Personal Training Reviews
Gary has terrible taste in football teams. He has an unjustifiably one sided view of Alex Ferguson. He thinks more about his FIFA Ultimate Team than is healthy for any person over the age of 12. He occasionally sports terrifying facial hair.
But despite these character failings, Gary is a fantastic personal trainer. Full of knowledge without being full of BS, always ready with advice without being preachy. He encourages you to smash your fitness goals whilst fully appreciating the necessity of the occasional Nando's.
Gary makes me laugh whilst making me lift seriously unfunny amounts of weight. He makes me lift heavier, push harder and do things I would never dream of doing on my own.
Gary has given me the confidence to push through my mental barriers and set goals that would never have seemed achievable before. I highly recommend him.
Jennie
Solid man. Cool and patient approach, an absolute minefield of knowledge.
Jack
If you aren't afraid of hard work, then this is your man. I trained with Gary on both a 1-1 and group basis and it's safe to say I never got bored, and I definitely got results. Gary's can-do attitude means that the word can't is just not allowed! And his creative training methods mean you could be doing sprints one minute and playing tug of war the next! A good guy and a great trainer.
Rosie
Had the privilege of a 1 on 1 session with gary today. Thoroughly brilliant!!! He takes note of what you want to work on and creates a plan and challenges for you to achive your goals.
I was pushed and was taught how to use new equipment. An amazing personal trainer that I'd recommend to absolutely everyone! (Even if his stand up could use a little work!)
Emily
I am one of those people who can't push themselves on their own in the gym . Working with Gary has made all the difference. He is professional, innovative, friendly and pushes me just enough. What more could you want? For the first time in my life, I look forward to my workout! Thank u Gary.
Gitana
Started PT with Gary last week - felt bit nervous as I also joined a new gym and not really been in a gym for the last four months properly. Gary is awesome and so easy to get on with - Loves a bit of banter ( cool ) he also put my mind at ease and I had a awesome workout last week with him and real proud of myself as I lifted 20kilos! I am already back on track and feeling awesome Feeling the benefits already!! but as they say if it doesn't hurt you havn't worked!! BOOM Looking forward to the next one! Thankyou Gary you Rock!!
Joanne
The first time I was introduced to Gary and see him training with some fighters i trained with at the time, i thought to myself Wow!! ... When it comes to fight preperation from padwork, strength and conditioning or just even cardiovascular exercises the man knows his stuff.... Would highly recommend anybody too train with Gary.. Thats means from begginers looking to get in shape .. right up to athletes ... GaryPett is a great Coach.. Dont miss out!!!
Kieran
Gary is a superb coach!
As a fighter I needed to be pushed relentlessly.
Weight loss, explosiveness, endurance, Gary helped me achieve all of these things through training with him. Every session was different, and exciting! Thanks to Gary I was the fittest, and strongest I've ever been in my life. Within a few weeks I was the fittest, and strongest fighter at my gym. A man that knows what he is doing.
Martin
I have trained with Satan I mean Gary at a few spots now from MMA to just Cardio, Circuit training and now Weights theres two things you know with Gary you will be pushed and you will be sore the next couple of days, not only when you are training with him or he is teaching you if he is walking about he will always give you tips tell you to do more or add more weight.
Very helpfull and a nice fella would recommend for anyone to train with Satan sorry I mean Gary
Colin
I have been training with Gary for a year and a half. I really look forward to our sessions. From NMA style kick boxing to TRX to weights - every session is different, challenging and fun. I have achieved goals I never thought possible. I am fitter, stronger than ever before - and friends have noticed. Gary is great fun to train with - I never realise until the next day how hard I have worked. Thank u Gary!! I rate Gary so highly I have recommended him to my patients - I think that speaks volumes!
Paula
Gary is, hands down, THE best personal trainer around. He encourages, inspires and will help you smash your goals and then some, all with a dash of humour along the way.
He is dedicated to his clients and will always endeavour to get the best out of every session! You will be sore but it will be totally worth it.
Rebecca
Weather it's 6am on a Heath or during a major national weightlifting championship, Gary has always been my go-to-guy to make sure every % of potential is achieved. Great, genuine and very knowledgable.
