Gareth Thoo Personal Trainer

Before I started working with .lawson he had lost the motivation to train, gained weight and as a result was in the worst physical shape of his life.

Beau wanted to have more structure to his day and build healthier habits with a routine that could fit his lifestyle. He needed help with a plan and the right guidance, instead of doing random workouts and hoping for the best.

Just a few of Beau’s achievements include:
✅15lbs of fat loss
✅Massive increase in lean muscle
✅Squat increased from 40kg to 105kg
✅Deadlift increased from 55kg to 140kg
✅Bench Press increased from 40kg to 82.5kg
✅Started with Assisted Pull Ups and progressed to Weighted Pull Ups with an additional 10kg!
All strength numbers are for multiple sets and reps too😮‍💨💪🏼

“I basically achieved all the things I set out to with Gareth. I dropped body fat, got so much stronger, built muscle, gained knowledge and created good habits. Those things have all carried over into my life now and the experience kickstarted more of an interest into health and fitness overall.

If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate to get started with Gareth! I’ve had many coaches before but he’s by far the best one I’ve worked with. I started out thinking I would just work with him for a few months but I ended up sticking around for over a year due to the great results I achieved. He’s knowledgeable and most importantly for me, he picks up on individual character traits and tailors his training methods around this so you’re left with a very customised experience.”

FREE WEIGHTS OR MACHINES?

Which one is better? It depends on your specific goals. But you’d most likely be better off using BOTH!

The main argument is that free weights are more “functional”. But this isn’t true unless being functional means only picking up dumbbells and barbells 🤔

Most of us train to get stronger, look better and feel better. And for these goals, machines are a great option.

There are many cases where using a machine is actually a better option. For example, if you really want to focus on your quads and you want to see how hard you can push it, would it be better taking a barbell squat to failure (where your back and core have to work tremendously hard too) or would it make more sense to get into a seated leg extension where the focus is only the quads and the risk of injury going to failure is way lower? The answer is the leg extension.

And for all the people who are like “BuT wHat iF yOu haD tO pICk onE?!” 🤪

Well then I’d probably choose free weights because they take up less space and you can train pretty much every part of your body with a bench, rack, dumbbell, barbell and some plates.

But which sick f**k is making you choose one?! 😂 Join a gym that has both and use both! 💪🏼

CLIENT APPRECIATION

Before I started working with .w she was already training hard with both cardio & weights but struggled to see any results. This led to her feeling frustrated and lacking the motivation to continue.

Tiffany came to me with the main goal of dropping body fat. We not only achieved that goal but she was able to
✅Drop over 20 pounds
✅Improve the shape of her body
✅Increase her Squat from 25kg to 77.5kg
✅Increase her Deadlift from 30kg to 92.5kg
✅Increase her Hip Thrust from 42.5kg to 125kg

“Gareth helped me to improve the shape of my body and lose fat which were my main priorities at the time. But along the way, he also taught me that fitness is not just about body transformations and I actually started working towards other goals like gaining muscle, increasing my strength and improving my nutrition habits. I have learnt so much working with Gareth and have been able to maintain these habits long term.

I would definitely recommend Gareth to everyone! He can craft a customised plan that revolves around a client’s specific goals and aspirations.”

If you’d like some guidance and direction to fast track your way to your goals, just drop me a message! 💪🏼

TRAIN LIKE YOU MEAN IT

If you’re training like a wet lettuce, no wonder you’re not seeing any results.

Training intensity is often overlooked in favour of the perfect training split, the optimal amount of rest, the best exercises for certain body parts, the list goes on.

Now don’t get me wrong that stuff is all VERY important too.

When working with my clients I use the RPE scale (Rating of Perceived Exertion) to gauge effort on exercises in a program.

It rates difficulty on a scale of 1-10.

For example, a rating of RPE 5 means it was only moderately difficult and you could have probably done 5 more reps. A rating of RPE 9 means it was very challenging and you could have only completed 1 more rep with good technique.

