Testimonials
“At Xmas 2007 I was getting increasingly worried about my weight. As someone who had always been very slim, I was over 12 st with a medium build (5ft 6) and situation was making me feel slightly nauseous, especially with the onset of my wedding in eight months.
As a desperate yo yo dieter and someone that reluctantly flirts with exercise very sporadically, I decided to finally do some thing about it!! So I searched the internet after reading an article in a magazine about the use of kettle bells in sports training, which I thought could be something that might possibly help me.
I chanced upon Jamie Lloyd as he is local to me, and promptly booked some personal training sessions as he had a great attitude and was so professional.
I really enjoyed the kettle bell sessions with Jamie, I was particularly impressed with his level of care and attention to his clients. He is dedicated to safety and beyond careful when it comes to form when training which is extremely reassuring.
After having a conversation with Jamie, as to what my goals were very early on in our kettlebell sessions, he was incredibly encouraging. He said that it wouldn’t be a problem to shift any extra weight I had at that point and could help me feel better about myself by exercising to be healthy and happy.
Jamie gave me a fantastic Detoxification Diet which I followed religiously. Please note, it wasn’t hard to follow as Jamie gave some great recipe advice along with a push in the right direction when it came to lifestyle choice. I then did the diet along with his personal training sessions and extra spin sessions at my gym, and was astounded to see the results I had been hoping for.
I am going to be straight with you, I followed the diet to get the initial weight off, then I slacked a few times on the diet whilst on holiday, but always kept up the exercise by doing group sessions with Jamie and a bunch of lovely like minded girls once a week. Then a month before the wedding, I went straight back on the diet again.
I have now gone from what is realistically 12 st 4lbs (I had been lying to myself for a while) to what I currently am which is 9 stone 10. That is a total loss of 2 st 8lbs!
I am 3lbs from my target weight . . . and with 2 weeks until the wedding so I am right on schedule!!!
Thanks Jamie you have been inspirational!”
Amy Noble August 2008
“Training with Jamie has been the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. Having trained regularly with Jamie for the past few months and through the use of Kettlebells and using Jamie’s KettleFIT system, I can now run longer, my muscles are more toned, and my upper body strength has improved-my body shape has totally transformed! I don’t even get any back pain anymore. Mentally, I feel fresher, brighter and altogether more switched on and satisfied with life. Jamie has pushed me further than I ever dreamt. Each session is exciting and different. He definitely gets the best out of you and he ensures that you have good technique. He is totally professional and he regularly provides me with new training methods. Most importantly, Jamie makes each session fun-I just wish I took up personal training with Jamie 10 years ago!
Julia Wiggins September 2008,
“Having spent hours in the gym and trying so many different types of diets, I reached a point where I was so fed up and started seriously considering liposuction. I was so unhappy with my body and depressed. I came to a conclusion that the quickest and easiest way to get rid of my fat was by surgery, until I met Jamie.
Jamie convinced me that liposuction was no solution and that I should get rid of excess weight naturally. I decided to embark on a six week kettle bell training course with Jamie.
If you are new to fitness a workout plan and diet will be challenging, yet rewarding. Jamies approach is challenging, yet fresh and exciting. I was nervous at first but the results were fast and amazing! I feel better, cleaner and fit. My body is glowing. I have lost three and a half kilos. I use to wear a size 14/16 and I now fit into a perfect size 12!
What can I say besides? Thank you. Thank you for giving your kindness, time and motivation. You have pushed me past my limits, my breaking points, and everything I thought I couldn’t do. You are an excellent personal trainer. You selflessly help others accomplish their goals and their ambitions. You practice what you preach by carrying yourself in good health and well-being. You are educated on how the body works and why, diet and nutrition, and the effects of the mind. You have helped me achieve fantastic results that I have wanted. You are a true professional. You have enhanced my life and I feel very blessed! Thank you”
Aneesa Kolia 15 March 2007
“Working with Jamie for the past 6 weeks has been a life changing experience.
Before I started with Jamie I was frustrated, unmotivated, negative and a regular gym-dropout. Within a couple of weeks I was looking forward to exercising each day and really enjoying the clean and healthy detox diet. Now, at the end of my 6 weeks, I nearly bounce out bed to get to Wimbledon Common, my work colleagues comment on how sparkly and healthy I look and best of all………I have lost 4 kgs!!! My entire body shape is changing and I need to shop for some smaller clothes. I never thought that could happen in 6 weeks.
Jamie has a friendly and supportive manner when working with us. His attitude keeps every session light and fun while at the same time encouraging us to challenge ourselves and work off those calories. The Bootcamp style of training has been brilliant – working with other girls with similar goals makes me feel less alone in my quest to burn fat. Means lots of laughs and giggles too with the odd grunt of determination thrown in.
Jamie’s workout program is simple and easy to manage, based on using my own bodyweight for resistance. This has made a huge difference for me as I am able to do it all in my backyard (so no-one can watch!) with no equipment at all. Kettlebells added another dimension to our sessions with Jamie – doing what appear to be simple exercises become fatburning wonders. Who would have thought swinging a weight around our body or through your legs could do so much!
I have done diets and workout programs many times but Jamie is what has made the difference this time. Right from his initial emails, he helped me to believe in myself and the potential I had for burning off that fat.
Leading up to the last couple of sessions with Jamie I realised how much I will miss working with him and the other girls. I have never felt so determned to burn fat so we have arranged to continue on our sessions for another few weeks. I am going to purchase my own kettlebell to enhance my home workouts too.
For anyone that feels that they are beyond repair, beyond the point of return I am proof that this is not true. I am still shocked at how far I have come and cannot thank Jamie enough for his encouragement and motivation over the past 6 weeks”.
Emma Fitzpatrick 15 May 2007
“Since training with Jamie using Russian Kettlebells, my legs and back have become much stronger and my whole body feels much more toned. The dynamic movements and the variety of exercises make the routines really interesting, and they can be combined into small circuits to exercise different muscles. I’d really recommend training with Jamie and using Russian Kettlebells to anyone trying to get toned while having fun”
Lorna Paver 2007
“After holding a gym membership for two years (and failing to go), I have found working with Jamie a completely different and much more positive experience. Together, we worked on goals that are both challenging yet achievable. I’ve worked with Jamie for the last 10 weeks with kettlebells and the results are clear to see in my physique, attitude and personal motivation. In addition, I’ve lost several kilos in weight, although this was never one of the direct goals.
Jamie’s style is direct, flexible and fun. Regardless of my mood coming into our sessions, they’re always stimulating, always varied and I always leave feeling invigorated and motivated for life. He’s made exercise something for me to look forward to – and that’s a major turnaround in my lifestyle. His contribution to me has been hugely rewarding, both in personal returns and financially. It’s by far the most fun way to get fit that I’ve ever experienced.”
Mike Gordon 2007
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