Mark Ludlow Personal Trainer

"Mark has changed my life. He has empowered me to make informed, sustainable, and long-lasting changes to my diet and given me the tools I need to feel confident in the gym.

He has really helped me change the way I eat. I am no longer obsessing about food and just eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. This gives me more time to do things that make me happy.

He really cares and goes above and beyond. It is like training with a best friend you have known for years, and each session is fun so you will keep coming back for more.

I am so lucky to have found him and I would recommend him to anyone looking to get control of their weight"

Warren Hochfeld

"I found Mark's details after searching for a local personal trainer. I was on a mission to lose weight (yet again) and needed someone to focus and support me. Mark was quick to respond and offered clear and concise information about what his role entails and how he supports people through their weight loss journey, which was so much more than the personal training I was originally looking for!

After over 20 years of being bombarded with diet culture, attending every 'slimming club' available, completing extensive exercise programmes and trying to self navigate my own personal battle with eating disorders I was feeling completely deflated and lost. Nothing worked, I still gained weight and fell into yo-yo dieting, this is where Mark has transformed my life.

I originally went in expecting to be given an exercise programme with 1:1 sessions but I was offered so much more. After having an in depth consultation with Mark he approached me with a few choices of how we could proceed. Due to my history we decided that sessions surrounding nutrition education with supporting life coaching was the best route and I can honestly say it's changed my life.

Mark is patient, understanding, relatable, supportive, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. When talking through my history he has shown empathy and patience allowing me share my story and supporting me through this whole process. He has provided me with nutritional education that has empowered me to make sustainable and achievable life style changes which have in turn helped me to lose weight and focus on my health.

Through the personal plan created by Mark we found that I didn't actually need a personal trainer but a journey of support and education that has transformed my life and built my confidence to make decisions about nutrition going forward.

This has been the journey I never knew I needed, it's been emotional but I'm glad Mark has been there for every step of the way."

Laura Francis

"I had the privilege of working with Mark who truly delivered the results I was hoping for. In six weeks, Mark helped me shed over a stone by prioritizing both exercise and nutrition. Right from the start, Mark took the time to understand my goals and tailor a program that suited my needs perfectly.
His expertise in both exercise and nutrition played a pivotal role in my success. Mark's knowledge of proper nutrition helped me make smarter choices focusing on long term success and building sustainable habits.

If you're searching for a personal trainer who understands the importance of both exercise and nutrition in achieving weight loss goals, look no further. Mark's expertise, personalised approach, and unwavering support make him the perfect choice."

Ross Walker

"I have worked with Mark for 16 using the the Gold package. Mark enabled me to feel more confident within myself aswell as my gym abilities. Mark created a bespoke workout routine for myself along with providing a lifestyle changing diet service to help aid with fat loss and understanding the benefits of the various food groups. The diet and workouts are something that i struggled with feeling motivated for prior to meeting mark, these both are now something I’m able to continue having finished my course with mark. Working with mark every week was fun and easy. He is a very approachable, kind PT who provided a non judgemental environment which made the whole process easier. Mark was available throughout the week for any extra advice whether it was regarding diet or exercise."

Charlotte Frost

"Mark has changed my life. No other PT has taken such a personalised approach and genuinely put in the time to help me reach my goals like Mark has.

I always hated going to the gym and, though I always had fitness goals, I didn’t have the tools or knowledge to achieve them.

The programme Mark built for me - coupled with the consistent support throughout the weeks - has empowered me to make informed, sustainable and long lasting changes to my diet and given me the tools I need to feel confident in the gym.

Though I only meet Mark once a week in person, we also meet virtually over Zoom every week to check how I’m getting on (and if anything needs tweaking). And he’s always on hand if I have any questions.

I now love going to the gym (because I actually know what im doing!) and, even more exciting for me, my physical transformation has been next level - far more than I actually expected in just 12 weeks.

Not only do I have the body I wanted when I started this journey, but I’m now equipped to carry on by myself.

I’d recommend Mark to anyone."

