TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Mark from Mybodytrainer has genuinely changed the game for me. Coming into this I was sceptical and not sure of the difference PT would make for me. How wrong I was. It has transformed a number of things. I feel as fit as i have done in a long, long time. I feel more comfortable in myself. My mood is significantly more stable and i am not craving the bad choices (sugar and alcohol) that i used to. I am nearly 2-stone lighter after 12-weeks and the Nutrition advice has absolutely reset my approach to eating”.
Mark. Sherston, Wiltshire, July ‘2023
“I had used four Personal Trainers including some of the most qualified and best known in the country. During the last month in Christchurch whilst on business I have used Mark Searley as my Trainer. He is, without a doubt, the best Trainer I have ever had. He has been constantly encouraging and inspiring, has taken a real interest in my progress and is clearly knowledgeable in what he does. My mind set towards training has gone from it being a chore to being something fun and rewarding and something important in my life and that is thanks to Mark.”
Marc Tyron, Accountant. Auckland, NZ 2005
“I was initially apprehensive about working with a Personal Trainer due to my injury that left me with limited mobility of my right knee and ongoing pain. I had compound fractures that have now had three operations and have been plated and pinned. I had eight months rehab with a physio who advised me recently that I would not be able to cross country ride horses or run ever again which is what I love to do best. Following this information I decided I needed help and direction and booked in to meet Mark Searley on 10 September 2012. Mark was highly recommended to me by another fitness professional. Mark is very professional and knowledgeable, and I immediately felt confident that he would be able to help me. He has designed programmes for me specifically to mobilise and strengthen my knee and associated muscles so that I will be able to ride horses again. He has been very positive and supportive. He went above and beyond by contacting my Physio and going to meet her to view the X-rays and discuss my leg and ongoing training. Mark is a very dedicated and passionate trainer, and I am so grateful for him as he always believed in what I was capable of achieving when I gave up hope. I am so much stronger all over and fitter than I was even before the accident. I can now run 2km on the treadmill and ride my horse daily.”
Emma Steel, Director Meadow Meadows Ltd. - Christchurch, NZ. May 2013
Emma Steel - 2023 (10-years later)
I attend Marks “Stretch & Recovery/Yoga” workshop on a Thursday lunchtime and have to say I’ve been blown away by how transformational this class is and how knowledgeable, understanding and professional Mark is. I always arrive flustered and with aches and pains and leave truly relaxed and my muscles feel ready to work again. I cannot recommend Mark or is Class highly enough.
Corinna Elsey, Malmesbury. Oct 2024
“Mark has been my PT since 2013. I have had at least two sessions a week since I started training with him and he is now trainer for my whole family. He is always positive, encouraging, supportive and a pleasure to work with. He has consistently ensured I reach my health and fitness goals. He has kept me upbeat, fit, healthy and active throughout the last eight years. He adapts training according to your needs and wishes and always has your well-being at heart. I have enjoyed immensely my sessions with Mark and consider him a good friend now not just my trainer. I look forward to a long collaboration with Mark and I cannot recommend him highly enough”
~ Hilary Wagstaff, Surrey, April 2021.
”When I planned to join a group of friends on a high altitude walking holiday in Jammu and Kashmir I knew, as the oldest member of the group, I needed to get into better shape. I was 69 years old and didn’t want to let anyone down. So Six months in advance I began training with Mark. He immediately understood my objectives and provided focussed guidance on diet, muscle strengthening and increased lung capacity. As a result of the work we did I not only had a wonderful holiday, but I was neither the slowest nor least active in the group! That was in 2015, and Mark has been my Personal Trainer ever since. Over lock-down especially he has been invaluable keeping me on the straight and narrow, in fact I may even be coming out of it a few pounds lighter. The point is that the training Mark provides really is set out to meet your level of fitness or age you may be. He is endlessly inventive and encouraging. A true professional.”
~ Christine Purdy
Christine Purdy - Age 75 - Weybridge, Surrey, 2021
“I began training with Mark Searley in 2005. I had not really been a member of a gym before and hadn't trained before so it was all new to me. We decided to do the 12 week 'Core Program' this was 2 x 45 min sessions per week. My weight at the beginning was 65kg and 33 % body fat. I was fortunate enough to be able to go to 2 or 3 of Mark's Body Balance classes every week also which was the perfect complement to my training programme. At the end of the 12 weeks my weight was 55kg and body fat was 22 %
I continued to train with Mark as the training sessions had become an integral part of my week. The biggest changes were in my self-confidence and self-esteem. Mark gets such good results because he is a very good motivator, he makes training fun and interesting and helps to set achievable goals. He has been hugely influential in my life. I have since learnt how to swim and am hoping to participate in my first Triathlon later on in the year. I have since returned to the UK and enjoy running 40-50km a week and maintaining lower body fat. If you are thinking of training, then you really must try some sessions with Mark, you won't regret it.”
— Linda Warnock, GP 2006.
I am Gui. I am 23 years old. I was introduced to Mark when I was 21. My main goal in going to the Gym was to increase my lean muscle mass. Since I met Mark, I have put on 17kg in muscle and reduced my body fat to 11%. As a result I feel so much happier and have gained lots more confidence. Mark is very knowledgeable in what he does. He explains and demonstrates correct breathing, tempo and any corrective technique to me when my technique goes wrong. He is very patient. He always makes sure I understand him because English is not my first language. Mark really cares about his clients. He makes sure that I am always eating well and capable enough to do exercises while he is not with me at the Gym. Mark is honest when I am not eating enough food (essential to keep a high metabolism and gain lean muscle mass). Through-out the last 2 years, we've had fun and a lot of laughs when we worked together. Mark is my inspiration. He has changed my attitude and life perspectives about general health and exercise. I love my trainer and I will keep doing what I love to do as well as achieving my goals. I want to be well and healthy because I don't want to let him down.”
— Gui Goh, Designer. Christchurch 2012
