PERSONAL TRAINING RESULTS

Hilary Jenkins

I have been training with Tony for over seven years. My aims were to get fitter, improve stamina, improve muscle tone and particularly strengthen my upper body. I hated the gym before starting at Catalyst, but now I could not imagine not training every week.

Not only have I achieved my initial goals, but I also feel mentally more positive after each training session and have more energy. Tony is always wanting to set more goals so that we are constantly aiming higher and as a personal trainer he is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and knows exactly how far to push me, keeping me on my toes!

I have had one or two injuries over the years, but Tony has managed these brilliantly, still encouraging me to train but adapting the training to what I can do. We always manage to work through these and get back on track to progressing further. Catalyst is a fantastic place to train, and all the trainers are professional, dedicated people and yet make the hard work fun. The group training sessions are a great place to try out different types of workouts and meet new people. I cannot recommend Tony and Catalyst highly enough.

Finlay Rarity

Cat has helped me discover a passion for fitness and movement that I was unaware was possible.

She has taught me quite literally everything I know and am able to do in the functional fitness sphere including but not limited to Olympic lifts, strongman, gymnastics, and calisthenics.
She demonstrated to me the true limit my body is capable of going to. She proves that the phrase “I can’t” is null and void.

She pushes the boundaries for every single individual who walks on to the gym floor with her, whether that be jumping on to a plyo box for the first time or walking on your hands.
We are all capable, but Cat will show you how to unlock your potential.

Amanda Fletcher

I have been training with Tony since February 2015. I signed up for an initial 10 sessions, with the aim of getting into a good exercise routine and then ‘going alone’. Well, 6 years down the line, the ‘going alone’ bit never happened, and Catalyst is now an important part of my life. Tony is a hugely experienced, knowledgeable trainer.

He knows how to keep me motivated, with lots of variety, a good combination of strength and conditioning and plenty of laughter. He takes the mick out of me hurling myself around the gym, chasing after tennis balls that he throws for me.

My PT sessions are the foundation for the rest of my week’s exercise. Tony is quietly motivating – he knows I like routine and encourages me to get back on track when I lose focus, for example after the summer holidays when the children are at home and the routine has gone to pot. He looks at my week as a whole and helps me plan realistic exercise goals. He despairs at my carb intake but never makes me feel bad about it. I really do love my PT sessions – they still feel like a luxury, but deep down I know they are a necessity.

On another note, the whole team at Catalyst are simply brilliant. They are seriously experienced, warm, encouraging and endlessly entertaining. There is an inclusive atmosphere in the gym – I’m as likely to be training alongside a 15-year-old elite sportsperson as I am a pensioner doing chin ups…. there is a sense of camaraderie, not competition. Classes are great too – a huge variety and always professionally delivered. Catalyst is a slick outfit, that deserves all the praise it gets.

Keira Stephens

I always look forward to a Friday morning PT session with Tony! It is a chance to learn new skills and dial in on lifting technique whilst also having loads of fun. It is really cool to see my progression over the last few months, especially being in lockdown.

I love how Tony personalises my sessions so that we work together to turn weaknesses into strengths. It also helps to be trained by someone that loves baked goods just as much as I do.

Sophie Humphries

I have trained with Joe now for several years and I can see such an improvement in both my physical and mental health. He has boosted my confidence and made me feel like nothing is impossible. Joe has adapted my training programme to suit my specific needs and gives me full encouragement along the way.

Successfully judging the line between pushing myself to the maximum and still managing to avoid injury. I look forward to every training session and finding what I can achieve next!

David Pollitt

Catalyst has become a particularly important part of my everyday life. I have been working with Robin for about 3 years now.

He has sorted my back out and my regular PT sessions with him have now become an essential of me maintaining my physical and mental wellbeing. Catalyst is a community and I rely on it immensely.

Jonathan Knight

I have been training at Catalyst with Sean for 4 years and it has transformed my fitness.

The trainers make it fun, but you also feel like you are in experienced, knowledgeable hands.
Sean has pushed me when I needed it but also knows when a lighter session is best; he has been great to work with.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE RESULTS

Jamie Chadwick

Motorsport Athlete – 2019 W Series Winner

I started working with Tony in 2018 when needed to get stronger
and fitter for my sport. Tony studied motorsport so that every session
was specific for my needs resulting in me entering my 2019 season in
the best mental and physical shape that I had ever been in. In addition,
the community feel and camaraderie amongst everyone at Catalyst
made me enjoy walking through the gym doors for every PT or
group training session.

