West London Fitness

I've been with my personal trainer in Ealing at West London Fitness, Jay Oxley for over a year now. My online sessions with Jay are just as challenging, I am glad to be able to continue with my fitness goals during the lockdown and look forward to getting back to the gym.

I decided I wanted to do something for myself, to improve my health and fitness. Since October 2019 I have been training at West London Fitness in Ealing with Jay, my personal trainer. Having never been in a gym before, I was nervous but Jay put me at ease immediately. I never would have believed 4 months ago that I would now be running, boxing, lifting weights and so much more. Every session is different, and I can feel the difference in my fitness levels even after a short time. Having Jay as my PT has given me a new confidence, I feel motivated to get to my sessions and always feel great after training.

I first discovered West London Fitness in Ealing in November 2018. Previously I have tried other gyms but felt I could never achieve my goals or found it difficult to get motivated. Since I started training under the excellent guidance of personal trainer Georgia Mahony at West London Fitness, I am already well on the way to achieving my goals of weight loss, improving my fitness levels, muscle tone and general wellbeing. Each session with Georgia is different and is tailored to meet my needs and ability. The sessions are tough but I always feel energetic afterwards and I find that I am sleeping better and also eating much better following nutritional advice from the knowledgeable Georgia. At West London Fitness there is always a warm welcoming atmosphere and I would highly recommend it.

It's 8am Sunday morning and I wake up, put on my running gear and head out to the gym (it’s raining! ) and run for ½ an hour before starting my day – I do all of this willingly and without grumbling and it’s all thanks to my new attitude credited to Karl @ West London Fitness. To help put above into context- 5 months ago I was given the OK to exercise having recovered from a fractured tailbone which had severely limited my mobility for the previous 13 months and caused many secondary issues along the way. I was struggling to walk 500 metres and had limited strength, energy and motivation. I wanted to train under guidance to fast start my fitness whilst avoiding any further injuries so after some research and reviews of options in Ealing I shortlisted West London Fitness. From the initial discussion and over the first few sessions Karl took time to understand my goals, what motivated me, my typical dietary habits and my limitations due to injury. He planned each session so it was varied, always felt challenging but manageable and was fun (I get bored with routine). I had initially planned to have Personal Training Sessions for a few months and then go back into a gym routine 5 times a week. I'm still training with Karl and finding out new things about myself as well as uncovering new levels of fitness. For most of my life I didn’t believe I could sustain a pace or run for longer than 5 minutes. Karl helpd me overcome my mental as well as physical limitations and I completed the “inflatable 5k” in September, I have signed up for a 5k run in January with the West London Fitness Family and am considering doing the Ealing Half next September. I cannot share the change in my weight as I have avoided the scales since I started (Karl diligently notes this every month), but I have dropped 2 jean sizes, 3 dress sizes and I haven’t hit the dreaded plateau yet- neither for weight nor fitness. What makes West London Fitness Ealing different?+ Everyone who attends is only there for Personal Training which creates a focused environment – It’s unique and not comparable to my previous experiences (x4) of training in multi-purpose Gyms. + Small enough that you get personal attention with no anxiety about doing it “wrong” in front of other gym goers.+ Encouragement and positive “can do” vibes– it’s clients form an informal support and motivational group. + Sessions are unique (no repetition)– each one tailored to you and how you are feeling which keeps your body guessing and gets the most out of you (I get bored very quickly).+ Training Smarter – I have never trained so little but seen such big results – recovery is important. + The expertise, personal commitment and dynamic of Jamie and Karl – not just during your sessions but how to get you moving and self-motivated once you leave. For the past 15 years I was on a cycle of improving fitness/ losing weight, getting knocks and bumps, stop/start approach with "treats" while balancing a very busy city job involving extensive travel (think dinners, drinks and bad working habits). Thanks to me for walking through that door (Starts with us!), Karl for his training and support I have healthier holistic attitude which I will continue to embrace. I rarely write reviews due to being busy, but this one is well deserved. Maybe one day I will be brave enough to publicly share my before and after pictures!Moreexpand_more

