Fortis Fitness

Carl Dean is without doubt the best personal trainer I've ever had. I'm pretty fit and motivated but like to be pushed, especially on those dark, winter days when you really feel that you cannot go out in the cold and do any exercise. Carl has always spurred me on and kept me going. He constantly thinks of new exercises to keep me on my toes and thanks to him, after a year of seeing him twice a week, I'd lost 6% of body fat and had greater muscle definition. Although I only see him twice a week, he's always keen to come up with new programmes for me to do by myself. Plus he's relentlessly cheerful, which helps when you're doing more press ups than you think can be good for you.

Dr Sanjida O’Connell BBC TV Presenter Novelist Writer Television Director Science Communicator

I met Carl Dean in February 2004 after moving to the Cheltenham area. I'd had a succession of personal trainers while living in London and Carl is number one. Given my hectic, stressful lifestyle I knew I needed to find someone who could put a training plan together and motivate me. Overweight and with my wedding less than five months away Carl's skills showed results almost immediately. I lost a stone and 5% Body fat. I see keeping fit as a necessary evil but after more than two years of twice weekly work outs I am fitter than anyone I know my age. I have no incentive or time to go to the gym and Carl's home visits are the tonic I rely on to de-stress and stay healthy.

Mark Terry-Lush CEO, public relations agagency 

Since starting my training with Carl Dean, I have found pleasure, excitement and satisfaction from exercise that 10 years worth of gym memberships have failed to ignite. Carl is always happy, laughing, singing & dancing, he never fails to get the best from a session, even when the ‘pupil’ is sullen and tired, Carl keeps the sessions varied and interesting, my personal favourite has to be the boxing, a good stress buster after a hard day, and fantastic too for arms and waists. Carl’s determination and drive are infectious, the results are easy to measure and see, which furthers the pace he sets! Carl’s ability to suit my needs with, at home training, or in the gym meant that it was always possible to fit everything in. Gail Lawrence Service Manager On reaching the age of 40 I decided to do something about my fitness. I saw Carl in the gym giving personal training and decided to approach him as I knew I would need lots of motivation to achieve my goals. Carl comes to my house (which is convenient for both of us) to discuss diet exercise and long term goals. The exercise sessions are varied so I don't get bored and this has given me lots of motivation. I recently had a medical health check at work and came out with the best results compared to people my age or younger and I know this is due to me having Carl as a trainer and mentor. Carl is now my friend as well as my Personal Trainer and since training with him I have run two Race for Life and a 10K run for charity. I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone wanting to reach their fitness goals.
Sue Jones Accountant