RISE Macclesfield

Fantastic experience: Relaxed training environment with supportive coaches

Fantastic experience: The best fitness center in the area by far Absolutely amazing coaching 20 mths so far and still learning new tricks and techniques on keeping healthy habits and keeping fitness levels up Awesomeness

Fantastic experience: Great coaches, relaxed atmosphere which is non judgemental. A good variety of exercises that change monthly.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym, motivating, great trainers, lots of support for weight loss, regular assessments , just fab

Positive experience: Really supportive coaches that provide very varied sessions

Fantastic experience: Have been a member for over 8 years now. Rise has become part of my life. Great sessions, great coaches, friendly, no intimidation. Without Rise I would not be where I am today in terms of fitness and weight.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for around 12 months and it's been fantastic. All the sessions are different and cater for everyone. The people / coaches are all supportive and more importantly I'm alot fitter in myself. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member for over 10 years which speaks volumes in itself! Always varied sessions, enthusiastic friendly coaches and I’ve made lifelong friends. Oh…and I’ve improved my strength and fitness too!!

Fantastic experience: So glad I am a member of Rise! The sessions are motivating and so are the trainers and all the other members. Best gym experience for me EVER!

Fantastic experience: Engaging, fun sessions in an inclusive, motivational atmosphere. I never thought I'd be able to do it, but all abilities are supported by fantastic coaches to get as much out as they put in.

Fantastic experience: I recently rejoined Rise in February, the daily workouts are varied and change monthly which gives you the opportunity to improve your fitness and technique, the coaches are great and very supportive and the app we use has lots of informative information to help you reach your goals

Fantastic experience: Fantastic set up, great coaches who listen and support your needs. Great fun and great bunch of people. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, great coach lead sessions, great fun sessions designed by coaches, something different everyday and someone always on hand to help. Love it here

Fantastic experience: I wasn’t sure what to expect going into an exercise environment again after many years! When I went to Rise for the first class is was such a calm relaxed atmosphere. The instructor was so kind and approachable that I felt at ease straight away. The groups feel like personal training with all the advice and help you need . Every training session is different so you never feel bored. Everyone I have has their own agenda for getting fit . Everyone respects each other. Would recommend this club to all ages and , all abilities . It’s tough but fun getting fit again .

Fantastic experience: First gym I’ve ever kept going to for more than a couple of weeks and I’m actually enjoying it! I’m 12lbs down, feel fitter, stronger and have more energy. The classes are varied and everyone is super friendly and motivating. Excellent value for everything you get from it!

Fantastic experience: Everyone is very friendly and the coaches really do put you through your paces. They let you know how to train and how to use the equipment correctly. The coaches are very encouraging and help you every step of the way. The training is very adaptable for myself who has a disability. Great Sessions.

Fantastic experience: Rise is the best fitness club I've ever joined. The expert coaches provide individual training to everyone in the group sessions and they're creative too, offering an amazing variety of exercises and workouts. The members are friendly and we have lots of fun getting fit. Rise is great!

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Rise. It is a really supportive environment with knowledgeable, friendly and supportive coaches. They work with you to help you reach your own goals. Everyone is really friendly and you work at your own pace. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you are looking to become a better version of yourself, fitter, stronger and healthier the team at Rise can help reach those goals! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Love RISE! Been a member for over 3 years now, the longest I’ve ever been for any gym or club! My fitness and stamina are massively improved, and on top of that I’ve made some great friends. I attend 4-5 weekly and will continue to do so!

Fantastic experience: Where to start! Joined to sharpen up my fitness levels and to be held accountable for ensuring I delivered what I promised I would do on a weekly basis. Pleased to feedback that approaching the end of my 2nd year, one of the best decisions ever made. I am leaner, quicker, stronger and happier. Add to that I have met some brilliant people and made several solid friendships

Fantastic experience: A brilliant life changing place that is not like a normal gym. Amazing bunch of coaches, programmes and members make it a superb place to exercise and have fun. They adapt sessions to accommodate any injuries. I am 600 sessions in

Fantastic experience: Life changing. Fabulous!

Fantastic experience: I have found Rise to be a community of friendly coaches and members all rooting for each other to achieve. It's a positive place to work out and has the knowledge and experience to provide the whole support package.

Fantastic experience: This is an excellent gym. The coaches know you by name, create varied and interesting workouts and are all able to present different levels of each exercise so you can challenge yourself, whatever level of strength or fitness you are. I am female, middle-aged and chubby. Going to standard gyms previously was intimidating and I felt embarrassed. RISE is completely different. I love coming here and am getting fitter and slimmer all the time.

