Nxtep Personal Training Reviews

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Hannah Threlfall

14:10 10 Nov 23

I signed up for the 6 week body transformation initially to help me get my pre baby body back after gaining a lot of weight through pregnancy. I lost 8.6kgs in the 6 weeks and have since renewed my membership to continue with my progress and I’m almost down 10kgs in total only 2kgs away from my pre pregnancy weight. I have always hated going to the gym and would dread going initially but now I am 8 weeks in, training 3x per week and feeling fitter and much happier in myself it is something I definitely want to continue. I feel it has really changed my lifestyle and I am making healthier choices everyday with a much more positive outlook, my family have commented that the old Hannah is back as before I felt I’d lost myself since becoming a mum for the first time. Chris and Luca are incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy which was very important to me after having a C-section and I have seen huge improvements in my core and lower back stability. I am also enjoying the new friends I am making from the sessions and never thought I’d say it but I’m looking forward to continuing the training long term and being in the best shape of my life!!

Katie Morris

08:05 15 Sep 23

I've really enjoyed the community at Nxtep. I've never been this thrilled get up before 7am to attend the gym. Chris and Luca are brilliant and I feel I've come so far in the year since I started coming. Looking forward to more progress and the pride that comes with working hard

Lesley Sneesby

08:04 15 Sep 23

Thank you Chris and Luca for your amazing help, guidance and support in such a welcoming environment at Nxtep

Merel

15:47 03 May 23

I initially joined Nxtep to get a better grip on my fitness levels after yo-yoing for years with sporadic classes and runs. It was an excellent decision as the sessions are three times a week which quickly got me in a good rhythm. Chris and Luca are both fantastic and very patient with a newbie like myself who had never lifted weights before. They have really helped me understand fitness and weight lifting a lot better. They also adjusted any exercises based on my capabilities as I had an injured shoulder for a while, and with the rehab exercises they gave me that’s now back to normal. I can’t recommend Nxtep enough!

Charlotte

15:38 04 Aug 22

I've been working with the guys at Nxtep for about a year now; I originally joined thinking it would be a short-term thing to lose weight for my wedding.A year later and I'm married, 12kg lighter than when I first started, lifting much heavier weights and am in much better shape in general. Chris and Luca have been amazing with my training; they always challenge me to try new things and to push further, which is really helpful for someone who's training has always seemed to plateau in the past.They've also taught me about health and fitness as a lifestyle; there's so much more to it than lifting some weights or constantly being on a diet, and they always keep things new, fun and flexible. They're also really helpful and approachable guys; I've messaged them lots of times to ask for training tips and advice when I'm going to the gym outside of training hours, and they're always more than happy to help.

Jackie King

19:38 17 May 22

I first met Chris in January 2020. I was 12 weeks pregnant with my first child. As a trained dancer, and teacher I was hoping to maintain my levels of fitness whilst minimising the risks of my pregnancy. My early dance training concentrated on training my limbs, while often neglecting my ‘centre’ or ‘core’. It wasn’t until a back injury in 2012 due to weak lower back muscles that my approach to training changed. When I first found out about my pregnancy, I worried about my back and how to keep it strong.Chris helped me through my pregnancy teaching me safe ways of keeping my core strong, helping with my postural alignment as well as addressing some muscular imbalances that I wasn’t aware I had. Most importantly, Chris gave me the confidence to continue training through pregnancy. I knew I was in safe hands. Chris is phenomenally knowledgeable in how our bodies work.May 2022, I am currently pregnant with my second child and still continuing to train with Chris at Nxtep. Luca has also joined the team and is a fantastic addition. They are a great team, and I am very lucky to be trained by them both. I would highly recommend anyone thinking about pre or post natal pregnancy training to consider Nxtep.

Sean W

12:09 02 Apr 22

Before starting at Nxtep I would go through a cycle of starting to get fit, injuring my back, then avoiding exercise for fear of making it worse. The same happened when I started here, with my over eagerness to improve leading to the same old injury. Chris and Luca kept me motivated and coached me through the recovery process, allowing me to strengthen the areas susceptible to injury and enabling me to carry on where I’d previously have given up. Now I’m lifting ~100kg more than when I first started and the past few years of persistent back injury seem a distant memory. The guys have helped me with my nutrition, my outlook and overcoming what I previously thought I couldn’t. I can’t thank them both enough!

