Success stories

Real parents.
Real lives. Real results.

Success is not always a dramatic before-and-after photo. Sometimes it is more energy, better health, improved confidence, stronger routines or finally feeling in control again.

Real people Honest experiences Results that fit real life
Written client stories

More than a number on the scales.

Different people. Different starting points. Different goals. Some wanted to lose weight. Some wanted to get stronger. Some needed more energy, confidence or accountability. What they have in common is finding an approach that worked around their life, rather than having to build their life around a fitness plan.

Phil — Healthy Parent Club client success story
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Phil

Former professional athlete • Lost 6kg+ • London Marathon

“Martyn’s approach to health, fitness and wellbeing is refreshing and balanced. There’s no judgement — he puts the person he’s coaching at the centre of everything and creates a relaxed, supportive environment that helps you move towards your goals.

Having previously played sport professionally, I already had a good understanding of health and fitness, but I’d slipped out of the habits that I knew worked. What I needed was accountability, motivation and someone to keep me on track.

Martyn gave me exactly that. I lost over 6kg, got back into consistent training and it helped me work towards one of my biggest goals — running the London Marathon.

What I particularly liked was understanding the reasons behind what we were doing. You’re not simply told what to do; you learn throughout the process, which makes it much easier to take ownership of your own health.”

Lost 6kg+London MarathonAccountability & support
Dan — Healthy Parent Club client success story
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Dan

Home training • Body composition • Strength

“I wasn’t massively overweight when I started with Martyn, but I’d developed a bit of a dad bod and wanted to get back into better shape. I wanted to lose some stubborn body fat, build muscle and get stronger, but I had no interest in joining a gym.

Martyn built everything around me and what I was actually prepared to do. I got myself some dumbbells and a bench and started strength training from home.

Since then, I’ve dropped body fat, built a lot more muscle and strength, and my confidence has improved massively. More importantly, it hasn’t been a quick fix. A couple of years later, I’m still training, still following the habits and living a much healthier lifestyle.

It’s become something I can actually maintain rather than another short-term attempt at getting fit.”

Dropped body fatBuilt muscle & strengthTraining from home
Jess — Healthy Parent Club client success story
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Jess

Already active • Added strength training • More energy

“I’d always enjoyed being active and had played plenty of netball and done a lot of running, but strength training was something I’d never really got into. I wanted to tone up, get stronger and feel like I had more energy again.

Having every session structured for me has made a massive difference. It pushes me, gives me a clear focus and makes me show up on the days I might not feel like going to the gym. Over the past few months I’ve become noticeably fitter and stronger, and it has added another really positive part to my life.”

StrongerFitterMore energy
Video testimonials

Hear it from them.

Seven real client stories, in their own words.

Busy dad, Ash, drops over 13kg (2 stone) in 8 weeks

Busy dad, Ash, drops over 13kg (2 stone) in 8 weeks

Busy dad, Elliot, loses 10kg and finds a new passion for fitness

Busy dad, Elliot, loses 10kg and finds a new passion for fitness

Busy professional dad loses 9kg in 12 weeks

Busy professional dad loses 9kg in 12 weeks

Neil loses over 5kg in 4 weeks without setting foot in a gym

Neil loses over 5kg in 4 weeks without setting foot in a gym

Phil loses over 14kg in 20 weeks

Phil loses over 14kg in 20 weeks

Tony Garcia loses 18kg

Tony Garcia loses 18kg

Amy loses body fat, changes her shape and builds strength

Amy loses body fat, changes her shape and builds strength

What progress can look like

Different goals. Different wins.

Success is personal. For some people it’s losing weight. For others it’s getting stronger, having more energy, feeling more confident or simply being able to do more of the things they enjoy. It doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

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More energy

Feeling better through the day and having more left for family life.

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Better health

Improved blood pressure, fitness, sleep or general wellbeing.

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Greater strength

Feeling more capable, physically confident and resilient.

