Last year I was overweight, lacking in energy and self conscious about my appearance. I had struggled with my weight for years, managing periods of success and regular gym use on my own, but eventually always reverting to bad habits and over-eating. I was apprehensive about approaching a personal trainer and felt dubious that G14 could help me to break my cycle of failure. However my wedding was looming and fear of those photographs was the initial catalyst for booking my first consultation with Joe.

I needn’t have worried. In 6 months, with the expertise and unfailing support of Joe and Ben I lost over four stone, dropped four dress sizes and achieved better muscle tone than I’ve ever had, all in time for my wedding. I felt amazing on the day and I’m so thankful that I can look back at my wedding photos with pride! What is so effective (and enjoyable) about training with Joe and Ben is that I benefit from not just first-class, professional physical training but also the friendly support and emotional encouragement required for long term success.

This has allowed them to adopt a highly personalised approach , tailoring my training programme, monitoring my progress and keeping me motivated to maximise results. You just don’t get that kind of bespoke service from a gym.

Thanks to my trainer Paul and Studio G14, my life has completely changed. It has been one of the best things ever to happen to me.

Prior to starting my programme at Studio G14, I had allowed myself to put on a lot of excess weight and become completely inactive. You make yourself believe that you are happy with the way you look and feel. When in fact, once you begin to take your health and life into your hands, you realise things are very different. I was very nervous and self conscious at the prospect of training and having to open up about how I really felt and what I wanted to achieve deep down.

Since I started, my weight has dropped from 88kg to 69kg. My body fat has decreased by 10%. My abdominal centimetres has reduced from 106.2cm to 87.5cm. I am now in a position, where a lot of my clothes are too big for me (which is a good problem to have). I was wearing size 16 clothes prior to starting at Studio G14; I am now buying size 12 clothes!!

Genuinely, I do not think words can accurately describe how highly I rate my trainer, Paul and the ethos/practices of Studio G14. I can confidently say I have had a complete re-evaluation of my life and seen improvements in the way I physically look, and the way I emotionally feel. I am much more confident, believe in myself and understand I have the strength and ability to achieve my goals. I have my first 10k run booked for Nov 2011, another example of how my life has improved. Paul has been consistent throughout the process and a great sounding board. He has been able to make amendments to the programme the whole way along as things have changed in my life. I think he is an excellent ambassador for Studio G14.

For anyone that is considering starting a programme with a trainer at Studio G14, I would say- ‘IT WILL BE THE BEST DECISION YOU COULD MAKE’. As long as you have a work hard attitude, take the advice and guidance of the experts you will succeed and achieve what you want. I do not think there would be another environment that could offer you what Studio G14 can. The trainers do take an interest in your life and genuinely want their clients to achieve their full potential. I will continue my training and journey with Studio G14, and have no intention of giving up.

After returning from a work trip this March and seeing the photos of myself against the picturesque pyramids of Mexico, I wished I could just cut myself out of them! What had happened to me? I just looked like a ball, all rounded and puffed out. I work in the aviation industry and I am regularly flying to different continents each week. I found that I was eating at the strangest of times and this wasn’t helping. The weight just crept up gradually with out me really noticing. And people around you are hardly going to tell you, “you’ve had one too many pies!” I knew my uniform was getting tighter, but I kept convincing myself a lot of that was down to cabin pressure. Eating at such irregular times really didn’t help let alone eating the wrong kinds of food. Sure my weight had roller-coasted over the years but nothing as much as my heaviest of 12st 4lb for my height of 5ft 3″.

I have desperately tried many diets and joined many gyms. At first I am all fired up with my mission to lose weight and have done so successfully. But soon enough as the months pass by it’s a slippery slope back to comfort eating and fatville as the interest fades rapidly. I wanted to be back in my size 10 feeling comfortable and confident again. I knew I couldn’t do it alone so decided to invest in myself. After all you only live once and I wanted to feel good again. So I set about to seek out a personal trainer.

