Mark was a very positive influence in my battle to tone up after my first son's birth. Without his motivating influence I'd certainly never have stuck to my regime. He's also personable and easy to spend an hour with - workouts were tough but kept varied so I always enjoyed them. Highly recommended - you won't regret it."
- (Mrs S Chowney, Godalming, Surrey)
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"Okay so you have made the decision that this year is the year to improve your fitness, and are now looking for a personal trainer so here to help you is a summary of what Mark is about.
Mark is easy to get along with, knowledgeable with a disposition to take great satisfaction from helping you get what you want. You will find each week a test of what you can do, but to get the most out of each session do not just rely on what Mark has you doing, if it's too easy say it's too easy, he is only there to offer you encouragement and the exercises, it is up to you to actually do the work. If you indulge in the ideas and tap into his knowledge you will get the results you want! It does take effort (lots) and honesty (more) on your behalf, but if you want a rewarding experience then Mark should be top of the list.!"
- (Adam "Let's try the hard version!" Westbury, Godalming, Surrey)
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"I have always been able to run and keep relatively fit, but my real weakness was upper body strength and toning. I called on Mark to help me with this area where I really struggled, lifting weights would make me feel physically sick, therefore I gave up easily!
I am no body builder by any stretch of the imagination now but now I can see huge changes in my arm shape and tone and it feels really good to see these results. Mark has taught me how important it is to vary your workouts and not just stick to cardio training.
Mark is always good fun and takes my mind of the pain. He varies our routines so I never become bored with our workouts and the hour flys by.
My main reason to choose Mark to train me was that he has a real passion for the healthy lifestyle and sport himself. He competes in duathlons and runs races, and this makes a big difference. He is very knowledgeable in healthy eating and training techniqiues. He even cured me of my stitch problems which I had sufferred with for years in running!! A wealth of information!
Strange as it may sound, I really look forward to our workouts!!"
- (A Brown, Godalming, Surrey)
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"I have been training with Mark since February 2004 following the birth of my 2nd child. He has been a real support in my campaign to regain my fitness levels following childbirth and also during pregnancy. I trained with Mark right up to the week my 3rd child was born, and she was 2 weeks late! Mark always helps me to keep focussed and motivated. Like many people, I have signed up to a number of fruitless gym memberships and a personal trainer was the only answer! I really treasure my hour session with Mark - I can concentrate soley on myself, have a laugh and achieve great results!"
- (Rebecca Newenham, Guildford, Surrey)
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"Exactly one year on from my first meeting with Mark I am 2 dress sizes smaller, over a stone less in weight and I completed my first 10km run last month (please note the word "first" here….now booked into my second in January!). However I am still drinking lattes on a daily basis and eating puddings and chocolate now and again (much to Mark's despair!). Mark has to take all the credit for motivating me and making me exercise harder than I have done in years. He also has the ability to take the pain away by making me laugh, which is some feat when I am lying on an exercise ball holding an incredibly heavy weight over my head. Mark has inspired complete devotion to the exercise cause, every training session over the last year has been different so there has been no chance of getting bored. Even on the coldest, darkest evenings after a shocking day at work, I find myself looking forward to being put through my paces whilst being entertained by Mark. I never believed those people who said exercise could be addictive, it isn’t the exercise, it is having the right personal trainer - thanks Mark!"
- (Michele K, Peper Harow, Surrey)
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"If someone can make working out good fun then they are doing a great job in my book! Mark makes me laugh during the training sessions and manages to take my mind off the pain I am enduring! He makes each session unique, tailored to my needs and combines a mix of hard work with fun. The results show for themselves - I feel healthier, fitter and generally better about myself, can't imagine what I did without him. Thanks Mark!"
- (Ms N Else, Milford, Surrey)
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"'Mark takes his work seriously; he knows his stuff, and he's professionl, but he leavens all he does with a relaxed air that simply puts you at ease. It's a tough business, getting fit and trying to lose weight, Mark monitors and encourages all the way. He changes routines and circuits to keep it interesting, and more than anything, he applies a natural wit and intelligence to everything he does. I train with Mark two to three times a week - if he didn't have these qualities, and if he didn't make it fun, I would very quickly be bored and I'm certainly not that! I can recommend Mark wholeheartedly."
- (Mrs V Donnithorne, Oxshott, Surrey)
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"'Mark knows exactly how far to push you to get the maximum benefit from your session without making the time you spend training too horrific! I am really pleased with the results I have achieved in the three months, finally getting to under 11st for the first time in over 2 years! It also helps that he is a thoroughly decent bloke who is really down to earth. I couldn't rate him highly enough - he really knows his stuff"
- (Ms R Cropper, Claygate, Surrey)
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"I was shocked and happy yesterday when I went shopping and found that clothes I was trying on were in a smaller size! Not only that but I was trying on things I would normally never put on this body!
It really made me feel good, and of course I wouldn't have achieved these changes without your guidance so thought it only fair to let you know and say "thanks" for your help!"
