Gary has been a force for good in my life for 3 years now. His unfailing encouragement and modern training methods have enabled me to raise my fitness levels from walking a few yards to running 10k with a smile on my face. He never flags, leads by example and is very good company on a run. If he doesn't know something he will find it out, and if he does know he will impart his wisdom in a non-patronising way. Importantly Gary respects his clients right to be the way they are - I was never criticised for being obese at the start - I was only encouraged to get fitter, which was my stated aim. Only when I decided I wanted to lose weight did Gary help me do this. Regular fitness reviews have really helped to keep me focused on my aims and to appreciate the changes I am making to my strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. Whatever your fitness level or goal in life Gary has something to offer.
(AT, West Berkshire)
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I contacted Gary then aged 27 overweight, unfit, stressed and low on confidence all caused by poor life style habits. My goals were to develop a healthy structured lifestyle that would enable me to cope better with stress, feel more open and confident to be able to take on my challenging job doing justice to my ability. At age 29 now I have gone from an
overweight sluggish 95kg to a trim fit 70kg. I didn't think I had it in me to achieve what I have but with Gary's support, encouragement and tailored approach I am happy to say I've achieved all my goals and I am now both mentally and physically much fitter for it.

(Mr D Bowser, Swindon)

My approaching wedding and escalating weight prompted me to take the plunge and get some help from a personal trainer. I’ve had gym membership for years but with little success at managing my weight and fitness consistently.

Gary’s friendly style put me at ease right away despite my concerns at being out of my comfort zone and we agreed on some personal goals which got me well motivated. I quickly settled into an exercise and eating routine which put me on track to achieve my goals and Gary’s magic scales stopped me from becoming too disheartened when weigh in didn’t show the obvious weight loss I had expected (often I would achieve fat loss but put on muscle which disguised the progress I had actually made!)

Gary’s knowledge and experience has taught me how to exercise properly in ways I enjoy and can do at home as well as teaching me about how my body works and why. The investment made in gaining this knowledge should stand me in good stead for the rest of my life. All the women in my family struggle with their weight when they hit middle age and have weight related health problems but I now feel that I have tools to stop this happening to me as I go through my thirties.

I would thoroughly recommend Gary to anyone who needs extra support and focus to get either get fit or control their weight. With Gary’s help I’m well on track to being the slim & beautiful bride I want to be next April!
(RO, Faringdon)
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"Gary has trained me now for close on a 4 years. During that time, I have moved on from someone who was moderately active into feeling very fit, with more energy and the motivation to maintain a regime of regular exercise. Gary has achieved this by constantly assessing my limits, and evolving an exercise plan which pushes, but does not exceed, those limits. The exercise plan he formulates is imaginative and (mostly!) enjoyable, and is supplemented by detailed and regular progress reports on my well-being and overall fitness.

He is dependable and punctual and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who similarly wanted to get fit."
(Nigel Hugh-Smith, Coln-St-Aldwyn)
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With the help and support from Fitness-4-U, in less than a year I have lost three stone in weight, my blood pressure and resting heart rate are both significantly lower, and I am generally much fitter. 
(Mr S, Lambourn)
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I was immensely sceptical about having a personal trainer but constant pressure from my wife and an introduction to Gary soon changed that.  I know I am not a very good pupil but Gary has been a great encouragement to me and, although I admit to not necessarily looking forward to my hour with him each week, Gary's sense of fun makes it bearable and I have to admit I feel a great deal better because of it!    
(MK - Wiltshire)
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"I've trained with Gary for well over a year. At the beginning he listened carefully to my specific training needs for the army, and then tailored a really good regime for me, as well as advising me on my diet. He built up my training programme and really pushed me when he knew I needed it. I achieved a level of fitness I've never known, and when I was tested by the military the training really paid off. Gary is a thorough professional, who provides very high quality personal training. I recommend him to anyone wanting to get themselves fit".   
(John Lyons, Wiltshire)
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After 5 years of trying to lose weight, and failing miserably I decided it was time to seek some professional help.  So I grabbed the yellow pages and the first number I found was Gary's.  He came to my house (which was convenient for the both of us) and we discussed diet, exercise and long term goals. It was then that I realised where I had been going wrong, and I could have kicked myself (hard !!).  It wasn't a case of "your not exercising enough" it was a case of "your not pushing yourself hard enough, or for long enough."  So, over the last 5 months I have pushed myself like never before, and am pleased to report that I've lost 7.25kg (over a stone).  I am now fitter, stronger, slimmer, but more importantly happier.  I owe a lot to Gary, and would thoroughly  recommend him to anyone that needs that extra push in reaching there long term goal. Thanks Gary
(Miss L. Harris - Highworth)

Professional, punctual, knows his stuff, sets an example, organised, works out with you, personable, good humoured, non-judgemental, adaptable, always gives the full hour and never rushes, easy to be with and not intimidating. 

Would I use him again? Yes. Absolutely

Would I recommend him to others? Yes. Absolutely

Have I learned from the sessions? Yes

Have I ever regretted a session or thought it a waste of time or not seen a point to it? No!"

(Shirley Hensher, Swindon)
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