Lisa’s Weight Loss Story

“Since starting with Ben 10 sessions ago, I’ve lost 1 and a half stones and feel much better! The training has been challenging but fun and I’m feeling loads better, as well as my clothes fitting better every week. If you’d like to lose weight and be slimmer, give Ben a try!”

Lynne’s Weight-loss Story 

Lieutenant Colonel Donegan’s Fitness Story

“The hardest workout I’ve ever had! Ben does a great job helping me to keep physically fit so I can keep up with my men when we go out running, and out on operatings. I’ve done BMF before (British Military Fitness) but what they can’t offer is kettlebell training which has helped me get stronger, faster and fitter than I’ve ever been in the past, even when I was a regular serving soldier. Ben’s pretty easy going, but he can still deliver a killer training session – definitely recommended!”

Jen’s weight loss story

Jen tried various diets with varying success in the past, and gone through fads of exercising. Jen worked really hard right from the start following her weight loss programme and changing her diet to aid in her weight loss. Jen is now at a healthy weight and looks fabulous after just 7 months training. She has kindly allowed me to put her ‘before and after’ photos on this Website.

Iain Rice – Commonwealth Silver Medallist

“Ben has really improved the standard of training at Glasgow University Rowing Club since he began coaching there, in our last fitness test 17 out of 20 Rowers scored a PB (Personal Best) He’s easy to get along with and will put you at ease. If you’re just starting out getting fit I thoroughly recommend him to you!”

Catriona’s Getting back to health story

“In 2007, I survived a life threatening illness, which left me physically weak and with damaged lungs. It was expected these would improve in time, but after 6 months of recuperation my lung function was still only 57% of what it should be. In February this year, my doctor suggested I should to try to do as much exercise as I could manage.

Though I was really keen to exercise again, I was also quite worried about it. What if I overdid it, couldn’t catch my breath, did myself an injury? I also knew that I didn’t have much energy and wanted to make sure that what I did have was channelled to get the best results. A friend recommended Ben to me and we met up for a chat. I explained my situation and it didn’t worry him at all. He asked permission to speak with my doctor and offered to work with me to gradually build up both my lung capacity and my strength. We set 3 goals to be achieved by the end of May:

- To run the Glasgow Women’s 10k
- To walk to the top of a Munro (Scottish hill over 3000ft)
- To improve my lung function by a minimum of 10%.

For the first month I trained twice a week. Ben focused on low impact, stable exercises to build strength and protect me from injury. If there was an exercise I couldn’t do, he would find a different way for me to work that muscle. For example, we quickly found I couldn’t do a sit up with a twist on my right side – I’d had an operation and there was absolutely no strength down that side. So we used elastic bands tied round a goal post instead; now I can do twisting sit-ups no problem. I then started some slow jogging for a minute at a time, building up gradually. It was hard work for me, but Ben was always encouraging and never pushed me too far.

Since April, I’ve trained once a week with Ben, and have had the confidence and motivation to follow an exercise plan he drew up for me on my own during the week. After just 3 months, I’ve met and exceeded all my initial goals, even though they seemed almost impossible when we set them! In May, I ran the Women’s 10k in 1 hour 10 minutes, climbed not 1 but 4 Munro’s and finally, had a test which showed I had increased my lung function by 14%. Amazing results!

I’ll definitely be continuing to train with Ben and have no doubt that I’ll end up fitter and stronger than I ever have been.”

Stephen Rarity – Business Owner

I can now enjoy my Friday night kebab without worrying completely guilt free, Performing in a highly physical role helping my team to Win a sailing world Championship in the 8 meter class wasn’t too bad either. Thanks Ben!

Laverne’s Weight loss Story 

22nd May 2008

“For the cost of a holiday, which only lasts one or two weeks, I have been able to turn my life around. I am fitter and more confident than I have been for a very long time. My family have all benefited which can only be a good thing. Ben has always been very supportive, relaxed and understanding about my weight loss and doing things in the way that’s right for me. This is one of the best investments I have ever made.”