Adam Hinchcliffe

Elite Cyclist and former Team GB Cross Triathlete

I met Tony 5 years ago when I had signed up to the enormous
task of doing the London Triathlon. It was only having signed up
that I realised sitting on a tractor for 12-14 hours a day had
changed my level of fitness and I needed some real help!
Tony had just the right approach for me; he listened to my history
from competing at both school and county level in athletics and
rugby to my demise in fitness from the long days on the farm.
Tony’s skill and knowledge of motivation made me sure that with
his guidance, I could comfortably achieve my goal. A carefully
designed exercise plan that was stretching but achievable kept
me pushing forward and Tony’s continued support and tweaking
where needed was outstanding. The more I achieved, the more he
would encourage me, and I really started to feel and see great results.
Tony has a great ability to celebrate your success but keep your
feet well and truly on the ground and focused on your goals.
Tony became my personal trainer for a while, and it was during
this time that his support and experience helped me get in the
right frame of mind to crack something bigger. My first Triathlon
under my belt, my confidence coming back, I was hooked and
wanted to go for Team GB. Tony’s straight talking and ability to
set stretching but achievable and motivating goals plus his
support through the highs and the lows during my training has
definitely helped me gain my place on the Great Britain team for
Cross Triathlon.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE RESULTS

Rosie Oates

Runner

I have been training with Cat for almost 3 years now,
having originally picked it up to simply get in better shape I never
thought it would completely change my lifestyle and mental
attitude all together in such a positive way. Cat is unbelievably
good at what she does and has taught me so much. It is like
training with a friend, she is the perfect balance of being a kind
patient person but also someone who understands others
potential and helps you unlock what you never thought you had.
I honestly look forward to every single session, it is a genuine
highlight of my week! I would recommend everyone and anyone
to train with Cat! Cat has always made sure my training is tailored
to my running goals and as a result she has helped me achieve
numerous PBs in every distance, from 5k to marathons.
I am now running times I never ever imagined I could do.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE RESULTS

Dorian Matts

Scott has been a great Personal Trainer to work with. From the
first discussion, through all the sessions, Scott has focused on
what do I need to do to achieve my goals. He even set me some
supporting homework! The sessions have been varied, challenging
but fun, and I have undoubtedly become stronger and faster,
without any injuries.

Scott has also been flexible with the bookings to suit my diary.
I would recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a Personal
Trainer who cares about their client’s goals and wellbeing.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE RESULTS

Josh Gray

Rugby

Tony provides sports specific training that guarantees results and
pushes you to fulfil your potential. I started training when I was 13
years old and worked with Tony alongside playing for Gloucester
at youth level.

We worked on building great strength foundations and rugby
specific movements to help with injury prevention. The sessions
were always varied and incorporated the ball in a number of drills.
The training not only helped me stay physically at my best but also
helped to keep me focussed. As I progressed with Gloucester,
I always felt strong and ranked well with any fitness testing we
had to do.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE RESULTS

Jamie Chadwick

Motorsport Athlete – 2019 W Series Winner

I started working with Tony in 2018 when needed to get stronger and fitter for my sport.

Tony studied motorsport so that every session was specific for my needs resulting in me entering my 2019 season in the best mental and physical shape that I had ever been in.

In addition, the community feel and camaraderie amongst everyone at Catalyst made me enjoy walking through the gym doors for every PT or group training session.

Adam Hinchcliffe

Elite Cyclist and former Team GB Cross Triathlete

I met Tony 5 years ago when I had signed up to the enormous task of doing the London Triathlon.

It was only having signed up that I realised sitting on a tractor for 12-14 hours a day had changed my level of fitness and I needed some real help! Tony had just the right approach for me; he listened to my history from competing at both school and county level in athletics and rugby to my demise in fitness from the long days on the farm.

Tony’s skill and knowledge of motivation made me sure that with his guidance, I could comfortably achieve my goal. A carefully designed exercise plan that was stretching but achievable kept me pushing forward and Tony’s continued support and tweaking where needed was outstanding. The more I achieved, the more he would encourage me, and I really started to feel and see great results.

Tony has a great ability to celebrate your success but keep your feet well and truly on the ground and focused on your goals. Tony became my personal trainer for a while, and it was during this time that his support and experience helped me get in the right frame of mind to crack something bigger. My first Triathlon under my belt, my confidence coming back, I was hooked and wanted to go for Team GB.

Tony’s straight talking and ability to set stretching but achievable and motivating goals plus his support through the highs and the lows during my training has definitely helped me gain my place on the Great Britain team for Cross Triathlon.

Rosie Oates

Cat is unbelievably good at what she does and has taught me so much. It is like training with a friend, she is the perfect balance of being a kind patient person but also someone who understands others potential and helps you unlock what you never thought you had.

I honestly look forward to every single session, it is a genuine highlight of my week! I would recommend everyone and anyone to train with Cat!

Cat has always made sure my training is tailored to my running goals and as a result she has helped me achieve numerous PBs in every distance, from 5k to marathons. I am now running times I never ever imagined I could do.

