Alex Thomas Personal Training

When I started training with Alex, I was 82. 5kgs, quite unhealthy and badly out of shape. I knew I wanted to lose weight and how much but I didn't have a clear direction on how to work towards that goal or the confidence to work towards it. I felt unfit, overweight and unhealthy, it was affecting my confidence quite a lot. I searched online for the best personal trainers in Nottingham and Alex's name popped up, he had good reviews and recommendations and he responded promptly to my message. We met up and started training soon after that. I chose to start training with Alex going by the strong recommendations I read online. And I have continued to train with him because of getting results. I have lost nearly 8kgs, am more in shape, feel better, have gained confidence and most importantly I have the right guidance and direction in working towards my goals. Alex is a true professional, he is always on time, and he keeps bringing me back into focus. I have made good progress in terms of inches lost and how much weights I can lift. He guides firmly but in the best way, giving me the confidence that I've always struggled with. He is invested in his clients, gives them his full attention and gives realistic, practical advice - including nutrition and doing other activities. Having him as my trainer is like having an equally invested team-mate in my quest to achieve my dream of reaching my ideal body weight/BMI. Thank you Alex.Moreexpand_more

Alex is highly motivating but manages to keep it fun. I knocked a further 3. 5minutes off my best 5k time in just 8 weeks. I was delighted to reach the sub 21 minute milestone. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge which he is eager to share.

So pleased! I lost over 8 inches when ROKO said my lack of results was down to my age. But importantly, it's given me back my love of going to the gym. Alex is fun, knowledgeable and motivating. Thank you so much Alex.

I have been training with Alex twice per week for just over 5 months and I have been really impressed with his training and delighted with the result I have achieved - I've lost 18 lbs and 19 inches, plus seen a huge improvement in my strength and general fitness. I would highly recommend Alex as a trainer; he's motivating, very knowledgable and knows how to push you to achieve your goals. He has also achieved the impossible - he's made it possible for me to enjoy going to the gym! I'm now happy with my weight and shape but I certainly intend to continue working with Alex towards new goals - including deadlifting my own body weight!

Having worked with Alex throughout much of my weight loss journey, I can thoroughly recommend him as a personal trainer. He is friendly and completely non judgemental, he has helped me to focus and achieve my goals with his encouraging and motivating manner. I weighed approximately 22 stones when I began my weight loss and I decided upon Alex as a personal trainer after searching for others locally. I now weigh a little over 13 Stones and this has been achieved in about a year. My waist size has dropped from almost 50 inches to 32 inches. Working with Alex has helped me turn my life around completely, I have more confidence and I am less prone to the depression that I suffered before. I am pushing myself much further than I would have ever thought, and my fitness is better than ever. Alex encouraged me to keep a food diary and every week we went through nutrition and diet tips. My diet has improved and with his regular recipes online my meals are never boring. I have the knowledge to make sensible choices that will keep me full for longer with less cravings for sugar. I am so happy with the results, gradually seeing my body shape change. I never feel like the workouts are rushed either, Alex doesn’t constantly watch the clock and more than often we run over the session. I enjoy the workouts and look forward to the buzz I get, knowing that I have achieved something so positive. Alex is a great personal trainer and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve the way they look and feel.Moreexpand_more

I started my 4 week training with Alex at the beginning of May, I had been working out since the start of the year and had lost a few kg’s but I couldn't get past a certain weight. I was heading off to America to be a lifeguard for 3 months so I wanted to look my best, as I would be in a swimsuit everyday. My main goals were to lower my body fat percentage, focusing on my arms (triceps), my abs, and to achieve as much definition all over as I could. Alex gave me a strict workout plan that consisted of weights for 3 days and cardio for 3 days, alternating throughout the week. He talked me through every exercise to help me on days when he wouldn't be there. As well as working out, I had to write down my food intake for the whole 4 weeks, he would then monitor this regularly to make sure that I was eating the right foods. We took my measurements, weight and body fat percentage at the beginning and the end. Throughout the 4 weeks I had a university deadline and missed quite a few days, however I am incredibly pleased with my outcome. With his help I managed to loose 2kg and 2% body fat that I thought I could not get rid of. I lost a lot of fat from my triceps which was my main goal, I also lost a total of 9 inches from my: biceps, chest, waist, hips thighs and calfs. This really surprised me as I thought I hadn’t lost anything! I do feel different after the 4 weeks, I feel happier within myself, I am stronger physically and I have also built muscle. Prior to doing all of this I could not get past my 65kg plateau, which I had struggled with for a few months. I have managed to break through this and I now feel that my personal goals are within reach. I aim to continue with my training and strive to achieve my personal goals over the next few months. Alex is a very knowledgeable man who is incredibly friendly and approachable! It was a pleasure to work with him for 4 weeks and I cannot thank him enough. I know that as soon as I come back from America I will be asking for his help again!Moreexpand_more

I met Alex at The Gym around three months ago when I first took his stability ball class (which I highly recommend! ). After a few classes I decided to take some personal training sessions with him, I chose him above the other trainers because he is motivating and was committed to helping me achieve my goal. I wanted to tone up rather than lose weight and I only had a small time to achieve this as I would be going home for the summer. He started by measuring my body fat which I found really useful and then we began on weekly weight and core sessions accompanied by his class twice a week to reach my 20% body fat target. Alongside this he has also helped me with my long distance running technique in preparation for Race for Life in June. So far, so good, I have noticed a massive improvement with my tone and general fitness, I wasn’t convinced when he assured me it gets easier with practice but it really does. His jokes might be terrible but Alex is knowledgeable and passionate about fitness and this really shows, he is eager to help you help yourself and is patient and encouraging (he puts up with me even though I whine constantly) I will be sad to leave him over the summer but as soon as I’m back I will be continuing my sessions with him!

