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Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Steve, he has helped my husband and I to actually enjoy going to the gym. Believe me, this is no mean feat. On my first session I was honest with Steve and said that I was scared of the gym, however through his gently and knowledgeable approach my confidence has grown and I am really feeling the benefit of our sessions. Having a PT is a fantastic way of understanding everything and also more importantly getting the maximum out of each training session. Steve is now well and truly part of our weekly routine. Thank youI have just finished my first lot of 10 PT sessions with Steve at Nxtep and I can’t wait to continue. I feel so much better physically and mentally. I had never lifted a weight before and hated the feeling of walking into a busy gym. Steve has made me feel so comfortable and at ease. I have lost weight, gained strength and had fun at every session. I don’t dread exercise anymore. The gym is lovely, clean and quiet and the atmosphere is calm and professional. I’m looking forward to what I can do next. Thanks for all your support, advice and knowledge Steve and for helping me to feel like me again!Joined Nxtep under the 6 week transformation plan and had great results. Chris is a great PT with plenty of experience and skill.Sadly I'm leaving the area and would love to take Nxtep with me. I attend the small classes. Chris has created a unique venue that would be hard to match anywhere. The environment is warm and friendly. The sports science work that Chris does behind the scenes to prepare the classes is immense, so that we don't have to worry about it. Just plug and go. Though education is always at hand if required. The classes can be hard work (results driven) but always fun. The equipment is of the highest standard. I've always been around sports but have never experienced anything so positive and rewarding. At 57 there is no way I would ever have thought I'd lift such heavy weights or complete these vigorous exercises. Chris gets you there incrementally and safely but always with great humour. He uses a truly interactive App that plots your progress. A fitness App that actually works, who knew!!
Also the clients are lovely and incredibly supportive of each other. Well bloody done Chris!Over the past alomost 3 years, Nxtep has been central to my personal growth. Chris and his clients make up a fantastic community of people who have helped me develop in many ways. No one lifts a single kg on my behalf or runs a step for me, but as part of a positive and nurturing environment I have been able to consistently, week in, week out, exceed my expactations of what I am capable of. The Physical and mental benefits I have experienced since being a part of this community have been game changing and I owe them a great deal. Aidan.Chris has been absolutely amazing at supporting me on my fitness journey. Everything is tailored to the individual so it suits everyone no matter what stage you're at. There's a really supportive environment that I haven't experienced elsewhere and the flexibility Chris has shown to me when needed has been amazing. Would never go anywhere else now!CHRIS AND LUCA YOU ARE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO.
At one point i couldnt walk up the stairs... after been hospitalized and locked in a room for nearly a month at pinderfields I was diagnosed with severe asthma to been under observation for COPD at 30 years old and still living everyday with it now, I decided to make a change. I moved to Cheshire I joined @nxtepknutsford and in a matter of months I was competing at @turfgames with the gym family
I cannot thank everyone enough who has been on my journey
Now at 32 I can lift 110kg on a deadlift
I can run .... some sort of distance and always improving as much as my lungs will carry me.
Never give up and push to be better
We saw. We came. I conquered! 🏆The model works for me , small group of less than 6 with a dedicated trainer . Have used gyms for many years but this model works for me . Complete professional instruction at all times . All about correct technique and protecting back etc . Plus there is no escape - maximising every session and getting maximum benefits . A real community approach .Have been training regularly each week since October at Nxtep and just wanted to give some feedback on my experience which has been nothing short than excellent. Chris, Luca and the team have provided one and one expertise, techniques, dietary plans to help with weight loss, build lean muscle and improve fitness. Can’t shout their praises enough. Good job Nxtep.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!!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 hardThank you Chris and Luca for your amazing help, guidance and support in such a welcoming environment at NxtepI 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!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.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.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!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.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!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!!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 challenge
Chris 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.....Please see our Google Reviews to see how many happy clients we have helped over the years
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“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.”
“I feel better than I ever thought possible and as an added bonus, people have even commented on how noticeably better I look.”
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“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.”
“Chris is an outstanding personal trainer.”
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“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.”
“I have totally changed my views on fitness”
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“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.”
Chris has been a fab Personal Trainer. He got me back in shape after I had my first baby!
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“#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!”
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
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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.
The guy never seemed to have a bad day! Highly recommend Chris.
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“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.”
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.
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“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”
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.
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“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.”
Chris goes out of his way to help and come up with a customized approach.
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“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.”
Chris was my PT for over a year . He completely changed my health and mindset. He was tough but always made me laugh .
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“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!”So sorry Chris has moved away, our loss is Knutsford’s gain!
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“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.”
As a fitness fanatic and below the knee amputee I was looking for somewhere extra special to workout, and Nxtep does not disappoint.
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“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.
The Nxtep team have made a significant difference to my health and also my enjoyment of exercising
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“Great facilities – a lovely place to work out. Very personable, knowledgeable and encouraging Personal Trainers.”
Great facilities – a lovely place to work out. Very personable, knowledgeable and encouraging Personal Trainers
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“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!”
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!