As a general rule of thumb, we want the majority of our training to be within the RPE 7-10 range for best results. As always, there are exceptions to this (when learning an exercise for the first time, etc.) but this is a great place to start!

CLIENT APPRECIATION

Before I started working with she was going through cycles of exercising a lot, then not at all. She had difficulty actually sticking to something longer than a couple of weeks and therefore wouldn’t see the results that she wanted to. This led to massive frustration.

She came to me with the goal of building muscle and losing fat in a flexible and sustainable way and wanted to feel stronger and more confident 💪🏼

Alex was able to:
✅Build confidence in every aspect of life
✅Lose 10 pounds of body fat without a restrictive diet
✅Increase her Deadlift from 40kg to 60kg
✅Increase her Hip Thrust from 40kg to 70kg

“I was seeing and feeling progress much quicker and more consistently than when I’d try alone. I can finally create my own gym plan and stick to it.

Training with Gareth had a massive impact in my life. I feel so much happier and more confident day to day. I know I can walk into any gym and have a good session as I’m equipped with the skills now!

Gareth also taught me the art of flexibility with eating - it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I used to go on more restrictive diets when I had a fat loss goal in mind, but I realised I can have a bit of everything.

Gareth gave me the confidence to know that I’m able to reach my goals which has translated over into every other aspect of life. I think this is the most valuable thing 😊

For anyone looking to work with Gareth I’d say do it! It’s clear that Gareth really cares about helping his clients to succeed. He’s really understanding, motivating and non-judgemental! He’s full of knowledge and actually takes time to understand your situation and goals rather than just telling you to eat less and move more. 100% worth it”

If you’d like to achieve results just like Alex, just drop me a DM and we can take it from there! 🙌🏼

If you’ve been following me for a while you probably already know that I only post when I go on holiday 😅

You might not know that I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 10 years 👴🏼😂 I’ve completed a BSc in Exercise Science along with all my other education and qualifications along the way 📚

And I’ve also coached thousands of hours in the gym with elite athletes, models, actors and busy professionals💪🏼

You’re going to start to see some different content on my page which I have no doubt will help if you’re someone looking to
✅Improve your confidence
✅Get stronger
✅Build more muscle
✅Lose body fat
✅Feel incredible

I started my fitness journey back when I was 16 and it's led me to a point where I’ve not only been able to build my own health and confidence but I’ve been able to help all of my clients do the same.

I want to make a bigger impact and help even more people now! 🔥 I went through a lot of s**t to get to this point and I just wish I’d had someone throughout my own journey who could have cut through all the BS and guided me in the right direction.

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes which I’m really excited about and I can’t wait to share it with you all soon!

Watch this space 👀

Something that I’ve noticed through my clients and my own journey over the last 14 years, whether it’s getting stronger, losing fat, building muscle or improving fitness, is that noticeable change takes time.

You might not notice any changes for weeks, even when you’re busting your ass everyday.

And then all of a sudden a switch flips and your hard work starts to show! You start to see some progress but then it might slow down again or even come to a stop.

This is your sign to trust the process and keep going.

If you don’t know where to start, I’d love to help! 👋🏼 Just drop me a DM and I’ll take it from there!

SCHEDULE IS LIVE👀

Classes to improve your strength, muscular endurance, overall fitness and boxing technique, all while having a siiick time!!

MONDAY
•7am heroMAX Lower Body 45
•8am heroBOX 30

TUESDAY
•6.30am heroCONDITIONING 45
•7.30am heroBOX 45

WEDNESDAY
•7am heroMAX Upper Body 45
•8am heroHIIT 30
•12.30 pm heroCONDITIONING 30

THURSDAY
•1pm heroBOX 30
•6.30pm heroMAX Full Body 45
•7.30pm heroBOX 45

SATURDAY
•9am heroBOX 45
•11am heroBOX 45
•12pm heroMAX Full Body 45

Get booked on for a good time starting 17th May 👊🏼