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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hall training combines friendly trainers with technically precise workouts. Since starting training 9 months ago I've become so much stronger and can now lift weights almost twice as heavy as before.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Becky is Brilliant I have trained with Becky for a few years now. After leaving Oxford I could no longer continue my personal trainer sessions with Becky- sad times. Instead we started a Bootcamp a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We trained with Chris over several months and were really impressed, he is a great personal trainer and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Chris listened to exactly what we wanted to achieve and w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with Pete Burke from Hall Training Systems for nearly nine months, and he's been a great PT. He's very motivated and always pushing me on, but not in an overly aggressive way. Pete's very... See more

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  1. Fitness and Nutrition Service

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Hall Personal Training isn't Oxford's typical personal training service. We treat our clients as individuals, with absolutely no templates and no generic advice. Our team is hand-picked based on their industry knowledge, experience, and their ability to work well with our clients. And we don’t stop there. We're constantly developing our knowledge of weight loss, nutrition, body composition, sports performance, and more, ensuring the best possible results for our clients. We pride ourselves in giving the very best training techniques and nutritional advice to our clients and have helped hundreds of people achieve their goals.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training!

I absolutely love training with George. His knowledge is fantastic considering how new he is to personal training. He has been correcting errors I’ve been making with much more experienced previous trainers, and explains to me exactly why each change is beneficial. I am so impressed with the dedication the whole team show towards their knowledge and learning, with George even going to Florida this week to attend a course! They have created a brilliant community full of people who help with my motivation, and it’s lovely to have a whole team on hand whenever I need them. Hall Training are really at the top of their game and I am so glad I chose them to train with!

November 30, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Trainers and Team

When I met Chris I had been ill for many years but was finally feeling better health wise. I was however quite overweight and my whole body was really stiff. Chris assessed me and built exercise programmes, which progressively addressed my body’s needs. He also assessed my diet. The eating plan he put me on, mainly protein and vegetables, helped me realise how intolerant I was to certain foods. My diet is now mainly protein and vegetables with carbohydrates every so ofter and I feel great on it .
Chris is very honest in his approach to training, which I love. He is very motivational and he is very passionate about his work. If you work hard with him you will have amazing results. Altogether I lost 15.8kg an have never looked or felt as good, or been as fit as I am now. My body shape has completely changed and Chris and his team has helped me realise my goal of becoming more toned and strong without putting on bulky muscle. I can now do chin ups, a naturally difficult exercise for females, and I can deadlift more than I weight.
Overall, I would highly recommend Chris and the team as I know I couldn’t have achieved what I have without them.

November 29, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hi Edel and thanks so much for taking the time to leave such great feedback! Your time with us has been a legendary one as you've completely transformed yourself.

Do keep things up now you're training on your own and active in our community group - we'll always be here to help with any questions or much-needed motivation should​ you even need it.

You've been an absolute pleasure to train.


Many thanks,
Chris

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good overall

I enjoined the experience over all, i would recommend however to get all the payment and paperwork done before starting as it can cause confusion after in my experience. The assessment needs to be more hands on as £50 i did not feel that I gained much and the time was not utilized to the full.

November 29, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hey Dhaara, I am pleased you enjoyed your training sessions. Tobi did mention you worked hard in them!
So, I've certainly passed you feedback on to Tobi as I feel the different plans offered to you could have been explained in ore detail. As for the assessment, we're literally in the processes of refining this (due to a bunch of new research which has come to light in the industry).
However, not only does the £50 cover you for the session but includes, the work behind the scenes - getting you set up on our booking/payment system, your personalised folder and the initial time and work that is set aside to design your first set of training programmes - I hope this now makes more sense?

Anyway, I'm glad your experience has been a positive one and now you have the training programmes at your disposal, I do hope you'll make good use of them!

Many thanks and do keep in touch.

Regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class Personal training where you are encouraged & motivated every step of the way.

I didn't think I would like training at the gym as much as I have. But I have ended up loving it. I'm pleased with the progress I've made some far, having lost 1.5 stones. Also I love the changes I see in my body as the weeks progress. And I must say my personal trainer Pete is an excellent trainer, he is so encouraging and motivating, I don't think I could have done it without him. In fact the whole system that Hall Training has set up with a community which encourages and motivates each other. I also love their Facebook community where you can get helpful tips and advice along with latest news. I have belonged to a couple of gyms in the past but usually only lasted a month or about 8 visits but with the Hall Training trainers they keep you motivated and give you a sense of purpose by giving you the routine to achieve your goals. Having well passed my previous gym attendances I am really looking forward to the months and years ahead as I achieve my long term goals. Hall Training really does give you the programme and support I need to achieve my goals.