I’ve had a personal trainer before who was part of a large gym chain. He seemed so disinterested and made me feel like I had no hope of shedding the excess weight! I was very apprehensive at first about coming to G14 based on my past experience, although I thoroughly enjoyed reading the success stories and was wowed by the results. I was convinced that with my up and down lifestyle it would take a miracle to see any results. Going to G14 is one of the best things I have ever done! My Trainer Paul has been brilliant. At first, I was convinced he wouldn’t be able to help me with my bizarre eating habits in different time zones. But his time, dedication, motivation and advice has been fantastic.I can’t deny that the first month of changing my eating habits to a healthier more balanced diet, wasn’t easy. I had to plan and prepare my foods to adapt to my work and lifestyle, which I really wasn’t used to doing. Once I had got my head around it I couldn’t believe how effortless it was with the help and guidance of Paul. No matter how daft my queries were, he was always happy and enthusiastic to help with sound advice. It can be done, even at 35,000 feet! I am now very happy to have lost 14kg and still losing. I am loving my new and changing shape with my fitter lifestyle. I have discovered a new energy and confidence, doing things now that I would never have had the confidence to do before. I recently took a bike ride from San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge and over to a little town called Sausalito. It was awesome and I will do it again without any hesitation. Shopping for clothes has been amazing. Its great to find things that actually fit so well and in smaller sizes. I recently bought a dress and couldn’t believe it when the sales assistant put me in a size 10! I was elated! Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I could fit in to a size 10 again.

G14 has been truly incredible. It is a fantastic establishment that really works. Joe, Ben and their wonderful team are second to none with copious amounts of knowledge and expertise in their field. They are some of the friendliest and nicest guys I have met. Training with Paul has been a complete joy and education. He is always motivating and encouraging in his kind, friendly manner. No matter what your goal in life is, whether it is to lose weight or feel fitter, then I would definitely recommend G14. They are awesome!

My life changed drastically in January 2010 after losing my left leg in an accident. In the following months, I gained weight and became very weak as I lost a lot of muscle. I needed some help but was nervous about seeing a personal trainer, but I really couldn’t have come to a better place.  I’ve lost 46lbs in just over 8 months at G14. I’m back in full time work, can walk long distances without a problem and continue to enjoy my gym sessions along with swimming and cycling. From my confidence and body shape being at an all time low, I now feel like a completely different person. G14 has improved my life in ways you could not imagine. All you need is the motivation to change your body – the guys will provide the rest.

For several reasons I decided at the start of this year that it was time to lose weight. At that start of February 2009 I weight 113kgs.  I did a health assessment with Ben, and I found that process in itself to be incredibly informative – I learned useful things like how much of my body was fat and how much of it was muscle, how to eat right to assist in the weight loss process, why both cardio and muscle building are important in weight loss and what would be the most effective way to go about losing weight.

I did personal training sessions twice a week with Ben for the next 15 weeks.  I found him very motivational and he really pushed me to perform at 100% of my capability during each session.  They really understand physiology and taught me a series of basic exercises that have assisted me in building muscle and, of course, losing weight. In 15 weeks I lost 16kgs, and I can’t recommend their methods enough.

I have just moved to Australia and, whilst I have struggled to find another personal trainer as knowledgeable as I found the team at G14 to be, I have been able to continue to lose body fat using the methods that they taught me.

Before committing to G14 I was slightly apprehensive but meeting Ben on the first induction put this to rest, as he explained what G14 was all about and how they design a program exactly to your needs. Chris my assigned trainer did a few taster sessions and a full body assessment, he was able to design a unique program that was able to “micro-progress” me week by week. Chris definitely makes me go beyond my boundaries and I started to see the progress quite quickly. The motivation and knowledge Chris offers definitely makes the session enjoyable and before you know it the session flies through. The whole routine has become very addictive.

Since joining G14 six months ago I have seen my body change dramatically and would have never thought I will be able to look and feel this good when I started G14 initially. I have lost just over 12kg and my body fat has dropped from 28% to just over 20%, also lean muscle has increased significantly.

My life style has changed dramatically, I have learned how to maintain a good diet that your able to sustain and adapt to make it your own. G14 is not about quick fixes but more about learning how to maintain a good eating plan and exercise routine that will be with you for the longer term. From this I have become fitter, my sleep has improved and generally have a lot more energy as well as becoming much more confident than before. My body has physically changed in shape and my clothes have become loose, its definitely going towards my goal what I envisage myself to be.

G14 has without doubt been the answer to my fitness and weight loss uncertainties. The guys know their stuff and they’re always on hand to help you out. You will also have a great laugh whilst your there and doing your workouts. It’s definitely become apart of my life and I always look forward to my sessions at G14, as the results speak for themselves!

I need a challenge, I cried, as I contemplated my mid-50’s approaching rapidly. I had become unfit, overweight and tired all the time. So I signed up to do an 11-day trek in Costa Rica at the same time as starting at G14 on the recommendation of a friend. I had six months to get in shape.