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Lasting habits

Building routines that still work when life becomes busy.

More kind words

Real people. Real progress.

More feedback from people I've had the pleasure of coaching.

Ali — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I'd never really been a gym person and didn't start strength training until I was in my forties. Like a lot of business owners, work and family always came first, and I wasn't sure where to begin. Martyn took all of that away by giving me a clear plan and showing me that getting stronger didn't have to take over my life. I've now been training consistently for several years, I've got more energy, I'm stronger than I've ever been, and I know I'm doing something positive for myself as a husband, a father and a business owner. Looking after my health has become part of my lifestyle rather than something I keep starting and stopping.”

AliStrength • Energy • Long-term habits
David — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I was already fairly active when I started working with Martyn. I walked a lot, cycled and played tennis, but proper strength training was something I hadn't really done. Martyn taught me how to strength train properly with a programme appropriate for my age, ability and goals. It wasn't about trying to train like someone half my age. It was about getting stronger, staying capable and investing in my health for the years ahead. Several years later, strength training is still part of my life. I'm fit, strong and able to keep doing the things I enjoy. Starting in my late 60s showed me that it's never too late to get stronger and do something positive for your long-term health and quality of life.”

DavidStrength • Longevity • Staying capable
Nina — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I've worked with Martyn for a few months and lost over 2 stone. His guidance, accountability and knowledge have kept me moving forward, even when I've had setbacks along the way. What's made the biggest difference is that it hasn't just been about losing weight. I've made changes to my everyday habits and lifestyle that I know I can continue with. Martyn has also helped me enjoy social occasions without worrying about them or feeling guilty afterwards, which was something I always used to struggle with. The support has been amazing and I feel so much better for it. I'd tell any woman thinking about working with Martyn to go for it. You won't regret it.”

NinaLost 2 stone+ • Habits • Accountability
Matt — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I lost 43lbs working with Martyn and, more importantly, I've kept it off. There are no secrets or quick fixes. What you get is someone in your corner who understands health and nutrition, genuinely wants you to succeed and makes you feel like he's got your back. For me, the biggest change was in my mindset. Instead of chasing instant results, it became about taking it day by day and building small wins that gradually became easier. If you're thinking about making a change, reach out to him and get started.”

MattLost 43lbs • Kept it off • Mindset
Callum — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“As a dad of three with a busy life, I thought it would be impossible to make real progress, but Martyn's programme proved me wrong. With the accountability, structure and step-by-step support, I lost 14kg and brought my BMI back into the healthy range. The biggest result for me is that it didn't disappear when the programme finished. A year later, the habits have stuck, I'm still in shape and looking after my health is simply part of what I do now.”

CallumLost 14kg • Healthy BMI • Habits stuck
Stacey — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“By 40, my energy had crashed, I'd lost confidence and even simple things were leaving me out of breath. More than anything, I didn't feel like the healthy, active role model I wanted to be for my daughters. Working with Martyn changed that. I dropped body fat, built strength, got my fitness back and my energy improved massively. Now I can play football with my daughter, keep up with her and know that she sees me as a healthy, active dad again. For me, that means far more than just a number on the scales.”

StaceyDropped body fat • Built strength • Energy & fitness back
Liam — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“Even though I was a qualified gym instructor, I still needed the accountability, structure and support that Martyn provided. Knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently are two very different things. I lost 10kg in 12 weeks, but the biggest result was what happened afterwards. Almost a year later, I was fitter, healthier and had completely changed the way I approached my lifestyle. As a dad, that matters more than anything. I wanted to be healthier, have more energy and set a better example for my family, and that's exactly what the programme helped me do.”

LiamLost 10kg • Fitter & healthier • Lifestyle transformed
Susan — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I started working with Martyn while going through menopause and was around 83kg at the time. During our time together I got down to around 73kg. I became stronger, had more energy and completely changed my habits and relationship with food. What I learned about health, nutrition and weight loss gave me the confidence to keep going after the coaching finished. I really got the bug for it, continued using what I'd learned and I'm now around 62kg. That's roughly 20kg down from where I started. Martyn's support and accountability brought everything together for me and changed the way I approach my health and lifestyle.”

