ARK FITNESS
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My name is Alexander Kelly, and I am the owner of ARK FITNESS. I'm a personal trainer and running coach serving clients in central and north London. I train clients across all ability levels and age groups, and with varied objectives to their training.
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28 customer reviews
Anon
Running and Jogging Lessons
Alex is very thorough with preparations, stretching and cool down. He is quite tough! I have been working with him for a few months now and my technique has improved.
Chris Powell
Personal Trainers
Recommend very highly. Had a great experience training with Alex, thoroughly professional and easy to work with.
He took time to understand my goals and brief, setting out sessions tailored to me with just the right balance of encouragement to keep me focussed and motivated.
Re-ignited my enjoyment in training again, thank you!
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James Shuck
Running and Jogging Lessons
Alex has been helping my 7 year boy to learn the basics of running. He does this in a fun way and my boy looks forward to the sessions. So good to get basic running technique into a youngster and Alex has been great! More...
Emma
I’ve been working with Alex for over four months now, and it’s been great. He is very considerate of my anxieties, communicates well and gradually helps me improve my abilities, knowledge and habits, just as I asked. He has tailored the work out to suit me and been flexible when needed. Highly recommend! More...
Ali
Personal Trainers
Alex was brilliant, encouraging, professional yet kind and understanding. He provided me with a great training plan which really helped me keep on track and he was with me every step of the way.
Nick
After a long search for the right running coach we were extremely happy to have found Alex. He an excellent coach and I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Nik
Alex is a great professional. I'm working with him for more than a year and clearly see the result. He thoroughly adjusted our sessions when I couldn't use my left hand after a surgery so I was able to stay on track. And I won't even mention that he can make you work out on 100% with or without any equipment. Highly recommend. More...
Tana
I've been training with Alex for over a year now and can say with 100% certainty that you'll get your money's worth. Alex is a super professional trainer, very attentive to his clients needs and you'll see results. Highly recommend.
Nick Marston
Alex Kelly is the best personal trainer I have found. He is dedicated, precise, hugely committed and always attentive to my personal development. He tailors the exercise programme around each client very carefully and manages to never repeat the content of any session. I recommend him wholeheartedly. More...
Joe Rogers
The sessions are perfect. The exercises are managed without any problems, and they push you to the perfect amount whilst still being enjoyable.
Maike Kleier
I have been training with Alex since November and can highly recommend him as PT. He is very knowledgeable and puts a lot of thought into planning his sessions/ always tries to mix it up with different workouts.
Sonia Subbotina
Alex is great, I am very happy I came across him. We have been working together for 4 months, and I am seeing definite results He knows his stuff, and adjusts the sessions to suit my needs. We exercise outside, which is a nice touch during the pandemic. He mixes things up to keep it interesting I recommend Alex to everyone who's looking to hire a trainer. He's flexible and supportive, but tough when he needs to be, pushing me outside of my comfort zone. More...
Martino
Alex is a great professional. He knows lots of different exercises, so that training is never boring nor repetitive.
He is always able to scale the exercises based on my general fitness level and the energy I have for every lesson.
Also, he has a lot of equipment so it's like to have a small a temporary outdoor gym: rope, dumbbells with many different weights, kettlebell, TRX, battle ropes, training ball...
I have been training with him for a couple of months now, I can see a lot of improvements in my fitness level and on my body as well.
Honestly don't know what more you could look for, I don't plan to stop training with him anytime soon.
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Tom
Alex is great. I really enjoy our sessions. I like the variety of exercises. I feel like they are tailored to me. My strength and fitness is making steady progress. We have good chats too!
Nick Marston
Alex is just the best. He gives me a focused one hour every week, concentrating on what I need- more core strength and better form on all my exercises. He varies every class, is totally reliable and very good value. I think he should put his prices up. More...
Kelly Burrowes
I have had four sessions with Alex now and am so pleased. He tailors the workouts to meet my goals but keeps things varied and pays attention to make sure the sessions are pitched at the perfect level of difficulty. He is also really encouraging and professional, and is happy to meet near to my work/home which is really helpful. Great value and great service! More...
Tana Wilner
I HIGHLY recommend Alex. I've been training with Alex for about a month and a half now and I already see clear results. Alex is persistent with me, constantly changes up the workout so I don't get bored and is flexible and understanding of my unpredictable schedule. You get your full hour's worth of workout so it's also great value for money. Really excellent experience overall so far. More...
AQ
Great sessions with Alex. He does a tailored one hour session that is very high energy. Best PT I’ve ever used
Yash
I've had couple of weeks of training with Alex and I can clearly see the difference in myself, he encourages you to push through your limits and teaches you new methods of exercising every session.
Stella
Our training sessions are focused and on point. I feel that my training needs are addressed. Very attentive and professional. Great value overall.
Reply from ARK FITNESS
Thanks for the great review Stella. It is a pleasure working with you
Al-zain Al-Muzaini
Personal Trainers
Killer workout session! Alex was amazing and super supportive throughout the workout💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Definitely will be choosing him for my weekly workouts.
angela Linger
Alexander Kelly, is, firstly, a very charming and friendly person. He has been very understanding of our initial capabilities and is building our strengths at each session.
He is making a huge difference to our fitness and well being and is very clear, at all times, in telling us what the different excersises are doing to improve our overall ability. He is adding more moves each week as he sees fit in our improvements. We have certainly seen a significant change in our overall suppleness and health.