I have just returned from the trek, which was extremely tough going but I felt physically and mentally strong thanks to the efforts at G14. I have come such a long way in just 6 months. The ‘personal’ in personal training was what mattered most and kept me going to the fitness levels I have now achieved, plus a weight loss of over 2 stone.  The G14 team show a lot of dedication to their clients and support them really well, with lots of hard work and some fun along the way

I’m a single mum and had become a bit of a comfort eater, so never regained my pre pregnancy figure. I was really lacking in confidence and felt tired all the time. I was fed up with my body shape, and really wanted to lose the fat around my abs and thighs.

After years of frustration trying diets and various exercise classes, I was amazed by the results I achieved in just 14 weeks! I lost 22lbs, went from 28.5% body fat down to 19.5% and lost 10cm from my waist. I have more energy, confidence and feel like a new person. I was dreading wearing a bikini on holiday, but now I can’t wait!

Four years ago I broke my leg badly in a cycling accident. Over the years I steadily put on weight, my energy levels dropped, clothes sizes went up and I couldn’t find a way to get out of the spiral. On a snowboarding holiday, I gave up at lunchtime each day as I was too tired to continue. I went to G14 as my own efforts in the gym to lose weight and improve my fitness just weren’t working.

Since starting at G14, I’ve lost 4 stones and weigh less now than I did 20 years ago. When I went snowboarding this year I had no problem keeping going all day. I’m fitter, have more energy and feel a lot better about myself than I did a year ago. I was a gym member for years and got very little value from it in terms of results, whereas I’m amazed how much I achieved at G14.

Prior to starting at G14, I had been overweight for the majority of my life. From as young as 7 years old I had tried various diets and regimes in order to lose weight, all of which had failed.  I would always constantly struggle with over eating and had consumed a substantial amount of junk food over the years. I used to hate my body and the way I looked, and despised the fact that I did not fit the skinny ideal that everyone else around me seemed to fit into, I never had much self-confidence and often used to dread shopping for clothes as none of the nice clothes fitted me or looked good on me. My views on going to a gym, and especially working with a personal trainer had previously been very bleak due to a negative stereotype represented in movies and TV and I was certain that the experience would just be a continuum to my ever increasing list of failed weight loss attempts, but I quickly found out as soon as I joined G14 that the stereotype does not exist! And certainly that none of the trainers at G14 adhere to it! And in fact that my long time cycle of failure had been broken!

The trainers are the friendliest and most helpful people I have ever met! And they truly are experts in their fields, knowing exactly how to personally help each individual, making plans around your own lifestyle, which was perfect as I have a particularly difficult lifestyle regarding food.

With support from Ben and Paul, in a mere 5 months I have managed to lose over 2 stone in weight! And I have lost 10 cm from my waist, meaning that I have dropped almost 3 dress sizes, and continuing!

Since I have started at G14 my body shaped has changed dramatically, my body has begun to become more toned, I feel more energetic in everyday life and my self-esteem has heightened immensely!  I have had to buy new clothes to fit my slimmer figure and I feel more confident when I go out knowing that I look better in my clothes. My self-confidence has increased as well, I feel happier with my body and as a result I am more energetic and engaging as an individual as well as living a much healthier lifestyle.

The weight loss has changed my life totally; I feel more confident amongst all my peers at school and no longer feel wholly self-conscious about my body when I go out. Now, instead of dreading shopping for clothes, I look forward to it, knowing my body is leaner and that I can fit into smaller clothes more comfortably, the benefits are phenomenal! Words cannot begin to explain accurately the benefits that come from working with the trainers at G14!

Ben and Paul constantly support me throughout my weight loss process, both physically and emotionally and both take an interest in my personal life, meaning I receive not only first class professional training, but also the required support and encouragement I need to lose weight.

To anyone considering joining G14, I would definitely recommend personal training with the trainers at G14! It is the BEST decision you will ever make! And will change your life for the better! It takes a certain level of commitment but the results speak for themselves. You would be getting professional physical training from experts as well as much needed support in all aspects of your life, and unlike a regular gym, you will be encouraged and pushed so that the weight stays off your body alongside some substantial benefits.

I’d been pretty miserable about the way I looked and felt about myself for a while but the reality was I didn’t have the motivation and more than that I really didn’t know where to start, until I heard about G14. After 6 months training with Joe, I’m still loving the sessions and the results! I’ve lost over 42lbs, 26cm round my middle and my body fat is down from 36% to 24%. It’s been fantastic, the progress has been steady and consistent. I have so much more confidence and energy. I’m sleeping much better and have less aches and pains.