SusanAround 20kg down overall • Stronger & more energetic • Healthier habits
Ian — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“Martyn helped me lose 20kg in just over 12 months, but more importantly, he helped me build the habits and mindset to make sure I didn't end up back where I started. I'd spent most of my life dieting and trying different plans, but eventually the weight always came back. Martyn isn't just a fitness PT, he's a life PT. He taught me to manage my health almost like running a business, with structure, accountability and a plan. There were no restrictions. I could still eat the foods I enjoyed, have a drink and enjoy holidays. I learned that going off track occasionally wasn't the problem. The important thing was resetting and getting back to it rather than giving up. As the weight came off and I got fitter, I started training in the gym, running and making better choices across my lifestyle. The results have genuinely been life-changing.”

IanLost 20kg • No restrictive dieting • Life-changing habits
Ken — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I knew I needed to make some changes to my health, but I didn't really know where to start. Martyn's coaching gave me clarity, structure and a plan I could actually follow. I lost weight, trimmed down around my belly and, more importantly, started building habits that fit into my everyday life rather than feeling like another short-term diet. I feel healthier, I've got more energy and I feel back in control again. This hasn't been a quick fix. It's changed the way I approach my health and it's something I can see myself continuing for the long term.”

KenLost weight • More energy • Back in control
Zoe — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“With work, family and everything else that comes with being a busy mum, I knew I wanted to get stronger and fitter, but I needed some structure and accountability around my training. Working with Martyn has given me exactly that. I know what I’m doing when I go into the gym, every session has a purpose and I can actually see myself progressing. A couple of months in, I’m stronger, hitting new PBs and really enjoying seeing what I’m capable of. Having the programme there and someone keeping me accountable has made fitting strength training around a busy life so much easier.”

ZoeGetting stronger • Hitting new PBs • Structure & accountability
Ross — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I've been working with Martyn for around three years now. I run my own high-end building business, so work can be incredibly busy and finding time to train isn't always easy. We've found a routine that works, usually blocking out time in the mornings, which has given me much more structure with my training. Over that time I've lost around 10kg and my strength and fitness in the gym have improved massively. Martyn gives me the structure and accountability I need and works the training around real life, which means I can keep progressing even when work is full-on.”

RossLost around 10kg • Stronger & fitter • Training around a busy schedule
James — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I'm a double amputee, having lost a leg and an arm, but I still want to keep working on myself both physically and mentally. For me, training is about building my strength and fitness, but it also plays an important part in looking after my mental health. I'm currently recovering from major surgery, so Martyn and I are taking things at the right pace and adapting what we do around where I am at the moment. Having that support means I can keep working towards becoming stronger and fitter without feeling like I have to rush the process.”

JamesStrength • Fitness • Mental wellbeing • Adapted coaching
Bex — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I’ve been working with Martyn for around six months. As a busy mum, I wanted to make progress in the gym without feeling like fitness had to take over my life. Martyn programmes all of my sessions, so when I train a couple of times a week I know exactly what I’m doing and what I’m working towards. I’ve also made healthier changes with my food and lifestyle outside the gym. What I like is that it still fits around normal life. I can have a night out, enjoy the things I like and still keep moving forward.”

BexStructured gym programme • Healthier habits • Real-life balance
Ann — Healthy Parent Club client
★★★★★

“I've always been sporty and comfortable in the gym, but I never really had much structure to my training. Martyn created a programme for me that made much better use of the time I had, focusing on the movements and exercises that would give me the best results rather than just spending more time in the gym. I also love being pushed in our PT sessions. I might hate Martyn for it at the time, but afterwards I feel incredible! There's no way I'd push myself that hard training on my own.”

AnnStructured training • Efficient programming • Personal training
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