Andrew's Success Stories

Sophie Cameron-Mowat

I began training with Andrew a year ago, after just having injured my Iliotibial (IT) Band whilst marathon training and had to defer the marathon to this year. My goal was to therefore strengthen my legs and to successfully complete the marathon this April, which I couldn't have done without the weekly training sessions with Andrew and lots of his encouragement. Andrew helped me achieve my goal by tailoring a programme in which I developed my core strength, flexibility and significantly improved my leg strength. Every week was different, with a new exercise added or changed so it was always interesting and challenging and kept me motivated. As well as the training sessions, Andrew also designed a marathon training programme for me from 16 weeks to the day of the marathon and was even there to cheer me along on the day! I successfully completed the marathon in the time I wanted to achieve and have had no further problems with my IT band. I would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone wanting that extra bit of motivation and encouragement to help them achieve their goals.

Christine Field

I have been training with Andrew for five months and he's great to train with. The sessions are enjoyable and also challenging and I have seen great results while training. I have lost weight in the key areas, toned up, increased core strength and improved my general fitness. He knows how to push me and motivate me to achieve the results I want and we work as a team. I feel that I have gained a lot from my sessions with Andrew. If you are looking for a personal trainer that is professional and great to work with I would recommend him.

Dave Hodgkinson

My weekly training sessions with Andrew have helped me see far greater results far faster than if I'd been left to my own devices. Andrew tailored a programme specifically to my goals and, by evolving it constantly as I progress, he's kept the sessions both challenging and varied. His encouragement means I push myself much harder than I otherwise would and his attention to making sure I exercise in the correct way also pays dividends when I train alone. Work can be hectic and means it's very easy to let other things slide, but I've found the progress I've made with Andrew's support, and the commitment of a weekly session have kept my momentum going. I've now been training with Andrew for a little over two years - I wouldn't have lasted two months without Andrew's help.

Cllr Laura Willoughby MBE

I have been training with Andrew for a year now and I find his support invaluable. He helps keep me motivated, has given me great advice on training and weight-loss and applies the right amount of guilt!  Without him I would have given up on the gym ages ago- keeping the momentum is the hardest thing for me.

I have been impressed by the amount of qualifications and courses the Personal Trainers do. Andrew has passed several exams this year - it's good to know I am in safe hands and the trainers are always at the top of their game.

It is affordable and combined with my gym membership, the classes and swimming I am never short of things to do and different types of activity to keep my interest. The personal training adds that extra bit of push to keep me going and make sure all the activities I do work together.

Kelly Fidock

After having a membership for Highbury gym for over six months, I found I wasn't going at all because I lost my motivation. I approached Andrew to conduct personal training sessions for me as a way to get more motivated, to get back into the gym, and to improve my fitness.

Since starting PT with Andrew my fitness has improved dramatically. I have noticed definition in my arms and legs and I have also increased my fitness.

Andrew is a great trainer as well. He develops a great rapport with his clients but is also firm when he needs to be. Andrew also knows how to push you in a positive way to get the results that you know you want.

I would highly recommend Andrew as a trainer to get the results you want!

Linda Kent

I first started attending Highbury gym with the Steps programme about six months ago and had Andrew as my  trainer. Once I finished Steps, I started seeing Andrew once a week  as my personal trainer. Since then I have lost two stone, am much fitter and feel better about myself.  Andrew has given me a routine to follow, which I find very useful as it is helping me attain my own personal goals. He has been supportive throughout and motivates me to continue with my programme (even when I don`t feel like it - we all have those moments!). My life has truly changed since I started exercising at the gym with Andrew: I have been told I look younger, am most definitely slimmer (I've gone down two dress sizes) and have a more positive attitude to life in general - and all this at the tender age of 59, having done no exercise for at least 8 years! I can really recommend Andrew as a trainer- he has a gentle but firm attitude, which certainly has produced the right results for me.

Jessica Gregory-Smith

I first started training with Andrew in the lead-up to my wedding.  I found it instantly motivating, as I enjoyed the sessions and saw results really quickly.  Andrew encouraged me to push harder than I would when training alone, which helped me to make real progress with my fitness.  I dropped a dress size, toned up and felt really good in my wedding dress. I would certainly recommend him to any bride-to-be!

Two years on and I still train with Andrew. He continues to motivate me and is dedicated to helping me achieve my goals.

Kate Bell

I started training with Andrew at the beginning of June 2009, having not been to the gym for over a year.  My aim was to lose weight and tone up before going to New York for a year from September 2009.  I also wanted to feel better about myself - I was stuck in a rut and knew I needed to exercise to raise my mood but didn't really have the motivation to go it alone.

I am just over eight weeks in to my training programme and I feel great.  I have lost over a stone and I am so much fitter.  Andrew is really friendly but firm when he needs to be so I keep on working hard without even realising it!  He also mixes up the exercises so I never get bored.

I can highly recommend Andrew - I just hope he still has time to train me again when I get back from the US!