- (Ms S Barker, Shalford Surrey)
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"Mark has managed, against all odds, to keep me motivated and even to look forward to the sessions. During the training sessions themselves he has pushed me a lot harder and further than I could have managed myself, but has kept me in good humour throughout. However I don't ever want to see a wobbly balance platform again! I am fitter than I have been in many many years, and I even look forward to going out for a run 2-3 times a week. Many thanks to Mark." - (Mr N Briscoe, Cobham, Surrey)
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"I credit Mark with re-introducing me to the benefits of regular exercise. I'd made sure and let him know that 'I don't do running' however, Mark armed with ever cheerful and positive personality and varied, fun workouts soon had me managing bursts of road running - in public! Very quickly I achieved the results I wanted and improved my fitness levels and self-motivation and perhaps more importantly my sense of well-being.
Thank you Mark. (Ms B Laity, Farncombe, Surrey)
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"I have found Mark to be inspirational in my attempts to regain my fitness levels and to lose weight. He is an excellent motivator. His knowledge and understanding of personal fitness and nutrition is second to none... Each session is well planned and structured according to individual goals and targets.
And he is sooooo cute!!!! (Ahem.....unfortunately, exercise has impaired Sharon's vision!!!! - Mark)" - (Mrs S Kimber, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey)
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"Back in Jan of this year(2004), my friend and I sat in her kitchen feeling very fat and unfit after the christmas period. We talked about how we could rectify this and decided to try a personal trainer.
We were given Marks number, so before we changed our minds, we rang him to arrange an assessment.
Mark came along to my house and spent 2 hours pulling and pushing, measuring, and weighing us! After which we arranged our first session!!
We arrived at the gym, to find Mark had compiled a plan to suit both of us. I have some disabilities which Mark took into account, and slowly but surely we began our journey to fitness.
We are now 6 months along that journey, and the things we have achieved are amazing. Even with my disabilities, Mark has me running, rowing, cycling and weight lifting. The running in particular is something I NEVER thought I could do!
Mark has made every session, both fun and interesting...so come on don't just think about it, do like we did and make the call....you wont regret it!!!!"
- (Ms. P King, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey.)
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"I had always lacked the motivation to exercise and as a result was very unfit and out of shape. After only 12 hour-long sessions with Mark, I cannot believe the difference that regular exercise has made. I have progressed from being able to run for less than a minute to completing a 5km charity run in a respectable 32 minutes. Thanks to Mark, I actually enjoy exercising now, which after disliking it for 37 years is quite an achievement! I am now more toned, fitter and have a lot more energy.
Mark is friendly, sociable and encouraging. He makes each session interesting and varied - walking, running, boxing, weights etc. I am looking forward to continuing training with Mark, my next goal being a 10km run." - (Mrs N Richards, Guildford, Surrey.)
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"Mark is fun to work with & always comes up with varied & interesting
workouts that provide a challenge. He got me in great shape for my wedding
in just three months, making a huge difference to my fitness along the way.
I can do things now (including full press-ups), that I never thought I
would be able to do. I've also just completed a 5k run (admittedly I didn't
run the whole thing !), but when I first met Mark I was adamant that the
one thing he would never get me doing was running.
It hasn't been easy - there have been plenty of aches & pains along the
way, but it has been much more enjoyable (& the results better) than
working out on my own in the gym."
- (Ms C Attridge, Hampton)
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"My sessions with Mark are very tough, and he really gets me working hard! However, at the end of each session I feel so much better, and have a sense of real achievement. Mark is both very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable - combining the two to ensure the workouts are always enjoyable! I would recommend Mark to anyone that does not have the determination to reach their fitness goals by themselves." - (Mr B McHallum, Farncombe, Surrey.)
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"With summer approaching, like a lot of people, I felt it was time to shed a few pounds for my summer holiday. I was introduced to Mark as someone who was very enthusiastic and aware of peoples differing capabilities. Mark set out a personal programme for me which changed every few sessions, introducing new and different exercises to work on those "problem areas" but keeping up my general level of fitness in a fun and exciting way which kept my interest going. Mark is a very sociable person and was always willing to have a good chat while I was pacing away on a run or between exercises when I needed a break! I thoroughly enjoyed my training with Mark as he made me feel I was capable of a lot more than I thought I was."
- (Ms V Kingston, Woking, Surrey.)
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My husband and I needed to get into shape for our wedding this past summer. Mark was brilliant at getting us both motivated as we were both in pretty bad condition having done little exercise for some time. He took an overall view of our lives and helped us find ways to change any unhealthy lifestyle habits - without too much pain and misery! We found Mark to be sympathetic to our needs, not too demanding and very approachable. We achieved great results which is why we would recommend him to anyone looking for a good personal trainer.
- (Mrs E Challen, Send, Surrey.)
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"I have been very impressed with the quality of service
provided by Mark. Every workout has been made unique, to fit in with the type of
things I enjoy. They are are always good fun.......not often that you can
say that about a work out! Mark is extremely approachable and very friendly.
Anyone who can help me drop a dress size over the last few months must be a miracle worker! - (Ms Sivyour-Toft, Camberley, Surrey.)
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