Testimonials

Stephen McGill

I am now free of type 2 diabetes.
I could not have done it without the great support of SMPT.
Thank you.

Libby Woolcock

A couple of years back, I was a keen gym-goer alongside having a long-term passion for practicing dance and yoga, but always knew (and physically it showed) that I wasn’t challenging myself anywhere near enough. I had also just completed my first RYT 200hr course to start teaching Hatha Yoga classes and had a couple of local classes underway. Although I was confident with my style and approach to teaching, I can admit that I didn’t feel my overall body strength matched the goals I had set myself to further my own practice to subsequently put back into my teaching.

After looking into various personal trainers in the Reading area, I was recommended to Stewart at SMPT by a work colleague who had recently started training with him. First impressions were great, we got on, Stewart listened to my objectives and produced a structured plan.

I always felt that personal trainers were a luxury, but it soon became very clear that having one (a really good one) was making a big difference in a relatively short space of time. Over the past couple of years, Stewart and Tansy have helped me achieve my goals of losing body fat (brilliantly helped by BioSig), building lean muscle and increase fitness. As the results started to increase so did my determination to maximize all my best efforts not just in the gym, but at work, teaching yoga and most importantly with my friends and family too. How’s about that for a healthy mind-body connection? 😊

Exercise and moving well is very important to me and being able to work out beyond the studio, implementing the learnings they’ve taught has been key. It's true that you have to be determined to fit in the workouts in-between the ‘life bits’ and think about your food prep, but once you realize that you can make quick, healthy meals as easy as making a sandwich, you can transform the way you eat and plan. And yes, I occasionally indulged in treats or a meal out and my main job involves working in the wine industry, so I do enjoy a good glass now and then. For me, this is about balancing a healthy life with enjoying life and knowing that if you can stick to plan, you're making long-lasting changes.

As you can see by the smile on my face in the second photo, I'm really happy with my progress and excited to continue my fitness journey and training with SMPT, as I find their approach structured, fun, realistic and super positive. They’re awesome people too and it’s been privilege and pleasure to have got to know them both. I would like to thank them for the training support and encouragement they’ve given me.

If you want results…Who you gonna call? SMPT 💪😀☀

Jacob Woodfield

Outstanding trainer. Great attitude, great level of commitment to clients. Stewart has been a life changer for me this year and I will continue seeing him for as long as I can. I'm not an easy person to train, but Stewart is patient, challenging and always 5 steps ahead of me for my long term plan.

I would recommend Stewart to anyone; I guarantee he'll know exactly how to improve your fitness levels regardless of shape or size.

Georgina Fisher

Great trainer! I’ve been with Stewart on and off for 7 years. He helped me get in shape for my wedding.

We are now working on a healthy way of eating and strength training.

Amazing guy to train with.
Thank you.

Chiara Argieri

I started training with Stewart 2 months ago because I wanted to challenge myself.

I am a Pilates instructor and have always been active but quite conservative, I struggled pushing myself. Stewart understood me completely and has been challenging me in every single session. I learnt to believe in my strengths and I started enjoying exploring my limits and improving myself every time.

I’ve never liked doing weights but he has shown me a new way to train which involves my mind and not only my body. It’s been a game changer for me!

He is extremely knowledgeable and I feel in safe hands with him.
Our training day has become my happy day!
Thank you Stewart!

Jonathan Ashley

I’d been overweight and unhappy with the way I looked for a couple of years, but when I turned 30 I decided that now was the time to do something about it.

For me just losing weight wasn’t going to be enough, I wanted to get fit. I chose Stewart after reading some great testimonials and he’s met and exceeded all of my expectations. As well as being friendly, Stewart is very motivating and I get results with him that I’d never be able to by myself.

I never thought I’d enjoy exercising, or achieve such great results. In less than 4 months I’d lost 16kg and gone from just about squeezing into 34inch waste jeans to being comfortable in 30inch.

Paula Ciappi

Before getting in contact with SMPT I lacked the motivation to work towards my fitness and body goals. Realising this had to change I signed up with SMPT and Kate took me under her wing!

From day one I felt completely comfortable being trained by Kate and I absolutely love our sessions! I always leave feeling completely exhausted yet on top of the world!

Kate's passion for what she does shines through and her enthusiasm is contagious. The progress I've made training with her in such a short space of time is just incredible and beyond what I ever thought I could achieve. She always pushes me to be my very best with varied and intense workouts and she is my constant inspiration and motivator!

Can't recommend SMPT enough and I personally wouldn't have anyone else train me.

