bournville
LONDON 2008-2010
“We did training sessions with Chris at Hampstead Heath, with everything thrown in: interval training, hills, sprints, as well as boxing, strength and core work. We were always exhausted by the end of it, but the results were almost immediate and it felt so good to get exercising in the outdoors.
Highly recommended!”
Keiran and Alana – West Hampstead
“Chris helped me with many aspects of my fitness/health, but the main thing was building the confidence and motivation to go out running regularly in Hyde Park. Chris definitely made a big difference for me!”
Kerry – Knightsbridge
“I hired Chris to train my sister and me together in the months leading up to our first London marathon. From the initial consultation in a Hampstead pub in January, to the big day, he was professional throughout and dedicated to helping us achieve our goals. Thanks again Chris.”
Daniela – Finchley
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