What the clients have to say…

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Ahmad, face to face client. Here’s what he said:

I'm thrilled to share my incredible journey from *107 kilograms to 84 kilograms*, thanks to my amazing personal trainer Nicky!

His unwavering support, expert guidance, and relentless commitment have been pivotal to my success. He pushed me beyond my limits, celebrated every victory, and tailored.

His holistic approach, encompassing nutrition and mental well-being, transformed not only my body but also my confidence and my health.

Thank you for believing in me and helping me become the best version of myself. Your dedication and expertise are truly inspiring.

Natalie, face to face client. Here’s what she had to say:

I've been training with Nicky for 18months now and without him, I would never have gotten as strong and fit as I have. If you'd told me 2 years, I could lift weights over 100kg I would have laughed at you but with Nicky's strength training programme and his constant encouragement and belief in me, I have consistently smashed PBs and I'm the strongest I've ever been. 

I even join gyms when I travel to keep up with my training, a person I never thought l'd become! When I started with Nicky, I was the heaviest I've ever been and unhappy with how I looked. Thanks to Nicky's advice and training, I have completely prioritised my well-being and I now sleep better, eat healthier, drink less, move more and so far have lost 16kg.

A few months ago, I had a bit of a setback with serious illness and Nicky was brilliant and a real support to me during my journey back to full health.

He was very understanding and completely changed our training to accommodate my reduced fitness. 

I trained with Nicky throughout my entire illness and medical treatment and I genuinely believe that this was a huge factor in maintaining a positive mindset and keeping as well as I did.

Nicky's a lovely guy and absolutely passionate about health and fitness. I thoroughly enjoy the sessions we have together and would highly recommend him!

Yehia, face to face client. Here's what he said:

I started training with Nicky in Feb after my wife signed me up & it's been a transformation journey for me in many ways.

When I started, my body fat was around 35%.

Today, it is down to 27% & I have also gained 1.2kg of muscle mass all in just 4 months!!

What makes the biggest difference is how Nicky approaches the process. During every session, he knows exactly how to push me with the right amount of effort.. enough to keep me progressing, but always in a safe way. Even when I had lower back pain, he helped me work around it carefully without making things worse, while still allowing me to stay consistent.

Nicky is extremely knowledgeable & very generous with the information he shares. He does not just train me during the session, he also helps me understand what to focus on outside the gym, follows up between sessions & keeps me accountable. His advice has been priceless, practical & very personal to my situation.

This value cannot be replaced by an app or Al. The guidance, empathy, judgment, encouragement & experience he brings make a huge difference. I am very grateful for the impact he has had on my fitness journey & would highly recommend him to anyone serious about improving their health, strength & confidence.

Janka & Tom, face to face clients. Here’s what Janka had to say:

"Nicky has been our family's personal trainer for the past 9 years, and we couldn't recommend him more highly. Over the years, he has trained me, my husband Tom, and even our son Aidan, always adapting his approach to suit each of our individual goals, fitness levels, and needs.

His expertise, dedication, and positive attitude have kept us motivated, consistent, and achieving results year after year.

Every session is challenging, engaging and tailored specifically to the person he is training.

What truly sets Nicky apart is that he genuinely cares about his clients. He has had a lasting positive impact on our family's health and well-being, and we are so grateful for everything he has done for us.

If you're looking for someone who will inspire you, support you, and help you achieve your goals, I can wholeheartedly recommend Nicky.

He is simply outstanding."

Basel, face to face client. Here’s what he said:

Let me start by saying that I am 42 years old and I am in the best shape of my life.

This is honestly all thanks to Nicky and his dedication to fitness and training. He really understands how my body reacts to exercises and understand my limits and knows when to push and when to ease.

I have been training with Nicky for about 5 years and I never had an injury with his guidance.

He asked me what my goal is and what I want out of training and since then it's exactly what we have been doing. The gains I have had and still have are excellent and constant. I feel better, look better, have more energy and now have a mind set of not wanting to miss a single training session. I look forward to our sessions and if I miss them I get really annoyed. This is a testament to his methods and dedication to his clients.

His after gym/training follow up is also there, ensuring that I'm eating right, sleeping well and making sure I stay healthy all around.

When I started with Nicky, I was sluggish, and any movement tires me. Unhappy with the way I looked and fit in my clothes. Now I have changed to having more endurance, my strength is at its peak that it was ever at in my life, and fit much better into my clothes.

My sleep is better, eating habits are better and feel a lot more healthier than I ever was in my 20's. I have definition now which is something that was never there.

Will definitely continue working with Nicky as it only gets better.

Nicolette, face to face client. Here’s what she had to say:

Before I met Nicky, I had a quick glance on his website & I wasn't sure what to expect however when we met, we immediately had a great connection & I decided to go for it.

For the last 4 years Nicky has not only physically but also mentally helped me getting stronger, fitter & probably the highlight of our 'relationship' is that last year.

I lost almost 10 kgs (in about 4 months' time). I could've never done that without Nicky's support. We were in touch almost every day as I was tracking my food, making sure I was doing 10K steps every day min of 8 hrs sleep, eating 5 fruit/veg & at least 30 minutes of exercise.

He taught me it's not about the number on the scale but it's about how you feel & having the right mind set. He also supported me to sometimes let go of keeping track of the food for a day (for example when I would go on a Saturday brunch) & to take a rest day if my body needed this.

I am excited to keep working out with Nicky, getting stronger & fitter & to keep the right mindset because…..at the end of the day it's all in the mind (this is what Nicky always tells me when I am moaning on getting heavier or doing an exercise that I don't like)

Emily, face to face client. Here's what she had to say:

 Despite being a keen runner back home, since moving to Dubai, working for Emirates airline, I found the lifestyle change impacted my fitness regime. I found myself snacking more, exercising less, drinking alcohol more frequently and found it difficult to have set meal times as a result of having a varied work schedule. 

