BodyGuards Health & Fitness

Fantastic experience: Outstanding Personal Training at Bodyguards I have been training at Bodyguards for 30 years, in that time it has become far more than just a gym, it’s a welcoming and supportive community. The one-to-one personal training approach sets it apart, and the long-term commitment of many clients, including myself, is a testament to the expertise and dedication of the team. I train twice a week with Duncan (Dunk) Edwards, who has been my personal trainer for most of my 30 years at Bodyguards. Dunk has an exceptional ability to tailor training programmes to individual needs, ensuring they are both effective and safe. As someone with a prolapsed disc, maintaining my fitness while protecting and strengthening my back is essential. Thanks to Dunk’s expert guidance, I remain active and injury-free, incorporating a combination of cardio, flexibility, and strength training that supports both my overall health and spinal health. Beyond physical fitness, Dunk has played a key role in preparing me for the physical demands of my roles, first in the Army Reserves and now as an Adult Instructor in the Army Cadet Force. His understanding of these specific requirements has ensured I remain in top condition for the challenges they present. Even now, in my sixties, I feel strong, fit, and capable, largely due to the structured and effective training I receive at Bodyguards. What truly makes Bodyguards unique is the atmosphere. Training here never feels like a chore; rather, it’s an enjoyable and engaging experience. Dunk, his wife Lindsay, and the entire team foster a friendly, supportive, and motivating environment, making each session feel more like training with friends than a standard gym workout. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, we not only work hard but also share a laugh, an excellent way to start the day. The fact that so many clients have been with Bodyguards for many years speaks volumes about the level of service and results achieved here. I wholeheartedly recommend Bodyguards to anyone looking for a personal training gym that combines professionalism, expertise, and a genuinely welcoming environment. Whether you have specific training needs, are recovering from an injury, or simply want to improve your overall fitness, you’ll be in excellent hands.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to BodyGuards Health & Fitness, and it’s been such a positive experience! Duncan and Sas have been amazing – they are genuinely lovely people who really care about their clients. Their training sessions have been motivating and fun, and he has sparked my own interest in my health and fitness in a way I didn’t expect. I feel stronger and more inspired thanks to their guidance and support. Highly recommend BodyGuards to anyone looking for a great gym with fantastic trainers!

Fantastic experience: I first trained with Duncan Edwards at Bodyguards nearly 15 years ago, initially to improve a troublesome low back issue but also to improve my overall fitness, posture and flexibility. I really can’t speak highly enough of Duncan, who is superb. His approach has always been focussed and tailored around my personal goals and objectives. There is no ‘off-the-peg’ approach and Duncan uses his considerable knowledge, experience and expertise, in an engaging and motivational way, to create training programmes which get the best all round outcomes possible for me in terms of health, diet and functional fitness. The atmosphere at Bodyguards is really relaxed, welcoming, inclusive and friendly, and I would happily recommend this gym to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Bodyguards have helped me reach new personal bests in my running, going from a 5hr marathon time to 3 hours through consistent and focused training

Fantastic experience: Bodyguards is so much more than a gym, Duncan and his team are very knowledgeable about how to do exercises properly and on how to identify muscular-skeletal problems and fix them. I would recommend them to anyone irrespective of age! Charles

Fantastic experience: An all round great gym environment tailored to the specific needs to the individual through personal sessions with excellent trainers

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend this gym enough. All the trainers are lovely and really take the time & effort to understand what you need and what you’re looking for. The level of knowledge, experience and understanding is frankly incredible, the sessions have been tailored to my needs and wants and explained to me as I go which really helps me to motivate myself and it’s a real family atmosphere in the gym. No big gymbro’s grunting and throwing weights around, no women dressed for a night out taking their photos constantly. Just a great honest gym with fantastic staff and clients.