Sam Hearne

"I’ve recently completed the 16 week “Sustainable Change Programme” package with Mark and can confirm this does what it says on the tin! I’ve lost almost 2 stone since I’ve been working with him – more than I could have dreamt of.

Mark’s approach is unique and highly personalised to each client. I was initially a bit sceptical about how one person could be so skilled as a personal trainer, nutritionist and ‘life coach’, and was very open with Mark about this before signing up. He explained how the combination of the three gets results, especially where clients really committed to the process and were open and transparent with him.

So, I signed up to what has been the single most transformational investment in ‘me’ that I have ever made. Here’s how it worked for me:

Nutrition coaching – in these 4-5 hours of 1:1, live (over Zoom) sessions, Mark helped me to understand the basics of nutrition that I never had growing up. Being empowered to make informed choices, and with Mark’s support throughout, was incredible. Even reviewing restaurant menus for the most weight-loss friendly choices. (I came back from a week’s all-inclusive holiday 2lbs lighter, through making more informed choices about food and booze)

Personal trainer – Mark has made me fall back in love with weightlifting. The amount of variety Mark puts into the workouts on the workout app he uses means this is never boring or repetitive. Having him on hand during the in-person workout session helps ensure safe lifting form and is reassuring as you start to lift heavier weights.

Life coach – this is the part that I was most sceptical about before the programme, but I think it may have been the most transformational. These sessions helped me to understand that the relationship I was having with food, exercise and work was completely imbalanced. This is something Mark and I worked on during our coaching calls and I feel has been the most sustainable change of all – I now prioritise exercise and diet, putting me first.

The final (but most important) thing to say is what an incredibly lovely bloke Mark is! There’s a line on his website that stuck with me from the off – “I BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN PERSONAL TRAINERS AND NORMAL PEOPLE.” He understands that any weight loss journey happens in the context of the competing pressures of our life and work.

But through all this, it really feels like he’s in your corner. Celebrating your wins with you whilst being there to support you through any lapses or setbacks.

Thanks for everything, Mark."

Steve Revill

"The last 16 weeks have been life-changing, so I thought there was no better way to thank you than to post about my experience. I went to see Mark for the first time in January, 5ft 8, weighing a couple of pounds short of 100kg, sluggish and constantly being told by my children I was pregnant. It was a vicious circle of junk food, low energy and lots of coffee.

From the moment Mark and I sat down to understand me and everything that makes me tick, I knew he would not only show me how to build exercise into my life but, through his nutritional courses, teach me a better way of living with food that comes from a place of experience, having been overweight himself. I also never felt nervous or prejudged for some of the habits I've always known were not good for me, but I could not resist.

Fast forward 16 weeks, and I'm honestly a new man and have entirely changed my relationship with food (and my love of weights). My goal when I met Mark was to get to 87kg; I now weigh shy of 82kg and love my new body; I also have an enthusiastic and proactive view of life. It has come at the perfect time, as my summers were always filled with cardigans and jumpers on hot sunny days to cover myself up, but I recently got rid of all my XL and large tops and replaced them with smalls. I am a 42-year-old man, and I last wore small tops when I was 11 🙂

Thank you so much, Mark. You've honestly changed my life in an enjoyable and long-lasting way."

Jide Oguns

"I thought I was just paying for a personal trainer to help me lose weight, what I actually got from Mark was so much more. Great guy, great lessons, great experience. 16 weeks and I found my goal weight whilst thoroughly enjoying myself. I found the whole journey fun, educational and I've been left with the tools to achieve and maintain the body and health that I want. Mark really was there throughout the whole 16 weeks and I couldn't recommend him enough for anyone wanting to change
their lifestyle, however big or small. Thank you so much Mark for everything 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼"

Daniel Diaz

"I can honestly say working with Mark has been life changing, I have battled with my weight for as long as I can remember but with Marks support and guidance I have finally managed to reach my goals and feel confident I can sustain them! Mark’s approach was straightforward, intuitive and adaptive to my needs and personality making it really accessible and realistic to follow with a busy schedule. I would recommend this programme to anyone, especially if you need structure, accountability and to have a laugh whilst doing it!"

