Specialist Personal Training for Adults 40–60 in Purley
I help adults become stronger, fitter and more confident in their body when pain, previous injuries, recurring niggles or repeated setbacks have made consistent training difficult.
Rather than starting with a generic programme, I assess your goals, training history, movement, strength, fitness and recovery.
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16 customer reviews
Joe Colley
I’ve trained with Jon for over 3 years and he is professional in his approach and very knowledgeable based on his experience as a PT and his background in sport. As a busy professional it’s important to find the time to train, but on occasion sessions need to be rearranged at short notice and Jon is accommodating as possible.I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Jon as a PT. More...
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Sophie James-Hoar
I’ve had a few personal trainers in my time but Jonathan is the best.The main reasons I would always train with Jonathan is:He doesn’t judgeHe only wants you to see resultsHe instills confidenceHe balances fitness with nutritions and science. Jonathan knows what he is talking about when it comes to either achievable weight loss, toning, or muscle building.Highly recommend More...
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Farzana Jane Rahman
Jon is a great PT. He goes at a personalised pace which suits the client. As a working mum with 2 young children his flexibility has allowed me to get fit and lose weight. His workouts are varied and enjoyable. He has given me the motivation to workout between our sessions and provides guidance on exercises to do and a meal plan as well. At the same time he is not overbearing. He is easy to get along with. More...
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Achilleas Mavrellis
The time I've spent with Jon has been life changing.I came to him weakened by mobility issues due to multiple knee and arm surgeries and treatments. He has not just restored my energy and confidence but put me back in touch with my body and taught me a lot about myself.His boundary-challenging firmness overlaid by a "whole system" view, compassion and wry good humour is a great combination that succeeds on so many levels. He gets to the root cause of pain and flexibility issues with a knowledge of the human body that is really effective.Now if only I could convince him to consider macarons a primary food group ... More...
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Salome M
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I have worked with a few personal trainers before and I can say with confidence that I don't tremble at the thought of my next session with Jon because it's always bearable, varied and different; never boring. I can feel the steady progress each time. I know there might be a few tingling muscles afterwards but I still look forward to getting through with the challenge each time. More...
Nathan
Jon started training me over two years ago and I still value his time and knowledge in every session we have. Which is a huge testament. I was a national athlete at the age of 17 have a kept a high level of fitness ever since. His knowledge of both the body and nutrition is the second to none and he always comes with the advice I've needed at the right time. Aside from this, his sessions are never repetitive, they resin all parts of the body and are also great fun. There's nothing like a training session by Jon Nardinochi to set you up for the day! More...
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Peter M.
When I enrolled with Jonathan for kettle bell classes I didn't have any knowledge of how to use them.
Jonathan manages to teach in an easy to learn manner and always with great humour.
After 8 sessions i now know a variety of exercises for various body parts.
This has given me great core strength and made me "walk tall
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Joy M
I started training with Jon in January, just after Christmas, feeling pretty bloated and having very little motivation. Since then, I have hardly missed a session – I have found each one challenging and interesting never quite sure what is going to happen each week which has kept my interest up and motivated me to attend.
Three months later I feel fitter and stronger and determined to continue to lose weight and be the shape I want to be by the Summer.
Although the groups have been small they are very friendly and everyone is accepted for who they are and not judged by their fitness level
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Sophie K
"Jonathan has helped me gain more information about body composition as a whole, how different food affects the body, when to eat what, what to avoid. Definitely felt fitter and stronger by the end of the sessions, (can actually squat and lunge now without falling over!!)Shoulders and upper arms definitely more toned and defined (not bulky though)." More...
Chrissie P.
“I have been working with Jonathan for 6 weeks now. He has helped me build a bespoke fitness and nutrition plan that is really working for me.
I noticed changes very quickly, my fitness level is massively improved from where it was and I find each session with Jonathan very inspirational.
I honestly thought the whole experience would be terribly hard but to my surprise I can honestly say I am enjoying exercise for the first time in years and feel my personalised plan is one i can stick to.
I know I will achieve the goals Jonathan has helped me set. He really knows his stuff, is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate in saying to anyone that they should start working with him immediately
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Jaysal P.
I have never worked with a personal trainer before and thought that there would be a conflict of personalities. I went to Jon to help me lose belly fat and get a stronger body.
In the short time I have been training with Jon, I feel fitter, my posture has improved and I can see my toes.
In short, Jon was very friendly, polite and professional and compared to others I have met, seem to be more systematic in his approach and motivates and pushes me at every session
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Sophie H.
I met Jon when I had zero confidence and zero fitness. I was looking to lose weight and get fitter
Jon’s approach puts you at ease straight away.