November 22, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Gareth! When I heard you've lost 1.5 stone since joining, I was so delighted for you. I know keeping fit and working out doesn't come naturally to you however, based on the results you've seen so far, I would say you're doing incredibly well.

It's so nice to hear you're actually finding a love for the gym and look forward to going. I have to say, Pete thoroughly enjoys training you as you continue to work hard and stick to the advice given.

We'll always be here to help guide you Gareth, and do continue to offer you support and motivation in the community group - it all helps!

Keep things up, as I want to hear you've dropped another stone come March 2017.


All the best,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience.

Would recommend 100%.

November 14, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hi Leon.
I'm pleased to hear you're enjoying your training and would highly recommend us. We strive to be the best trainers we can and your feedback confirms to me we're delivering this, amongst an unrelieved service.

Many thanks Leon.

Regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

I've been training with Owen from Hall Training Systems for several months now and it's been great so far. Very recommended

November 10, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Afternoon Alberto and thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback.
We're incredibly lucky to have Owen on the Hall Training team and delighted you're happy with both the service and the training programmes delivered to you!

Do keep things up and thanks again for some great feedback.

Many thanks,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent set up with brilliant staff

My experience with you was extremely helpful and gave me a great insight into personal training. The set up of the company is outstanding and all of the trainers are brilliant and very welcoming/friendly

November 6, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hi Georgii, it was lovely having you come by for the day.
I do hope it was helpful and gave you an insight into what 'a day in the life of...' personal training is?

If you ever have any questions regarding your time with us, or how to get started as a trainer do feel free to shoot us over an email.

We wish you all the best for your career and I am confident you'll make a fine trainer.

All the best,
Chris

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Spot on!

I looked into hiring a trainer as I'm an American student who was studying in Oxford for only 3 weeks and needed to continue on with my training. I did some research and loved the reviews these guys had and what they had to offer.
Although my stay was incredibly short and time training with these guys, I had some fantastic sessions and the level of the service provided was awesome.
Just a shame we don't have them out in the States!

November 5, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Confidence Building and Motivating

Joining Hall Training Systems was a brilliant decision. I wanted to lose weight and tone up but I didn't have the confidence or knowledge to know what exercises to do in the gym. I chose Hall Training Systems because they tailored a programme to my needs and areas for development, not only in the training sessions, but also for me to do on my own. I had little confidence going to the gym and so having a specific set of exercises to do helped me a lot. I saw results and progress within a month, the weights got heavier and I felt stronger. The trainers are motivating and supportive. They focus on technique and tempo to ensure strength exercises are carried out to the highest quality. I always look forward to the challenging sessions as they leave you on a high.

October 27, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic, helpful team of trainers

I joined up with Becky and Chris 5 months ago, and saw results in my weight loss plan straight away. The whole team has a high level of knowledge and professionalism that allows them to tailor exercise and nutritional plans to whatever you are looking to do.
I am very grateful for the help they have given me, and I will always 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a trainer!

October 24, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best decision I made in ages

I joined up to train with Chris after being let down by a couple of other local trainers who were unreliable. From the start, Chris and his evidence-based approach to fitness inspired confidence. I have now been going to the gym regularly for 1.5 years straight, and enjoying it, which I never would have believed. I feel awesome, physically, and am much more comfortable in my own body. I now work with one of his other trainers and really enjoy how any response to my questions always references related scientific studies. And it's been fun to meet up with other trainees on social events. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend joining! You'll be glad you did.

September 29, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hi Heather, it's great to read such super feedback as I know when you first started you weren't exactly a 'gym fan.'
Anyhow, despite this I've certainly seen your confidence improve and the love for the gym and working out grow. You've made some great progress over the last 18 months and will be greatly missed amongst the team.

