I’ve often found it difficult to get motivated to train for many reasons. But having regular PT sessions with Mark has helped me so much. It gives me the structure and motivation I need to keep me going and to keep me doing exercise. I still have weeks which are harder than others due to work and family commitments but by working with Mark in regular PT sessions, I find it really helps me to create a routine that is incredibly beneficial. It helps that Mark really knows his stuff and is always looking at the latest research to help give his clients the latest information and techniques too. I would definitely recommend Mark and Bodyworks to anyone, no matter what your fitness goals are.

Paul S , Whitstable


Thanks to the work of Mark Chapman I’m fitter & healthier at over 50 than I have been since I was in my 20’s. Mark is patient, encouraging & motivating. I now have the ability & enthusiasm to be able to train between my weekly sessions. I would highly recommend Bodyworks PT.

Sally from Whitstable

Having not previously enjoyed personal training, I have found my sessions with Mark a real motivation! He builds sessions that are truly about your goals and your needs. Always brings his wide experience, good insight and fun. I never get bored. I have built up my strength and am regularly upping my season best for my running. I highly recommend Mark and Bodyworks

Marg

After a couple of years of minimal exercise and weekends spent with the family & DIY I needed a kick start to get back into shape. Weekly Personal training sessions with Mark have been excellent he listened carefully to my needs and with varied weekly sessions has helped me get back on track. In particular niggly back pain and stiff neck/shoulders are now gone as we worked together to strengthen these areas in particular lower back and core which generally become weak when you sit on a PC all day in your job. Thanks again for all your help I would highly recommend.

Mark Jenkins

I had been thinking about using a personal trainer for a couple of years,everytime i went past a sports shop or health store where there were adverts for trainers i kept thinkingi'll give them a call sometime, i just never got round to it. A colleague at work whose sister works at a gym recommended Mark , so i decided to give him a call,we organised a time to have a session, being sceptical by nature i was wary of what was to come,but i have to say, Mark was extremely pleasant and professional and has real passion for what he does so i really felt like i wanted to give this a go,we started having sessions back in May 2009, after a couple of months i couldnt believe the results, i felt a lot fitter and healthier. A lot of friends asked me if it was worth the money, but for the session which is 40 pounds, Mark would also text me during the week to make sure i was keeping up with the exercises and nutritional advice. I think having that one hr a week set me up for the rest of the week to do what i needed and as it was controlled and surpervised there was less chance of injury. I cant recommend Mark enough , and now my wife sees him occaisionally for sessions, my advice is to give it a go,what do u have to lose.

Dr D Siva.


'I decided to start personal training sessions because I couldn't get motivated to exercise again on my own. Mark made our exercise sessions fun and continuously changed my routine to keep me motivated and to challenge my muscles more. I wanted to work on my upper body strength as well as improve my cardiovascular fitness. Sessions included shuttle runs, lunges, squats, press ups, boxing, tricep dips and core muscle exercises to name a few. I would recommend Mark for his enthusiasm and his wealth of training knowledge. No muscle is safe!'

Lucy Goodfellow

I had been a member of a gym for about a year before I had personal training with Mark. I was amazed at how much more I could do when he was there, encouraging me to work a bit harder. I came out of each session feeling that I could take on anything. He just inspires you to challenge yourself. Try a session with Mark--he's a great trainer.

Sue Goddard

I spoke to Mark Chapman when I was researching personal trainers in my area. Unfortunately, training at home was not an option for me but Mark then recommended another trainer in my area who did have use of a studio. Initially, I assumed this other trainer worked for Mark, but after meeting Elliott (the other trainer), I soon realised that he too had his own company and that Mark had simply done a vey nice gesture though he would not be receiving the custom. I thought to myself, how many other trainers would do what Mark did? Very few I am sure! Mark listened patiently to what I was looking for and I am happy to say, had organised for Elliott to call me. I met Elliott (Mark's recommended trainer) and found him to be very patient, thorough and passionate about what he does. In my research, I found many trainers did not have the courtesy to return my enquiries -these are probably the same people who complain about the credit crunch and the decreasing number of clients they have! In the past, I had trainers who were good but had no sense of humour or personality, this is not the case with Mark or Elliott, the reason for this is because they do what they love where some trainers (as we see many people in our society) do it because it is a great way to make a living, a job they must do or what they feel they have to do, because they can no longer play rugby or football professionally or semi-professionally anymore because of an injury. By wanting to simply help people, I am confident that all the good favours Mark bestows on others will return many times over to him!

From Deborah

Personal training is great! You do not lose time to go to the gym and as Mark is always on time, you start working out straight away. As I am really keen on having my heart rate up and to get toned, we start with running for 15 minutes followed by either kick boxing, alternate lunges, leg squats with weights or press ups. Each training session is different due to the variety of gym equipment that Mark owns and due to his extensive personal training experience, you really feel good and healthy, which is especially important at this time of the year!

Claudia Schuitemaker

After a year overseas travelling, I had put on a stone since coming back to a sedentary desk job in London. Enough was enough and I contacted Mark in the New Year to kick start myself into actually doing some exercise, tone up, and lose weight. Through a combination of boxing, stretching, and using weights amongst other things, my measurements over 10 weeks have reduced! Some results were 4 and a half inches from hips, bottom and thighs, bodyfat 2% lower, blood pressure and resting heart rate lowered and the lung fitness test results were improved. I am so much more confident, toned and can really see the difference in my body shape – others have noticed too and commented which feels great. I could barely do a single press up before working with Mark, and now am proud that I can do several sets of them! Mark is approachable, knowledgeable with respect to both fitness and dietary advice, and is genuinely dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone, whatever your fitness level, and am happy to e mail or speak to people who would like to hear more!

Jen Goddard