I recently returned from climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, which was an incredible experience and something I would never have been able to do before. I have recommended G14 to all my friends. It’s really enjoyable and rewarding, but most of all the relationship with the guys is professional and tailored to your personal needs. Because of the great studio there are no crowds or queuing for equipment either!

What I wanted – A trainer that wasn’t going to bully me or make me feel inadequate about being over 40, on the fat side and not as fit as I was when I was 20. What I got – A life enhancing education that I didn’t know I needed.  The result – A 20kg (98 to 78kg) weight loss. A completely redefined physique. A brand new happy and healthy relationship with my body. An understanding and supportive relationship with a remarkable individual – Paul Huntingford.

I didn’t realise that I had been exercising ineffectively and inefficiently for many years.  When I began exercising with focused intention on specific muscle groups things changed really quickly. By looking at what, when and how much I ate I became aware of habits that I had been blissfully unaware of. With an education of what and when to eat, body fat falls off, muscle builds and energy levels start climbing. Exercising against my heart rate using intervals is like waving a magic wand at cardiovascular fitness.

Where am I now – able to maintain my fitness and weight with the knowledge, information and techniques I’ve been given. Getting used to people asking how I “did it” and surprised at their resistance to make the call. Enjoying a fitness and vitality that I’m not sure I had even when I was 20. The proud owner of a brand new wardrobe.

I’m so enjoying going to G14 and achieving more than I ever thought possible. Ben is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced in everything to do with weight loss, yet he can adapt to all ages and fitness levels. He also has a great sense of humour so the sessions are fun. I have lost over a stone in weight, my body has changed shape, I can feel my hip bones and have gone down a size in most clothes. I never used to like exercise, and would find numerous excuses not to do it. I was paying for gym membership but rarely going. But going to G14 has given me a new lease of life and constantly re-energises my week. I strongly recommend it – it’s easy, fun and the results give you a massive boost.

I came across G14 at a time when I was at a very low ebb – low energy levels, overweight, and generally feeling pretty awful. Going to the gym wasn’t working and if anything my injuries were getting worse. After meeting the guys, I felt instantly at ease and I began what I can only describe as a re-education process in my approach to improving my overall fitness and health.

All the trainers are very professional, friendly and approachable and the training environment is not the least bit intimidating. They are clearly experts in their field. I’m feeling so much fitter with improved energy levels; I have lost some weight but still have a bit to go. The informed and uniquely personalised approach, support and guidance, and the professional expertise are unmatched by anything I have tried previously.

Last summer after seeing my friend complete a sprint triathlon I finally decided to do something about my body shape & fitness levels. Since my teens I have always been overweight but didn’t have the motivation to do anything about it. I never saw myself as someone who liked exercise or who wanted to be fit, so never did anything about it, until I decided to get some help.

Training at G14 with Paul has totally changed my outlook. I’ve lost just over a stone and feel great! I found that I actually love running and rediscovered my love of swimming, both of which I now do regularly. I couldn’t have lost the weight and changed my attitude without Paul’s enthusiasm, encouragement and expertise, always challenging me but never judging.

I have also totally changed my attitude towards food. I’ve always loved food and that hasn’t changed – I’ve just learnt how to eat in a healthy, balanced way and for the right reasons.

This summer I took part in my first sprint triathlon, something I would never have thought possible. I did a better time than I’d hoped and more importantly really enjoyed it. If you’re considering G14, make sure you do it, you will gain so much!

Training with Ben over the past 9 months has been the best investment for my health and fitness that I have ever made. At the age of 26 I had been given a diagnosis of chronic knee pain. I’d had two knee surgeries and hours of physical therapy, all of which only seemed to make my pain worse. Being a young and formerly active person, I was unwilling to live with chronic pain for the rest of my life, but felt I’d exhausted all my options. At this point, I stumbled across G14 studio and I was drawn to their approach to training.

From day one, Ben seemed to understand my frustration of having to live day-in and day-out with pain and not being able to live the life I wanted to. We have built up my program slowly and Ben is able to use his extensive knowledge to adapt my programme to my pain on each day that we train. Over the past 9 months I have had more pain-free days than I can remember in years. I have become so much stronger and able to exercise to levels I had thought would be impossible for me. This positive change has permeated every part of my life, because my confidence has soared.

I have never liked personal training, but this is a completely different experience. I have Ben’s full attention throughout each session and he works hard to help me to understand how the exercises we perform affect my body. I look forward to every session, not just because Ben is a pleasure to train with, but also because I know that each session is the next step to achieving the fitness and strength I need to live an active life.

