We first met Chris in a previous life, when joined a gym he was connected with and we realized what a massive amount of knowledge and enthusiasm he possessed with regards to his profession.  Unfortunately normal gym life wasn’t for us and we went on to other forms of exercise, which didn’t really tick the boxes for us.  I wanted to get and stay fit and Sharon wanted to lose weight and tone up, after having tried various diets without getting the lasting results she wanted.  (more…)

I’d like to share with you my weight loss and fitness journey with Body Complete.

New Year, 2015, and there was a photo taken of me, which, to be honest, horrified me. It’s now my ‘before’ photo. However, it still took a while to get my head round the fact I needed to do something, and it wasn’t until April that I dared to go an try the 21 day challenge with Body Complete. I was over the moon with the results, and became a BC semi-private member. (more…)

In my 20s I was extremely active – my day job was very physical and I was healthy and quite strong. However from my late 20s onwards I had a very sedentary job – basically sat in front of a computer, all day every day, and I didn’t get much exercise in my spare time either.

As a result, all through my 30s and for most of my 40s I became increasingly overweight.

Of course like many, I tried lots of different diets, but nothing seemed to stick (apart from the lard on my body!) and any kind of exercise was ‘sporadic’ at best. A bit of occasional walking, cycling or swimming — but not often enough to make a difference. (more…)

I joined the Stronger for Longer programme initially as I had a bad back and felt like an old croc struggling through the day. GP couldn’t help so I asked Chris for help. After the first few minutes he had identified the issues and after the first 30 mins I felt well-oiled and like a new person. I’ve had no issues at all ever since. The programme is brilliant and tailored for each person’s abilities encompassing all strength and movement necessary to help with an improved performance in daily life and whatever goals each person has. It’s a very friendly group and the coaches are encouraging, friendly and fun. It’s a joy to come in and I always feel better. I never feel weak or a failure and everyone is so encouraging and supportive. There is such a positive atmosphere. (more…)

7 weeks ago I asked Chris Stringer and George Barker if they would put a 6 week “Beasted” program together for me.

This came from watching former world strongest man Eddie “The Beast” Hall record a series of “Beasted” challenges where he took people with completely different body types and put them through 6 weeks of training.

Week -1 I was assessed in various lifts (bench press, front squat, deadlift, strict shoulder press etc) to find what my “1 rep Max” was. (more…)

I have been a member of Body Complete for around six months and I have loved every minute. I was welcomed and made to feel at home immediately and had a fabulous first session with Chris to assess my fitness and set my goals. I manage to go to three or four classes per week, each of them well planned and enjoyable. (more…)

Latest feedback from our clients on the BC Dream Team. 

Chris, George and Jon are all excellent coaches and bring different aspects to each session. It is good to experience all of the instructors to learn different methods and thoughts on how to approach getting fitter and stronger.

Chris brings experience and humour and his sessions flow brilliantly. He pushes you on to maximise your efforts to get the most out of you. (more…)

What does SFL mean to me:

Life, living, vitality, energy, well-being, positivity, structure, strength, hope, which ripples to the whole family.

From feeling 100 with a bad back and lifelong painkillers, Chris sorted me out in 3 minutes. The sessions have transformed my mindset and health which has impacted on my family. (more…)

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My Husband said he wanted to join a gym and I said ‘why, we have joined gyms before and been those people that pay and do not go?’ He said this is a different gym. So he went for a meeting with Chris and joined. A month after that our daughter joined also.

A month later after listening to what Pete had been doing with Chris I decided to have a chat with Chris and then joined. (more…)

I joined Body Complete because I wanted to lose weight and do a bit more exercise. My weight had been gradually creeping up and I was horrified to find myself a size 16. I was really nervous about being fit enough to do the classes, however Chris and Zoe put me at ease straight away. There was no pressure to join and I had the chance to go to a few classes first, to make sure it was right for me. (more…)

Having been a very loyal member for nearly three years, I got a job a bit far away to make it back for core every Friday (Holland).

