Client Testimonials

Belinda Hanks (Confetti.co.uk Editor)
Have a look at what some of our customers have said about their training and experience at Pro Balance:

Picking a personal trainer is a crucial decision for anyone serious about getting in shape, training for a big event or nursing themselves back from injury. Having seen the ProBalance team in action, I'd recommend anyone to choose them. One-on-one professional advice from sportsmen who have been there and done that. A private gym to use in the centre of Manchester City Centre at your convenience. 24/7 availability.

I got in shape with the help of trainer Andy and the VibroGym. It was unconvential training to say the least, but really helped me nurse my lower back to health and gave me the energy to do more and more exercise. Having one-on-one direction and privacy made all the difference to my recovery. I am now at a point where I am able to motivate myself and train alone, but always use the trainers at ProBalance to give me an extra boost and added advice whenever I need it, especially now I'm getting married and need to stay in shape for the big day.

I found them helpful, friendly, and informed. Thanks guys.

Edward Davies (Senior Consultant - Hill Dickinson LLP)
Andy was my trainer for many years before I flew off to Central America to work on the Panama Canal expansion project. I am not a naturally athletic person, but Andy's subtle influence got me running, circuit training and thinking about my health generally. He is certainly the best personal trainer that I know and I hope to work with him again when I return to the UK.

Fran Eccles-Bech (Executive Director - Manchester Law Society)
I have known Andy for nearly a year now. He rather foolishly took me on to train me for the BUPA Manchester 10k! I could not have done it without him.

His enthusiasm for everything he gets involved with is incredible. He just oozes confidence and personality and is always so passionate about his work. Andy is a fantastic personal trainer and is very enthusiastic and certainly motivated me to exercise which is a feat in itself!

He is a master at making people feel at ease when in his company with his very down to earth approach and what he doesn't know about personal training, exercise and nutrition is not worth knowing.

Catherine Jones (Partner, Head of Family Department - Pannone LLP)
Andy is the best trainer I have ever used. He is knowledgeable and will devise the right programme for you whether you just wish to get fit/lose weight, recover from an injury or train for a marathon.

Stephen Poole (Mayor of Tameside 2001-02)
I am 36 years old and Andy has been my personal trainer for 3 years now. In that time, I have achieved noticeable and commended improvements in both stamina & endurance through cardio training and strength capability through work with weights. Improvements have been sensibly gradual, with staged increases to push me further as ability allows. The atmosphere is good and my results are monitored per session so I can see the real progress I am making, which in turn is a tremendous boost to self-esteem and confidence. People really do comment on the improvements to my physique and general fitness. Andy is a great personal trainer. He has a terrific, friendly personality, he never pushes you further than you can go, but he does constantly encourage you to develop your potential, in line with the goals you have agreed for your personal training. I like to try new things too and there is no shortage of ideas and methods with which to enhance my workouts.

Dr Chris Gordon (Ex Deputy Mayor and retired Consultant Clinical Endocrinologist)
Three years ago, at the age of 56, I finally decided that my lack of fitness and the high stress levels involved in my work required me to have a major change in my lifestyle. During the three years I have been training once a week at Pro Balance with Andy, I have lost 17 pounds in weight, changed my body fat from 28% to 16% and am, and feel, fitter that I have been for twenty years. Having spent 30 years in the NHS telling others to look after themselves, I finally took my own advice and can honestly say that it was the best thing I have done for years. The most important part of the training, however, is the tremendous fun and enjoyment I have whilst exercising. Andy is a great and innovative trainer and never allows me to get bored with the regime. This means that I look forward to my sessions at the gym, not something that I would have thought five years ago. You are never too old and never too unfit to start being healthy. Trust me, I’m a doctor!

Rob Davies (Promotions Company Director)
For a couple of years, I had been a constant 13 stones in weight, and was aware that for my age and height, I should have been lighter. Even though I am always on the go, busy running around, my physique did not change. Putting on another few pounds by comfort eating did me no favours, and then developing gout I knew I had to act quick.

I contacted Pro Balance and Andy Jeffries became my personal fitness instructor. Three months later I was under 12 stones and far better physically and mentally. Due to my actions people are so surprised and pleased for me, and comment on my achievement. It is hard to believe that after only 10 weeks, I had lost a stone and a half.

I cannot thank Andy enough for his patience, support and help with my regime. He comes well recommended!

Javaid (I.T. Trainer)
I have been coming to Pro Balance for 15 months and in that time have achieved a weight loss of over 3 Stone. As someone who hate's gyms and finds it very hard to get motivated to exercise, this is a great result for me. I would recommend Pro Balance to anyone!