“Choosing Rupert was actually down to my dad. I suffer with Cystic Fibrosis and have always hated exercise. We had tried everything up to this point, but nothing seemed to stick. My dad decided to look into P’s and was scrolling through a catalogue where he found Rupe. My dad came into my room and said I’ve found a guy, he’s called Rupert and he’s going to come over to meet you Friday.

From that meeting on, Rupert has been my  trainer. The main point of getting a PT was to help improve my cardio and muscle strength. Both my doctors and family can attest to significant improvements in these areas and can see the positive affects Rupert’s sessions have had on my physical and mental health.

I’d say the  most impressive thing about Rupert is how well he puts up with my constant chatting. Seriously though, he’s taught me how to enjoy exercise. Which considering where I started, that is no mean feat. I would recommend Rupert to anyone who will listen. He’s a positive, funny, literally larger than life character who my whole family would consider a friend (especially our dogs, Morse and Hudson).”

Maisie G (20), Farnham

“I first met Rupert in November 2015.  I was feeling low and demotivated and in the need of focussed help to rekindle my interest in improving my fitness & remember my enthusiasm for sport again (tennis, running) which I had always enjoyed.

Since working together I feel more agile, flexible, and supple while my strength has improved.  The sessions also encourage me to exercise at home most days as well as our sessions. He is always mindful of any injuries but will always accommodate something I would like to work on as well.  He is always encouraging and patient, maintaining a sense of humour. Although there are days I don’t feel like training, he insures I come away feeling it was time well spent, which gives me more energy for my day. Long may it continue.

It feels positive to support Rupert and Train Bodysmart, and he always discusses interesting new innovations in the fitness world appropriate for me. I would (& have) recommended Rupert to friends & family.”

Mary R (68), Guildford

“I've been training with Rupe since 2020 when I wanted help with strength training to prevent knee injuries when running. I hadn't used a PT before but I'm happily able to run when I want now without any problems, so it's been worth it. The all-round training that Rupe provides has also helped reduce back trouble from desk work as well as general strength. Rupe is good at targeting specific areas while balancing that with a broad range of exercises. He also brings good humour and a relaxed atmosphere!”

Andrew C (44), Guildford

“I have been training with Rupert for a couple of years now and have really noticed the difference in my strength and conditioning. Rupert makes exercising fun, so I look forward to each session. I would definitely recommend Rupert as a PT.”

Kirsty S (48), Shalford

“I have always enjoyed fitness and exercise and regularly attended classes. However, meeting Rupert and having my own personal trainer has been the icing on the cake. My son introduced me to Rupert 2 years ago and I have been training with him regularly ever since. My posture, strength and confidence have greatly improved. Rupert has encouraged me to lift weights that I never thought I could and worked parts of my body never worked before. He explains what and why we are exercising, and he makes training fun. I have complete confidence in him and look forward to our sessions.”

Carol HB (70), Woking

“Rupe was my PT for over 4 years, starting back in 2017 and, had I not moved to another part of the country last autumn, he would still be my first choice!  Initially I chose him due to his convenient location and reasonable charges, but his affable and friendly approach played a big part in making me stay.   He quickly learnt how to motivate me and always made our workouts challenging, yet great fun too.  He helped me gain an insight to my personal strengths and weaknesses and under his expert guidance I met many of my goals : my overall fitness greatly improved, I lost some weight, and I toned up my whole body.  I particularly loved the strength elements of our workouts, with deadlifting becoming my personal favourite!  I have witnessed Rupe's adaptability when working with other clients and would definitely recommend Rupe to others at whatever stage they may be in their fitness journey.”

Jan D (64), Guildford

Youth Athlete Testimonials

Parents:

Our 13 year old son has trained with Rupe since Aug 2018. He already knew who he was as he’s an avid Guildford Flames fan. Our son was on an ice hockey camp at the time and was lucky enough to take part in some strength and conditioning sessions with Rupe each day. He enjoyed it so much he asked to do some more work with him, so we contacted him direct.

We’re really pleased with his progress and seeing the difference it makes to him on ice. He pushes himself hard both in his gym sessions and in the homework he gets for in between.

As parents we find Rupe to be a mentor as well as a trainer, he engages with our son really well. He encourages our son to be the best he can be. Rupe is knowledgeable and we feel very comfortable knowing he is ensuring safety when lifting weights and working on his strength and conditioning. 

Child:

Rupe is really motivational and inspirational. He’s fun to work with. He knows where your weaknesses are. He helps me when I find things a challenge. He’s really good at transferring gym work to whatever it is you want to achieve. He’s been helping me with my legs and speed as it’s one of my weaker areas on ice.

James S (13), Guildford