Oliver Stockwell

Client testimonial/s: Testimonial 1) Harry Judd – McFly (Musician) and Winner of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2011 I started training with Olly in October 2009, and was immediately assured by his knowledge and professional manner. We have trained together on an almost weekly basis since, and the results I have achieved have been far beyond what I believed to be possible. Olly is personable and we get on very well. He discusses what is required from each exercise paying a lot of attention to the fine details of each movement. His advice and motivation during sessions has been crucial. This has also included recommending me exercises that I can work on away from our sessions, nutrition, and sports supplementation. I have experienced phenomenal strength gains under Olly’s guidance which has improved my sporting ability in both Rugby and Football. The stamina I have gained from our sessions assists my performance as a musician also. Olly is very enthusiastic that we progress and clearly enjoys his job. As well as our regular work-outs he has also taken my band mates and I through group training sessions adjusting to our individual requirements and abilities. I strongly recommend Olly as an excellent Personal Trainer. Note: Based on music video footage filmed several months into our weekly training sessions; Heat magazine regarding his physique, remarked that Harry had a stomach that The Hulk would be proud of. The media has paid a lot of attention both during his successful run in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and beside, to Harry's fantastic physique. Harry’s determination for results matches my own and you can look up recent pictures in magazines, other media outlets and on the internet for a good example of what can be achieved by training with me. http://www.motleyhealth.com/celeb/harry-judd-workouts-and-diet ------------------------------------------------------------- Testimonial 2) Sue Kumleben Extraordinary! I have worked with Oliver for over 3 years and that's what he is - extraordinary. He is unfailingly positive, upbeat, supportive and inspiring. He has never given me the same workout. He pays close attention to how each individual body part works and he really knows his stuff (several times his advice or plans have been confirmed by something I've read or learnt from an "expert" -- Oliver is so clearly an expert). Oliver also worked with my son so I can confirm that he tailors his approach to fit the individual. He has also modified my programme to help prepare me for my first marathon. He is flexible, thoroughly professional and a pleasure to see each week. 5 Stars; 110%. ------------------------------------------------------------- Testimonial 3) Becki Andrew I'm Becki Andrew, 29, and I work as a marketing manager for a City law firm. I realised I needed a personal trainer when I decided I wanted to take part in the Flora Light 5km Challenge in September. The trouble was it was June and the longest I could run for without collapsing was approximately 2 - 3 minutes. I started working with Oliver at the beginning of June once or twice a week, starting with 30 minutes of cardio exercise - walking and light jogging, cycling, rowing and cross training, followed by strength building with the use of weights and finishing with a 10 minute stretch. As the weeks went by Oliver steadily built up the time spent on the treadmill to 20 - 25 minutes, walking and jogging. September came, and the challenge itself. I completed the 5km in approximately 39 minutes, running most of the way. I couldn't believe it - I'd come such a very long way in 3 months. It's now May and I continue to have a weekly session with Oliver. Neither his enthusiasm (nor mine) has diminished. We now concentrate on cardio and strength building exercises, but also look at technique for when I train by myself. I thoroughly enjoy my sessions which are tough but I always finish them on a high. In addition to feeling much fitter, I have also lost over 4 stones in weight. This is due to both working with Oliver and a change in diet on which Oliver is able to advise. And this September I'll be taking part in the Nike 10km! ------------------------------------------------------------- Testimonial 4) Julia Bates I started training with Oliver in 2009. I had previously been with another personal trainer for a year before. My routine was to do one hour in a local gym one day a week and to do an hour with Oliver at a time that suited both of us. First of all Oliver is a breath of fresh air as an instructor. He is very polite and well mannered, and while this sounds a trivial thing it is all important if you are to build up trust with a trainer. Oliver gets the right balance of open friendly professionalism. He varied the routine week from week with a mixture of things to test and improve performance, stamina and tone. We worked with a variety of equipment including gym balls and resistance bands. I had previously thought my training with weight machines, rowing machines and cross trainers could not be replicated in a ‘home’ environment but Oliver has proved me wrong, in fact I feel the work outs with the resistance bands were more challenging than the actual weights at my local gym. I had always struggled with basic things like press up’s - we worked on this using techniques both physical and mental and I can see the improvement. My main goal was to maintain my level of fitness and I achieved this, moreover my leg and arm tone was improving with each session. I am 40+ and have previous fitness experience. Oliver tailored the hour to fit my level of fitness and age. I always felt challenged but not by impossible goals. I have re-located out of London now but had I not moved I would have definitely stayed on working with Oliver. I would highly recommend him as a Personal Trainer and think his best qualities are that he listens, he is very knowledgeable and experienced in health and fitness, and is very calm, personable and encouraging. ------------------------------------------------------------- I have written for and contributed by interview to The Hitching Post/Wedding Channel, Shortlist Magazine, and The Guardian. Extracts from these can be viewed at: http://magazine.shortlist.com/1R4e64e0f09237a012.cde/page/43 http://magazine.shortlist.com/1W4bfbcd257cab7012.cde/page/65 www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/feb/13/healthandwellbeing.features www.motleyhealth.com/celeb/harry-judd-workouts-and-diet My clients have regularly appeared in publications such as Heat, Attitude Magazine, Fabulous and the general Press with attention being paid to their phenomenal physiques.