When I first got engaged I was pregnant and my body image was the last thing on my mind. That being said fast forward 12 months and the wedding date was looming! After visiting many bridal shops I knew I was lacking some body confidence and could see areas that I really wanted to improve. I have been a member of many gyms and have tried numerous amounts of diets and fitness fads for nothing to work resulting in me being uptight and depressed with the lack of results.

I was recommended G14 through a friend and I must say the thought of seeing a personal trainer made me feel slightly nervous and apprehensive. I needn’t have worried as the minute I walked into the studio I was made to feel completely at ease and my trainer Chris built my confidence from the get go. Always concentrating on the positives and never the negatives I always left the studio on a natural high.

My body shape and tone were the greatest achievements through training with Chris and I saw results that I could never have dreamt of. They knew I was a new mum and was able to design my schedule taking all these factors into account. I would highly recommend studio G14 to anyone and everyone as they are so personal and professional with a knowledge base anyone could gain from. I can’t stress how much they altered my view on exercise, nutrition and making a lifestyle change rather than just another quick fix. Thanks so much!

I have trained religiously every week with Joe for the last 6 years. Joe sets realistic goals for me, consistently motivates me and keeps me on the right path towards better health and fitness. 
Aged 36 and with 5 children under the age of 8, I am in better shape now than I have ever been in my life: toned, fit and with fantastic muscle shape. G14 is an oasis of calm in an ocean of busy, sweaty, soul-less gyms – a bright, airy studio, with new state-of-the-art equipment, and a team of professional, friendly and utterly charming people, who are absolutely committed to getting you fit. I truly cannot recommend the whole G14 team highly enough.

I’d already been a regular gymgoer for about 18 months, but with little method behind it. I was lacking in focus, guidance and any positive results. I felt I’d benefit from personal training, and what drew me to Studio G14 in particular was its holistic, tailored approach.

It wasn’t long before I began to see the change in body shape – narrower around the middle and broader across the chest and shoulders. After just 10 weeks at G14, I’d lost a stone, reduced my resting heart rate by almost 10bpm, lowered my blood pressure and improved my fitness. And while I’m not going to downplay my own hard work (you’ve got to want to do it!), these results are testament not only to Ben’s expertise, but also his ability to inspire and engage with his clients.

I have trained with Ben now for about 18 months and aged 49, I am probably fitter than I have ever been before. My training has improved my running so that I am running faster and further and suffering fewer injuries. I managed to knock 9 minutes off my half marathon time to get a PB of 1.42 which I was over the moon about. My training has also had a positive impact on all other sports I do such as cycling and ski-ing. I’ve lost some weight, improved my body shape and muscle tone so that I generally feel stronger, healthier and more positive about myself.

It goes without saying that Ben has an extensive knowledge about all areas regarding fitness training – body mechanics, muscle groups, resistance equipment and it is this expertise which means he can push me to my limit, constantly raising the height of the bar, to a level I could never achieve by training on my own. He does this with sensitivity and skill so that I have complete confidence in him.

Ben is always professional but also friendly, encouraging and fun; my sessions are hard but I enjoy them too. He motivates me constantly to improve. Over the years, I’ve been to various gyms and done all sorts of aerobic and weight training classes but I can honestly say that with Ben I have achieved more than ever before.

Ben & Joe have been inspirational in getting me fit and active; their encouraging and motivating style has taken me from inactive and lethargic to reenergised, more toned and a whole dress size smaller within a space of little over 3 weeks! I am enjoying the aspects of life that fitness and improved nutrition brings and am truly amazed by the positive impact it has made to both my mental & physical wellbeing.

My individual training programme took into account the things that mattered to me, and I am delighted as I see real achievement of each of these goals. Ben & Joe have been totally supportive throughout my journey and I can wholeheartedly recommend their professional and effective approach. The time I have spent training with them has been truly life changing, thank you to them both.

I have never been one of those people who has a natural affiliation with a gym and so when I came across Studio G14, it was like a breath of fresh air. Their sense of understanding of the person you are and what makes you tick is intuitive.

Through their expert and knowledgeable guidance, they have re-educated me on the workings of the body and made me realise that it isn’t all about lifting the heaviest weights or running for the longest period of time to achieve the best results.

I have been attending Studio G14 for over a year now and in that time it has been hugely enjoyable and a rewarding experience for me. Whoever your personal trainer happens to be, you get a sense that the whole team take an active interest in you and your development. It feels like being part of a family which I can’t wait to get back to each time.

Thank you to everyone at G14, for the past year and I look forward to many more to come.