Paul Kennedy

22:59 05 Nov 21

I’ve been working with Chris and the team at Nxtep, and the initially just wanted to get stronger and fitter somewhere local when the gym near work was no longer an option due to the pandemic. I know feel really confident handling weights and my diet. I recently saw myself in a film from before I started at Nxtep and other people couldn’t recognise me from me who didn’t know me well so, it definitely works! Highly recommended.

Jordan Craig

20:45 05 Aug 21

Training at Nxtep during Covid was tricky but Chris and Luca made it work! Started with training outdoors in the carpark before we were allowed to move indoors, it was always fun and I feel I made real progress.It never felt just like a business and always felt more caring, I was also doing it as part of my DofE to which Luca/Chris were very helpful with.I've had to stop due to other focuses in life but I've got some real fond memories of the time and am hoping to go back later if I can!

ryan unwin

20:29 28 Jul 21

Great personal trainer, his sessions are great and really push you into great mindset to achieve your goals, great knowledge of the body aswell! Would definitely recommend!!

David V

17:54 22 Oct 20

Wanted to improve all round fitness especially strength and conditioning so contacted & met with Chris.....was very impressed with his approach and was motivated to getting started & looking forward to the challengeChris was fundamental to me in making the nutrition and exercise changes required to achieve goals.... inspiring, motivational, encouraging & supportive he is great to work with......regular tracking & updates help me to stay focused..... Chris is easy to get along with and the sessions are challenging but enjoyable.....

“I approached Chris at Nxtep because I had been feeling like my fitness had really decreased and so had my confidence as a result. He was recommended by two different people because of his approachable nature and effectiveness.

Before I started with Chris I had a very vague idea about my ‘fitness goals’. I had had very mixed results with different gym memberships and often found myself disappointed with this. Chris really helped shape and define not only my bingo wings, but also the idea I had in my head of how I wanted to look and feel.

I started my training back in February, during the start of what would become the COVID-19 pandemic. Any initial concerns I had were immediately assuaged by Chris’s professional and proactive responses to government guidelines. All equipment was sanitised and disinfected before and after using and clear social distancing was followed. As lockdown intensified, Chris continued his dedicated services via video-link. The quality and quantity of these sessions never wavered and I still felt like I was receiving the same caliber of training I had been promised – albeit no two sessions were ever the same, which really helped keep me to motivated and interested.

I feel better than I ever thought possible and as an added bonus, people have even commented on how noticeably better I look.

A huge positive with Chris is that he isn’t only training your body, he is training your mind to automatically make better decisions about what you eat through dedicated coaching and meal planning. I find I approach each session with the more and more enthusiasm and am even enjoying the sessions I complete without him.”

Harriet Henry - Director of 'The Tea Room' Knutsford

“Chris is an outstanding personal trainer. He has extensive knowledge and considerable experience of training a wide variety of people. He combines this with enthusiasm and commitment to his clients. We keep going because he gets results and makes exercise fun.”

Beverley Grant

“What an amazing place. I joined 5 weeks ago after not exercising properly for a months/years. I was a little nervous and embarrassed but Chris make’s you feel so comfortable and energetic. They keep you on track with your fitness and nutrition goals throughout the week even when you are not training. I have totally changed my views on fitness and I have them to thank. Life changers and amazing people.”

Kirsty Wagster

“Chris has been a fab Personal Trainer. He got me back in shape after I had my first baby! He keeps me motivated and knows what works for me. He’s kept me motivated to keep going to the gym during my second pregnancy and I know he will be there in the new year to get my fitness levels back and in my skinny jeans.”

Amy Sethi - Business owner Little Blossoms Nursery

“#amazing! Chris Nicklin is the ultimate PT and the only trainer I have stuck with for years. He is adept at providing advice and expertise in both physical training and nutrition, the results for me and many others are outstanding and more importantly sustainable; and unlike many other trainers I’ve used he leads by example. If you want to change how you look and feel from here on in… Nxtep is a must!”

Wayne Taylor - CEO Space Zero

Chris Nicklin is AMAZING at what he does. He made mine and my husbands personal training sessions fun and interesting. He shows a passion for his training and is such a lovely person to be around. He makes you feel comfortable and at ease in the gym (I was a bit nervous to start)… and not only kept us focused on achieving our goals… but had us smiling and laughing at every session. The guy never seemed to have a bad day! Highly recommend Chris.

