Nxtep Private Personal Training Gym

Fantastic experience: I've been training at Nxtep for 6 months now, and it's completely transformed my relationship with fitness. When I first signed up, I saw exercise as a chore and was just looking for some structure and accountability. Now I genuinely look forward to every session. My trainer Steve has been outstanding. He's found that perfect balance between motivation and discipline that works for me - always pushing me to give my best without burning me out or making sessions feel unsustainably punishing. His programmes are incredibly well-designed, tailored to the goals we discussed when we started, and targeting the whole body while keeping things varied and fresh. I come away from each session feeling great (albeit knackered!), which says everything about his approach. The results speak for themselves: I've lost 5kg and dropped from 25% to 18% body fat in a way that feels healthy and sustainable. Through increased strength and improved form, I've seen gains across the whole body; adding 110kg to my deadlift, and increasing my bench by 40kg stand out as results I'm proud of. Chris, the owner, deserves huge credit for creating something special here. The facilities are excellent, but more than that, he's built a real community around the gym. Despite it being a PT gym where most people train individually, it genuinely feels like being part of a group. Chris brings incredible energy to the place - you can tell he's passionate about what he's built and puts real work into maintaining that atmosphere. If you're looking for personal training that delivers results while actually being enjoyable, I can't recommend Nxtep highly enough. Six months in and I'm excited to see what the next six bring.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't emphasize more, how much of a difference Chris has made to my 14 year old son's athletic performance, agility and overall confidence. Being a budding basketball player we wanted someone who could identify the areas of improvement, attend to his needs along with support and guide him. Chris has exceeded our expectations, he not only is a personal coach for my son but also is a great mentor. Well done to Chris and team Nxtep! Wish we had found you sooner.

Fantastic experience: This is more than just a gym, it is a real community of like minded people of all ages and abilities. I love being part of this community. The trainers are first rate. The small group sizes enable you to have the tuition to progress but also the encouragement from the group. This place has become part of my life giving me energy, strength and positivity which I wouldn't be without. Would definitely recommend Chris and his team - give it a go.

Fantastic experience: Chris and the Nxtep team are excellent. Totally recommend. I’d not seen a gym for quite a while and had suffered lower back injuries twice during poor PT sessions elsewhere. The care and advice during the initial sessions was phenomenal as I built up my fitness and confidence. The other members are really welcoming and the sessions really well thought out and they can cater for all levels of fitness. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Chris is an outstanding personal trainer! His energy, expertise, and genuine passion for fitness make every session both challenging and enjoyable. The gym is always clean, well-equipped, and has a great atmosphere. I've seen great progress thanks to his guidance and support. Highly recommend to anyone looking to level up their fitness journey!

Fantastic experience: Had a total of twenty sessions with Steve over the past couple of months - cannot recommend highly enough, an understanding and highly knowledgeable professional Personal Trainer who has assisted me greatly.

Fantastic experience: 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 you

Fantastic experience: I 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!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: Always a great session with Chris . Come away feeling fab

Fantastic experience: 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 .

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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!!

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

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: 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

Fantastic experience: Awesome, have suffered with lower back pain for years, helped build core strength and hasn’t felt this good in years – thank you Chris!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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.....

Fantastic experience: 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!!

Fantastic experience: 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!

Fantastic experience: I joined Nxtep 3 months ago, having initially walked into the studio feeling crippled from tennis overload. My legs had given up on me during playing and with a long standing ankle injury, I knew I had to address. Additionally I was carrying too much weight and my gym techniques were clearly not fit for purpose. I had been a gym member for 15 years prior. Following a very warm introduction about the business and how they operate, I was invited for a taster session with Chris. It is a one-to-one personal training studio, so a one in & one out policy. This is one of the first elements that differentiates them from personal trainers in a public gym setting - where there are distractions everywhere. I have had PT in the past and whilst I got benefit from it, the pure depth that Nxtep offers is another level. Granted you pay a little more for the service but it yields unparalleled qualitative benefits that you can only see and feel when you are there... The offering includes regular group communications, a dedicated Youtube channel, personal motivation messages and checkins, food menu planners, personalised macro-level split for protein/carb/fat intake, live weekly cook alongs from the owners kitchen, online weekly group sessions, and one of the features I like the most is the technology. Nxtep have an application that synchronises from all the most popular training applications like MyfitnessPal and Fitbit so sleep, weight and metrics etc are all captured into one "Hub". Chris and Luca are highly personable, experts in their fields and the passion truly shows. These are not just fluffy words. I work very closely with Luca due to my love of tennis and his particular expertise covers my love for the sport. New home training programmes are also uploaded to the Nxtep app in 4 weekly cycles so there is a constant challenge to grow and evolve. I am learning advanced techniques and stretching my body with core and mobility work. Luca is a scientific guru and during training explains all aspects about the relationship within the body, not just the correct movements and posturing. I might even be able to do the 'splits' soon if I continue at this rate ... !

Fantastic experience: After years of lone gym work with limited results I made my first PT experience with the NxTep team. They’ve been able to push me (politely) to new levels in my exercises, so for the first time in those years I’ve been getting really noticeable results. That keeps me going back for more, when in the past sometimes I’ve lost momentum due to the lack of those noticeable results.

Fantastic experience: After being out of the fitness game for a period of time , and becoming a relatively new mum I felt I needed a helping hand. I reached out to Chris at Nxtep to help me achieve some personal goals and get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm so glad I made the decision to reach out for help and invest in myself, as the benefits stretch far beyond weight loss. I was nervous at starting this journey, but Chris has made me feel comfortable and at ease no matter what your size or ability. The support I've received out of the gym has also been second to none, so whatever your goals, this is definitely the place to achieve them!

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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 and Jenny make 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.

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: #amazing! Chris Nicklin is the ultimate PT and the only trainers 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 other 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

Fantastic experience: Great place for private personal training. All the equipment you could need and a great team of trainers helping you achieve your fitness goals!

Fantastic experience: 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fantastic experience: great environment! recommend this place if youre serious about fitness

Fantastic experience: The studio is a wonderful and luxurious environment!