Client Name: Zak S

Current Achievements: Current weight 94.2kg, weight loss of 12.3kg 

Timescale: 10-Week Body Transformation Programme 

I had been recovering from surgery and had the all-clear from my consultant to get back to exercising. We mapped out a 10-week schedule before I planned to go on holiday to have a strict timescale. Training sessions were booked in 5 times a week as well as additional cardio sessions.

My starting body weight post surgery was 106.5kg. I wanted to drop down a fair bit and Chris set me a target of landing anywhere between 93-95kg (and was promised a very cheeky Nando’s from CSS himself (if I met my target goal). 

The process and training was great – every session felt different and challenging whether we progressed with weight, reps or controlled movement.

Chris is a great coach. I didn’t miss a single session in the 10 weeks because I didn’t want to let him down, he is always enthusiastic every time I get to the gym, motivating me to keep up the diet and stick to the plan.

I’m really happy with the results as I didn’t expect to lose that much weight in the short space of time. 

Client Name: Jack P

Current Achievements: Weight gain of 7.3kg, built muscle and much stronger.

Timescale: 1o-Week Body Transformation Programme

In January, I approached CSS with the intention of completing a 10-Week Transformation Programme that sought to accomplish 3 specific goals:

#1) Improve overall strength #2) Put on 10 KG of muscle mass #3) Educated on the nutrition I was putting in my body.

From day one, CSS not only pushed me harder than I thought I could go, but made sure every movement I made was controlled and focused.

After 10 weeks of dynamic upper and lower body workouts 4-5 times per week, and diet focused on lean meats and healthy carbohydrates, I’ve added 8.4KG of lean muscle to my frame. I feel stronger, more aware of the foods I consume, and overall more confident.

The best part about the programme, is that I’ve learned to enjoy and look forward to my time spent in the gym. 

So far I am thrilled with the results, and I’m looking forward to pushing towards my final goal.

Client Name: Joe M

Current achievements: Increased weight from 73.2kg to 80.7

Transformation timescale: 52 Weeks

I wanted to find a great trainer to give me more confidence within the gym and push/hold me accountable, all whilst building a good rapport with them. It’s safe to say that I have found that within Chris.

My main goal over the 12 week programme was to hit 80kg (in a lean way), given I was starting at 73kg – it was going to be a good challenge! Within 6 weeks I had seen some great aesthetic, confidence and mental progress, with me tipping the scales at 77kg – this exceeded my expectations but Chris has kept my feet on the ground.

During the process, Chris has demonstrated an undeniable energy to lift me on the tough days, in-depth knowledge on movements, to not only tell me what to do but to educate me, and a good sense of individualisation with him tailoring his approach/diet and exercise plan to meet my needs.

My physique was changing immensely and I finally had some muscle to my once skinny frame. I’ve just recently finished my 12 week transformation programme and it’s massively exceeded my expectations.

Client Name: Matthew W

Objective/Goal:  Improve body composition & fat loss

Current achievements: Lost 2 stone, also vastly improved overall fitness and nutritional habits.

Transformation timescale: 10-Week Buddy Up Programme

It’s been hard work but I’m so happy with my transformation.

Sarah and I are going to be so confident when we are hanging out around the pools in Vegas.

Chris has been so patient with the both of us, but he has done what we asked him to do and get us ready for Vegas.

He has truly changed my life!

Thanks again Chris

Client Name: Meade C

Current achievements: Technical improvements to the deadlift leading to personal best figures. Built muscle and developed strength.

Timescale: 12-Weeks Personal Training

Working with chris has been a joy. He’s helped me improve in the gym and allowed me to look at training from a different perspective.

He’s always fun and encouraging but serious when he needs to be. Chris has given me a lot of guidance by breaking down the deadlift technique making it easier for me to follow, explaining it time after time even if I kept doing it wrong. His attention to detail has helped me excel in not only the technique of my deadlifts but the weights I am lifting.

Chris has always been one for positive quotes and boosting mindset when it’s most needed. When helping me to attempt a new 1RM, he was there to hype me up and calm my nerves. Chris provided the added motivation by giving me £100 worth of Protein Works products if I achieved this goal.

Chris he has helped me improve both physically with my deadlift technique as well as mentally within the gym. Couldn’t thank him enough!

Client Name: Jamal S

Current achievements: Lost 12.7kg & gained strength

I have generally been very active throughout my life mainly playing sports. But I found as I got older I had less time for myself (like most other people) because of my businesses and home life. I wasn’t really eating properly and was becoming intolerant to quite a few foods. I had also found that in the past few years I was getting injured and spending more time recovering than playing.

I scanned the internet for personal trainers in the Leeds. I spoke to several over the phone, most didn’t appeal to me. Then I came across CSS who seemed to have a much more tailored approach to each individual client.

