Work with the body.
Not against it.
I first started training with Rich in April of this year. I was constantly tired, drained and weak all the time due to a busy work schedule. A few weeks went by and I could feel the progress and I felt better in myself. However, work got busier and I was struggling to find time to myself, but Rich wouldn’t let me stop and he inspired me to keep going and get stronger. Today I feel a lot happier, stronger and I look a lot better too and I don’t think I could have achieved what I have without the support of Rich! Thank you.
I’ve known Rich for 5yrs and trained with him for 2. I can honestly say he gives you the results you desperately want. He pushes you to your limits and sometimes beyond, its made me mentally fitter and stronger.
Elizabeth Claire Thomas
2020-09-23T16:40:12+0000
What can I say? Rich has genuinely revolutionised the way I train.
I've been heading to the gym for around 2 years now and thought I knew how to achieve what I wanted, but it just wasn't practical to fit into my lifestyle or sustainable long term. Rich has given me the tools I need to understand the way the mind and body works to instigate that change and make consistent reliable progress and hit those goals.
From how I think about nutrition to the whole approach to training toward the goals... I want to achieve - he has worked WITH me to build a programme that is achievable, reliable and garnered genuine results. This is so much more than handing out a meal plan and instructing on technique at the gym. This a tailored personalised tuition in how to build your training and mindset from the ground up, and empowering you to make real progress.
I have never made the level of progress I have in such a short space of time before, knowing that what he is supporting me with will change my life. All I can say is thank you 💪🏽read more
Sam North
2020-09-21T10:44:50+0000
I'd spent my first 12 months of training on my own, with the aim of building muscle. It was going okay to begin with, I'd googled a few "muscle building" workouts and followed them as much as possible. But after a few months my progress plateaued, and I was getting frustrated.
I tried searching for things I might be doing wrong online, and alternative workouts. But there's so much information online, some of it conflicting, and a lot of it with the intention of selling you a product/service.... I needed the help of a qualified professional, someone that knows what they're doing, to get me to that next level.
I wasn't overly happy with my body at the time, so I was a bit anxious to talk about what I wanted to look like (the goal for my training) as it seemed slightly vain and unrealistic. But at the time, I wanted to do something about it, and once I had done all the research I could online, I decided getting a PT was the best way to achieve my goal.
I've really enjoyed working with Rich, because I've always felt like we've made good, consistent progress. Even though when we began, I was lifting lighter weights, and I had to change some of the things I was doing, I made progress much quicker than before. When you know you've worked hard or beaten a personal best, it's the best feeling.
This had a knock on effect on my mental health. I've never been more confident about the way I look, and that's down to the progress I've made with Rich. Even during lockdown, Rich kept me engaged with fitness when a lot of people stopped completely, and we adapted our plan for home workouts.
Rich always guided me through the process. We'd meet once a month and he'd explain what the next stage of training was about and how it'd work. Even if I was away, we'd Skype to catch up about how training was going.
Rich was always happy to answer questions I had about nutrition, sleep, exercises, form and training styles etc. which meant I have learnt so much, information I would've struggled to find out on my own from searching online.
I would definitely recommend Rich as a personal trainer, for anyone looking to level up their training and get better results.read more
Charlotte Grant
2020-07-30T10:22:47+0000
Before I began training with Rich I had no clue what I was doing in the gym and didn't understand the purpose or need for a programme or specific exercises. I got in contact with Rich and although I was nervous about working with a PT he was absolutely brilliant and helped me to figure out exactly what it was I wanted out of my time in the gym. Not only did he teach me how to properly use all the scary gym machines I'd been avoiding for years but he talked through nutrition and helped me set up... and healthy meal plan that took into consideration my dietary requirements. Since starting work with Rich in August 2019 I've really noticed an improvement in my strength and overall fitness, but I've more noticed an improvement in how I feel. Rich made sure to take into account my preferences for every area of the programme to the point where I actually started enjoying working out which I never thought would happen! Since lockdown hit, Rich made some changes to his app and programme to ensure that there's still plenty of support available when in person workouts weren't possible. I honestly could not recommend him enough, especially if you're unsure about fitness and want to learn more while you're getting healthy!read more
Hattie Ohso Salat Groves
2020-04-25T21:32:46+0000
Before I started working with Rich I was extremely misinformed about nutrition and weight loss. After working with him for almost 2 years I have gained a much deeper understanding of issues I've been dealing with my whole life and am now successful in my weight loss journey. He also promoted individuality in his workouts instead of a "one size fits all" plan that you often get with others, allowing personal growth to happen naturally.
I used to think that to lose weight you had to adhere to a... strict, bland diet and cutting all your favourite foods but working with Rich has taken a huge weight off my shoulders, knowing I can still eat what I want and still make progress.
Because of Rich, my confidence has increased dramatically as well as my motivation as he supported me through all the times I wanted to give up and quit.
I would highly recommend Rich if you want someone who is honest and dedicated.read more
Charlie Moore
2019-10-16T11:15:02+0000
I have worked with Rich on a regular basis for the last two years. Whilst I have seen tremendous changes in my body, I have also learnt a lot more about the importance of nutrition than I thought I ever would.