I have trained with a couple of other trainers in the past but Jon is by far the best and the most knowledgeable I have met. He finds out what your goals are and perfectly tailors your training plan to meet those goals.
Whilst sessions are hard work, which means you see results quickly, the sessions are so fun they go by very quickly.
Since being with Jon I have learnt more about the right foods. I’m feeling stronger and fitter. And I’m fitting back in to some of my old clothes already in a just a short time
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Faye
Before I started training with Jonathan, I was miserable. I had got myself into a bad place physically and mentally during my last year at uni.
I didn't want to go out anymore because I was so uncomfortable in myself. But training with Jonathan has been a real turning point in my life, i've now regained my confidence and am back to my happier self!
He's great to train with, he knows your limits and isn't afraid to push you! And it's perfect because he just comes round to your house, so even if you're having a bad day and can't be bothered, tough! He knows where you live, ha! It's great having someone there motivating and encouraging you, and the results have been incredible, worth every penny!!
Thanks to Jonathan, i'm in a much better place not just physically, but mentally as well and i can't thank him enough. You can now find me most weekends out on the town, legs on show, fake tan on, i'm back babyyy! ;)
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Joanna
Training with Jonathan has changed my life. Over the years I've tried all sorts of diets and exercise regime which made very little or no difference.
As the result of that my weight has been fluctuating and I came to terms that this is something I have to live with for the rest of my life. I thought I knew everything about healthy living and exercise until I met Jon.
He's by far the most knowledgeable, supportive and committed personal trainer I've ever come across, and I've met quite a few. He's incredibly ambitious and doesn't accept failure. He's changed the way I train and eat, giving me tools and knowledge that will stay with me forever.
I can honestly say, that at 40 years old, I'm at my physical best. I'd recommend him to anyone who's not afraid of hard work and commitment.
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Natalie
"When I started training with Jon I was a member at a local gym and had lost all motivation
for exercise. After the first class I was hooked and within a month I had cancelled the gym
membership.
The group training classes are always challenging, varied and a great way to de-stress after a day at work. Jon is a very knowledgeable and motivational trainer and will always push you to do better each week. Since starting the classes my fitness levels have improved, my body shape has changed and my motivation for exercise has come back with a vengeance."
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
I begin by assessing what the client wants to achieve, what is currently getting in the way and what their body can tolerate. From there, I establish clear priorities and build their training around their current capacity. I monitor strength, fitness, symptoms, recovery and consistency, then adjust the programme as their capability improves. Nutrition and recovery are included where they affect the goal.
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
There is no single secret. Sustainable body-composition change comes from consistent strength training, appropriate nutrition, regular activity and adequate recovery. The plan must also suit what the individual can tolerate and repeat. I help clients establish an effective starting point, monitor their response and make sensible adjustments instead of relying on extreme diets or short-term transformations.
What do you love most about your job?
I most enjoy seeing someone who has lost confidence in their body realise that they can train, progress and become capable again. I also enjoy the problem-solving involved in finding the right starting point and adapting the training until it works reliably in the client’s real life.
What inspired you to start your own business?
A lifetime of sport and martial arts taught me that being fit does not always mean feeling physically capable. After experiencing injuries, knee surgery, back pain and repeated setbacks myself, I became interested in why training sometimes builds people up and sometimes keeps breaking down.
I started the business to help people find the right starting point, train around their history and circumstances, and rebuild confidence in what their body can do. That personal experience still shapes how I assess, coach and adapt training today.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients choose me when standard personal training has not accounted for their injury history, symptoms or changing capacity. I combine 15 years of coaching experience with detailed assessment, personalised one-to-one training and ongoing adjustments based on how each person responds. The aim is not simply to supervise workouts, but to help clients build strength, confidence and the ability to manage their training increasingly well for themselves.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. Remote coaching is available for clients who are suitable to train independently. It includes an initial intake and assessment, an individual programme delivered through our training app, exercise guidance, progress tracking, regular reviews and programme adjustments based on the client’s response.
Where someone’s symptoms or medical or physical complexity require an in-person assessment or clinical input, I will explain that before remote coaching begins.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I follow current public-health guidance and ask clients not to attend in person if they have Covid-19 or other potentially infectious symptoms. Sessions can be rearranged or delivered remotely where appropriate, and shared training equipment is kept clean.
Specialist Personal Training
One-to-one coaching for adults 40–60 who want to rebuild strength, fitness and confidence despite previous injuries, recurring niggles or repeated setbacks. Every client begins with a detailed assessment so training starts at the right level and adapts as their capacity improves.