I wasn’t looking for a personal trainer but two years ago I was feeling unfit, had some niggling back problems and over the previous decade I had been steadily gaining a pound or two each year. I kept saying I was going to lose weight and get fit but it wasn’t as easy as in my younger days. I noticed a friend of mine who I knew was training at West London Fitness, Ealing, was starting to transform and was signing up to do amazing things. I had never stepped foot inside a gym before and so it took me another 6 months to pluck up the courage to go and see Karl Gibson. I initially felt very self conscious but straightaway Karl put me at my ease. Karl and Jamie have made a very special environment. We are always introduced to whoever else is training and the atmosphere is very warm and friendly. It feels very healing Karl has had his work cut out as I can be a very reluctant trainee but he has managed to push me to do things I never would have imagined and is always there to motivate me and drive me on when I’m about to tap out. The sessions are always varied and there are always new pieces of equipment to keep things interesting. Every session feels like hard work but Karl is very intuitive and gets to know his clients well – he knows when to work you hard and when to turn it up a notch into a really hard session. When I broke my wrist playing tennis Karl helped me get my strength and movement back and helped me regain my confidence whenever I was nervous of doing something. I quite quickly lost the weight I wanted to lose but more importantly I have greatly improved my fitness, strength and muscle tone. This has improved my tennis; I can now get to the ball quicker and enjoy playing for longer. I try to run regularly, which is due to Karl motivating me. I have more energy and stamina and fewer strains on my body with the increased strength and reduced weight. I have also learned a few things about myself and how I am capable of much more than I think, I just need to believe it! I achieved my initial goals long ago and never imagined I would still be training now but I can’t stop now - I still want to improve and the sessions are not just exercise but therapy too and a lot of laughs.Moreexpand_more

I have trained with West London Fitness for over two years. When I started, I had not exercised properly or regularly for years - Jamie has provided the expertise and encouragement to help me get back my fitness and strength. Without Jamie, I would be waking every day thinking "I must start exercising today" and I'd be going to bed at night thinking, "OK, maybe I'll start tomorrow". My programme changes every week so it never gets boring - and it targets the areas where I need most work. In short, I am fitter and stronger, I feel far better, and look forward to my sessions (even though it might not look like it at the time! ).

Before starting fitness training at West London Fitness, Ealing, I was going to the gym but not really making progress. I have found training with Jamie Lea at West London Fitness has helped me enormously. I am now training in a more systematic way and finding that I am motivated to get fit and well and have the capacity to achieve this. This is due to several factors including guided use of a wider range of facilities and a more effective and careful use of these. My training programme has also helped me more generally to change my life in ways that help me to stay fit and healthy. Advice on diet has been a key element in my training. I have kept a food diary and this helps me to get things right as much as I can as I go along. In other words the training regime has changed my everyday life in a positive way. I have lost weight and have far more energy than I had before. Fitness training has improved my self esteem and I feel and look better. I now feel more alive and enjoy the feeling of having greater stamina. Jamie has been an inspiration.Moreexpand_more

When I first joined West London Fitness nearly a year ago I had never attended any gym. Being able to work with Ken my personal trainer has meant that I am being motivated and challenged in a positive and structured way which has made the experience worthwhile. I had general goals and gradually all of them are being met but in an atmosphere of support and Ken encourages me each session and is a genuinely nice and fun trainer who has helped me gain in confidence in the gym environment.

When I walked into West London Fitness in Ealing to meet with personal trainerJamie Lea I felt unfit, overweight and slightly anxious. Jamie took the time to talk to me about personal training sessions and spoke to me about my goals and what I would like to achieve. We talked about my desire to increase my fitness, lose weight and generally improve my wellbeing. Jamie listened and made me feel at ease. I decided to book a taster session. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made! Almost a year and a half later I am still attending West London Fitness for personal training sessions with Jamie Lea. Jamie is a true professional. He is motivating, knowledgable, kind and has a wicked sense of humour. I absolutely know what I have achieved would not have been possible without Jamie. Sessions with Jamie are tough but always fun. I enjoy every minute (well mostly!) and my feeling of self achievement is off the scale. I always thought exercise was what ‘other people’ did, not me! I look forward to my sessions with Jamie Lea and never dread going to the gym. The hour flies by very quickly and Jamie is able to make the sessions very interesting using a variety of training methods. He is always introducing something new and each session feels different from the last. I train once or twice a week at West London Fitness but what Jamie teaches me lasts way beyond those sessions. Jamie also advises on diet and is interested in me as a person. He has inspired me to want to stay fit. I can go hill walking with friends and I’m no longer the last person in the group. I can run for a bus without being breathless. My lower back pain has almost disappeared and I feel physically and mentally stronger than ever before. Attending the well-equipped and ultra friendly West London Fitness gym is one of the highlights of my week. If you’re thinking about a personal trainer in Ealing you will not regret meeting with Jamie Lea at West London Fitness.Moreexpand_more

I don't usually write reviews but the team at West London Fitness really do go above and beyond to help. They are straightforward, professional, communicative, friendly and highly knowledgeable. They are genuinely interested in helping clients, irrespective of age and fitness level, achieve their goal whether it's fitness alone or helping to build a better lifestyle. After nearly a year, I feel fitter but also better able to maintain a regime. The trainers are all brilliant - special shout out to Georgia Mahony who has worked miracles and is patience itself!