Fantastic experience: I have trained with Duncan Edward’s at Bodyguards for a number of years now. When I started at the gym I was suffering from quiet debilitating lower back pain. Following my initial assessment with Dunc it was clear I had very little core strength and generally poor posture. Three months later after training twice a week with Dunc my lower back pain was a thing of the past and my posture greatly improved . Since then I have continued to train with Dunc to improve various areas of strength and flexibility to help me play better golf which is my passion. I am happy to recommend Bodyguard’s as a great place to train with highly professional trainers who will tailor training programmes to your specific needs.

Fantastic experience: Excellent, well equipped, gym focusing on personal training under the guidance of well qualified and experienced trainers - very professional set-up, friendly, supportive trainers.

Fantastic experience: I love this place & I come all the time. I train with Lindsay & she has really taken the time to get to know my needs & I’ve had astonishing results, totally transforming my body & level of fitness. I’m 60 now & like to train a lot, so avoiding injury is key to me. With her guidance, I’m able to train like a fiend & still avoid picking up any niggles. The gym has all the kit you need & has a nice, private kinda feel. The clientele are mainly busy professionals & unlike most other gyms, you won’t see any daft kids making videos on their phones, or bicep kissing, steroid meathead types. No one like that comes here at all & it’s the polar opposite of those type of places. As a gym it feels pro, because it is pro & people with all levels of fitness come here. There’s a truly non-judgmental, intimate feel to the whole place & that’s what encouraged me & made it possible for me to start from scratch, as a fully out of shape mess & totally transform myself (with Lindsay’s help) into the fittest I’ve ever been in my life. If you want to change your life for the better & live longer, it is possible to do that here & not feel self-conscious while you take that journey.

Fantastic experience: Been coming here for 15 years with Duncan and wouldn’t go anywhere else

Fantastic experience: Cant recommend this place enough…fantastic!

Fantastic experience: Great team of trainers!

Fantastic experience: ❤️

Fantastic experience: Friendly; approachable; knowledgeable. I am so grateful for the time and support from powerhouse husband and wife team, Duncan and Lindsay. Their personalised approach to well-being for their clients is second to none, whatever that looks like for the individual. They use their wealth of knowledge to make sessions fun and worthwhile, bringing the best out in you. I am thrilled with the progress I have made at Bodyguards.

Fantastic experience: Preventative self care everyone needs to experience. I went for deep tissue massage, gary was amazing, beware folks, this is THE massage designed for athletes usually but it suited regular folk like me being a bodybuilder. Will be back again, it is too good!

Fantastic experience: ‘Sam at Bodyguards has taken me from unwell, injured and demotivated to...the opposite! He listens, applies expertise and mixes it up so the sessions are never dull. I am running for the first time in 10 years as a result! The quality of PT across the board at Bodyguards really is top-notch.’

Fantastic experience: After feeling anxious about my first gym session of 2018 I was made to feel very comfortable in a friendly environment with a great ethos. Can’t wait for the next session

Fantastic experience: I have been using Bodyguards for the past 9 months and I have had drastic results in terms of fat loss, muscle gain, health and I am much much more fitter and stronger than I was 9 months ago. Sam and Dunc have taught me so much that I am now ready to go on, on my own.

Fantastic experience: Duncan and team are a real credit. I signed up for the 2-week programme and was not at disappointed with the results. Somewhat genetically lazy, I decided that the new year warranted a new start! Thankfully the motivation has been awakened and a new relationship with Bodyguards has commenced. I would be very happy to recommend!

Fantastic experience: Bodyguards is a great place to train and learn about health, diet, lifestyle and a full body work out. Their total Health and fitness service is the best I have experienced and helped me to become as fit as I was at 20 (I'm 37). All of the trainers are friendly and really know their stuff. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: Bodygards have some of the most educated and expericened trainers in the north east .If your looking for sound none bias Health and fitness advise I highly recommend you check these guys out . Easy 5 stars

Fantastic experience: Much more than a gym. The Personal Trainers have so much knowledge and offer the complete holistic package. They are all so encouraging and inspiring. Their motto should be "fit for your life not just our gym".