1st December 2007

“It took me a few weeks to pluck up the courage to phone Ben to ask about weight loss and fitness. I knew if this didn’t work then nothing would as I had already gone down the route of Scottish Simmers’, Weightwatchers and gyms. I liked the idea of being outside, having a training partner and being allowed to take my two children along as well.

When I met Ben I was extremely nervous. I had thought someone who was so into fitness and healthy eating would shake his head in disgust at me for allowing myself to get so unfit and overweight! I couldn’t have been more wrong we spoke about what I was hoping for with regard to my fitness and weight loss. With trepidation I went along to my first class with my husband/training partner. I was lousy, I tried my best but must admit I was pretty poor. Ben never made me feel as though I was as bad as I knew I was. He encourage me to try a little harder and if it was just a tiny amount that was fine. Thankfully he also has a sense of humor! All in all, it helped hugely with my mindset and weight loss goals.

I never thought I would enjoy exercise classes so much. I actually look forward to our classes and there are now times when I’m sitting at home wishing I was in the Botanic Gardens or Kelvingrove. This from someone who never enjoyed exercise! We now do more as a family and we have all benefited. Ben is really good with my kids especially my chatterbox son. Where have I got so far? Well I have lost 19lbs in 7 weeks. I feel like a new person and can’t wait to see where I’ll be in another 7 weeks.”

Rita Ahmed – Business Owner

“Ben originally was my personal trainer, he helped me to get to grips with basic exercise and diet and I’ve felt much better ever since we got started! When I started with ben I quickly lost nearly a stone and became much fitter. I have also used Ben’s skills as a Hypnotherapist and NLP Coach to improve my own management and people skills as well as help set and manage the strategy for my business, he’s helped me with my own personal emotions and in managing those of others.

As the manager of a business turning over well in excess of £1 million a year Ben has improved invaluable in helping me manage myself and my stress levels, both through exercise and 1 to 1 coaching. If you’re busy and under pressure I’d definitely recommend him to help you manage you work life balance and let you get a bit more out of life!”

Siobahn’s Wedding Weight Loss Story

“I called Ben for help about 6 weeks before I was due to get married, I was panicking and worried that my dress was too tight and knew I needed to sort out my weight loss programme. I had emailed a few personal trainers but most of the feedback I got was negative and made me feel even worse about leaving it so late. Ben was great! He reassured me and gave me an exercise programme, diet advice and trained with me not only helping me to get fit but also get rapid & healthy weight loss and relieve my pre-wedding stress. Overall the fitness and weight loss help made a huge difference allowing me fit into my dress.

The result? The dressmakers were amazed at how much I’ve changed and I fit perfectly into my wedding dress! My waist and hips are much slimmer and I feel great in it. I’m really looking forward to my wedding day and would recommend Ben to anyone getting married who wanted a friendly and professional personal trainer to help them slim down, tone up and cope with all the stress!”

Heather’s Weight loss story

“I started training with Ben about 6 weeks ago to assist with weight loss, and in just 6 exercise sessions and one session about food and diet I have managed to lose 10 lbs and keep the weight off when I went on Holiday to America for 2 weeks. I wouldn’t say the training has always been easy (he makes me work hard!) but the weight loss certainly has and my friends and family are already commenting on how much better I look! Can’t wait to see what progress the next 6 weeks makes!”

Sarah’s Weight loss story

“Before I started training with Ben I wasn’t really into exercise and I felt unfit, so I was worried I wouldn’t be fit enough to have a personal trainer, I’d also had some bad experiences with sport and a particular PE teacher when I was at school but felt I had to do something to get fit and kick start my weight loss. it was difficult to take the first step and get in touch with Ben but i am so happy that i was able to push myself to do it. Ben helped me get training at a level appropriate for me and after a month I feel much better, and a lot fitter, I’ve started losing weight and more importantly inches and i was amazed how quickly i was seeing changes in my fitness and my weight! I am looking forward to reaching my goal and i now realise that it is very possible with Ben there to motivate me. The NLP Was great to help me forget about bad memories of school PE and has allowed me to move on and start enjoying working out!”