Rich really helped provide clarity on the relationship between diet and exercise. As someone who has tried multiple ‘fad’ diets and compulsive exercise with little success. Rich instilled the importance of consistency. Whilst traveling, working and studying there have been multiple... times where I have been unable to stick to my plan religiously and at many times I have slipped up, gained a little and felt like giving up. However, Rich has been brilliant in keeping me on track despite a number of slip ups along the way and overall, I have managed to keep on track.
My biggest hesitation when starting personal training was whether or not I was going to be able to keep up with it or if I would fail. However, once I started seeing results it is very difficult to stop. Working out and thinking about what I eat has now become an intuitive part of my daily life and is no longer something I do as a chore or start to try and start fresh every Monday. I now have a much healthier relationship with diet and exercise than I ever did before. Whilst I still have a way to go to achieve the results I would like, I am very proud of how far I have come and very thankful too Rich for helping me get this far.read more
Heather Caruso-Smith
2019-10-09T21:14:59+0000
Ok, where do I start, here goes.
After many years of feeling fit and healthy, I unfortunately let things slide. I hadn’t gone into a gym for a few years with one reason or another, mainly being busy and putting other people first.
My eating habits got seriously out of control, leaving me feeling fatigued, experiencing sleepless nights, pains in my stomach, and the extra weight I put on, leaving me out of breath and not wanting to socialise.
I was too nervous to seek help, all my confidence... had gone, I’m not afraid to say this, but I was very emotional.
My turning point was reading Rich’s profile, but even then it took me three months to message him for guidance and help.
Rich sent me an e mail back oozing positivities, reassuring me he was listening to me.
After our first consultation, i felt a lot better and was keen to start my journey as Rich certainly had the knowledge I was looking for.
Nutrition being the most important for me and getting back to using weights.
Rich put me on a ‘back to basics’ method, which suited me starting again. I certainly didn’t want to be bombarded with ridiculously heavy weights.
I quickly noticed a difference in muscle tone, my core and posture have so improved, I’m walking a lot taller.
This brought my confidence back, and with Rich’s knowledge of nutrition that I followed, this made me less fatigued, improved my skin appearance and improved my ability with daily stress.
Rich kept my training interesting at all times throughout my time with him, by regularly changing my program and giving me a full body workout.
Rich’s knowledge of nutrition, weights health and wellbeing are outstanding, and for the first time in a very long time, I feel in control of my life both physically and mentally.
Rich is a personable professional at all times.
I’m now 50 and I feel great! Loving life and feeling stronger and fitter. I’m loving the results I’ve got from Rich.
He has given me back my confidence to go back into the gym and use weights correctly with good technique.
I’m so proud of myself coming this far.
Losing two and a half stone.
Thank you Rich, appreciate everything you’ve done for me!read more
Emma Lovell
2019-09-22T08:47:30+0000
I decided to start training with Rich as I’d moved to the area with work and was looking for a personal trainer. Rich had lots of great reviews, so I got in touch with him. From the initial consultation it was clear that he was very knowledgeable and passionate about his work, and was keen to help educate his clients with the best ways to approach nutrition and fitness.
During our training I experienced a few setbacks with pain in my knee and then shoulder, which were linked to my job and... postural habits. Rich always adapted my training appropriately and drew on his experience of chronic pain and what he’d done to overcome it. This knowledge was absolutely invaluable and he understood what I was going through and helped me to manage the issues that had arisen.
I also lost weight whilst training with him, which was an added bonus as it wasn’t the main aim of our training sessions.
One of the best outcomes of the training is that it’s given me the confidence to go to the gym and train by myself. This was always something I was quite anxious about and I didn’t feel like I knew what to do or how to train to meet my goals. I would tend to prefer a class/group exercise session. After 7 months of training with Rich, I now go the gym to weight-train because I know how to pick the correct weights, how to perform the exercises and how to challenge myself appropriately.
Had I not moved out of the area, I would definitely have continued to train with Rich. I recommend anyone looking for personal training to have a consultation with him.read more
Annlouise Mccumesty
2019-03-22T16:17:09+0000
After years of yo-yo dieting and never really achieving the results I wanted I made the decision to join the gym. As someone who, at that point, was extremely overweight it was a daunting prospect, one of the first trainers I came into contact with was Rich and not long after joining the gym I decided that if I was going to make the right changes this time, I needed support and he was the perfect person to help me. The reason I chose Rich is because at any point I encountered him, he always was... welcoming and answered any questions I had in a way that made complete sense to a fitness novice like myself. The differences that training with Rich has made are not just physical, although that was my goal originally, the improvements to my mental health and well being have been a major bonus, along with greater confidence, I have more energy, sleep better, improved posture and balance – none of which I would have achieved with out the help support and knowledge that rich demonstrates. Knowing that Rich is there to help and make me accountable, for the first time in years I have taken control of bad habits that had caused my weight issues, continue to grow in strength whilst reaching my weight loss goals, one thing that really stands out about training with Rich, is there is always a solution, no matter what problem I throw at him, be it physical, mental or an injury, there is always an answer to fix it/overcome it. He is 100% on your side and wants to see you succeed! I would confidently recommend Rich to anyone who is thinking of working with a personal trainer, there are times when I felt he knew me better than I knew myself, from the initial consultation onwards he understood my needs, fears, psychological battles and has been a pillar of both knowledge and strength to help me accomplish my goalsread more
Ashleigh Lodge
2019-01-24T22:41:27+0000
Richard was an absolute star, before I was training with him I was in a right pickle was unhappy with myself both physically and mentally I was on a right down. But training with him once a week for just under a year was the best thing! He helped with my confidence made me feel 100% better about myself and he was always someone to chat to.
