"Really good initial consultation over the phone, spent 20 minutes discussing my goals and figuring…read moreout which trainer would be most suitable for me. In the end he suggested Nicola Manashe who I'm now training with on a weekly basis, couldn't be happier with the service I've received"

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!

Do you like to engage in exercise-exhibitionism?…read more Then you'll really like Tim Hayes Fitness, as the training takes place in the open...in fact, you can choose in which of the many beautiful London parks you can actually work out. And I take advantage of this opportunity quite a lot: living in North London I have so far had training sessions in on the Heath, at Waterlow Park, at Whittington Park...and the most unusual, but also a quite effective location was the grand staircase leading up to the Arsenal Stadium. When I first wanted to sign up, I spoke with Tim Hayes about my goals, my motivations and my availability. He then set me up with Mustafa, one of the trainers in North London, and soon after I met up with Mustafa for a coffee/tea to discuss my needs. I right away had a good feeling about Mustafa and signed up here and there...my first session was the following weekend. The first and all the subsequent sessions have been spot on ever since. Mustafa is a really nice guy and he's making you work really hard - which is good, because after all it's winter right now and you better work up a sweat, or else you'd be freezing. Also, Mustafa was/is a professional boxer and so he sometimes incorporates boxing into his sessions. To be honest, I'd never watched a boxing game in my life, but I'm liking this a lot. It made me realise how intense this sport actually is and how much of it is actually good technique, as opposed to strength (as with most sports!). Aside from the occasional Kettlebells or medicine balls, the training is mostly body weight training, which is what I wanted. (So don't sign up for this, if you want to beef up!) So, expect to do a lot of lunges, squats, press-ups and crunches...or any kind of variations on these. In fact, I find it amazing, as to how many different exercises there are - I believe we've not yet done the same exercise twice! The other thing that I really about Tim Hayes Training is that you can bring a buddy for free...which is exactly what I do. Usually, my neighbour Dan and I meet Mustafa on a Sunday morning and we let him torture us.

Training with Tim is amazing. It's energizing, life and body changing. I recommend him very highly…read more Noura

I've recently changed personal trainers - not because I didn't like my previous trainer anymore,…read morebut because I changed offices and it wasn't convenient for me to go to the City (Moorgate), when working in West London (Marylebone). However, you may wonder about the fact this new trainer is in North London...well, that's because I figured it would be great to see a trainer near my house. And I'm really happy with that decision, especially since it's with Matt at New Leaf Training in Archway/Holloway. Here's what I like about it: ++ Matt's approach to PT seems to be quite different to most other trainers - it's way more down-to-earth. Matt is like the guy from next door, which makes him very approachable. ++ While his studio is tiny, it has everything you need! In fact, I find the small size actually quite nice, as you can do a lot of exercises without having to walk across the gym floor and - in the worst case - having to wait for other people to finish their exercise. Here it is just you and Matt...and the Top 50 charts! ++ Matt is really providing a service in the truest sense of the word: he hands me the weights, hands me a towel when I need it, and re-fills my water bottle after an exhausting sport on the treadmill or rower. ++ I find he has a great balance between pushing you, but at the same time encouraging you with positive feedback. In fact, it's his positive attitude that I appreciate most about him. (He's the opposite of the typical drill-instructor.) ++ Last, but not least. Matt does lure me with an occasional perk: a free home-made protein shake at the end of the session. This shake is really great - so simple, but so tasty. (Whey protein, cocoa powder, desiccated coconut and vanilla-flavoured rice milk). Seriously...I'm looking forward to every new session and I'm walking home very content & satisfied afterwards!

great training - makes it fun but really see the benefits week on week. Dan is superb.read more

Ok, so I've only had 2 sessions with Dan from Believe Fitness. But I've tried personal trainers in…read morethe past and hated every minute of the session. Dan made the session fly by and I felt muscles ache the next day. My partner and I do a joint session and we are enjoying it so much that we've arranged to train with Dan three days a week. Highly recommend Believe Fitness. Update: it's now been several sessions and we still enjoy it and better still have the results to show that this is money very well spent.

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.

Amazing trainers that come to you and offer a varied approach to training, you don't actually feel…read morelike you're exercising! I started working them 3 months ago and haven't looked back, the girls, Sian & Carrie are friendly, enthusiastic and most importantly help you reach your goals. I've had a holiday and wedding and have never looked better - they're fantastic and can't recommend them highly enough! Give them a go if you want to feel fabulous in your skin.

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!