Signing up to train with Ken at WLF was definitely one of my better ideas. At fifty+ it is daunting to assess your many weaknesses and then try to work on them but with the positive encouragement of Ken and everyone else at WLF the task seems a lot more achievable. I think I'm fitter and a bit stronger than I was when I started and I've been helped enormously with my flexibility and therefore suffer a lot less from lower back issues. I have a long way to go but working alongside the supportive Ken and with the rest of the WLF team in background providing encouragement and humour I now believe I can get to where I need to be.

Fitness training with Georgia Mahony at West London fitness has been a game changer for me and it’s my pleasure to recommend them. I looked into personal training after the past years of the daily grind started taking a toll on my health. Gaining weight had made me lose confidence and each time I failed on my own the more I struggled with it. I also trained heavily for Thai Boxing when I was younger and I really wanted to get back into it. When training on my own I had to spend the very little time I had planning workouts and worrying about how to get the most out of them and that usually left me with little motivation to actually workout. I found personal training really helps with this, all I’m left to do is schedule in my sessions and turn up. Georgia has a wealth of knowledge to tailor a workout that is specific to my needs and I have felt that I have moved forward with each session. I also like that Georgia makes sure each session has a variety of different exercises for me to work on as it keeps me getting bored with the training. Georgia is particularly good at judging the right level that I need to be working at in each session. She is very good at helping me progress during each session in a calm and supportive environment. She takes a genuine interest in my well-being outside of the gym and encourages good behaviors in terms of diet, sleep and generally how well I treat myself. I found that having someone else who also wants you to succeed really helps with making sure you keep the right attitude and increases your chances. I’ve now lost weight, I’m much more toned and I can see huge increase in my cardio levels. I’ve also asked Georgia to help me with my mobility, amongst other things I used to struggle with whilst I was boxing and Georgia has really helped with these. Getting back to the boxing club is my next goal but this time I’ll also have Georgia and West London Fitness in my corner too.Moreexpand_more

I started training with Jaime 3 years ago. At this time I had just finished physio after a knee operation because I was no longer in pain, however personally felt my body wasn't quite 100%. Immediately Jaime identified one side of my body was stronger than the other and helped me work to align them. He taught me how to do each exercise properly and constantly monitored how I was coping. This approach, plus is knowledge and experience gave me a lot of confidence in him after having previously had personal trainers who had caused injury by sticking to a set plan instead of creating an individual one. Jaime helped me get into the fittest shape of my life and cycling 500 miles in 5 days, and he did it in a fun way. I have recommended him to a lot of my friends and family. Whatever level you are at, if you want someone to help get you fitter and healthier, contact Jaime!

I've run on and off for many years and have always planned to incorporate strength and core training - but never really managed it. I went to Georgia at West London Fitness on the recommendation of a friend and have now been training for 1-2 sessions per week over the past six months. Honestly, I feel fitter, more toned and stronger than ever - I'm 42. Without exception, I feel fantastic after each session - those early morning slots may be hard going but they are invigorating and set you up brilliantly for the day. Georgia always works you more or less to your limit - no such thing as an easy session - but there is lots of variety and a very definite focus on technique and form. Georgia has a holistic approach and it's really helpful and motivating to have her (realistic) advice on nutrition and lifestyle. She's also a lovely person! If you're looking for a personal trainer, I'd recommend Georgia without hesitation.

I love my personal training sessions with Ken at West London fitness! Throughout my time working with him at Ealing I can say that he has transformed me physically and as a result, he has made me stronger mentally. Through Ken's sport specific training methods this has translated on the tennis court and has helped improve my tennis game. I never thought that the gym could be so enjoyable, but through Ken's infectious positivity, drive and varied training sessions he has proved me wrong. I trust that Ken can help anyone who is willing to work hard.