Alan & Keeley Skilbeck

Working with Tansy (SMPT) made us realise that training can be fun. We trained as a couple and this helped us push each other through sessions along with a vast amount of motivation from Tansy. The sessions while hard at times were always enjoyable and had the right amount of tough love. A constant change with exercises ensured that our interest was maintained and our workouts were always goal specific. We particularly enjoyed the HIIT activities and gained enough knowledge from Tansy to be able to continue training from home.

Michella Chalfun

After two years of dealing with serious lower back problems and being the unhealthiest & above my normal weight I decided I wanted to change my lifestyle.
I then came across Stewart's website and seeing what he has achieved and his whole work ethic I decided to join SMPT.
It was the best decision of my life! Not only have I lost weight and gained some muscles, my lower back issues has improved 95% and I feel so much stronger & happier.

Stewart has always been there if I had any questions or needed advice. He really inspires me and is a truly fantastic professional.

I'm now pregnant and I'm still training with Stewart to make sure I'm the healthiest, fittest and strongest I’ve ever been before the baby comes.

I would recommend Stewart to anyone who is ready for a challenge. With some well structured hard work you will definitely see the results coming through.

Glen Gulley

Tansy is a great personal trainer who is motivating and inspiring. She is very quick to pick up individual strengths and weaknesses and provides a very tailored fitness structure to suit you. Having worked with her for a number of months now, my strength and fitness levels are well beyond where I'd ever in envisaged them being and by far the best bit is watching your body change shape over time.
All in all she's a great person to work with.

Erica Fortune

I've always based my gym routine on cardio workouts yet struggled to recognise any positive changes in my body. I was becoming bored and unmotivated, so turned to Stewart for guidance.

Stewart has coached me to use body resistance and weights in training, something as a female I was previously intimidated by. All I can say is I wish I had started this style of workout sooner, as after just 2 months I am already seeing my body transform.

Stewart is a dedicated and encouraging trainer with a friendly nature and I immediately felt at ease working with him. Each week Stewart pushes me to do things I would never believe my body could achieve as well as providing great nutritional tips.

Megan Adlen

I can't recommend the SMPT team highly enough. A couple of years ago I decided I wanted to lose weight and get fit and wanted to kick start the process with a personal trainer. I chose SMPT as I liked what I read on their website and the fact that they trained in their own studio (I wasn't keen on struggling red-faced in the early days in front of a packed gym). Stewart was so encouraging and a great support. I trained with him 2 or 3 days a week for around 5 months and stuck to his nutritional guidance and in that time lost 3 stone! I managed to dead lift 100kg (I'm only small too!) and got close to a strict pull up (I'll keep working on that). Stewart persuaded me to sign up to Tough Mudder with other clients which gave us all a big goal to work towards - I never thought I'd say this, but I loved it! Besides being great trainers, SMPT are a really friendly bunch. If you're after results you'll get them with SMPT, and have fun doing it.

Pete Greensmith

My 'before and after' pictures are 6 months apart, the first one was taken in September at the start of my journey, the last one was taken in March.
I worked hard around maintaining my nutrition as well as my cardio and strength building exercise. This included doing sessions at the gym outside of my PT sessions and running.

Stuart Nash

When Stewart and I met I was in a terrible condition. With his superb guidance, I lost 4 stone transforming my confidence and attitude to training and my own daily lifestyle. Three years on, thanks to Stewart this has been sustained and I have never looked back. I would highly recommend SMPT to anyone.

Anna-Sophie Bourree

I have known Kate as a friend for the past 4 years, so when I decided, to get more into fitness, it was an easy decision for me, to reach out to her for help and guidance.
Kate is very passionate about fitness and nutrition and is living proof of hard work and discipline paying off.
She encouraged me to go above and beyond my limits, showing me that it's more than ok, to lift heavier weights as a girl, without fearing to bulk up.
At times, when I thought and felt, I could not do it anymore, Kate encouraged me to keep going. I participated in a 10k run followed by a half marathon the year after. Something, I could never have imagined doing, if someone would have asked me a couple of years ago. I built up my stamina through a set routine and exercise, which Kate put together for me and which I am able to continue to use in the gym.
There were sessions with a lot of swearing and sweat but the results only come with pain, endurance, working hard and believing in yourself.
I am very grateful for Kate showing me, what my body is capable of and always pushing me to the next level. I would not hesitate in recommending SMPT to anyone else, who is looking to not just get fitter but also leaner and healthier in addition to embracing good food.

Sophie Abell

Stewart has not only improved my fitness and helped me to shed 20 pounds and a total of 38 inches from my body in just 2 months, but has drastically enhanced my self esteem, and given me confidence in who I am, which has consequently changed my life and health for the better. I cannot thank him enough for the positive impact he has had on my life.

