I have been working out with Tom for roughly 15 months and my physique and attitude to exercise has completely changed for the better! About 7 years ago, I lost roughly 5 stone as a teenager through cardio and running with no strength training. For the following years, I went through several large jumps and dips in my weight and really had to fight to even just maintain my weight. As someone who is a massive foodie, I knew I couldn't keep fighting with these huge weight fluctuations and as a 2022 new years resolution, I told myself I would finally get into strength and conditioning but as a young female, the weights section of the gym was always super intimidating. I reached out to Tom, we had a consultation and got started on building my initial foundation of strength. If there is one piece of advice I would give to anyone starting with strength and conditioning, it would be persevere, it’s worth the effort!! Those first few sessions were very humbling especially as I always thought of myself as someone with relatively good cardiovascular fitness but Tom was incredibly encouraging right from the start. Over those initial 3 months, Tom helped build my confidence in strength training (and my actual strength of course). I now no longer think twice about going into the weights room and train by myself multiple times a week. I truly believe I wouldn't have had the confidence to do this without the training sessions with Tom. Our sessions are kept interesting and Tom is able to sense when I'm getting bored with a current workout split and is able to pivot e.g. moving from focusing on squat, deadlift and bench to athletic and mobility training (I even hit my first pull-ups and pistol squat!!). We’ve even had some sessions outside by the beach in the gorgeous Bournemouth weather.

Overall, I am now the leanest I’ve ever been and have now managed to reach and maintain my lowest weight in my adult life all thanks to Tom. He is a great personal trainer, sets realistic, sustainable goals and is all round a great guy. I look forward to our sessions every week!

If you’re looking for a PT, look no further!!