I've been training with Georgia Mahony at West London Fitness for the last six months. I've always been in reasonable shape but have struggled with motivation in the last few years particularly when work and life get busy. Georgia keeps me going at times when I know that if it was just me training on my own I would have given up. I've had a knee injury from running for the last 3 years but Georgia works around this in our gym sessions and has also strengthened the surrounding muscles in my knee so I'm now able to run at distance again for the first time in years. As well as personal training, Georgia has also helped me with my diet. In our time together I've lost weight, improved muscle tone and improved my body fat percentage. I sleep better too!

Jamie Lea, personal trainer/training @ West London Fitness, Ealing. After 20 years, I had to give up daily swimming on which my fitness depended, following an operation on my cervical spine, which severely limits my mobility and so also affected my general fitness. I was initially apprehensive and doubtful about personal training but even in my first training session with Jamie Lea I realised he understood where my problems were and he would help me make progress. Jamie drives and motivates me to work with him on my fitness, combining humour with a variety of personalised training exercises targeted successfully at problem areas and wasted muscles. He constantly reviews my performance to modify the exercise programme. I look forward to returning to Jamie's gym every week.

I didn't really have a eureka moment - I'd just turned 50 and suddenly realised that unbeknownst to me I'd put on weight … and a lot of it. It'd really just crept up on me so being 5'6 and finding myself at 14 stone I decided I should do something about it. The thought of joining a gym filled me with dread and huffing and puffing around all those fit people freaked me out a bit - which is where West London Fitness came in. It's a intimate little gym in Ealing with no egos and with personal trainers who genuinely care. Jamie Lea had the dubious pleasure of being mine. In 6 months he's opened my eyes to healthy behaviours and a work-life balance which has had the amazing 'side-effect' of weight loss and a renewed zest for life. It's never been about starvation and fad dieting but more about a change of lifestyle. The training sessions are a lot of fun, always varied and not unsurprisingly thoroughly challenging. I've now lost just shy of 4 stone and can safely say I feel healthier and fitter than I've ever felt before. I never believed one could make such a change in such a short space of time and it really has been down to Jamie and West London Fitness - so as well as this being a massive endorsement I'd also really like this to be a 'thank you' ….Moreexpand_more

After feeling lost in a larger gym environment and unmotivated to work out alone, I approached West London Fitness in the hope of encouragement, enlightenment and a boost in confidence. Georgia Mahoney replied and over 10 weeks spent with her, she taught me the benefits of nutrition, a good recovery and a variation within exercise. Georgia allowed me to embrace a whole spectrum of gym equipment, and tailored sessions to my personality and with consideration of injuries. Without Georgia, I would have been bored of the same routines, more likely to stop exercising whilst injured rather than adapting workouts, less motivated and less confident. From the outset, training sessions with Georgia improved my fitness which I could most feel the benefits of during football matches. Further, morning training sessions gave me a boost for the day ahead whilst evening training de-stressed me from the day gone by, meaning Georgia's training impacted my all round health and personal wellbeing as well as my fitness. Georgia is an attentive, approachable and considerate trainer who provides interactive and challenging sessions, and further everyone at West London Fitness is welcoming and encouraging, creating an incredibly positive environment to be a part of.

Having suffered from a fractured T10 vertebrae four years ago, I could not entertain the thought of exercise as I had become so lethargic and overweight. Pushing 17 stone and with an ever growing waistline, I realised that I had to change my action as I am not fortunate enough to put weight on all over my body, but just around the waist. A change in lifestyle was not going to be possible by myself due to my addictions to coffee, a glass of wine, and lack in confidence. This is when I met Jamie Lea from West London Fitness in Ealing who basically came to my rescue and transformed my statistics, body shape and mentality. After an assessment and a couple of personal training sessions in and out of the gym my motivation for change surfaced, and this developed over the few months to enable me to lose 2 stone, many inches and become healthier and fitter. The variety of exercise and the ambience of the gym made training easier than I have ever known, which results in the determination to work and train harder. This has had enormous effects on my ability to do many things, but most importantly helps me sleep and has improved my health massively. My BMI is down, my addictions reduced, my muscle and strength has improved, my self-esteem improved and my diet is fantastic without the highs and lows. Unfortunately I no longer live in West London, and therefore train elsewhere currently without a Personal Trainer, but the confidence and motivation Jamie installed in me has continued 6 weeks later. I can not thank Jamie and his colleagues enough for providing me with the tools to regain my life and become fit. You can't put a value on fitness and health, but if you have 2-3 hours a week and need a personal trainer once a week there is no better place and trainers than those at West London Fitness Ealing.Moreexpand_more