Fantastic experience: This is an excellent place with great people and knowledgeable coaches who take an interest. Jon also has set up excellent background systems to keep you on track and accountable. It's even possible to access the sessions and workouts remotely for occasions when you can't get there in person. I have never heard of this at any other gym.

Fantastic experience: Joined Rise 5 months ago and really enjoying it. Helped me to lose weight and gain strength. Sessions can be tough, but rewarding and can be adapted because of injuries.

Negative experience: John assured me that I’d be fine with the exercises and that he was aware of my condition. He forgot to tell the coaches that I couldn’t lift heavy weights etc . He knew I was awaiting an MRI but still tried to take payment. Rise have messed my back up some more, awaiting an operation. If you have previous injuries please don’t listen to John, he can make things 10 times worse.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant gym with great sessions and a really great group of people

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place with lots of support from coaches and members . The classes are very well thought out by the coaches who are very approachable and helpful. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Jon and his team are excellent. The support you get at rise is second to none and I love the variety of the sessions. It really helps to keep things interesting

Fantastic experience: I’m an online member as I don’t live near to Macclesfield. I love the personal support you receive from Jon and all his staff. The live online videos mean you can join a class and be part of it. There are lots of classes and if you aren't able to join a live class , you can do an online video of any of the classes any day any time. The support you get from Jon and his team is amazing. You receive personal attention from Jon who checks in with you on a regular basis. You also get lots of confidence building posts on line. I have lost weight and feel much fitter than I have in years and at 66 yrs old, that’s a great thing !!!! Thank you Jon and all the team members and coaches.

Positive experience: Took the 8 week lose 20 pounds challenge, and managed it in 7 weeks. Look and feel a whole lot better.!

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility to get fit, motivate and lose weight with plenty of support. I personally hate gyms - this isn't one! try it you'll be glad you did.

Fantastic experience: Looked into several gym in the macclesfield area once i read up on them i soon came to realise the academy was the place which fitted my end goal to loose weight with a class fun environment jon philosophy to getting results is fantastic just look at him and that is what i wanted 8 weeks later im 20lbs down and feeling and looking great.

Fantastic experience: I was in a rut and on a downward spiral; gaining weight, eating the wrong things and not exercising. I knew I needed to do something about it and needed something or someone to bolster my will power if I was going to have any chance of turning things around. I'm still relatively new, having only completed a month but having lost over a stone in weight and feeling so much better mentally already BUT this place has given me the desire to be the best and the healthiest me - just like it has for hundreds before me and if you give it a chance it will for you too. Absolute 11 out of 10 place and people!!!!

Fantastic experience: This place has honestly changed my life. From an overweight, head-in-the-sand, exercise averse, and unbeknownst to me unhappy person, to a nearly two-stone lighter, healthier, happier, fitter, leaner man who is enjoying exercise for the first time in his life. Great coaches, great classes, great advice, great fun, and great results. Try it.

Fantastic experience: RISE has been so supportive of my weight loss journey over the last two years for the first year I wanted to gain strength and fitness when recovering from ACL surgery. Since April or lockdown I have then had time and headspace to continue with my journey to weight loss. RISE continued online since the beginning of lockdown and then moved into the park whilst still continuing online. The support from the TEAM of coaches at RISE has been brilliant, and the other members is also so supportive. I would recommend it for fitness and weight loss, they are so supportive it is now time for you to do the hard work, to achieve the results you want.

Fantastic experience: 2 months ago I was heavily over weight feeling low and bloated and knew I needed to change my lifestyle. I had tried gyms and it never stuck. I needed a dramatic change I have found it at the academy GTC.The academy is full of like minded people who are looking to feel healthier. The coaches are great there are no sideways glances by anyone like I have felt in other health establishments. I want to keep coming be cause i want to not because I have to.

Fantastic experience: A simply brilliant way to get fit, physically and mentally. I've lost weight before, but have never really worked hard on my fitness. This place makes fitness fun. Great coaches, great people to work out with, and loads of support. Encouragement. Positivity. Simple goals to aim towards. Meal plans. Daily blogs and videos. All the tools you need to challenge yourself and have fun. Habits you can set yourself every week. Go as hard and as fast as you like. Work to your own ability. Nobody judging you at all - whatever size or shape you are. Honestly, joining here is the best decision I've made in years. And there are scores of other people, like me, who know that this is much more than a 'gym' in the traditional sense. It's about building a better way of life through positive choices and decision-making. I lost 28lbs during the 8-week challenge, but it was about more than that for me. I feel so much better for joining this place. If you're considering getting fitter, healthier and stronger, this is the place to be.

