Bristol Wellness Personal Training - BWPT - Bristol

Alice Hardcastle

I joined BWPT earlier this year after going through an incredibly tough life changing event, primarily to give myself a focus - improving my health. I’ve spent years joining gyms, working out at home, at slimming clubs, trying new exercise groups to get fitter and healthier but have always found myself failing after missing a session or two or after having a bad week. I can honestly say that BWPT has changed all of that. I have never stuck at something so long and actually enjoyed it. Not only has it improved my physical health, lowering my Hba1c, but I have found it more helpful for my mental health than the counselling I have received. The groups are sociable, the coaches are motivating without being pushy and the sessions are achievable but stretching. I always leave feeling positive and proud of myself and am able to see progress in my ability every single session. I don’t dread going to the gym anymore and I’ve made some great friends along the way. I can’t thank the team at BWPT enough for keeping me motivated through a time when I had a million valid excuses not to have been and I would highly recommend anyone thinking of joining to do so. You won’t regret it.

Lucy Heppell

I really enjoy this gym. I joined BWPT in May to build my confidence and strength after 10 months of intensive treatment. The trainers are approachable, understanding and encouraging (but not pushy). The members are all friendly and like minded and supportive and for the first time ever I'm happy to go to the gym. I would highly recommend.

Andi Moore

I joined BWPT at the start of 2023 after a period of inactivity with sciatica. I had always thought that I was quite fit through running and cycling, but I wasn't strong. I had never lifted weights before.
BWPT is unlike traditional gyms where you get an induction and then left to your own devices. Sessions are run in small friendly groups. Ben, Mason and Sam guide you through the exercise programs which are very varied. They are encouraging and help you to push yourself in each class. There is a simple app that allows you to book your classes up to 3 months in advance.
Everybody at the gym is very friendly and supportive, and over a year later I feel so much stronger.

Tanith Penberthy

Ben has created something a bit different with BWPT, for the first time in my life I actually look forward to going to the gym! The trainers are really friendly and approachable and it's a great group of people that go there. The sessions are tough but they work - I'm stronger and fitter than any other time in my life. I would really recommend giving it a go!

David Andrews

A joined BWPT in December of 2023, after many many years of putting off going to a gym. Having lost a lot of weight I knew I wanted to fitter and therefore healthier. Id been to a well known gym and started really motivated, but the motivation faided quickly.
Ben gently persuaded me to give BWPT a go, after several months of talking I bit the bullet and did a couple sessions with Ben & Mason. I was nervous as hell, but I have to say I enjoyed it.
BWPT is not part of my life, I am going 3-4 tines a week and loving it. Ben, Mason and Sam are excellent. They push you to work hard whilst enjoying a good chat. Groups of about 406 people mean that I get the help and direction I need to learn and develop.
Thanks guys, I never thought I would say I look forward to going to a gym.

Richard Lougher

I highly recommend BWPT! If you are thinking of joining, just do it! It is a brilliant combination of a straightforward gym and a very well-organised system/structure of small group personal training, ‘Strong’ and ‘Sweat’ classes.

I’ve found the way it works, including booking onto sessions in advance, via the TeamUp app, and the general team spirit, ensures accountability and encourages me to go, when I could so easily decide not to at the last minute otherwise.

I also like that if I’m exhausted and struggling to find the energy after a long day in work, at least I don’t have to think about the workout, I just have to find the energy to do the workout, which somehow I manage to do, and to push harder than I would otherwise!

The coaches’ and other members’ energy gives me the energy to keep up or push myself harder than I would be able to on my own, or in another gym.

It is a great environment!

Ben, Sam, Mason and Mark are all excellent coaches, ensuring you get the technique right and providing the encouragement and motivation to push yourself harder, and with them and fellow members also giving you the confidence to do so.

The location for me is so convenient too, ensuring minimal time out of my day/evening, maximising the chances of being able to fit in a session and removing another excuse for not doing so!

Once there, the fact a workout has been worked out/planned for you eliminates the time and effort/thought that might otherwise slow me down, or reduce the momentum.

This all ensures I don’t have to dedicate any more time than is absolutely necessary, eliminates excuses for not going, maximises the opportunities to go, ensures I get maximum benefit for the time dedicated to it, that I enjoy it more than I would otherwise, that I push myself more, and I feel so good for it at the end!

So how would I summarise BWPT:
Convenience
Accountability
Energy
Confidence
Camaraderie
Coaching and motivation
Minimal time
Maximum benefit and ‘feel good’

Addy

I joined BWPT 3 months ago and I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I've made for my health, fitness and wellbeing. Before BWPT, I was a member of a local gym doing the same old stuff and not progressing. BWPT is totally different! Each small group session is mapped out by Ben, Mason and Sam. The team are knowledgeable, professional, friendly and encouraging and I feel in safe hands! I am now doing a mixture of weights and cardio sessions and feel stronger and fitter already. Highly recommend!

Alison Harwood

I joined BWPT a few months ago and am really enjoying it. To have each session run by a brilliant PT is amazing. Ben, Mason and Sam are all fantastic at what they do, keeping each session varied, and they push each individual to reach their full potential. The gym feels really friendly with welcoming members. Love it!