We wish you all the best in your new gym, and if you're ever in need of a 'motivational boost' you know where to find us ; )

All the best,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great gym

The Chris hall training is a lovely gym, it has some good equipment to use and does not have to many people at once which allows you to get the best out of the gym and reach your goal what ever it may be.
I have personally bean going for about 3-4 months now and I can see results.

September 23, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Morning Tristan.
Thanks for your feedback, it's appreciated and I am pleased to hear you're training is going well. Remember, consistency is key - keep things up and in 8-12 months you'll make some dramatic improvements.

Keep it up,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great and evidence based training

I started working with Chris after a recommendation from a friend and I used the online nutrition service. Chris provided lots of science based evidence to explain why he had set me certain goals, which was really helpful and showed that he obviously took his role as a trainer very seriously. After learning from Chris I have lost over 15 kg over 2 years!

September 21, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hey Sam, thanks so much for your feedback and recommendation. It's been a pleasure to have you on board and to see what fantastic progress you've achieved!

Do keep yourself in our community Sam, helping others and will always be here to support you.

Many thanks,
The Hall Training Team!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very knowledgeable team. Very friendly and up do date with latest knowledge. Follow them through and you'll see results.

Chris keeps learning on the lastest on Exercise science. He has a great team including Becky who is great for planning as well as making you work hard during training.

September 15, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hey Haris, lovely to read this feedback it's just a shame you had to move away... Anyway, we all wish you the best for your move to Bath and with the course.

Do keep in touch and if you ever find yourself back in Oxford you know where to find us.

All the best,
The Hall Training Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mr. Nice

So I've been seeing Chris for little under a year now and I must say he's terrific! Chris is the definition of a "tailored service". Chris will push you just the right amount, right between "I hate you, I've had enough and I'm never doing this again" and that feeling you get when you've achieved something great. I urge you to give Chris a shot as he might just be the difference between who you are now and the better version you can be a year down the line.

September 14, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hi Artur and thank you for your feedback.
We really appreciate it and gather you really do put in 100% to each of your training sessions.

Keep things up.

Chris

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent training, helped achieve my goals

I had trained before after an injury and I was trying to get back to my personal best. Pete was an excellent trainer who varied the training and conditioning to help me to get back to and surpass my old strength levels.

Pete kept the exercises varied, and did his best to break me of some bad habits. By isolating some of the muscles, he improved my technique and gave me the support I needed.

Pete is a fantastic trainer, very amiable and chatty. He always knew, however, when I was playing for time, and would keep me working hard.

The Hall training system allows you to monitor your progress through DropBox files, and gives you goals outside of the sessions such as interval splits and protein intake. All very useful.

I did not have time to train longer with Pete, but the training system gave me a solid foundation on which to build my abilities.

September 12, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Morning Richard and thanks so much for your feedback.

It's been a pleasure having you on board with us over the last 2 months and from I've seen Pete's done a fantastic job on developing your strength and improving your deadlift. What was it? 130kg as your starting weight to then being able to lift 152kgs... that's great progress over your time with us.

We wish you all the best in London and do keep in touch. If you're even back in Oxford you know where to find us.

Many thanks,
The Hall Training Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Results

Chris was brilliant in providing me with a challenging but achievable training program that together with his nutritional advice enabled me to achieve the results that I was looking for. I had become confused after having read so many articles about health and fitness that I felt I needed to seek professional advice and I am so glad that I did. Chris has been great with his support and motivation and I have been impressed by his level of knowledge and expertise which is really infectious.

September 12, 2016
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Reply from Hall Personal Training

Hi Pam.
Thanks so much for the feedback. I'm pleased to hear we were able to help and clear up a lot of the confusion within the health and fitness industry.

Hopefully, you'll be able to remember it all to put into practice when you continue training on your own and maintaining your progress.

All the best,

The Hall Training Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Post Natal training - Amazing!!

Having recently had a baby, I have been looking for some advice to ease back into exercise. Tobi's knowledge of post-natal exercise is brilliant, and he has been able to set me exercises that I can cope with and that progress each week. In the four weeks I have been training with them (online) my confidence has improved loads, and I feel as if I'm getting back to where I was before the baby arrived. Having access to the private facebook community is also really great as there is always loads of helpful information being posted and it's great to hear how other people are getting on reaching their goals. I have had personal trainers in the past and the team at Hall Training really do go above and beyond, I would recommend them to anyone. Don't be scared - go for it!!

September 11, 2016
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