But I want to tell you all, what the guys at Body Complete train into you doesn’t just help you in the sessions you go to. That stuff is life changing, attitude changing, stuff that sticks with you. I’d still be an avid member if I was back in the UK but now I’m here I started HIIT and kickboxing sessions. And I’m listening to my new trainer as best I can, and he’s good. (more…)

Anna Lowe

I have thoroughly enjoyed my short time on the 21 day challenge with Chris ,Zoe and the early riser Jon . The classes are totally enjoyable but tough. They know their stuff and it was addictive .. friendliest gym I have ever walked in to . The results were awesome and now I’m looking forward to January when I feel I will be ready to go back . Loved it , see you all soon , Anna
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I started the 21 day challenge to kick start my healthy eating and increase my exercise. (more…)

I joined Body Complete in September 2018 on the BC4X programme. I’ve been running for four years – usually three or four times a week, but not really doing anything else in the way of fitness and exercise. I wanted to do something that would complement the running; I have no upper body strength and my core needed work! (more…)

Over two years ago I had a bad cycling accident which unfortunately resulted in my right shoulder being dislocated and broken and my left shoulder with a dislocation also. The injuries sustained to my right shoulder have been extremely debilitating and frustrating for myself. After several sessions of physiotherapy and manipulation I still saw no improvement at all to movement or a reduction in pain. A friend of mine suggested trialling the Functional Movement Programme at Body Complete. (more…)

I’d like to take this opportunity to praise Body Complete, especially Chris Stringer.

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I cannot recommend Body Complete enough. I love all the people that attend. They are so friendly and welcoming. The workouts are never the same which keeps you on your toes. Chris is amazing at ensuring that technically you make every rep work for you. Nip in and speak to Zoe who will show you around and chat through the best options for you.

Michelle’s thoughts on Body Complete:

I started with Body Complete 3/4 years ago doing the Bootcamp. Chris Stringers motivation, energy and personality got me through two freezing winters on the beach, made me a lot fitter, stronger, thinner and mentally happier. (more…)

I use to compete for fun in 10k trail and road runs, mountain biking and triathlons, then I tore my cartilage in my knee which stopped me from doing any sport, it was operated on in May 2017 and they found arthritis in my knee. (more…)

Since meeting Chris on our first session I was encouraged by his personality, knowledge and his ability to quickly understand you, not just what you want or problems you might have but what works for you as a person. (more…)

I joined Body Complete just as a 21 day challenge was about to start so the timing was perfect for me (even though I didn’t really have a proper idea of what I was signing up for!). (more…)

I’ve always been active throughout my life, mainly running, but I felt it was time for something differentother than clocking up miles. I did a summer boot camp a couple of years ago and loved it. However, due to work commitments and mental health ups and downs, I never kept it going.

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I’ve just finished the 21 day Challenge with Body Complete, and am over the moon with the results.Thing is, I knew I would be. It’s a programme that works, and that’s for a number of reasons:

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The results of the 21 Day Transformation programme have surpassed all my hopes and expectations.

Before starting I was the heaviest I’ve ever been and I’d not done much exercise for months. I doubted if I had the willpower to stick to it and maybe I was just getting to old to bother with the gym.

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I have always tried to look after myself and keep active but have always done it on my own, either at home using DVDs or swimming and walking.

Never even considered PT until I had a hip replacement and found that some of the follow up exercises were hurting my knees.

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I’ve always been into exercise and stuff, have tried to keep active and fit but mostly done it on my own at home. I exercised from videos and went walking but if my routine got interrupted by anything it took me ages to get back into it.

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My name is Anne, I’m 54 years old and I want to tell you about my experience of being a client of Body Complete gym.

My story starts some years ago when I discovered that I weighed more than 16 stone.

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I signed up for private training sessions with Chris at Body Complete….

It was quite challenging at first as I had not done much resistance training in the past, but after just a few months I really noticed improvements in my general fitness, core strength and flexibility.

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After too many children and a kite-surfing injury I was in serious need of specialist attention when it came to exercise.

Chris assessed my abilities and weak spots and explained that not only was my core shot, but also my shoulders weren’t functioning and that both core and shoulders were supposed to function as a unit – who knew?!

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I signed up just over 4 weeks ago as I was feeling , fat, sluggish and demotivated. I walked through the green door of BCHQ with trepidation , and was greeted by the gym owner, Chris Stringer.
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My sister and I have been going to Body Complete for four weeks now and we love it!

This is not your usual gym – we have regular check ins with Chris to monitor progress and we have been given nutrition plans which has changed our entire way of thinking about food.

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