Chris really took the time to understand my goals and we discussed how WE could achieve them rather than just TELLING me the gym plan to have the perfect body. My goals were definitely multifaceted in that I wanted to be fitter and less prone to injury, improve my diet so I could consume more food and identify the foods I could no longer eat, but I also wanted to improve my aesthetic appearance.

The journey has been absolutely amazing! I have loved my sessions with Chris. We are now in lockdown due to COVID-19. When I reflect on the past few months, I can honestly say it’s been a life-changing experience!

Client Name: Jeremy A

Current Achievements: Gained 6kg

Timescale: 10 Week Body Transformation

Having been an off-and-on gym user since university, I reached a point where I was only making minimal progress, if any progress at all. Also, being someone who is naturally slim, I found it difficult to put on weight and maintain it. However, with a wedding around the corner, I decided to take the step of finding a personal trainer in Leeds who would be able to break the deadlock and take me to the next level.

After looking around online, I found CSS Fitness. I discussed my goals with Chris and he was able to give me the reassurance that he would be able to help me achieve them (even exceed them!).

As soon as we got started Chris helped refine my technique so that I was able to complete the exercises well and safely. The sessions were, and continue to be, challenging but very rewarding and enjoyable. Chris keeps me on track, both on form but also on my diet, explaining in detail how they fit together and providing advice, where necessary.

Now, 10 weeks down the line, I am now the strongest I have ever been in my life!

Client Name: Chris H

Objective/Goal: Lose weight and improve cardiovascular fitness

Current Achievements: Lost 6.5kg & improved his CV fitness

Timescale: 29 Day’s

I’ve been a regular gym goer for years but kept to the safety of the cardio machines as never felt confident to properly workout in the weights area. During the first lockdown I was struggling to keep focus on going running and doing basic home workouts so started with Chris when gyms reopened.

It’s not easy working out with Chris because you never settle into a slow pace, always pushing you to do more and progress with each session. There are times I really didn’t want to go training because I was tired or busy at work, but I knew that each one would push me and I’d feel amazing afterwards.

You get out what you put in, I’ve done an extra session here or there to add to the 3 a week but each session you go with the mindset of improvement, not dwelling on the starting point. The 29 Day Challenge programme kick started me to get back to pre lockdown shape and now I’m on the next block to take it further.

Client Name: Claudia Salador

Objective/Goal: Improve strength, Reduce Inches, Education on nutrition, Improve overall fitness

Transformation timescale: 8 Weeks Of Personal Training

I started training with Chris in January 2015 until the summer this year. He is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate personal trainer and over the course of the months I trained with him I noticed immense progress in reaching my personal goals, whilst my overall fitness improved dramatically as well.

I followed a personalised nutrition plan and programme made just for me which simultaneously worked with my exercise regime. This helped to enhance my goals and progress. Sessions were always fun and innovative keeping things exciting.

Chris always got me to work hard and reach my limits every session and was extremely patient and encouraging. There’s no doubt when I’m back in Leeds that I will be taking up personal training with him again.

Client Name: Nicola H

Current achievements: Lost over 2 stone in body weight, total diet & nutritional transformation

Timescale: 32 weeks of personal training

In November 2015 I joined Xercise4Less in Leeds and began training with Chris. I was so unhealthy that it was affecting my life and I was tired of being the one in my group of friends that couldn’t keep up.

I haven’t once considered giving up my sessions with Chris since I started them. Over time he has introduced me to resistance and interval training and encouraged me to set mini goals to keep me focused.

I am now aiming for my first 100kg Deadlift and to get over speed 10.0 on my running intervals. Chris makes the sessions tough enough to push me to the limit, but always fun too so that I never notice the time ticking away. He is great at encouraging me to try things I had never even considered, both with food and exercise. He has created a personalised diet plan for me and often gives me recipe ideas that fit into it.

I would highly recommend him to anybody as a personal trainer!

Client Name: Gabby D

Current achievements: Significant improvements in both overall body composition and fitness.

Timescale: 6 Week Fat Loss

I started training with Chris on the 1st of February (2016). I’ve always been very active and saw myself as quite fit and healthy but for some reason I just couldn’t budge the weight!

I approached Chris and explained what I wanted and chose to train with him 3 times per week for 6 weeks as well as doing an extra session myself. Chris looked at my diet and gave me a really easy nutrition plan to see how my body responded. We then edited this throughout after seeing what worked and what didn’t. Overall, we found that high protein, good fats and carb cycling worked best for me.

In regards to training I’ve always felt really comfortable with Chris which I think was really important for me. As a trainer, he’s really relaxed but has a really good method of teaching. Each session he was always pushing me when he could see I could lift heavier; even when I thought I couldn’t, he proved that I could which really boosted my confidence.