There should be 6 stars for people like this champ!!
Jason
garys experience really shines through, huge amount of knowledge in that funny looking head, and he knows how to put it across in a way that is relevant and useful. gets results garunteed. and his hugs are second to none
Lewis
I've known and trained with Gary for many years. He's a top trainer, he knows pretty much everything in the business. And he's a TRX suspension trainer expert. Highly recommended
Daniel
Great trainer, enthusiastic, talkative. Knows his stuff.
Alex
Whilst living in the South I trained with Gary for a number of years. He helped me get trim for my wedding and I felt wonderful! When that didn't work out and I separated, he helped me train and complete a half marathon. He has always varied my training and whilst working with Gary I reached a level of fitness and flexibility I didn't realize I could achieve whilst having so much fun! He is a great person and will never let you down. If you have the dedication to your goal, Gary will match, if not exceed your personal dedication to your target! If he is too hard on you and you get fed up, just remind him that you have a sense of smell and he doesn't. It gives you a break for 3 minutes while he cries. Now all I need is a Manchester based Gary!!!!!!!!!
Emma
Amazing guy not only do you get a trainer who knows what he is doing but a man who knows how to get you through the pain barrier and push harder when all you want is to stop and give up! Had amazing results and know that he will get me to the finish line.
Aaron
Gary or "SIr" as he is reffered to by many, is an extremely knowledgable, encouraging, polite and appoachable man. Unlike most PTs he doesn't SHOUT!! but mereley usses his years of skills and peronal attributes to focus on your goal and ensures tha you reach it. Last year I embarked on a ten week of Saturdays only regieme with Gary in order to get me ready for the biggest two runs of my life - being an Ultra marathon of 35 miles and then 29 days later 45 miles. Having only ever run a 4hrs 07 London marthon on costume i thought that this next venture was ner impossible,, but as the man says its 90% in your head and 50% in the body ( he never was god at maths)...I owe Gary a great deal and he has inspired me to go on and do much much more. I run a small friends only charity circuit session these days on MOnday eveninigs and whilst I, NO PT!! i do teach and encourage with echos of Gary and for that my frneds and I are very welcome.
I would highly recommend Gary to anyone regardless of weight, size, experience, age, sex, goal ..
PS i WILL be back.. just not quite yet.
Matthew
I have had the pleasure of knowing and training with Gary for almost 7 years now. His experience and training knowledge is vast and expert. His enthusiasm to get you into shape is contagious and I look forward to every session. He will help you set and achieve your fitness goals whatever they may be. Gary you are a legend mate. Long may the beastings continue!
Nick
Let me start by saying, I am sinfully lazy and have always hated exercise!! Enter Gary… he has somehow managed to make ‘training’ fun?! No mistake, he will push you to do your best, but he manages to do it without being a total ar*ehole. He has also somehow managed to make me realise that I have a responsibility to myself as well! Gary is an amazing trainer. He genuinely interested in your overall health, wellbeing, diet, and making you the best version of yourself that you could ever hope to be, but he clearly puts so much thought and effort into the training programmes he has puts together for me (although he makes it look effortless!) Every session I have had with Gary has been different (so I have not had the chance to get bored!) He’s got me using all sorts of equipment and contraptions, but also takes advantage of the natural surroundings! Who knew a lamppost could be so useful for a workout?! By combining rounds of cardio, strength and resistance he helps to make sure that you don’t overwork yourself and that the body has time to ‘recover’ between exercises. Seriously – I can’t endorse ‘nice guy’ Gary enough. If you are thinking about getting fitter and healthier - Gary is the perfect investment!
Hayley
Started at the beginning of this year and though I know I have a long way to go am really beginning to notice the difference. Might feel like I'm dying at times but I'm still alive and still loving it! Gratitude and respect Gary Pettengell
Giselle
I am on my second wave of training with Gary. He listens to my objectives and sets challenging but achievable goals. He is motivational, inspirational and has the patience of a Saint! Gary is committed to making training accessible and providing the necessary knowledge and understanding to continue progressing both with him and beyond. Somehow he seems to know how hard to push me without sending me over the edge. Gary will not let you train lazy!
Hannah