Anneka Kapur

In terms of a testimonial I just want to say that Kate is not only a professional dedicated personal trainer but also a friend. She is personable, approachable and her drive and passion makes you want to train harder every session!

James Layzell

I was turning 18 years old and knew I had to get my act together. I found Stewart online and we arranged a consultation. Stewart told me to concentrate on moving more and introduced simple dietary changes. As a result I lost over 5 stone. I'm delighted! I couldn't recommend SMPT enough.

Dave Purton

I cannot recommend Stewart highly enough. The change to my body and life over the last couple of years has been immense, to a degree that I didn't think was possible (I look forward to what gains the next year will bring).

Matthew Thomson

I contacted Stewart to see if he could help me. I split from my girlfriend and decided to focus on myself. I saw Stewart three times per week and within three months I had totally transformed my body.
I was disciplined, but didn't stop enjoying myself on the weekends. I replaced beers with spirits and stopped eating processed rubbish. Small changes, big difference!

Rob Briginshaw

Stewart Milne is an inspirational personal trainer, with exceptional knowledge and understanding in his arena of work. I was considerably impressed with his level of support throughout my journey, beginning with the evaluation of my personal fitness, right through to helping me achieve my own personalised fitness goals.

Andy Stranks

I only have good things to say about working with Stewart. If you are looking for a personal trainer then look no further than SMPT. If you are prepared to follow his sound advice, you will get results.

Stacy Stranks

The progress I have made in a short time with Stewart is so much more than I expected. Every week I feel I’m achieving something new which wouldn’t be possible without the encouragement and drive that Stewart brings. There’s no way I would’ve had a fraction of the results I have without Stewart, I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Gary Simpson

I have had two personal trainers during the last five years and what I think sets Stewart above the rest is his ability to get to know you properly and work with your weaknesses as well as your strengths.

Chris Maffey

I went to Stewart for nutritional and training tips. I followed his advice and got the results I wanted.
He taught me to prep my food and this made things so much easier.
I'd recommend SMPT to anyone.

Gary Mancini

I used to work with Stewart at Kirtons Farm hotel gym.
I had a career change and that wasn't the only change. I became very sedentary and started piling on the pounds. I knew I had to get in contact.
Working with Stewart for only a few months got me back in shape.
When I used to work with him, you could always see his passion for the gym.
I'd recommend my good friend, Stewart to anyone.

Chris Pieper

Stewart gave me some nutritional advice and recommended certain exercises I could do at home so I didn’t have to go to the gym. Within a week I started to feel the difference. The combination of exercise and good nutrition really has taken me to the next level.

Ashley Scott

I turned to Stewart to help me get my 6-pack back. He gave me core exercises to do at home and certain lifts to do in the gym. He visited me every other week to go over nutrition.
Within 6 weeks I had my 6-pack back.

Sheila Carswell

Stewarts guidance through workouts and nutrition helped me to achieve and surpass my goals way beyond what I thought I could achieve! The hard work we put in was always a lot of fun and Ive thoroughly enjoyed working with him so far. Knowledge is power and I've gained a confidence and belief from what I've learnt from Stewart to be able to set my own personal goals and achieve them.

Steve Pearce

I used to struggle with confidence when exercising. My ankles were very weak and stopped me doing things I loved.
Stewart helped me gain confidence with my ankles and now I do a lot of trekking.
Stewart’s enthusiasm, commitment and vast amount of fitness and dietary knowledge will ensure that with your dedication, he will deliver the fastest possible results.

Daniel Pearce

I had a knee injury whilst playing football and not long after, started putting weight on. I turned to Stewart for guidance.
We worked on rehab for around 4 weeks. After that we started fitness training and working on nutrional improvements.
12 weeks in total, I was back playing football and the knee felt great.

Louise Pearce

I signed up with Stewart for his 3 month promotion, and now I’m not turning back. I’ve seen the most amazing results. I strongly recommend Stewart Milne Personal Training to anybody who wants results quickly.

Janice Milne

Listening to my son’ (Stewart) advice on nutrition made all the difference for me. I’m unable to do loads of activity so eating better was the best option for me.
I have weekly weigh ins at Weight Watchers to help keep me on track.
I have lost 5 stone, 8 pounds through eating healthier and I feel I can lose even more in the near future.

Danika Breadmore

Working with Stewart was fun as well as hard work. He helped me lose weight and introduced me to better eating habits.
We worked on strength and fitness and not long after starting with Stewart I went on to complete the Grim Challenge.
I now go Crossfit and without Stewart's help it wouldn't of been possible.