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"I feel that Ben’s knowledge and
expertise in human movement is absolutely incredible."

“After suffering a torn rotator cuff tendon, unable to use my right arm I was desperate to get my mobility back. To be able to do daily functions seemed a long way off ie reaching into a cupboard, getting dressed etc.
I had been in pain for a year, even having a steroid injection did not help very much.
Enter Ben Colgate. I had been on one of Ben’s workshops in the past and I follow his Instagram account. I like the type of work he does so I decided to get in touch and talk about my shoulder pain / lack of mobility.
On our first meeting he asked me to grab onto a pair of gymnastic rings and keeping my feet on a block, I was to “hang”. I was quite petrified as I thought “no way - this will be excruciating“.
This proved not to be the case and after just 10 sessions I have full range of movement. I can raise both arms overhead and they are side by side (my right arm was 45° at the start).
I feel that Ben’s knowledge and
expertise in human movement is absolutely incredible. The trust I put in him and his weekly exercise plans was rewarded by me being able to return to my beloved Yoga practice and be able to do downward dog without any impingement in my shoulder.
Even if you are not injured I would recommend training with Ben because he instils in you a passion to “move your body freely and naturally“. There is no better feeling that having a fluid, supple spine and strong healthy joints which is definitely the outcome if you practice what he teaches you.
I’m 100% glad I got in touch with Ben and grateful that with his help and Personal Coaching, I’m back to being pain free.”

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“After training with Ben, I am fitter, stronger and in better shape than I have been for many years.”

"Ben has been my personal trainer for approximately two years, I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you have the appetite to achieve results and improve your physical and mental wellbeing Ben can help you achieve your goals.
Ben’s clients speak for him in that the vast majority have been trained by him for many months or indeed years.
The approach that Ben has taken to my training has always been tailored to the goals that we have mutually agreed and we frequently monitor how I am progressing against those goals.
Ben manages to keep my training interesting and progressive by employing a programme for me that combines free weights and body weight exercises that is unique to me and my requirements.
Should I have any injuries the programme is adjusted to take those into account and structured in a way to assist in my achieving a quick recovery.
Ben has always been clear that a personal training regime is only part of the equation and that nutrition is also hugely important in me achieving my goals. To this end Ben is extremely knowledgeable and able to offer guidance and advice on how to best manage my nutrition to assist in achieving the results I desire.
After training with Ben, I am fitter, stronger and in better shape than I have been for many years."

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“His expertise, encouraging approach and positivity have helped me to achieve far more than I ever thought possible”

"I’ve been training with Ben for several months now and am thrilled with the highly professional and personal service I have received. Right from the outset, I was confident that my individual needs were understood and Ben expertly developed a bespoke programme to complement my long-term goals. Each session is challenged and varied and Ben always takes the time to explain/demonstrate key movements to ensure exercises are carried out effectively. His expertise, encouraging approach and positivity have helped me to achieve far more than I ever thought possible and in a few short months, I have not only lowered my body fat %, but also gained strength, confidence and acquired a true passion for fitness in the process. I highly recommend Ben’s PT services as the results speak for themselves - I couldn't be happier!"

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“I really wish I had discovered Ben years ago.”

"I have been training with Ben for six months and he has changed my approach to exercise.
Having attended the gym since my early twenties I have always felt reasonably fit. However, I have never felt as strong as I do now. I really wish I had discovered Ben years ago.
A great advocate of using body weight to train, he devises interesting programmes that are both challenging and enjoyable. My motivation to exercise has completely changed as a
result. Now rather than just working out I try and improve with every session and the results have surprised me.
I always enjoy my sessions with Ben and no longer feel like a slave to the gym."

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“His whole approach is highly organised and adapted to my needs while remaining challenging and ultimately enjoyable.”

"Ben is an excellent PT. His whole approach is highly organised and adapted to my needs while remaining challenging and ultimately enjoyable.
He is able to correct posture and technique in an unobtrusive and positive manner and I find I can do exercises I really didn't think I'd have the ability to do. He is able to explain in a technical but understandable way how they help me achieve my goals, which gives me confidence in his sessions.
The various programmes he designs are adaptable and perfect for a busy life which has been essential for me as a working mum, meaning that I can keep exercise up in between sessions even when I have very little time."

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“Since having my baby Ben has been just amazing slowly and carefully building my strength and fitness back up.”

"I have been training with Ben for the last 18 months. Within a couple of weeks of training with him I discovered I was pregnant. Ben has therefore had quite a task training me through pregnancy and then afterwards helping me regain my strength, fitness and general health.
As any woman who has been pregnant before will know you can feel very vulnerable physically when in the throws of pregnancy. At no time during my training with Ben did I feel in any way vulnerable. I felt in very safe hands and could clearly see he had researched and carefully considered every exercise he gave me. Due to Ben's training and care I had a good pregnancy and felt strong and full of energy. Ben trained me in such a way that I never felt limited or frustrated by all the things I couldn't do and instead introduced so many other appropriate ways to train which were equally challenging just in a different way. I also believe strongly that due to the nature of the training with Ben I was able to recover much quicker physically from the birth.
Since having my baby Ben has been just amazing slowly and carefully building my strength and fitness back up. Initially on returning all the training I did with him was again really carefully considered. He took a steady and sensitive approach always having my best interests at the fore front of his mind. Slowly but surely with lots of encouragement I am now 7 months postpartum and feel fitter, healthier and stronger than ever.
It's very easy to find personal trainers but not easy to find someone like Ben who is a true professional and very individual. He is incredibly good at what he does. He goes out of his way to help you and has a huge knowledge of many aspects of fitness and health and is always happy to impart that knowledge to help reach your goals. He is passionate about fitness and general well being and this shows through the energy and enthusiasm he brings to every session. His sessions are always varied and interesting in fact often really creative but also challenging always motivating me to push past my perceived limits to get results. He also places a high value on correct form and technique. He is very easy to be with. His friendly, calm and approachable nature makes him a total pleasure to work with. I can't recommend him more highly"

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"I have made greater progress in this short time than I have with any other personal trainer.”