Fantastic experience: The Academy has helped me to lose 20lbs so far through lifestyle and dietary advice and exercise. The exercise classes are tough but fun. It's a supportive environment where we are encouraged to only compete with ourselves while working with others and it is non-judgmental. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Positive, supportive environment that has really helped changed my health and life for the better. I honestly can't say enough good things about Jon and the entire team at The Academy GTC. All the trainers are excellent, the workout can be flexed to allow anyone to get the best out of their time at each session. But most importantly - it's the shared, community belief that encourages you to make the right choices and hit your own personal goals. I joined thinking I might do it for a short time, but I wouldn't be without it now, it's help me make really positive life decisions.

Fantastic experience: Great setup. Great motivation. Great results! Lost 23lbs in 7 weeks

Fantastic experience: The classes are fun and at convenient times. Staff and members friendly.

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend this place enough ! Finally loosing weight again and feeling more like myself! If you want fun sessions that always change this is the place !

Fantastic experience: Been a member for over 4 years now. Can't imagine not going. Fantastic support from the coaches, great atmosphere in the sessions, have got fitter than I've ever been and made new friends too

Fantastic experience: One and only place where you can definitely get results!!! Amazing coaches with lots of support and family like environment. Academy helps you to take a whole new step in your life towards fitness and healthy eating!! Highly recommended place for anyone!

Fantastic experience: can't recommend the Academy enough ive just completed the 20 lbs challenge and am about to start a new one. the coaches are really helpful and the atmosphere is welcoming to all levels of fitness .

Fantastic experience: A member for 2 months and I've really enjoyed it. The coaches and other members are so friendly and supportive it has really helped me on my weight loss and fitness journey. Great variety of sessions and something for all levels to get stuck into. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: The Academy is an excellent place if you want lose weight, get fit or just need some direction on how to be more healthy. Jon & Matt know what they are talking about and have created a lively, social environment which is tailored to help as many people as possible. Having completed the 20lb challenge I can attest that anyone can join and find something that works for them.

Fantastic experience: I have been goign to the Academy for 8 months now and I have just completed another challenge loosing 15lbs between November and December. That akes 45 lbs in total since I joined. Whilst that is fantastic and I am really happy the far bigger change is my fitness health and motivation. I have done things I would never have imagined I could do before I started and I have loved all the experiences. I feel like a different person and my kids have got a far better Mum who enjoys going and doing exciting thigns with them.. Joing the academy is the best decision I have ever made. It is the best money I have ever spent on myself and I can't wait for what 2019 holds. Thank you to all the coaches and fellow ninjas for yuor support and encouragement over the last 8 months.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place that will certainly improve you physically and mentally very quickly. Not my usual type of thing but have really enjoyed my time so far (the 8 week challenge). Very addictive and a great bunch of people and coaches. Sound advice on food without having to change anything drastically. Would highly recommend this to anyone stuck in a rut or wanting to improve themselves. The fittest i have ever been for sure and continue to be amazed by the visible results!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for just 8 weeks. Though it is very short time, I have had fantastic experience so far. It is very friendly environment with excellent coaches, along with great minded fellow members. I have not only learnt and doing workouts here, It helped to revamp my entire dietary too. I would like to thank the entire team for their effort and help.I highly recommend Academy for everyone especially who is keen to get back their fitness.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for two months now, after a trying various gyms, nothing compares to the academy. The workouts are varied and challenging, you work to your ability. The support you get is amazing, helping with food and your mindset. I have lost 12.5lbs/ 7.6% body fat up to now and I personally don’t think I’d be able to do it with the academy!

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend the Academy enough! Every session is really positive, friendly and fun! Great results are proven if you follow the simple systems they give you and support is always there.

Fantastic experience: Jen Harden · June 1, 2018 I came back to the academy after having my little boy. I needed to lose the baby weight. I put on 4.5stone!!! I recapped on all the info that the academy give me so that i could achieve my goal! I h... See More

Fantastic experience: The best decision Iv'e made for years was coming to the acadamy! I was overweight,unfit and in a rut. I've just completed the 20lb challenge and feel so much better for it! I honestly don't think i'd have achieved it without the support of not only the instructors but other members too. The classes are never boring, always enjoyable and the time flies. Love it!

