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Testimonials
"Personal Training with Chris Birch has changed my attitude to exercise.
In 2006 I was advised by the hospital to take up a core stability class after being diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my shoulders and hips. My lower back muscles also kept going into spasm (an extremely painful experience).
I had been involved in sport for many years mainly as a swimmer and netball player and I was horrified that I should no longer be doing this form of exercise. Pilates was not a form of exercise I had thought about. I was convinced swimming was the only exercise good for me.
Chris became my group Pilates teacher and then my personal trainer and he advised that I should work out in the gym. At that time I was not comfortable in the gym and would never have dreamt about working out with weights, but through the combination of his personality and professional manner he encouraged me to persevere. Chris also advised me on nutrition and lifestyle.
I began to look forward to my training and gym sessions. We set a goal for me to complete the marathon ‘Walk the Walk’ for Breast Cancer in under 7 hours. I completed the 26 miles in 6 hours 15 mins and the exhilaration I felt I could never put into words.
With Chris’s further help and encouragement I hope to repeat the experience in 2010.
Chris has taught me to listen to my body and try new challenges, with his motivation I again look forward to exercise and have more energy.
I would recommend personal training with Chris and want to wish him and James ‘Good Luck’ with NewMission."
Yvonne Bartlett
Welwyn Garden City
"I had been going to the gym for a number of years mostly taking part in the classes and doing weights but not as part of a structured program. I had maintained fitness but was not achieving what i wanted out of the time that i spent at the gym. I went to James as a personal trainer with the aim of becoming more defined and to reduce my body fat and become leaner.
James was able to tell me why i was retaining weight in certain parts of my body more than others and therefore was able to write me a weights program and give me advice on diet and nutrition to target these areas. As a result of this over the last year i have achieved my aim. I have dropped dress sizes and become leaner.
I realise that some women do not want to be muscley but i am very happy with myself now and continue to train using the programmes that James has put together in order to keep working out in a productive way."
Louise Hendry
"The second I meet Chris, I felt at complete ease he is likeable and very friendly. I think this makes Chris stand out as a trainer; not only do you get someone who is very knowledgeable in his field he also has a real passion for the healthy lifestyle and sport himself. Chris is very knowledgeable in healthy eating and training techniques and continues to keep up to date with it, but he also is someone with enthusiasm and dedication to improving his clients. During the sessions I feel I can chat about almost anything, and often do!! I can say he'll go out of his way to help you achieve your goals!
I have always been relatively fit, playing netball and spinning but I always dreamt of being toned. I’ve been with Chris now for 7 months and I can see huge changes in my shape and tone and it feels really good to see these results. Chris has taught me how important it is to vary your workouts and not just stick to cardio training. Chris 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 fly’s by.
Strange as it may sound, I really look forward to our workouts!!"
Michelle Leach
"Following a long period of consistent pains and twinges in my knee and elbow caused by snowboarding injuries, I consulted my private physician who referred me to a London-based fully trained physiotherapist. The physio clearly stated and I quote, "All we can do is manage the pain, you won't be able to snowboard again in reality." In those few seconds her words crushed me. I was only 27 years old and she had just torn my favourite pastime from me.
My needs were less about personal training and more on fixing the damaged ligaments in my knee and elbow. After an initial consultation with James in which he actively listened in order to understand my specific needs, he conducted a series of tests to establish the root cause of the lingering pains. Within an hour with him, I'd learnt more about how my body operates physiologically than I had in several sessions with the physio. What followed was six hourly sessions over three weeks whereby James tailored various exercises to target the core of the issue itself. My intention was to use James for a few weeks and for him to build a custom programme for me to follow so I could address the symptoms but more importantly, the root cause which turned out to be poor alignment of my muscles eminating from my hips along with weak and tight muscles. However, training sessions with James aren't just physical in nature, they are massively educational and each session I'd learn something new but more importantly, I saw results very quickly. It was the fact that I continued to see results and feel physically stronger that I continue to use James even now, months and years on from the start.
My initial concern when considering a personal trainer over the physio was that I assumed they would all be one-dimensional i.e. focus on fitness or strength alone etc. With James, you get a multi-dimensional and 'holistic' coach. Rarely is there one set of exercises or routines that can fix or improve your physical wellbeing and James incorporates elements of exercises, muscle therapy (massage), nutrition and supplements. The winter after working with James, I was able to return to the French Alps to snowboard again. Of course, I was cautious and didn't go extreme but the point is, and this is 100% genuine, I would not have gone, or continue to go, without having met James. He is focused, innovative, fun and committed to evolving his own knowledge base by regularly investing in training courses for continuous improvement.
Should you be looking to enhance your physical wellbeing, train for a specific event or require recovery, you cannot fail with this man. I wholeheartedly endorse him and any initiative or project he is involved with!
Enjoy your sessions."
Nick Burnett
"I utilised James for personal training over an eighteen month journey which would take me from being six stone overweight with chronic back problems to running the London marathon. Although his knowledge is without question and my London Marathon medal takes pride of place, the most important thing that I have taken from my time training with James is if I “Dig Deep” (his favourite expression) anything is possible!"
Shirley Martin
“I started training with Chris 6 months ago and it has been worth every penny. My main aim was to tone and lose a little weight. I have dropped from a size 12 to a size 8 but have maintained the same weight. Chris has also advised me about my diet which has given me more energy. I also play netball and the training with Chris has improved my game massively, improving my fitness and my agility. I would recommend this to anybody that wants to look and feel great both physically and mentally”
Rhonda McNulty