He’s a great laugh too, and I would recommend to anyone looking to get into shape and stay on track! I learnt so much about eating and training and really... enjoyed pushing myself! I lifted weights heavier than I ever thought I could! Don’t get me wrong the sessions were super tough but they varied and that’s made it easier to stick with.
I’ve taken away all the tips he gave me and still working on myself now just in a different city otherwise I would still be training with him now!
Thanks for everything Richard!read more
Loli Ross
2018-06-05T12:14:10+0000
Before I started training with Rich I was unhappy with my appearance and had tried pretty much every diet out there to shift the weight I gained living the student lifestyle. From the first session Rich made me feel really comfortable and knew my limits better than I did! Although I didn't have much self-confidence, Rich had faith in me and I soon noticed my weight decreasing and my strength increasing. He gave me so much advice about nutrition, macros, recipes and supplements. He seemed to... know everything! He was incredibly patient, empathetic and full of encouragement. He gave me so much support and always made sure all my questions were answered. Losing weight was so simple; I just had to do what he said! I was surprised that I enjoyed the gym sessions and I loved the feeling of getting stronger and fitting into old clothes. Thanks Rich!read more
Douglas M Worth
2018-04-09T15:42:27+0000
Before I started, I was skinny, had no muscle and often suffered from lower back pain. It became one of those now or never moments to improve myself and gain knowledge I can use in the future to remain fit and healthy. I never had a personal trainer before and worried about just having a generic trainer, but I found Rich and he just fit all the needs I wanted. Right from our first meeting, I found it personalised to my needs and goals. Within a few short weeks my back pain had gone thanks to... the strengthening of back muscles and my posture greatly improved. With Rich’s advice on training, calories and technique, I saw rapid change to my body’s shape and strength. I’m more confident now than ever, especially in a gym, where I’d never been before. I gain so much knowledge and understand training a whole lot better thanks to Rich. He doesn’t just show you, he teaches you and explains how it all works together. And if I ever needed anything he was always a quick message away and was always kept track on how everything is going.read more
Adam Reeve
2017-10-03T13:34:15+0000
When I first started with Rich I was in a lot of back pain and I mean a lot, constant aches and sometimes unbearable pain which restricted movement!! Rich was very very patient and made me feel at ease straight away. My main goal was to lose the back pain and build up my strength, throughout the 3 months I struggled with a lot of the exercises, range of motion etc. But Rich was always there with an alternative and got the best out of my training! I felt so much better and pain free!! He also... started my education on nutrition and went into why and how it effects the body the way it does which helped me understand it that much more! Absolute class and I would highly recommend!!read more
Kyle Parker
2017-09-24T08:59:00+0000
Before I started having sessions with Richard, I had experienced so much inconsistency with training and also with my nutrition; I was really motivated but I seriously lacked any knowledge of how to achieve the goals that I had in mind. Over a four month period, Richard helped me to not only achieve what I wanted, but he also helped me to understand how to be in tune with my own body and how best to manipulate training and nutrition to get the desired results. Not only is his passion, expertise... and attention to detail unshakeable, but he is also a great guy! Thanks again, Rich!read more
Aliali Boom
2017-03-27T10:55:05+0000
Richard is an excellent personal trainer. I was really unfit, and in quite a lot of back pain, when I started my sessions with him. He has been really patient and encouraging, finding exercises that work with my back condition and always keeping things challenging but with loads of encouragement. I can't believe how much progress I've made thanks to him! Highly recommended 🙂
Jen Handley
2016-04-14T19:13:56+0000
The sessions were fun and motivational. I learnt so much about nutrition and different exercises, which helped with the progress I have seen.
Nick Mortimer
2015-10-02T17:43:18+0000
Top notch trainer. Sound advice and effective workouts. The people of Lincoln are lucky to have you there; us Mansfield folk will just have to make do now! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a Personal Trainer.
Anton Dmitriev
2015-09-29T18:41:49+0000
Thank you so much for the professional approach to the training and friendly advices that helped me to become healthier and stronger within a very short time
Rohini Anderson
2015-09-27T18:36:59+0000
Thank you so much for your excellent training over the last few weeks. I was so happy to have found a trainer who has such good knowledge about everything from how the body works to nutrition but unfortunately you're leaving! I've already seen such a change in just these few weeks. I feel stronger and just better in myself. All the best for your future but you will be missed!
Brad Cammidge
2015-09-11T19:36:39+0000
Turned me from week and unstable to powerful and sturdy in a few weeks