Fantastic experience: A great place! So pleased a took the plunge and did the challenge. Everyone is so friendly and supportive. Endless support and advice regarding nutrition and exercise. The sessions are fun and effective. These things together make achieving your goals so much easier!!

Fantastic experience: The Academy GTC has genuinely changed my life and my outlook. No longer do I feel helpless when it comes to my weight and fitness; I am completely in control thanks to the amazing support and advice I’ve received. I feel I’ve really found a place and a programme that is right for me and that’s due to the incredible coaches and my fellow ninjas. The Academy is my fitness “home” and I’m a new person since discovering it!

Fantastic experience: I have just completed the 20 pounds in 8 weeks challenge. I have found the whole experience great the academy sessions are great fun. You get great support from the trainers and fellow ninjas!

Fantastic experience: Am enjoying all aspects of the 'transformation' experience ! The gym sessions are varied and fun , the coaches helpful and supportive and the other members welcoming and friendly . I have just lost 18.5 lbs in 9weeks and gained energy , fitness and motivation ! It's all good here :-)

Fantastic experience: Great place to make friends, get fit and loose fat. The friendly instructors adapt the exercises to suit you so that no matter how fit (or unfit) you are you get a workout to suit you and end up smiling as you see the progress. And yes they really do give you the money back if you complete the challenge!

Fantastic experience: Great 'gym'. I never thought I would enjoy exercise as much as I am. I completeted the 20lb challenge which I never imagined I could. The coaches are amazing. The members are so supportive and encouraging to each other. Highly recommend the academy!!

Fantastic experience: One of the best decisions I have ever made. These guys really know what they're doing and they are so supportive. The Academy is a wonderful and special place. I've lost 22lbs in 8 weeks! I've also toned up, made friends and lost all my aches and pains. Give it a go, you won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: I joined the Academy 9 weeks ago and have loved every minute of it. The coaches have been so supportive by encouraging me to push harder in sessions, advising about nutrition and mindset, reminding me about good sleep as well as eating healthy food and excersising. I was on the 8 week challenge to lose 20lb and I am happy to say I completed it today by losing 21lbs, I feel healthier, fitter, stronger and I am lighter and feeling so much more positive that I have for a long time. Looking forward to losing more weight and learning even more about myself in a truly amazing and fun environment :0)

Fantastic experience: Well after finally getting over the nerves and joining The Academy i can actually say i have enjoyed my first week and wish i had joined earlier. The coaches are brill and always there to offer support or to answer any of your questions. Even though i have only been there a week i already feel better in myself by the food i am eating and by doing the classes. I'm not going to say its easy but it is defiantly worth it.

Fantastic experience: I have found the whole experience fun rather than a challenge. The support and encouragement I've received is unique. The workouts have been varied throughout and always offer an element of competition (but only against yourself). Having completed my Challenge I find myself back at the Academy and still enjoy the sessions. I continue to leave them feeling more positive and motivated than when I arrive!! Try it for yourself and see!

Fantastic experience: I've been at the Academy for 9 weeks and have achieved more here than I did at my previous gym in 3 years. The coaches are supportive and helpful and the workouts are varied and challenging. The membership is worth every penny and I'm so glad that I finally joined.

Fantastic experience: I rejoined the academy 3 months ago and really wish I had never stopped. I have just completed another 20lb challenge and already feel fitter and healthier. The sessions are great fun and the coaches are really supportive in helping you reach your goals. I can't recommend the academy enough, if you are looking to loose weight in a fun and supportive environment this is the place for you.

Fantastic experience: Th Academy is a great way to loose weight and get in shape, everyone if very helpful and makes it a fun way to get fit.

Fantastic experience: Excellent encouraging place that really does promote transformation. Especially impressed by the available resources to help make better food choices & emphasis on changing eating / lifestyle patterns, this has definitely helped me reach my first goal & am intending to continue.

Fantastic experience: i joined the Academy 8weeks ago and in that time ive lost 30lbs they are the real deal very very friendly place with superb coaching and eating guidance its the best thing ive done

Fantastic experience: The most amazing place to go, I've completely changed my life because of this place, 20lbs down minus 10% body fat and I feel fantastic. Your workout sessions are tough and the results are easy to see. Great bunch of people there, would recommend to everyone.

