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  • 5/5 Carole B. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m an online member as I don’t live near to Macclesfield. I love the personal support you receive from Jon and all his staff. The live online videos mean you can join a class and be part of it. There are lots of classes and if you aren't able to join a live class , you can do an online video of any of the classes any day any time. The support you get from Jon and his team is amazing. You receive personal attention from Jon who checks in with you on a regular basis. You also get lots of confidence building posts on line. I have lost weight and feel much fitter than I have in years and at 66 yrs old, that’s a great thing !!!! Thank you Jon and all the team members and coaches.
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  • 5/5 Wendy G. 6 years ago on Google
    I joined the Academy 9 weeks ago and have loved every minute of it. The coaches have been so supportive by encouraging me to push harder in sessions, advising about nutrition and mindset, reminding me about good sleep as well as eating healthy food and excersising. I was on the 8 week challenge to lose 20lb and I am happy to say I completed it today by losing 21lbs, I feel healthier, fitter, stronger and I am lighter and feeling so much more positive that I have for a long time. Looking forward to losing more weight and learning even more about myself in a truly amazing and fun environment :0)

  • 5/5 Liam B. 5 years ago on Google
    I have been a member for two months now, after a trying various gyms, nothing compares to the academy. The workouts are varied and challenging, you work to your ability. The support you get is amazing, helping with food and your mindset. I have lost 12.5lbs/ 7.6% body fat up to now and I personally don’t think I’d be able to do it with the academy!

  • 5/5 Aaron K. 8 years ago on Google
    I'd highly recommend The Academy to anyone who wants to make a positive change with their life. After four weeks, I had already lost 17lbs by simply following the instructions set out by the coaches. The coaches are friendly, approachable and make the effort to learn your name and who you are. The sessions vary so your experience never becomes stale and instead, you have fun and feel accomplished come the end. The environment is filled with like-minded people who make the sessions more enjoyable as you're all working towards the same goal. As long as you follow the instructions, the weight will drop off.

  • 5/5 Steve W. 7 years ago on Google
    I joined The Academy to do the 20lbs in 8 week challenge. Having spent most of the year trying (& failing) to lose some weight and get fitter I wasn’t sure whether I would achieve this, but 6 and a bit weeks in I had lost 20lbs. Everybody is very friendly & encouraging. The advice & explanation given about what to eat is fantastic. The sessions are well run & actually enjoyable. Feel so much better than before I started.

  • 5/5 Ben T. 8 years ago on Google
    I'd like to say a big thank you to The Academy for changing my life! I signed up to The Academy "20lb Challenge" 8 weeks ago not knowing whether I had 20lbs to lose. I've just completed the challenge and not only have I lost 22lbs, but I'm feeling fitter, stronger and healthier than I ever have. I'm also gaining confidence in how my body looks and also what it is capable of. The Academy provide the whole package: Nutrition - A delicious, simple, easy to follow, long term way of eating. Exercise - Fun, varied sessions adaptable for all strengths and abilities. Support - The trainers and other members are like an extended family who all want you to succeed. I cannot recommend The Academy highly enough. If you want to make a positive change to youur life you really should give it a go!

  • 5/5 tori b. 5 years ago on Google
    Well after finally getting over the nerves and joining The Academy i can actually say i have enjoyed my first week and wish i had joined earlier. The coaches are brill and always there to offer support or to answer any of your questions. Even though i have only been there a week i already feel better in myself by the food i am eating and by doing the classes. I'm not going to say its easy but it is defiantly worth it.

  • 5/5 Carly H. 8 years ago on Google
    The Academy has changed mine and my family's life!! Our whole outlook on eating and exercise has changed drastically. We are fitter, healthier and happier because of the amazing work Matt, Jon, Toni and Andy do. I love the sessions, they are a lot of fun! I cannot believe how much improvement I have made in just 7 weeks. I am running further, lifting heavier and pushing myself harder than I thought I ever would. My clothes are also comfier and fitting me better than they have since my wedding 5 years ago. I would recommend anyone who isn’t 100% happy with their body, fitness levels, eating habits and energy levels to join and make a huge difference to their life. Joining is one of the best things I've ever done!

  • 1/5 Lisa H. 7 months ago on Google
    John assured me that I’d be fine with the exercises and that he was aware of my condition. He forgot to tell the coaches that I couldn’t lift heavy weights etc . He knew I was awaiting an MRI but still tried to take payment. Rise have messed my back up some more, awaiting an operation. If you have previous injuries please don’t listen to John, he can make things 10 times worse.

  • 5/5 I M. 6 years ago on Google
    I have to say that joining the Academy was one of my better decisions.I am getting older and nowhere near as fit as I used to be. I was gaining weight on and gaining it in all the wrong places - the waistband of my trousers and the growth of two chins showed this and was making me look older than my actual age. At this point I made the decision to change things. I saw the advertisement re the weight loss challenge and decided that was for me. I have tried other gyms but have not found any as good as the Academy. Its a gym where you have personal trainers at every session who are very helpful and knowledgeable who assist and encourage you throughout sessions. The membership is of varied ages and of differing standards of fitness BUT you go at your own pace and are encouraged every step of the way by the instructors and other gym members. I have to say that I did find the dieting a problem at first but when you start seeing the weight loss it just encourages you to continue. In 7 weeks I had lost 20lbs and that was without being too strict with my food intake. The cheat days are fantastic when you can eat what you want. The waist measurement started to shrink, the double chin vanished and I was feeling stronger and healthier than I had done for years. If you are serious about losing weight and getting fit then the Academy is for you


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