Davidson Fitness Blog
- Strength for Women
- Why it's important for women to add resistance/strength training to workouts
So you've been eating healthily and doing cardio exercise for months and months. You've successfully lost a bit of weight, but progress is slowing and you're wondering why you're just a slightly skinnier version of your former overweight self. You're still not happy with your body shape...
So which component is missing? While good eating habits and aerobic exercise play important roles in achieving optimal health, there's no better way for women to transform their body shape than through strength training. Besides being the quickest and most effective way to reshape the body, strength training offers many other benefits, making it key to overall health and fitness.
Why strength training works
The basic way strength training works in toning and sculpting a woman's body is that strength training causes change in the body by overloading your muscles and stimulating muscle growth, which then forces your muscles to respond and develop. Regular and consistent strength training will increase muscle mass. I can already feel you panicking about looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger's bulky wee sister.... don't worry - increasing muscle mass doesn't mean that a woman's body will 'bulk up' - a very popular myth among women. What it does mean is that your body requires more energy to maintain this new muscle, burning more calories throughout the day, even while at rest. Also, given that muscle takes up less space than fat, you will have a more toned physique. A good example of this is if you replace the fat on your upper arms with muscle, your upper arms will look much smaller.
Other benefits of strength training
- Reduces body fat
- Develops strong bones, thereby reducing the risk of osteoporosis
- Helps combat cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure
- Increases energy levels
- Helps the body fight stress
- Increases stamina
- Helps to prevent injury
- Improves balance and flexibility
Strength training provides many benefits that cardio exercise and diet alone cannot provide. Whether reshaping your body is your goal or an optimal state of health and fitness is what you are aiming for, strength training should be a part of your weekly workout regimen to ensure you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Bio
Chris Davidson is a Personal Trainer in Belfast & owner of 'Ladies Home Fitcamp' womens fitness programmes Belfast
- Develops strong bones, thereby reducing the risk of osteoporosis
- Helps combat cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure
- Increases energy levels
- Helps the body fight stress
- Increases stamina
- Helps to prevent injury
- Improves balance and flexibility
Strength training provides many benefits that cardio exercise and diet alone cannot provide. Whether reshaping your body is your goal or an optimal state of health and fitness is what you are aiming for, strength training should be a part of your weekly workout regimen to ensure you achieve your health and fitness goals.
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Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
Nicola, 38
Thanks to Chris, I've not only lost 9 inches off my waist and hips, but I feel healthier, genuinely more energetic, and my family, friends and colleagues can't believe the progress I've made
Louise, 24
"The sessions were always fun and challenging, it was hard work, but as I saw my hips, waist, leg and arm measurements drop I wanted to keep going. I would definitely recommend Chris as a personal trainer as he helps make exercise motivating challenging and fun!".
Sarah, 40
"Hiking to over 2500m in the Alps to raise money for Macmillan Cancer was an amazing experience, and the fact that I was able to do it and also enjoy it was entirely down to Chris' excellent training and encouragement. Losing those 2.5 inches from the hips was a real added benefit though! Chris is a great coach and trainer, with a realistic approach to the challenges of fitting diet and exercise into the daily routine. I got much more out of our sessions than I ever did spending twice as much time in the gym".
Jamie (f), 28 & Paul, 37
"Both my partner and I followed a personal training programme with Chris in the lead up to our wedding. I wasn't fit or disciplined with my eating habits, but with Chris' help and motivation we made great progress - I lost almost 2 stone in weight, 10% body fat, 9 inches off my waist and 5 inches off my upper thighs. The sessions were enjoyable and really beneficial, and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others!".
Cliff & Oonagh, 42
"My wife and I trained with Chris and found him really motivational through each session. Results exceeded our expectations because of his well-structured and common-sense approach to training and nutrition. We
work full-time running our own pharmacy and Chris 'bringing the gym to us' was a great success, cutting out travel time to the gym. Chris is great fun to train with, providing support and frequent training challenges".