I contacted Nicky in late September and immediately felt at ease. Nicky asked questions as to what it was I was aiming to achieve, my end goal and my current fitness level all of which made me feel the training plan was well tailored and personal.

 Nicky ensures I'm comfortable in the environment I am working in, ensuring I pick a location suited to myself. As I enjoy to work outdoors, I choose to train at Skydive Dubai.

Two workouts are never the same, from resistance training to cardio, to circuit training using the equipment around us as well as the equipment Nicky brings to the session e.g. resistance bands, kettlebell, boxing equipment. Each session targets different muscle groups.

Nicky makes me feel comfortable throughout, pushing me at the right times, encourages questions if I am unsure and informs me of the benefits of each exercise as well as providing me with nutrition advice. The workouts are just as fun as they are challenging, the environment and atmosphere is relaxed, professional and I would 100% recommend Nicky to anyone who is looking to get fit, improve their fitness or add fun to their training regime. 

Since I have started my training plan with Nicky, I have lost 4kg (8 pound) and not only feel stronger, look more toned but more importantly happier in myself and my lifestyle. I look forward to each session as I know I'm closer to the results I want. A huge thank you Nicky. 

Waqas, Online client. Here's what he said:

Training with Nicky has been so beneficial for my wellbeing, both mentally and physically.

The programmes applied have been very bespoke to me. Having always had weight issues, working with Nicky has really helped me overcome so many barriers. 

Not only have I been able to lose weight, I have been able to maintain my strength, which was important to me as well.

Going through this journey with Nicky have been very rewarding, he has always given me great encouragement and has had belief in me.

With Nicky, the key has always been clarity of how to go about this journey. The approach and advice is very clear. Nicky is knowledgeable and understanding of how to go about things which is one of his key strengths. I really appreciate his guidance. 

Arjun, face to face client. Here’s what he said:

I've been training with Nicky since June 2023, and no one motivates me more than he does. I never imagined I could push the weights and maintain the reps that we do. 

Nicky has helped me maintain my form and stay consistent. He encourages me to give my best every day. Even if I fall off the bandwagon, I know I can pull myself back up, and that's something only a person of his caliber can achieve.

Thank you, Nicky, for all you do.

I can't wait to see what we accomplish in the coming years.

Ali was new to the gym. He needed a coach to give him structure and knowledge which he could take forward with him to University in America. 

When I spoke to Ali's parents, I was excited to train him and teach the key habits needed to not only enjoy fitness but to make it a lifestyle habit. 

Ali asked lots of questions and was interested in learning and getting better. He improved his confidence and got to the stage where he came to the gym alone without a coach. He also made big progress to his strength and fitness levels in a short space of time. 

Ali has now moved to America but I'm glad I was able to play a part in helping him enjoy exercise and give him the knowledge he can apply for life.

Neil contacted me to get in shape for his wedding. He was active, playing football twice a week but commuting to Abu Dhabi for work every day making it difficult to exercise regularly and spending a lot of time sitting in the car.

We put together a plan & Neil made sure he committed, even if it meant training on weekends. His strength increased & he started to achieve some great results, lifting a good weight, more than he has ever done before. Alongside focussing more on building strength, he made better food choices & his weight came down from 89kg to 81kg. He was more confident for his wedding and had a better body shape to show for it.

Neil had to buy new trousers as a result of heavy squats, but with the resistance going up each week and his muscle mass improving, he didn't mind.

Veronika was a referral from a previous client and needed me for post-natal training. Her focus was to return to exercise safely after giving birth and to get confident in the gym again.

The programme gave her structure and progression. Week on week Veronika’s core strength improved. She gained her fitness back and got stronger. She took up tennis again & she even completed a bike ride in Africa.

Veronika can now lift heavier than before she got pregnant and understands the importance of strength training as a new Mum.  She improved her understanding of what to do in the gym, has the confidence to go on her own and enjoys keeping active.

When Chris reached out to me for PT, we put a plan in place that he could stick to. Chris works full time in the corporate setting so spends a lot of time sitting down.

He is a father of two and has always enjoyed sports. He took up cycling recently and wanted to improve his muscular endurance in the gym to help him ride better on the bike. He signed up for a big cycle challenge and that was our goal with the aim to improve strength, endurance & overall fitness. 

Chris got stronger and fitter. It's important to find the balance between improving but not getting injured. He increased his protein intake and made better food choices. He completed the cycling challenge LEJOG = Lands End to John O’Groats and continues to cycle multiple times a week, over hundreds of kilometres with Sip&Spin.

Jen started training with me as a referral from a work colleague who I was also training.

She works full time, a very busy job but wanted to make time for exercise. At the start, she was nervous about going to the gym and didn't have much confidence but this improved massively. 

Jen was committed and trained x2 times a week. During that time she got stronger, became more aware of how to perform all ranges of movement and her fitness improved. Jen was more confident and happier about exercise.

Jen was excited to improve and tried to beat her previous week of weight lifted. This helped keep her motivated and engaged in the training. 

Mahmoud didn't enjoy going the gym at first. 

He had experience training with a PT before, but found that his training had reached a plateau. He works full time and wanted to gain upper body strength as well as improve body composition. 

We put together a programme he could follow weekly, perfected his technique which helped him gain confidence to exercise on his own. We also introduced him to supersets and other methods to add variety. 

His numbers in the gym increased, lifting weights he didn’t think was possible. Mahmoud started to enjoy training again and his energy levels increased. His strength improved and his body shape changed.