Dorian Matts

The sessions have been varied, challenging but fun, and I have undoubtedly become stronger and faster, without any injuries.

Scott has also been flexible with the bookings to suit my diary. I would recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a Personal Trainer who cares about their client’s goals and wellbeing.

Josh Gray

Rugby

Tony provides sports specific training that guarantees results and pushes you to fulfil your potential.

I started training when I was 13 years old and worked with Tony alongside playing for Gloucester at youth level. We worked on building great strength foundations and rugby specific movements to help with injury prevention. The sessions were always varied and incorporated the ball in a number of drills. The training not only helped me stay physically at my best but also helped to keep me focussed. As I progressed with Gloucester, I always felt strong and ranked well with any fitness testing we had to do.

TRANSFORMATIONS

Andy Jenkins

I have now been working with Tony for over 10 years.

I walked in with two slipped discs, chronic tendonitis of the left Gluteus Medius and I was Obese. I could not walk without a stick. Since then, we have worked on average 3 times a week, and I am now in better shape than ever, and I’m 57.
We have had our setbacks, carrying the injuries I have it is inevitable, but it’s how we’ve responded to these setbacks that is the standout. If you want to rehab from a back related sports injury, believe me, exercise is your way out, but it must be professionally supervised, and that’s where Tony has stepped in.

Before I went to see him, I had seen several consultants, physiotherapists, and chiropractors. All have their place, but if you really want to sort your back pain, try exercise, especially the strengthening type, targeted at the areas that support the core and spine. Lose weight, be disciplined, and get yourself a Personal Trainer.

Imagine jumping into car to take your driving test without any lessons. One or two may succeed, but most of you will not. You will not know what to do and what not to do, what the road signs mean, and how fast you can drive.
It is the same for getting fit and strong.

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Sophie Mayanne

In November 2019, prior to coming to Catalyst, I had attempted to return to exercise without guidance, and injured my knee. I knew I needed help, and direction. I’d looked online at articles on getting fit – but felt at a bit of a loss as to what to do next. When I walked into Catalyst and met Sean I laid all my issues, concerns and fears on the table (and definitely took up more of Sean’s time than was allotted.) I admitted that the task ahead of me seemed insurmountable. I was significantly overweight (140KG), drastically unfit and unhappy. Issues with my physical presence had seeped into other parts of my life – and I knew it was likely a case of now or never. Sean was able to make me feel immediately comfortable and at ease – despite the fact I was talking about issues that I generally, at the time, found it hard to talk about.

When we began training at Catalyst, Sean encouraged me to firstly start walking, as well as exploring my abilities (or lack thereof!) during PT sessions. Walking, at that time, was something that had pretty much ceased to exist in my life, so an initial goal of 5,000 steps a day was set. Despite some trips, slips and falls, I persevered. Training wise, I would definitely be lying if I said it was easy – but luckily Sean is patient and takes the time to ensure you understand the movements you are doing.

Back in 2019, and early 2020 even – any kind of presence in a gym was still pretty alien – and without Sean/ Catalyst – I quite literally, would not know what I was doing, or where to begin. At the very beginning, a lot of my focus was on making sure I showed up and tried – so it took me a little bit of time to relax and enjoy what I was doing. Every session I have had Sean has always had more than enough energy for the both of us, and from the very beginning ensured I felt comfortable in the space, and with everything I was doing.

March 2020 then threw us into Lockdown 1, and I remember messaging Sean worried that I would go backwards and would not know how to cope. Sean supported me all the way through – ensuring I had home workouts to do, helping me stay consistent, and challenging me to learn new movements. I will not lie and say it was easy – as the change in routine was difficult, but when I did make it back to the first PT session at Catalyst again, I knew the months of work were worth it. Lockdown 1 was also the first time I tried classes with Catalyst, when outdoor sessions were introduced. Joining group classes was something I was scared of initially. I did not want to go and be the least fit person on the class, or to be able to go and feel like I could not do anything.

When the gyms reopened for a while, I returned to PT sessions with Sean and began learning an array of new skills – including deadlifts and squats – and going from strength to strength. Classes were added to my routine too – even trying Olympic Lifting! Joining classes added a new, social side to exercising for me – and I started to really feel part of a community. Not long later, I was lifting a 90KG deadlift for the first time – and a 60KG squat. I took on shoots during the summer months and was amazed at how much more easily my body moved, and how less tiring day to day was. I went out with friends and felt like I could keep up.

