I first contacted James in early May as I wanted to lose a stone. I still had a reasonable level of fitness, running 10K's and half marathons but my times had suffered, as weight had crept on over about 3 years.

We started in mid May with two sessions a week and things began to change immediately. It has been far more that just PT sessions and the added value from understanding my diet, calorie management and how subtle changes like walking instead of driving can make a huge difference.

Since May I have lost over 3 stone, am in the best shape I have ever been I'm enjoying my running again, where its not such hard work and my times are the best they have been for over 5 years.

One of my funniest memories is of James handing me two 10kg weights and saying "of course your times are better, you were basically running carrying these before".

James' style is friendly, the information is clear and the emphasis is on learning and understanding. It also helps that James is a thoroughly nice guy.

So what can I say about James, firstly he is very easy to get on with and makes you feel comfortable, he is always supporting you with your goals even when you haven’t got a training session, he is realistic with helping you achieve your goals and still live your life, when I first went to James I started to love going to the gym but didn’t have a clue what I was doing, James changed that now I have plans to follow and a much better understanding of the gym, if your thinking about taking your fitness seriously I highly recommend you use James.

I approached James for help at the beginning of August, James took time to understand my issues, explaining the benefits of health & nutrition and what were the right foods to help me lose weight and build body strength, whilst being sympathetic to my body intolerance to wheat.

I quickly got into a healthy eating and training routine, training with James once or twice a week. Even though I was slightly intimidated at first. Following James’ advice and making use of his app to track my daily calories, activity & progress was also a great help.

From the very start of my journey the weight began to drop and the positive changes to my body, my health and my mental wellbeing began. The progress was steady, but James was always there with advice and encouragement when I had a wobble or wasn’t seeing the progress I expected after a good week.

I’m so happy with my 12-week transformation, I’ve dropped over 8kg and am back in the clothes I love. I simply can’t thank James enough for arming me with the knowledge and skills I need for my life ahead with a healthy attitude towards food and exercise.

I’d been toying with the idea of joining a gym for a few years, whilst I was pretty active and ate what I thought was relatively well, I was increasingly downcast about my dad bod! At the start of every year, I used to tell myself this was the year to join a gym but every year that moment passed until the start of this year when I found James details. However, I continued to procrastinate and then in June this year I took the plunge and contacted James and in July we started working together.

My diet is much healthier, gone are the snacks and I’ve reduced my alcohol intake but that said, I still enjoy my weekends socialising, life is for living after all, I am just stricter in the week and with James helping me focus on the right foods, the rewards are there to be seen, losing over 6kg in 12 weeks.

As for the gym, I was apprehensive to a point, it’s fair to say I’d never set foot in a gym apart from jumping on a treadmill, knowing what equipment to use, why to use it and how to use it were some of the excuses I used to avoid it. James has been great providing workouts which are easy to follow for the sessions I do my own, he’s a top lad, approachable and always willing to help. My only regret is that it took me years to finally take the plunge!

As someone who had done some weight training in the past and was looking to lose weight, I knew that finding the right personal trainer with expert knowledge in strength training was crucial. Fortunately, I found the perfect fit with James. Not only did he help me achieve my weight loss goals, but he also provided exceptional support and guidance through a difficult shoulder injury.

James's knowledge of strength training and attention to detail was invaluable. He created a plan that catered to my specific needs, goals and availability, and I quickly saw results. I was impressed by his passion for what he does and his dedication to staying up to date with the latest research and techniques. His encouragement and support helped me stay motivated throughout our sessions.

I highly recommend James as a personal trainer. His expertise, passion, and commitment to his clients are exceptional. I am grateful for all of his hard work and will definitely be using him again in the future.

Thank you, James!