Leon Baker Fitness - Canterbury

Sarah C.

I met with Leon for a consultation and we discussed at length my requirements for training and my goals. I then had my first session with my trainer and they had taken all of my concerns into consideration and put together exactly the kind of workout I was hoping for. They are very knowledgeable and are led by what you are comfortable doing with no pressure. I am looking forward to my upcoming sessions and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Laura C.

Since working with Leon, my enjoyment and motivation for exercise has reignited. Not only am I feeling stronger, but my previous niggling back pain is non existent; as we’ve worked on my technique and strength of my core. I love that the gym is private and you feel safe to try out new exercises without the pressure of other people around. It’s also great to have unlimited access to all of the equipment; unlike being limited in a commercial gym. Leon will answer any questions I have and has also offered support for my diet day to day. I initially began working with Leon as a recommendation from a friend and have since been working with him over the last six months. I initially wanted to work on my self confidence and energy but I’ve also seen my strength and fitness levels hugely increase in addition to losing inches (always an added bonus!). Leon is not only professional but approachable. He listens to what you want and tailors your sessions to this. If you’re looking for a private space for tailored advice and enjoyable sessions in a safe space, this is your place to go! You’ll come out feeling energised and usually surprise yourself by surpassing your own expectations!

Steve M.

Leon Baker Fitness has been exactly what I was searching for in a gym.

Exclusive one-to-one training in a quiet space where the individual client is put first and feels comfortable

All the personal trainers are amiable, professional and thorough. The bespoke training programme has been tailored to meet my needs and goals whilst stretching me at the same time.

I would highly recommend this gym if you want to get away from those busy, crowded commercial gyms and want to train one-to-one with friendly, expert trainers who care.

Four weeks into my programme and I feel fitter, stronger and more confident. Plus I have lost 10lbs so I’m heading in the right direction!

Samantha B.

I highly recommend Leon and the team, especially Tom if your looking at finding people that understand your fitness goals. The facilities and equipment are perfect. Clean and tidy. They are flexible and work with you. Leon understood my requirements from the moment we first spoke, and I knew then this would be a different experience to previous journeys with PT instructors/ gyms.
You have the gym to yourself so no waiting for equipment, no lacking confidence, no excuses. Absolutely top class service. Thank you

Omgello O.

I have experienced three sessions in this gym so far, and am happy to be going back for more! Leon is easy-going and friendly, although definitely not making it too easy for me (but not too hard either)! I don’t normally like going to the gym, but I don’t feel uncomfortable in Leon’s one-to-one personal training set-up, where there’s no one else using the gym at the same time. It feels relaxed, even though I’m lifting weights working on improving muscle tone. From my experience so far, I would be very happy to recommend Leon to anyone looking for a personal trainer in the Canterbury area.

Ben R.

Great service with great trainers. They challenge you but not so much where you feel things are too hard. The gym has tons of equipment and the one to one setting makes it perfect if you are anxious about training in a more public gym. Leon is very accomodating to all levels and I've found the experience of training there to be extremely rewarding and also very engaging and fun

William H.

The gym setup is pretty unique, owned and run by Personal Trainers who have designed a facility which caters to all people and their individual fitness requirements.

Set over two floors there are ample free weights, machines, racks and cardio facilities, for me it has a good feel which is key, a place to workout without the negatives of a public gym.

The sessions are one on one and in my experience the rooms are allocated to the PT and client for the duration of that session.

I train with Leon whose experience has helped me tweak a workout programme that wasn't quite working. I also have to train around longstanding injuries which are incredibly frustrating but his understanding in these matters shines through, helping elevate difficult workouts into a positive experience.

Amy

I am very grateful that I found Leon and Tom L. I first approached Leon when feeling in a bad place – I have chronic autoimmune diseases and medications that have had multiple effects on me both physically and mentally, and I was fed up with feeling so powerless about my situation and my body. I also have a difficult history with gyms and personal trainers, having repeatedly sustained injuries and becoming unwell from being pushed further than my body could handle and then feeling shame because I was unable to meet the demands those trainers had of me. I had very low expectations when I contacted Leon as I was expecting the same treatment as I had in the past, but rather than be disappointed, I was very pleasantly surprised. I was really touched by Leon’s kindness and compassion, and he took the time to talk through everything with me. He knew I was very nervous on the run-up to my first session, and checked in on me and supported me in getting through my severe anxiety about my symptoms and my worries about attending on that first day. Since then I have not looked back.

My training is with Tom L, and he has been great to train with. While I am training, Tom guides but is not barking orders at me. If I feel something is not working well for me, Tom welcomes that feedback and then creates reflexive and adaptive solutions tailored to what I can do on that specific day. He is incredibly respectful, and despite me being generally very self-conscious about my illness and my current weight, I do not feel remotely self-conscious around him. Most importantly, while compassionately acknowledging my situation, Tom sees past my illnesses and struggles and works in a way that empowers me to take control of my health and my body. I have never been judged or made to feel like a failure, and as someone who is an expert at avoidance in situations that I perceive to be potentially anxiety-inducing, I am now looking forward to being in the gym, and I am very excited to see where the future will take me working with Leon and the team.

I am very grateful to Leon and Tom and cannot say thank you enough!