Jon Bannister’s Fitness Story

“I have a young family and a demanding job, leaving me with little free time. Nevertheless, I want to continue to play competitive sport. This means that I’ve got to get the most out of my training sessions. Ben has helped me train smarter. In other words, he has helped me get the biggest fitness gains possible from what limited time that I have available to train. He has helped structure my training (and diet) in-line with the demands of my sport (squash). Ben’s knowledge of training areas such as periodization, nutrition and different types of advanced weight training has helped me get stronger than I have been in the last 15 years and I also feel fitter to the point where I can complete with guys 20 years my junior .”

Nan’s Fitness Story

“I decided to hire a personal trainer because I hadn’t exercised for some years. I found it impossible to motivate myself and wanted some kind of structured plan. I was generally unfit, had suffered chronic back pain for some years with episodes of really severe back pain.

Over the months I’ve trained with Ben my pain has disappeared completely, I am definitely more motivated to exercise on my own and I feel generally healthier. The training sessions are varied and suit me perfectly. The sessions and fitness plans are tailored to fit my individual needs and goals. Ben does listen to the client. If there are activities or exercises you really don’t enjoy, he’ll find another way to ensure you gain the same benefit.”

A note from Arthur Beverley (www.abfm.co.uk)

“Dear Ben,

Recently I passed you a referral for someone who suffers badly from aching joints. Since you commenced treating her with your programme of exercise, she has seen a great improvement in her mobility to the extent that she can now move freely up and down stairs, particularly in the morning, when the pain was at its worst. She was particularly impressed with your attention to detail which enabled you to design a course of exercise specifically for her and without the need to partake of excessive joint movement which in the past she found to be excruciatingly painful.

Thank you for your help. Your patience and encouragement have been much appreciated and I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to others.

Kind Regards, Yours Sincerely

Arthur J Beverly CertPFS”

Gaynor’s Fitness Story

” Having been reasonably fit in the past my training no longer seemed to be helping me and in fact I had had a recurrent string of injuries which were increasing in severity and now stopping me from taking part in sport at all. I contacted Ben so I could work with someone qualified in dealing with injuries who could firstly help me get healthy again and then get me to a better level of fitness. He has been professional and inspiring throughout. He is approachable and friendly and really good at understanding that aiming to get fit has to be squeezed in around a busy work and home life. He makes what sometimes can seem impossible feel easy (but not too easy), enjoyable and fun.

In a relatively short time he has helped me resolve the injuries and learn how to train properly to avoid them in the future and my overall fitness and motivation to take part in sport again has been greatly improved. I thoroughly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a real professional who knows his stuff and can work with you in a fun, flexible and personalized fashion to help you achieve your specific goals.”

Celine’s Fitness Story – Glasgow University Boat Club

“Ben was really friendly and approachable. He’s given me effective help to optimize my training and nutrition. I also asked for his help with injuries I’ve suffered through training. My posture has improved as a result of his help and most of the back pain I previously suffered has cleared up. His help has allowed my rowing partner and I to train at a much higher level than we did previously.”

Trish’s Weight loss Story

“At first I was nervous about contacting a Personal Trainer as I had an image in my head of a big body builder who would make me go to a gym full of fit people wearing Lycra. When I met Ben I was really surprised to find that he was more interested in finding out about the kind of exercise I enjoyed and put together a training program that I felt comfortable with & thankfully didn’t include going to the gym!! Ben made me feel at ease and after my 1st session I felt so much better and motivated. We have devised an eating plan & exercise regime that suits me & more importantly that I enjoy. Deciding to get a personal trainer is one of the best things I have done, I just wish I had done it years ago!”

Ivanna’s Fitness Story

“Ben has designed a really interesting fitness programme for myself and sister who have different fitness goals. He’s always friendly and enthusiastic, and has helped me greatly in controlling and alleviating the carpal tunnel syndrome I have previously had surgery for.”

Call me – Benjamin Cook – Personal Trainer Glasgow & Weight Loss Help – 07810117025 -