Fantastic experience: Great structured sessions with encouraging and positive coaches and members. First time in several years where I have managed to stick to both an exercise regime and healthy diet and achieved a good weight loss (24lbs in 2 months)!

Fantastic experience: I started at the academy on the 11th January 17 and I have already lost 22lb... there is no other reason than I have stuck to the plan! I would highly recommend The Academy group transformation centre... the best decision I have made in 2017! Thank you Jon, Matt, Bernie & Andy - here is to the next 23lb....

Fantastic experience: Since joining the academy 2 months ago I have now completed the 20lb challenge and couldn't be happier I have so much more energy and generally feel better. The coaches and all the other members are fantastic can not recommend this place enough.

Fantastic experience: Honestly I don't know where to start from but the thing that I'm 100% sure of is that joining the Academy was the best decision I have taken in my life. So, I am approaching the end of my 3rd month in the Academy and I have lost 33lbs. It is not only about losing weight, I am feeling more stronger, fitter and this boosted my self confidence. I am doing many exercises that I have never thought I will be able to do. The Academy is not like a conventional gym, it is a change of your life style. I mean that you will be eating healthier, minimising the stress that you're facing in your life and sleeping well. You will be doing all of that and having fun to. Everybody in the Academy is a true family, they are all helpful and supportive to a level that you won't believe. For all of that I feel really thankful for the existence of the Academy that have changed my life for the better. Also a huge thank you for my fellow ninjas who have been a true family and made the sessions so much fun and easier.

Fantastic experience: I joined the Academy in August and it was a great decision. Since then I have lost weight through the regular exercise sessions and following the recommended healthy eating regime. I was made welcome from the start by both the coaches and the other members.I can highly recommend The Academy.

Fantastic experience: Anyone wanting to loose weight, get fit and totally change their attitude towards food for the better, must join the Academy. I joined in September and lost 21.5 lbs on the weight loss challenge. My body fat has gone down from 28% to 21% and for the first time in my adult life, after having spent years trying every crash and fad diet going, I can confidently say that I look and feel fantastic. You'd think that to loose that amount of weight in 8 weeks might feel like punishment but I can honestly say that it didn't for me, I actually found it quite easy and I have really embraced the concept with regards to the nutrition so I'm never going to put weight back on again.

Fantastic experience: I lost 23lb in just 6 weeks! The Academy has a fantastic regime that supports weight loss and a healthier life style. Joining the Academy is one of the best decision I have ever made. I cannot recommend it enough if you want to loose weight and improve your general health.

Fantastic experience: I've enjoyed an incredible couple of months at The Academy. Both my mind and body have changed for the better and I cannot wait to see what the next chapter holds! Thanks to Jon, Matt and the rest of the team for creating a supportive and welcoming environment regardless of age, size, fitness level etc- I don't know anywhere else quite like it!

Fantastic experience: I've been coming to the Academy for just over 2 months now, I can honestly say it's been one of the best experiences, not just because of the weight loss (although that is a huge factor!) but also because I'm enjoying it, no matter how much I whine about wanting to die in the sessions, I do genuinely enjoy myself, the people are all lovely and very supportive. I've done hundreds of different things in the past to lose weight and it's never worked, a pound here or there and then I put it back on. Since joining I've lost 26lb which is fantastic and really encourages me to keep going. The thing I probably love the most is that it's not saying you can never have a drink or never have cake or chocolate, it's just making sensible choices which I've got to admit I wasn't doing before! I can't recommend the academy enough and intend to continue my journey here!

Fantastic experience: I joined The Academy to do the 20lbs in 8 week challenge. Having spent most of the year trying (& failing) to lose some weight and get fitter I wasn’t sure whether I would achieve this, but 6 and a bit weeks in I had lost 20lbs. Everybody is very friendly & encouraging. The advice & explanation given about what to eat is fantastic. The sessions are well run & actually enjoyable. Feel so much better than before I started.