I have been training with Ben for over 18 months. Ben is incredibly knowledgeable and professional and is constantly ‘tweaking’ the programme to make sure that I am challenged at all times. One of the things I particularly like is the way that I am involved in the planning of my training. I feel that I have a very good understanding of why each exercise is performed the way it is. He carries out our sessions with a superb balance of good humour and pace.

It’s hard work but extremely rewarding and each session builds on the last. As well as feeling much more physically fit, strong and energetic, the focussed exercise has been invaluable in helping to deal with the stressful events that can affect a ‘Chiswick Woman’ in her mid-50s : dealing with the demise of elderly parents, supporting university age children and moving house! I can strongly recommend Ben’s work and I have now persuaded my husband to enlist too.

I have been training with Ben at Studio G14 twice a week for the past 2 years and am not about to stop. Ben is an incredibly hard working and sensitive personal trainer, managing to be simultaneously inspiring and motivational. When I started training with Ben my objectives were about increasing strength and fitness levels whilst mainlining a healthy well being. I have certainly achieved these objects and feel more confident and healthier now than I did in my 20’s. Ben continually encourages me to set new goals and challenges.

I have trained with large corporate gyms and much prefer the personal and physiological approach G14 have with their clients. Ben structures our sessions around my objectives designed specifically with my body in mind continually focusing on development areas – as he tells me ‘you can always push harder and challenge yourself if you are finding it easy’.

On occasion I have trained with other trainers at Studio G14 and they are all extremely professional, friendly and overall encouraging. I look forward to getting up at 5am to go and train with Ben as I feel great afterwards and above all he is a pleasure to work with. If you are considering working with a personal trainer I would highly recommend the team at Studio G14.

I was lucky enough to be the first client through the doors of G14 and have been training with both Joe and Ben on a regular basis ever since. Despite being a regular gym goer and budding triathlete before I met Joe and Ben, I have noticed a huge improvement in my overall fitness, strength and muscle tone over the past 2 years which I attribute to the quality and consistency of their training.

What impressed me straight away was the thoroughness of the assessment programme which showed I had relatively poor muscle strength relative to my cardio output. The focus of my training has been on building strength in specific muscle groups and on enhancing core stability. Every session builds on the previous one and the emphasis is on correct technique and posture rather than sheer number of repetitions. It sounds easy to say, but I think the attention on technique has made the world of difference to me (and is much harder to achieve than you might first think!)

Both Joe and Ben ensure that every session is fun and motivating and also that the work I do inside the gym complements my swimming, biking and running outside. I have just come through a difficult 6 months starting off with a broken wrist followed by a severe chest infection, but the guys kept my spirits up throughout even when all I was capable of was sitting on the exercise bike resting my plaster cast on a pile of towels! Nathan was also very supportive during this period giving me lots of advice on rehab for broken bones.

The studio itself provides the perfect environment for one on one training with a maximum of 4 clients at any one time – so no queuing for machines or fighting through the crowds. I have already recommended Studio G14 to all my friends and can’t praise the whole team highly enough. Give it a try – you won’t be disappointed!

I have been training with Ben for just over one and a half years and I’ve discovered that the benefits of personal training are immense. One’s confidence, stamina and body shape can all grow with the help and encouragement of a trainer like Ben. He is the consummate professional, will help establish your goals, then design a bespoke training programme by setting achievable targets that always get results. He’s totally thorough in his explanation of exercise and has a superior knowledge of body shape, muscle groups, the equipment and diet.

On a personal level Ben is enthusiastic, reliable and friendly…..basically the guy’s a star. He’s encouraged and pushed me further than I ever imagined possible – the result being that I am fitter and stronger now than I’ve ever been in my life. If you WANT to do it then Ben will show you how.

Since starting at G14, I have competed in several 10k runs and successfully completed The London Duathlon Challenge. I would not have been able to do any of this without the motivation and encouragement they have given me. I have learnt to exercise using correct technique, and have improved my body shape considerably. I really look forward to my sessions and we have a laugh too, even though I have been told I talk too much! Joe and Ben are very professional and treat all of their clients as individuals bringing out the best in everybody.

I started at G14 nearly four years ago. I had a seven year old son and four year old twin girls and finally felt that I was in a position to get back a level of fitness that I hadn’t had for some years. I’d never had a personal trainer before so didn’t really know what to expect. A friend recommended Joe and he started training me once a week. I was slightly nervous at the thought of having someone focus on me and my body for a whole hour. I also assumed that because I was paying them for their undivided attention and expertise, they’d make me exercise harder than I’d ever done before. I was right! The first session nearly killed me – muscles that didn’t really know the meaning of the word exercise were jolted into life! Weeks rolled by, I got better at the exercises and really looked forward to each week.