Training with Sean, and Catalyst has given me the confidence to try new things, and really push myself outside of my comfort zone – I have gone from being unsure if I could cope ahead of Lockdown 1, to trying to design my own workouts in Lockdown 3 (with help from Sean!) and trying activities I never thought I could or would do – including things like running my first 5k and picking up a skipping rope. There have been huge changes in my mindset, as well as in my physical body in 18 months.
I do not know what the future looks like for me, I guess nobody does – but I know now that I feel better after I exercise and move. I have come a long way from that first challenge of 5,000 steps a day – with some days now reaching the 25,000 mark!
Sean’s support has been, honestly, phenomenal. From in the gym, to outside the gym support with nutrition, as well as emotional and practical support when I am struggling. He has helped me stay accountable, challenged me, and helped me find a new lease of life. I do not know at the moment what my ultimate goal is, but I do know that I have the support of a great trainer, and gym behind me to get there.

Sarah Watkins

Training with Robin at catalyst has been the best life decision I have made. I started training at catalyst weighing 120kg, currently I weigh 84kg.

I have gone from being very inactive to training multiple times a week. From being scared to exercise to competing in powerlifting and deadlifting 165kg. Robin and team catalyst have been there to support me through it all including recovery from Covid and switching from powerlifting to Olympic lifting + conditioning. I cannot thank Robin enough for all his support!

Amanda Tyler

I have known Sean for nearly three and he has been my personal trainer for that time.

During that time, he has been a great motivation for me to push myself and be more confident in my training. He has been able to encourage me and help me achieve things I thought were beyond my ability, and most importantly from time to time when my enthusiasm has dipped, he has motivated me to keep going.

When I first joined Catalyst, I had very little experience of attending an organised gym. Sean took the time to show me around and introduce me to group training and making me feel more comfortable in myself in attending and taking part in these sessions.

The PT sessions he puts together for me on a weekly basis are challenging, varied and (occasionally) fun! They are certainly benefiting my fitness and myself believe in my ability.

During the unfortunate time the gym has had to close due to COVID, Sean has been able to deliver excellent one to one PT sessions remotely to help me in maintaining my health, fitness, motivation, and sanity!

Tim Burge

Joining Catalyst for me was a turning point in my life being the wrong side of 40 gaining weight and feeling down.

With Cat Pushing me past my ability and Tony constantly encouraging me to achieve what I never thought I could in Olympic lifting.

It has given me the confidence and ability to achieve and attempt activities I could never imagined.
Thank You Guys.

GROUP TRAINING RESULTS

Donna Morgan

I walked through the doors of Catalyst Gym carrying an injury from attempting to run and having never trained in a gym before.

My confidence was low, but they had been strongly recommended so I took a leap of faith. It was the best decision I made for investing in my physical health and subsequently my mental health. The trainers genuinely care about each and every member and will help you on your fitness journey, I can’t praise them enough.

Pete Feldon

Without a doubt, the friendliest place I have ever trained. Catalyst has it all – fun group training, loads of equipment and the trainers are incredibly knowledgeable.

But it is the awesome community that makes this a special place to train. My mental health would not be the same without Catalyst.

Archie Doyle

I have only been with Catalyst since we have had COVID restrictions in place and even with limitations this causes to training, group sessions have been fantastic. The sessions are well run, varied, and will always make you leave the gym feeling like you have had a good workout with the brutal finishers!

I have been training on and off for about 8 years now and have had my training reinvigorated by the Olympic lifting class as it is something that I had never done before but something that requires a huge amount of technique and skill which always has you thinking and trying to improve. I would never have started Olympic Lifting without training at Catalyst as the team have a huge wealth of knowledge and even within the group class give you enough 1-1 time to constantly improve and better yourself each week in a cost-effective manner of a group class.

Finally, for me one of the best bits of training in the group classes is the fact we have almost turned into a bit of a community that are always pushing each other to improve and hit PBs.

Jess Buck

I first joined Catalyst back in 2017 when I wanted to get back into exercise after uni. I initially started going to group classes. Since then, I have joined Barbell and Olympic Lifting classes and more recently PT classes with Cat.

I have really enjoyed learning Olympic Lifting with Tony and Cat who are both patient and passionate. I also attended a nutrition talk with Cat and Sean who helped me understand my nutritional needs. The Catalyst family are welcoming, non-judgemental and will help you achieve your goals whatever they may be.

Catalyst is an inclusive gym, open to anyone and I could not recommend them enough.

Chris Motti

I have been training at Catalyst for about the last 4-5 years, initially this was PT sessions with Tony.

I then discovered group training sessions, which have now also become a very important part of my weekly routine. There are a wide range of sessions to choose from each week, with the trainers ensuring each session is different. (Keeping us on our toes!)

The sessions are always a challenge, fun, with great camaraderie between members and trainers. These groups sessions have enabled me to become more fitter, healthier & positive.
All of this would not be possible without the constant support, drive & motivation from the Catalyst trainers. Thank you, Team Catalyst.

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