"I have had many personal trainers over the last 20 years. I have been training with Ben for the last four months and I have made greater progress in this short time than I have with any other personal trainer. What makes Ben exceptional to me is that he has not only made our twice weekly training enjoyable by introducing new concepts focusing on stretching and posture but I have for the first time achieved some of my goals such as leaner arms and fat loss without weekly weigh ins. Ben, thank you."

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“After a few sessions with Ben I noticed an increase in my strength, muscle tone and balance which has continued ever since.”

"I started training with Ben because my gym routine had become boring and I was finding it difficult to motivate myself to go regularly. After a few sessions with Ben I noticed an increase in my strength, muscle tone and balance which has continued ever since. He is very motivating and encouraging and pushes me so that I make progress. His sessions are always diverse, interesting and individualised, I honestly no longer dread my visits to the gym and always leave feeling I am improving. He is professional, knowledgeable and supportive and I believe a truly excellent personal trainer."

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“Since starting personal training with Ben, I have gone from 89kg down to 75kg and my body fat has gone from 25% down to 15%.”

"I started personal training with Ben in January 2015. My goal was to lose body fat and improve strength. Ben made it very clear to me that a big part of achieving these goals was nutrition, which he always went out of his way outside of our sessions to teach me about nutrition not just give me a generic meal plan that may not suit my goals . He taught me the correct way to train and always customised programmes that suited what I wanted to achieve. Overall, Ben is extremely knowledgeable and has a real passion for what he does which helped to keep me motivated.

Since starting personal training with Ben, I have gone from 89kg down to 75kg and my body fat has gone from 25% down to 15%."

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“Ben is very focused and has a great ability to provide the right balance and push for noticeable results”

"I have known Ben for two years and continue to be very happy with the direction and variety of his Personal Training sessions. Ben is very focused and has a great ability to provide the right balance and push for noticeable results, the challenge is always on, which makes Ben not just a good PT, but a person I can trust."

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"He is encouraging, motivational and has inspired me to keep improving.”

"I have had the pleasure of having Ben as my personal trainer for the last 2 years.
In that time, he had given me gym confidence and my body shape and sense of well-being has been transformed.
He is encouraging, motivational and has inspired me to keep improving."

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“The whole experience of training with Ben has been so beneficial to my health, fitness and wellbeing."

"I started training with Ben just over a year ago, at a time when I was looking for a bit more of a challenge as well as better variety in my training programme. Ben has gone way beyond my expectations of what I was hoping to achieve, having provided me with so much knowledge on both training and diet and equipping me with the ability to carry out a broad variety of strength, core and aerobic exercises. Ben is exceptionally disciplined and I found every training session to be well thought through, pitched at a level which really stretched me (but knowing my limits!) and continuously building on previous training sessions. Ben is clearly very knowledgeable in his field and has consistently been able to provide really useful insight into training techniques, but also makes the time to provide valuable advice on nutrition and injury management. The whole experience of training with Ben has been so beneficial to my health, fitness and wellbeing."

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“He motivates me to push past my perceived limits to get results and inspires me to reach new goals.”

"I have had personal training with Ben for the last year and a half and
have seen amazing results in that time. Ben is passionate about fitness
and it shows through the energy and enthusiasm he brings to every session.
Ben makes each workout challenging, creative and most importantly, fun! He
motivates me to push past my perceived limits to get results and inspires
me to reach new goals."

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"The difference with Ben is that you never feel like you just pay for your hour.”

"Since starting PT with Ben, my whole outlook on fitness has changed. I now understand the balance between exercise and eating the right foods, keeping hydrated etc. Ben always takes the time to explain every exercise, why I'm doing it and the areas that it will benefit - this constantly helps me learn more about fitness but also about my body.
Over the last year I have been diagnosed with a couple of food allergies which have made me unwell for years. Ben has completely supported me in getting to grips with this and has helped me work out meal ideas.
The difference with Ben is that you never feel like you just pay for your hour. He is always around to catch up about your programme and is always interested in how you are. He will often text or email just to check in which I have found to be a massive help! I would honestly highly recommend Ben to anybody looking to improve or manage their health and fitness."

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"I cannot recommend him highly enough. His knowledge and approach is amazing”

"I’ve been training with Ben for the last 9 months predominately to build up my core strength post baby no.2 and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
His knowledge and approach is amazing, his focus is on form ensuring that I’m getting the very best of each movement enabling my fitness goals."

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"He is passionate, inspiring and unbelievably encouraging.”

"Ben's PT sessions are carefully thought out to challenge you to make progress. He is passionate, inspiring and unbelievably encouraging. His positive guidance has helped me make huge improvement as well as learn more about the human body. Best thing about Ben is he does this all in a fun way and with a big smile across his face."

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