He is always aware of our capabilities and is very serious in making sure that we are able to do the moves without over straining.
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Angela
Personal Trainers
a very sensitive work out with attention paid to my fitness capabilities and with a view to increasing my fitness levels.
A very pleasant person to work with.
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Reply from ARK FITNESS
Thank you for the great feedback Angela. It is a pleasure to work with you
Stella Stephens
Alex is professional and responsive to my needs. His work is top notch and I enjoy our sessions. He is also great value for money. I rate him highly and will recommend him. More...
Mikolaj Kunicki
I have been very pleased with Alex. From session 1, he demonstrated his professionalism, kindness and sense of responsibility for a trainee. Alex prepared a very good mix of exercises which have already boosted my fitness and physical stamina. I am looking forward to our sessions and would be happy recommend Alex as an excellent PT. More...
anthony gaughan
Alex's sessions have been a revelation. A proper hour of exercise, pushing all the way. Keeping the classes interesting and at a pace that pushes me in the right way.
Seeing great results in a short period and feeling the benefits. Strong communicator & highly recommend!
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Kim Woodward
Since starting with Alex on training 2-3 times per week .. he has listened to my needs and tailored a program to suit me, which has been great and boosted my confidence to work hard to achieve my goals . . The workouts are good and he really pushes me to perform at my best .. correcting me at every stage, so I know each workout is done right.. I will continue with Alex as I feel he can get me to my goals a lot quicker than other trainers. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to workout, Alex is great and always ready to get you going on your goals !! 👍🏻👍🏻 More...
Gabriela De La Concha
Alex is an excellent trainer. It is evident that he has a lot of expertise in health & fitness. He structures different circuits every time we meet to keep the sessions fresh. He’s also very good at pushing me to perform at my highest potential, all while keeping me motivated. I always burn maximum calories with Alex and end up drenched in sweat! More...
How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
I help clients achieve their fitness goals by providing clear and progressive plans of how to move a client from their current state to their objective state. It is important to look at a client's lifestyle and day-to-day activities and habits as part of this plan. I look to find new ways to train a client, so that there is a learning path, new challenges to overcome, and to stop sessions from becoming boring or repetitive.
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Whilst there is no simple formula for achieving body of your dreams, I have found that the following approches are fundamental in finding success:
1) Finding types of exercise that you enjoy doing - if you don't enjoy the exercise in some way, it is unlikely to be a long term and sustainable approach
2) Being consistent - not every single workout will be better than the last, but you will progress if you are consistent
3) Learning to be adaptable in the way that you approach exercise. For example training around injuries, having a flexible mindset, and changing your exercise routine periodically to keep progressing
4) Remembering to get the basics right - sleep, hydration, and nutrition (after all, it is not just the exercise component that detemines your physicality)
5) Putting in the effort - pushing yourself to reach new personal best standards; whether that's a new personal best for a 5km run time, or a new maximum weight for your lifts at the gym, you get out what you put in
What do you love most about your job?
I love being active and moving every day. I enjoy seeing people progress physically and the confidence that this can bring. I enjoy helping people make a committment to their long term health and well being. I love teaching clients new ways to move, and sharing the knowledge that I have gained over the years.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was inspired to start my own business in the health and fitness space as I had amassed a lot of knowledge; to share that knowledge to enable people to lead healthier lives is a privilege. I enjoy the independence that comes from running my own business.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients should choose me as I am knowledgeable and experienced, I pay close care and attention to my clients needs, I'm fun and energetic, reliable, and a good communicator.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Where appropriate, I am able to provide sessions remotely (via Zoom).
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Covid-19 risk controls include: sanitisation of all equipment, social distancing if requested/required, mask wearing if requested/required, close monitoring to ensure no Covid-19 symptoms, lateral flow testing of trainer as required.
Group exercise classes
Small group classes
Couples sessions or train with a friend
Fun family workouts
H.I.I.T. classes
High Intensity Interval Training
Short and sharp sessions for time efficient and high energy workouts that yield results
Running coaching
Training for distance/endurance or track sprinting
Event/race training and preparation
Personalised pacing and runs
Running specific strength and conditioning programming to reduce injury and improve speed
Nutrition guidance
Personal training
Bespoke training plans
Strength, cardiovascular conditioning, and corrective workouts
Training for all age ranges - children to the elderly
Continued support to ensure long term progress
Programmes designed to suit your schedule
Tailored nutrition guidance
Strength and conditioning training
Learn the fundamentals of barbell training for pure strength gains
Increase muscle mass
Improve mobility, posture and joint stabilisation
Learn and enhance fundamental movement patterns
Train for improved athletic performance
On line training sessions
Cost effective and convenient on-line training
Programme writing
Bespoke training plans
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Nutrition plans to enable you to meet your objectives; whether weight loss, muscle gain, or training for endurance
Supplementation advice
Lifestyle guidance - sleep, stress management, and relaxation techniques to support your long term training goals
Functional fitness training
Functional fitness sessions to burn calories, build strength and up the fun factor of your workouts
Move in the way the body has evolved to do so
Basic but by no means easy
Functional movement assessment
The functional movement assessement is a 90 minute assessment which covers full body movement dynamics with a focus on strength, flexibility and mobility. Think of this as a full body MOT.