Katie Finn - Lancs Police

“Chris is a fantastic Personal Trainer. When I first joined I had never been to a gym and was scared of any cardio! I was a yo-yo dieter and Chris taught me to eat well and not be hungry by starving myself and how to track everything but still enjoy yourself in moderation. My body fat has decreased a lot and I know my body well concentrating on how I felt not what the scales said and Chris even managed to get me running which was a massive achievement for me. It gave me the confidence I really needed and he always made me feel comfortable (and didn’t let me get away with being lazy.) Couldn’t recommend him enough.”

Chloe Leanne

“If I was to be brutally honest with myself, I would not say I am that sort of person who enjoys following a gym routine. The hours, the energy, the structure, the 4000+ calories a day that was needed for me at the beginning. It is something I found daunting and it usually got the better of me by me giving up.

That is until I met Chris Nicklin; I can safely say that I would not be in the shape I am now without this guy. He is truly an amazing personal trainer; reliable, efficient, personal, blunt, funny and made me feel completely at ease with just being me around the gym environment. I was not scared or in-fact ashamed of asking for tips or asking if I was doing this right or wrong because Chris is, and has now, become a friend. When I wasn’t being trained by Chris so during my own sessions. I was not intimidated to reach out and ask a question which was answered with rapid response and just pure professional.

Constantly checking in; without making it seem like I am just a number, and full well knowing that their interactions via email, instagram (@nxtep_personal_training), etc makes the fitness journey a lot more personal. Almost like a family member. This is what I mentioned at the beginning of my training; the idea of being treated as a person whilst training was going to make me flourish and Chris has all the energy, banter and expertise to make sure you reach those goals and smash them out of the park.

On some days, he even let me work out to Cher so you know he puts his own personal thoughts on the back burner so his clients can have a thoroughly enjoyable and fabulous work out session.

Thank you Chris Nicklin and the Team at Nxtep Personal Training”

Kyle Eccleston

“Chris has done amazing work and has helped me achieve some amazing results. Chris goes out of his way to help and come up with a customized approach. Couldn’t ask for more.”

Thomas David, Director Skipton Road Dental Practice

“I would highly recommend Chris .

Chris was my PT for over a year . He completely changed my health and mindset. He was tough but always made me laugh .

Professional but also a real people man. He knew the answers to everything and always went over an above to help .

Not only was he a great PT but he helped my team complete the rough runner challenge recently.”

Donnamarie Sturrock. Director Alexander Grace Law

“Chris took me on as a client and in a few short weeks he helped me to tone up, get fitter to go hiking and more importantly, bring my blood pressure down as it had been high, bordering on needing tablets to reduce it.
Chris took the time to understand what I wanted to achieve and developed a plan with me to fit in with my busy work lifestyle (planes, trains, office based, dining out, hotel living etc). He then pushed me, encouraged and supported me on the journey.
So sorry Chris has moved away, our loss is Knutsford’s gain!”

Peter Gill - Managing Director Professional Services at Engage Solutions Group

“As a fitness fanatic and below the knee amputee I was looking for somewhere extra special to workout, and Nxtep does not disappoint.

I train my upper body in my own time and go to Nxtep for their specialist instruction to train my lower body and core… areas of the body I have ignored for so long as I had no idea what I could do!

My sessions are packed full of exercises designed to enable me to load my weight more evening between my good and bad leg and drills to improve my balance and coordination. I now feel so much more capable, stronger and confident and it’s all down to the Nxtep Team.”

Peter Littler, Director Select Security

“The Nxtep team have made a significant difference to my health and also my enjoyment of exercising. Having a programme which is tailored to my specific needs and is constantly challenging has kept me motivated and also led to improvements in my levels of strength, fitness, mobility and balance. I’m also about 9kgs lighter.

 

Beverly Grant, International Coach Federation accredited coach of ‘Realms of Possibility’

“Great facilities – a lovely place to work out. Very personable, knowledgeable and encouraging Personal Trainers.”

Pam Sanger

“After 3 years of training at Nxtep I am still being put through my paces. I have been impressed by the team’s ability to do this whilst working around my knee injury and particularly enjoy training in a private and friendly studio!”

Steven Cartwright, Managing Director Tiger Trailers