Results came quickly which was a great boost – and once or twice Joe even used the word ‘textbook’ – praise indeed! I went from being a size 12/14 to a size 10/12 and through regular training once a week plus tips on improving my diet from Joe, I’ve remained this size. When I developed a groin problem (originating from a fall I had carrying my twins) – Ben recommended a surgeon that he was booked into see as he was carrying a similar injury. The ligament repair was 100% successful and after a month or so of rest, Joe helped me back to my level of fitness before the op.

I’m in better shape now than I’ve been for a good 15 years, I’m leaner, physically much stronger and my cardiovascular fitness has improved massively. I ran a 10k race last year in a very respectable 55 minutes – something I genuinely thought I’d never do, and whilst I have no desire to run longer distances, the resistance training and support I got from Joe has helped me to continue with my running and interval training. A house move and change in circumstance have sadly meant that I’ve had to leave G14 recently, but I cannot recommend them highly enough. I feel spoilt as I know I’ll struggle to get their level of expertise again, but everything I’ve learned from them over the last four years about exercise, diet and what my body can and can’t do, has put me in a great position to move forward. I will miss them all hugely. For anyone that’s not sure about whether personal training’s for them – give it a a go. The results will speak for themselves.

When you get married the photos stay with you for life and you want to look your best. Most people choose a strapless gown, but how many people’s arm are toned enough to look good? That’s where G14 (Joe and Ben) come in! I lost 3 dress sizes in 2 ½ months and managed to get rid of my bingo wings (much to the anger of my dress maker with the constant adjustments required). I just couldn’t have done it without them.

They gave me the motivation and support that I needed to look great on the day and the exercise helped me to sleep, despite all the stress of organising a wedding and was better than any facial – my complexion visibly improved. G14 was definitely by best wedding investment and I’m still going now that I’m married.

I don’t have much regularity in my life because of my job, and subsequently find it difficult to commit to activities that I take on, but there’s something about Ben’s training, and the general philosophy and ethos at Studio G14 that keeps me coming back for more.

At first, my objective was to get fitter so that I could compete in a half marathon and olympic distance triathlon, but recently, my objectives have changed. I have a lot of old injuries from excessive sporting action when I was younger, and Ben’s enabled me to really start to listen to my body more. I am much more body aware, not in a vacuous aesthetic sense, but more holistically, and I feel that Ben’s personal goal is to help me get better and get my brain and body in synch, so that I achieve so much more from my training.

I often set myself unrealistic goals, but Ben’s been able to work with me to set more achievable goals.  And I actually really look forward to my sessions. They’re serious, and I work hard, but I can be found in fits of laughter too, which adds to the relaxed, friendly environment.

I think Joe and Ben have created something really special, and they differentiate themselves from other personal training studios through their philosophy. They’re both dedicated professionals, and committed to their cause. It seems like it’s more of a vocation to them, which is unique in an industry so often obsessed with appearances. Ben and Joe work from the inside out, and it’s great. I’ve never felt better.

Transformative. My experience of training with G14 has been nothing short of this. And I say this as a person of few enthusiasms who, at the age of 55 when I came to Ben and Joe at Studio G14, had done every exercise, fitness training, toning, stretching, bio-mechanical regime known to man. As a result of playing team sports to a high level and a life-long engagement in outdoor pursuits as an active rock climber and mountaineer, I started at G14 with some skepticism and only as a change of routine because my wife (a long-standing, anti-exercise individual) started going and simply looked and felt better. Because of my ‘experience’ as an athlete and climber it took a while for me to get it, but now the difference between G14 and what I have done before is clear.

The comprehensive approach to fitness (particularly diet, if you are willing to genuinely listen and apply it!) has been beneficial, but the key for me is that the training is intelligently informed by the most modern (not merely current or fashionable) fitness training program available. This programmed, called Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) provides diagnostics and specific focused exercises that (in some cases immediately) addressed chronic problems I had struggled with for years, even decades. The MAT approach combined with precise resistance training learned and practiced in the Studio gave me a level of strength and flexibility that at any point, and certainly in advanced middle-age, I can only call liberating. It’s the Etape and the Pueterey Integral on Mt. Blanc for me next year, thanks guys!

I had twins 18 months ago and six months back at work I found myself with no energy, heavier than I had been straight after having the babies and seemingly no time to fit in any exercise, as every moment I wasn’t at work, I wanted to be with the twins. 
A friend recommended the G14 to me and I met Joe and Ben for a chat for an hour. I was immediately excited that they understood the fact that exercise was not at the top of my priority list – it needed to fit in around my life, but that I needed to do something to start to make a difference.