Alexandra Bailey

"4 months ago I wasn't happy with my weight and wasn't looking after myself at all. Long hours and bad habits had driven me to pile on the weight over the last couple of years. I found Mark by chance as I used to work with his now wife and she shared a post from Mark asking if anyone was ready to make a change, and I most definitely was. I subsequently messaged and we set up a zoom call to have a chat and make sure we were on the same page. Needless to say I signed up that day and the last few months have been a hell of a journey. Not only is Mark extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of fitness and nutrition, he's always there to chat and answer any questions. From weekly check in zoom calls and reviewing my food diary on a weekly basis to setting weekly gym and home based workouts the whole process has been faultless. I've learnt so much along the way about myself. Unlike a fad diet which promises quick fixes only for you to pile it back on plus more when it's done, this program has been a complete lifestyle overhaul. I'm 2½ stone down and feel incredible. And best of all I feel that it's totally sustainable. Even when I go on holiday and enjoy myself a little too much, as we all do, I now have the knowledge and the tools to get back on track when it's over. If you're looking for a great life coach who knows their business, clients and is genuinely one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet then look no further."

Dean Cole

"TLDR; I decided to meet with Mark because I felt ashamed, scared, overweight and unfit. Mark has given me the tools, knowledge and support to fight back the fear and transform myself into a better person.

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Meeting Mark for the first time required a huge amount of courage to be able to tell my story, to be honest about where I was and to openly admit I needed help to find a fitter and healthier way to live.

I was 16.5st, I couldn't walk very far because my knees always hurt, had intermitent chest pain and I had just been diagnosed pre-diabetic. I'd previously tried so many different diets I'd lost count - WW, Keto, fasting, calorie control - nothing was working for me. I was fearful that I'd not live long enough to see my children grow up. I'd hit bottom and it felt s**t.

Mark agreed to take me on as a client and to work with me to build a custom plan that focused on nutrition, lifestyle choices, exercise and mental well-being. Over several weeks we met regularly to start embedding key disciplines and habbits into every-day life - building a toolkit to help make the right choices in challenging situations - tailored around my lifestyle and preferences so it felt achievable.

As the weeks went on, this evolved to include more focus on nutrional feedback, guided exercise routines and weekly check-ins to ensure any tweeks were applied as required. In those moments where I felt particularly exposed to a challenging food situation, Mark was often just a WhatsApp chat away to help and provide a much needed confidence boost.

Over the months I've continued to work with Mark, the plan has continued to evolve to ensure it remains relevant and - where appropriate - challenging. Even though there have been times where I've felt like quitting, been unsatisfied with my results, felt a bit down, or just fancied a slice of pie ... Mark has always been there to provide the support and guidance required to keep me on track.

Reflecting on my progress so far, I feel like a different person! I now ride 100+km per week on my bike, walk anywhere I want, feel more confident in my clothes, no longer have chest pain, have beaten back Type-2 diabetes and can look forward to seeing my kids grow up. And yes, I've lost a load of weight too ... but somehow that's no longer as important as everything else!"

Jeremy Rutherford

"Mark's not a regular PT and coach, he goes beyond and actively listens to individual needs and goals. Starting with a thorough consultation where we've discussed my goals, timelines and schedule, we set up a 16 week plan together which included weekly in person 1:1 training, a regularly updated and individually tailored workout plan and nutritional education, recipes & weekly nutritional feedback as well as weekly catchups to keep me on track + discuss questions. As we head into the program and I became more confident with weights and exercises in general, he pushed to my limits to show what I am capable of while I was feeling entirely safe and supported. I think that's the balance which is extremely hard to find, besides the knowledge, professionalism, good location and good sense of humour - it's needed! I am very happy with the results, feeling healthier, stronger and owning a mind-set which allows to prioritise myself while I'm also taking care of all other aspects of my life. Highly recommend Mark!!"

Mercedes Hevesi