Fantastic experience: I have to say that joining the Academy was one of my better decisions.I am getting older and nowhere near as fit as I used to be. I was gaining weight on and gaining it in all the wrong places - the waistband of my trousers and the growth of two chins showed this and was making me look older than my actual age. At this point I made the decision to change things. I saw the advertisement re the weight loss challenge and decided that was for me. I have tried other gyms but have not found any as good as the Academy. Its a gym where you have personal trainers at every session who are very helpful and knowledgeable who assist and encourage you throughout sessions. The membership is of varied ages and of differing standards of fitness BUT you go at your own pace and are encouraged every step of the way by the instructors and other gym members. I have to say that I did find the dieting a problem at first but when you start seeing the weight loss it just encourages you to continue. In 7 weeks I had lost 20lbs and that was without being too strict with my food intake. The cheat days are fantastic when you can eat what you want. The waist measurement started to shrink, the double chin vanished and I was feeling stronger and healthier than I had done for years. If you are serious about losing weight and getting fit then the Academy is for you

Fantastic experience: Amazing place. Been there 6 months and still enjoy the sessions and the experience. Its addictive and fun. 10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic! best decision I ever made. The team are totally dedicated in helping you achieve your goals. It is a family atmosphere and great fun.

Fantastic experience: Joining will be the best decision you make! I've seen a major change not only physically but also mentally. Bring on the next challenge!

Fantastic experience: Into my 2nd month and well on the way to doing the 20lb challenge, the team are extremely knowledgeable, motivated and supportive, the advice and guidance on nutrition and eating habits is amazing, would highly recommend to anyone looking to transform their life.

Fantastic experience: i have just finished my first challenge and i would not have believed the difference it has made. i am 26lb lighter and the before and after photos show me what a difference that has made. i am also so much stronger and with so much more energy, the academy has made such a difference.

Fantastic experience: After just 8 weeks with the Academy the physical and mental lethargy has gone, and I now feel stronger and faster. Not only that but I am really enjoying my new lifestyle, have met some great new people, and feel that I have recovered my Mojo (and lost some weight).

Fantastic experience: I've been at the academy for 2 months and just completed my 1st 20lb challenge. The team are very supportive and push you to succeed. Highly recommend if your determined to make a positive change to your life to get fit and feel great Rebecca Golden (nee Marchington)

Fantastic experience: None of the classes are too difficult and the coaches are always on hand to help you if you're struggling/ offer an alternative. The JERF nutritional advice is what I thought would be the most difficult to maintain, whereas in fact as soon as I was in the correct mindset, it became quite enjoyable and not at all difficult to maintain. All the coaches were super helpful whenever I came unstuck & gave me the perfect motivation to keep going.

Fantastic experience: i really love this place! i have completed the 20lb challenge and feel fitter and eat healthier than i have ever done before. the team are great motivators and all the other ninjas are friendly and helpful. if you have done slimming classes or been stuck on a treadmill wondering why you don't lose the weight you want to, then this place is a must.....look at what you can achieve in 8 weeks!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend The Academy highly enough- finishing my 20b challenge on Monday next week (tomorrow) eek- and looking forward to continuing @ The Academy. The Academy is very welcoming and everyone (coaches and other members) are so helpful. Who knew training could be fun! If you're thinking about joining- come along. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: I came to the academy (on my own) feeling apprehensive but didn't need to worry at all! The ninja coaches and other members are now like a family and help out with advice on anything you're not sure about!! I've lost 20.4 lbs in my first 8 weeks and now feel confident and happy with myself for the 1st time in years! i was sick of yo-yo dieting and now have started to learn and understand more about nutrition. The Academy is not just a 'gym' but a change of life!!!

Fantastic experience: I love The Academy! It has helped to change my outlook on life especially with regards to eating habits and exercise. I lost 30 pounds in 8 weeks by following their expert guidance. Sure it takes commitment and time but the expert coaches and other members make it a fun place. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Wish I'd found the Academy earlier! Joined 2 months ago, successfully completed the 20lb challenge and feeling so much better! The all-round package of nutrition, lifestyle advice, exercise and amazing support and motivation from the coaches and other members is just the best! The sessions are varied and fun and encourage you to go back for more, which I intend doing to maintain my new lifestyle and continue getting stronger!

Fantastic experience: I'd highly recommend The Academy to anyone who wants to make a positive change with their life. After four weeks, I had already lost 17lbs by simply following the instructions set out by the coaches. The coaches are friendly, approachable and make the effort to learn your name and who you are. The sessions vary so your experience never becomes stale and instead, you have fun and feel accomplished come the end. The environment is filled with like-minded people who make the sessions more enjoyable as you're all working towards the same goal. As long as you follow the instructions, the weight will drop off.

Fantastic experience: Best thing I've ever done, fitter, lighter, happier than I have been for a very long time, wish I'd done it years ago!

Fantastic experience: awesome place really know their stuff, everyone is so welcoming, friendly and helpful want really recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great place, great people, great results