I started feeling a difference immediately as the sessions were fun and also it was a little bit of badly needed me time in my busy life. I have now managed to find enough time to come twice a week and I look forward to my sessions – they spotted immediately certain bad habits I had in my training technique and have been working with me to address them. We combine cardio training and intervals with focused exercises which progress as I learn the technique properly. 

Six months on, and I can’t thank the G14 team enough for their continued support and encouragement. I am still tired (who wouldn’t be with a full time stressful job and 18 month old twins!) but I can see and feel the difference in my shape, my strength, my fitness and importantly my energy. I am still “work in progress” but I feel encouraged and supported through the personal nature of the training.  I cannot recommend this enough.

After starting a new job with long working hours in a stressful environment, exercise took a backseat with the age-old excuse of not being able to find the time. Coupled with a poor sleeping routine and a diet of convenience, I inevitably increased in weight and my fitness dissipated to next to nothing. The outcome was a distinct lack of confidence. I was incessantly self conscious and uncomfortable and began to compare myself to everyone around which exacerbated the situation further.

Like most people, having been a member of various gyms over the years, I’d been conditioned to believe that long periods of cardiovascular training were the way to burn fat and spending 60 minutes on a cross trainer was my idea of hell. I was completely unmotivated to exercise so corrective measures involved various fad diets in a bid for a quick fix that ultimately lasted only until the diet finished and the weight went back on. The focus then was always specifically on losing weight not a sensible, maintainable health and fitness programme.

I knew that without help in getting motivated and a routine whereby I had to make the time to train, I would fail so joining another gym just wasn’t the answer. My perception of personal training at the time made me hesitant to follow that path. I considered it to be pretentious with egotistical, judgmental trainers with little credibility dishing out a standard ‘programme’ to everyone who signed up.

Reading about G14 online, it seemed different. The portrayal of an innovative approach delivered by subject matter experts was refreshing so I agreed to go for a consultation and did so with an open mind. Chatting to Ben made me instantly realise that G14 just didn’t match my perception of personal training at all. These guys are real people with not just dedication to what they do but a deep understanding; qualified to provide the advice they give.

Training with Paul has completely altered my outlook on how to exercise. He is an outstanding motivator and his own passion for fitness is infectious. The consummate professional, Paul’s depth of knowledge instills a trust that allows you to unquestioningly accept his guidance but most importantly, it’s fun and it delivers! Within a month, my sleeping pattern had altered drastically and I was getting a full night of uninterrupted sleep. Within 2 months, I had lost 6cms from my waist and my body fat had decreased by 4%. The rapidity of the results was phenomenal. I’m excited to see what my next assessment brings!

I joined G14 as a means to an end and never expected for a second that I was actually going to enjoy it. I feel better in myself than I have in years and I’m even considering what training goal I can pursue this year to push myself further. I can’t recommend G14 highly enough. I only wish I’d found them sooner.

I had not taken regular exercise for a number of years and a visit to the GP proved I had high blood pressure and was significantly overweight. I was prescribed a return to exercise and a total review of my diet. Like many I have joined gyms in the past and lacked the self motivation to keep it up so when I was recommended G14 by a friend I turned up for my initial assessment without total conviction.

Within 5 minutes of meeting Ben and his team I was convinced that this was different. I am now one stone lighter, my general strength and fitness has dramatically improved, my clothes are now too big rather than tight, my food choices are better informed and I still feel motivated to achieve more.

All the G14 team take a personal interest in their clients and each visit is a pleasure (although always hard work).If, like me, you have always been too busy to take exercise, think again. The G14 team can make a difference and can support you from early morning to late evening and provide personal training that is just that, geared entirely on you, your work, your family, your goals. Five stars.

I had tried several personal trainers in London (at some leading gyms no less!) and like a LOT of my friends was of the opinion that they are ‘glorified body salesmen’ and felt generally disappointed with the overall service received. G14 has changed all that for me and for my friends.

At G14, the ethos is that you are as unique as your fingerprint, which is great as that is exactly how you are treated. They do exactly what it says on the tin (well, website in this case!) It is a PERSONAL service like no other (I promise) Paul, my trainer, is always there for me, with support and advice even outside of my actual sessions. He educates me on how best to achieve my goals (which I am almost at – just another 2kgs to go!) and so much more. I’ve recommended G14 to all my friends, if you want results then G14 is your best chance.