“I chose Aaron to be my personal trainer because he had always been very helpful and approachable during the S W E A T sessions that the gym used to run at lunchtimes, he seemed very knowledgeable and genuinely keen to get the best out of you.
Since asking him to help me I have never looked back! I am fitter than I have been since leaving school – I had aches and pains in my knees which I associated with getting older and I suffered from occasional bouts of asthma and bronchitis, both of which have completely disappeared. My posture has been greatly improved, I have dropped almost three dress sizes and my body shape is changing for the better all the time.
We have regular assessment chats and discuss my progress and the targets that I have achieved and my next targets and we discuss my food intake and when and what to eat, to get the best results after my training sessions.
He has an excellent motivational approach and pushes me to achieve more and encourages me to progress further. He has greatly improved my fitness levels and I have been amazed at how my confidence and self-esteem has heightened. Our sessions are constantly changing and are more challenging and enjoyable especially when they are over!
I find him 100% reliable and I know that if I contact him by text he will respond as soon as he can. He has never let me down and is always willing to change things around to suit my plans if needed.
Bearing in mind that there is a big age gap between us, our relationship is excellent. I believe this to be due to Aaron’s maturity and professionalism. I am very comfortable with him, which I think is an extremely important part of the trainer – client bond, as it would be impossible to work so closely with someone who didn’t put you at ease.
I am absolutely delighted with the results he has helped me achieve so far.”
Elaine Jack"At the end of May 2006, I realised that I had been gradually putting on weight and was the heaviest I had ever been. I managed to lose half a stone, but in November decided I needed some drastic action, so I bought a special dress for a Christmas party – one size too small.
I spoke with Aaron, at the gym, about how I should go about getting into the dress in time for the party – I had just 4 weeks. He suggested some personal training sessions.
We arranged three sessions of weekly training and Aaron gave me some food diary sheets to fill in. This really concentrated my mind on what I was eating (and drinking – I do like a glass or two of red wine!) as I knew that Aaron was going to be looking at, and commenting on, the sheets at the end of each week.
During the training sessions themselves, Aaron showed me the best way to perform each exercise to gain the most benefit, and he pushed me further than I would ever have pushed myself in each session (I had the pain the next day to prove I had worked hard!). I was also motivated to visit the gym 3-4 additional times a week, as Aaron gave me plenty of different exercises to choose from – making each visit more varied and fun.
With Aaron’s help, for 4 weeks I thought carefully about the food and drink I consumed, I had 3 personal training sessions, and visited the gym regularly. The result being that the dress fitted perfectly in time for the party.
Since Christmas, to continue my weight loss momentum, I have set myself some new goals. I am continuing the Personal Training sessions, and also have a new gym programme to follow.
Personal Training sessions have definitely sparked my motivation in the gym again, and with Aaron’s continued help (and push!) I know that I will achieve my goals.
Thanks Aaron."
"Aaron’s passion and enthusiasm is infectious which has transformed my attitude towards health, fitness and well-being. Not only have I fully recovered from a back injury (my core strength has increased significantly) but I’m healthier and fitter than I’ve ever been, the results have been very positive.
Regardless of my mood coming into our sessions, they're always stimulating, enjoyable, varied and I always leave feeling invigorated and motivated. Aaron has made exercise something for me to look forward to - and that's a major turnaround in my lifestyle
Our new challenge is myself being pregnant, I am looking forward to seeing what is to come to keep me in shape for my first born, being 3 months in already I am sure Aaron will help me see it through.”
============================================================================== JESS KEELEYI got involved with Jess when she was in her third year of a BA Hons Degree in Fitness and Personal Training, at the Solent University in Southampton.
As part of the course, students have to take part in a one-to-one session for ten weeks, with volunteers who have physical problems. This was organised through the University and the Physiotherapist at the BackCare Group, who meet at the local hospital, for hydrotherapy sessions.
I was at first somewhat apprehensive, as I have had a chronic back condition for several years. Jess, however, completely put me at my ease. At all times she was monitored by her tutors, but as the time went on I felt more relaxed. The exercises and techniques that she used in the gym built up my stamina and confidence, for which I am still grateful. She encouraged but never pushed, and was always mindful of the fact that I had a problem. She was always so friendly and helpful and I would totally recommend Jess as a fitness instructor.
Carole Smith ==============================================================================