Rob Woollen Personal Training

Rob is an awesome positive character and superb motivator which is good because I am grumpy and resentful at having to train. He has had a very positive effect on my well being and life generally. More...

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I approached Rob in March 2011 with the aim of toning up, loosing some stubborn weight and improving my running performance. Like most girls my age I feel a lot of pressure to look my best, and with the bikini season approaching I turned my back on crash diets and wanted to call in an expert! After an initial consultation to assess my needs, Rob devised a personal plan for me which fitted around<span id="moreReview236642" class="hide"> my hectic lifestyle. We trained once a week near my apartment and I quickly saw results. I found the sessions to be challenging and varied, and I felt that Rob responded quickly and adapted my training programme if I had any new concerns. Rob also encouraged me to keep a food diary, which uncovered that my calorie intake was too low and so I was given brilliant nutritional advice as well as fitness training. As a keen long distance runner, I was eager to improve my performance and Rob regularly incorporated interval running sessions into my routine to increase my stamina. Rob also put me in touch with half marathon event organisers and participation in such events has enabled me to really see the results of my hard work. In all I have lost around a stone in weight and am now a size 8 and my confidence has grown loads. Most of all I have been given the guidance and training to sustain my rejuvenated fitness regime in the future. </span> More...

Reviewed on FreeIndex

Rob is an exceptional personal trainer, having never had a trainer before I was imagining myself being shouted at a lot and nearly dying at the end of each session, but luckily for me it wasn't like that at all! At the end of each session all I felt was a sense of achievement and eager for more exercise, I felt so good, I could feel myself slowly becoming one of those annoying people who are<span id="moreReview236311" class="hide"> addicted to exercise - a bit like Rob! ;-) <br /><br />Each session is carefully thought through by Rob, and each session is different, which was great for me as I had a tendency to get bored before I started with Rob! What's even better each session was tailored to ME, unlike the trainers you find in gyms who give you a programme that isn't even tailored to your needs.<br /><br />I had back problems before I started with Rob and he ensured that every exercise was carried out correctly, which for me was ideal.<br /><br />The sessions were definitely value for money, and I achieved my goal of fitting into my wedding dress way before I expected, I couldn't have been happier with the results!</span> More...

Reviewed on FreeIndex

I first started working with Rob in 2008. My main goal at this time was to get in shape for my wedding. I had never used a personal trainer before so I wanted to ensure that I found the right one for me. Speaking to Rob made the decision easy as he was very professional, friendly and helpful.<br /><br />I was apprehensive about what to expect from the training and was surprised at how much I was able to<span id="moreReview235633" class="hide"> achieve in each 1 hour session and how varied each session was. I also left each session with a clear training plan for the week which made sure I stayed focused on my goals. I was so pleased with the results and my wedding dress fit perfectly.<br /><br />In January 11 I started working with Rob again. Initially my goal was to lose weight. It was hard starting the training sessions again but Rob really helped to motivate me on the freezing cold, dark and wet winter mornings! Rob also gave me some great advice on food and told me about a plan that he and a colleague had trialled. This advice and plan really helped with my weight loss goal.<br /><br />Rob made sure that each training session was full of variety and he had so much more new equipment that meant the session flew by and once again I actually looked forward to the next one even in the winter weather!<br /><br />I decided to apply for the Manchester 10k run and my sessions became more running focused. I had a couple of concerns along the way including shin splints and trouble controlling my breathing. Rob gave me practical tips and advice for my breathing and strengthening exercises for my shin splints which meant they were soon forgotten. I completed the race in 55 mins which I was over the moon with.<br /><br />Rob is very committed and his knowledge is amazing. I have picked up so many tips and new exercises that I can do whilst training on my own. I can't recommend RWPT enough.<br /><br /><br /> </span> More...

Reviewed on FreeIndex

I have trained with Rob for 12 months, first for a 100 mile charity bike ride and then for a triathlon sprint. He has produced easy to follow training plans for me and taught me how to complete exercises and use gym equipment correctly so I am confident at completing them on my own. I have especially enjoyed our outdoor sessions, either training on the bikes, or running, or using the jungle gym<span id="moreReview234071" class="hide"> and sandbags for resistance and weight training. He has also improved my knowledge of nutrition and food during our sessions, and helped me mentally prepare for the events, which is above and beyond what I expected from my training sessions. I would strongly recommend Rob as a personal trainer to anyone in the Manchester area, especially if you like the idea of being outdoors away from the gym.</span> More...

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