At the age of 64 with one replacement hip and a knee that is falling apart, Alex took me on when perhaps he should have run a mile. Alex has not let me off working hard during my training sessions and I feel so much better now. My aim was to strengthen my muscles before possible knee surgery and I feel we have achieved that goal. Having exercised for most of my life, I know that Alex is very talented and extremely knowledgeable. He will get results for you and I thoroughly recommend him. '.

Do not employ this man if you want to walk again ever! No seriously me and my partner came back from holiday in September bloated and unfit and we decided to do something about it. We looked for a local personal trainer who would come to our house to train us and found Alex’s web site. Alex said he could train us from home but that he was based at The Gym which was near our office and that might work better. We had seen The Gym advertised but thought that at £16 a month it must be rubbish. In fact it’s the best gym we have ever been to! The great thing about Alex is that he knows what he is doing. After all he is a sports scientist. Consequently he works the whole body in a proper scientific way that gets results without pounding the treadmill for hours on end. We have both lost the half stone we wanted to and feel healthier and fitter. Alex never scrimps on time and never clock watches but woe betide you if you do as he will add on more time as a punishment!We can positively recommend Alex and The Gym. Why don’t you give it a try like we did, you won’t regret it.Moreexpand_more

I decided I needed a personal trainer as I had been a runner before but had been diagnosed with MS and had, had to stop running for a while. Once I had gotten better I found it hard to get back into the swing of exercise and didn't have the same enthusiasm, as I had gained quite a bit of weight. I wanted to lose weight and tone up as I had a holiday booked and wanted to wear a bikini for it and I didn't want to feel self conscious about my body anymore. I found Alex on Google and saw that he did personal training sessions through 'The gym' which was really good value and had good restrictions on the contract you would have to take out to go there. Reading though peoples testimonials about Alex you could see that he got good results and seemed to get on with them, through how they spoke about him. I decided to contact him and I spoke to Alex initially through email and over the phone, he was polite and thorough with his questions about how fit I was, what I had done in the past and also knew some information about MS. Alex didn't pressure me to join 'The gym' but suggested it would be a good idea to rather than getting a day pass as it was so cheap and would help me do sessions on my own which would help my fitness. When I first meet him he was friendly and we talked more about things like diet, supplements and what sort of results I wanted from him. It was very helpful and informative as Alex sent me information about how changing my diet could help towards my MS and the diet wasn't as restrictive as others I had been given in the past. Also his philosophy of being good 80% of the time and having fun with the other 20% also meant I could have cheat moments which has helped me stick to the diet and training. Doing the actually training has been good fun as Alex has given me a mixture of exercises I can do myself while also pushing me to work harder when I have sessions with him, I have joked in the past that these sessions are working as afterwards I always hate him a little bit and the pain lasts for a couple of days. He is also very encouraging and if he finds any new information for me he emails it to me. We meet up once a week depending on our timetable, I have been seeing Alex now for two months give or take and with the diet and training sessions I have lost a stone and on our most recent session I was 10 stone 9 pounds. I am so happy with the results and I can't wait to get into a bikini for the first time on my holiday as I have never had the confidence to do so before. Meeting up with Alex has meant I've lost weight, toned up and lost about 13 inches from my body. I love the new me and am so thankful for the help and new lease of life.Moreexpand_more

I decided to look for a personal trainer after spending years training on my own and not getting the results I wanted. I needed to loose weight, but the diets I tried only worked for a short period of time before I put the weight back on again. I have been training with Alex for 6 months now, his motivation, support and dietary advice have helped me to loose 2 stone and drop 2 dress sizes and loose 16 inches, including 3 inches off each thigh and 2 inches of each calf. I feel healthier, fitter and more confident. Alex’s training sessions are tailored to my personal needs, they are very challenging but also lots of fun, he pushes me harder than I ever have done on my own. Alex is a fantastic personal trainer, I would highly recommend him.

I have had trouble with my running technique and muscle mobility and Alex has helped combat the issues - through varied techniques, he has improved my flexibility and addressed the areas of movement that consequently affected my running. After being a frequent member of The Gym I was unaware of how I could push my training further to get better and quicker results, and Alex has taught me some fantastic body strengthening exercises that were new to me - and I can always feel the benefits of the workout the next morning!

I can not thank Alex enough for helping me sort out a knee injury which prevented me from running. After approaching Alex at one of the group classes I attend and explaining my injury, Alex managed to provide me with the relevant exercises and help which got me back up and running in no time. Without this advice/help/expertise I could of been out of action for months. Thanks Alex.

I signed up with Alex as I needed a push and motivating to lose weight and get fit. After only 4 weeks i've lost 16lb and feel healthier and fitter. Alex is a great motivator and has pushed me far beyond what I could ever have done alone. I would say to anyone looking for a PT . Look no further!

After just four sessions with Alex I have already noticed a dramatic improvement in my fitness and can feel myself shaping up already! The Personal Training sessions have taught me how to exercise more effectively left me feeling much more motivated about keeping fit.

Alex is a great fitness instructor. Working with him gives you an insight into what you should do and what you need to do. He is motivational and pushes you to achieve the best you can in the time available. I would highly recommend him.

Alex has provided me with PT sessions and workout techniques for a number of years. His sessions are always taylored to my personal needs and we work on the areas that I wish to. He is motivating and makes me work far harder than I would alone. I would reccoemnd anyone who is looking for a PT to contact Alex - he's great!

Alex is a fantastic personal trainer; I have seen a few over the years, but he is the only one to have kept me on track, he really motivates me and also makes exercise fun. I have been able to reach my fitness goals and I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of having a personal trainer. .

I have been running with Alex for over two years now and he is by far the most reliable, flexible and professional fitness instructor i have trained with.