Client Name: Bob F

Current achievements: 2.5 stone (16.2kg). Fat Mass went from 41.2kg to 28.5kg = 12.7kg Difference & Body Fat %: 33.1% to 26.3% = 6.8% Difference

At Christmas last year I was touching 20 stone with 12 months to go until my wedding. I didn’t want to be a fat groom so decided to get my act together and looked to get back training again.

I came across Chris and Graft Haus. I booked in 5 sessions a week for 2 months with the aim of losing 1kg a week. 2 weeks in with Chris I’d already lost 5kgs.

Chris knows his stuff. We focused on weight training with bits of HIIT thrown in. At first I was unsure if the intensity would be effective but I was totally wrong. Chris knows how to work out your entire body and build real strength. I had never been one for doing weights but now I’m totally converted. My body shape changed in ways I didn’t expect in such a short space of time. The diet plan was easier then expected to stick to, never really felt I was depriving myself of anything.

I’ve lost just over 16 kgs (2.5 stone) so far and been able to start running again.

Thank you Chris for the time, experience and guidance.

Client Name: Aimee M

Current achievements: Reduced body fat, lost 6.5kg

Timescale: 12 Premium Personal Training

After years of trying diets, losing/gaining weight, in and out of the gym, not really knowing what I was doing, I decided to look for a PT to help me with my fitness and diet. I found Chris and within the first few sessions, I knew I was going to benefit from his help. My goal when I started was to lose fat, gain muscle and become stronger. I found it very difficult at first, mostly because I didn’t understand what I should be doing with my diet and this slowed me down a lot.

After 3 months of training 4/5 times a week and constantly asking him questions about my diet, I finally understood what I needed to do. Chris calculated exactly how much protein, carbs and fat I should be having based on my weight.

Once I started this, things quickly progressed in the gym. I was lifting much heavier weights than before, Chris was setting me higher and higher goals which I was able to achieve. My body changed so much more for the better and I could finally see results.

Iv’e been working with Chris for 6 months now and I couldn’t be happier with how things are going.

Client Name: Eve K

Current achievements:  Climbed Yorkshire Peaks

Timescale: 10 Week Body Transformation

When I met Chris on our first training session, I had little to no previous experience, let alone any kind of confidence within a gym environment.

Almost instantly he made me feel at ease as he is not only super friendly, patient and understanding, he can also back it up with years of gym, nutritional and PT experience.

Every session, Chris’s enthusiasm and energy encouraged me to achieve the best of my ability, which over time not only allowed my gym and self confidence to flourish, it also significantly improved my mental health from day one.

I always felt Chris listened to my concerns and anxiety around learning unfamiliar movements. Over time, Chris reassured and encouraged me to push myself as I gained more confidence.

I’d highly recommend Chris to anyone who’s thinking about personal training.

Client Name: Laura E

Current achievements: Recoverd from a prolapsed disc to being pain-free. Completed The London Marathon 2018

Timescale: 15 Week Marathon Coaching 

After badly injuring my back, the last thing I thought I would be doing was running the 2018 London Marathon only 10 months later. This would not have been possible without Chris and after a consultation where I explained my injury, my lack of running experience and that I had a place in the London marathon we begun training.

To strengthen my back we initially began with weight training and I soon noticed muscle definition I had not seen before! This was followed by 3 months of running which was supplemented with strength training.

Chris wrote my complete marathon and nutrition plan and was very supportive throughout. As a runner himself I felt in safe hands and he was always able to answer any question I had.

I am very happy to say that I am now completely pain-free and I finished the marathon! I can highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to improve their fitness, build up strength or even to run a marathon.

Client Name: Lukas Sutcliffe

Current achievements: Qualified for the 2018 Ibiza ETU Duathlon Sprint Distance European Championships. Represented the 25-29 year olds as part of the GB age group team.

Timescale: 12 weeks of personal training

My first ever triathlon was back in 2012 when I competed in the Ilkley triathlon. Chris has been a massive influence on me since I started competing in sport.

When it comes to following a structured programme, I work closely with Chris all year round. I personally wouldn’t work with any other coach as he knows my strengths and weaknesses better than anyone else.

The programme I follow is never set in stone and if anything, it’s more of a template. This is why it’s important to work closely with Chris so he can make the appropriate adjustments to ensure I progress within my training.

If you know Chris, you will know that one of his biggest strengths is running. This is probably my biggest weakness out of all three disciplines in the triathlon. Under Chris’s guidance, my 10k time has improved by a massive 8 minutes since. He really knows his stuff and I’m grateful for all the expert advice he has given me over the last few years.