RISE Reviews 

The academy has changed my life and I feel like me again... Happy, confident , and constantly smiling! Best desicsion I ever made joining these amazing people! X

I did the 8 week challenge and lost a whopping 29lbs. The result says it all. The team guided me along the way and provided me with knowledge i'll use for life. If you want to make a change, they will help you and guide you the whole way. Its a brilliant environment to go into, everyone is friendly and you'll only come out with positive results if you follow the simple instructions. I would recommend The Academy to anyone.

If you have struggled with normal gyms and diets before then this is the place to try if you want results. It really makes you understand what health and fitness is all about. I've just completed my first 8 week challenge and lost 20lb :) I feel healthier, stronger and more motivated. Really is one of the best decisions I've made for myself.

When I joined the Academy I felt like I had tried everything, I had been to weight loss groups, tried shakes, had been going to the gym for over a year and had lost only a few pounds. I was at the point where I thought maybe this was just who I was supposed to be. I am now 8 weeks in to my Academy journey and I am never looking back. I am losing weight, I have more energy, I am happy and feel far more educated about leading a healthy life than ever before. The knowledge and support that you can get from every member of the Academy not just the coaches is invaluable.
Safe to say joining the Academy is one of the best decisions I have made.

I always thought I had a reasonably healthy balanced diet, had a decent understanding of fitness and exercise yet always struggled to keep weight off. After 8 weeks at The Academy I'm leaner, fitter and stronger than I've ever been! Not only that, the sessions are ridiculously good fun, trainers are the nicest you could ask for, no ego, no bravado, just decent people who basically want to help you achieve your goals.

Couldn't recommend The Academy highly enough!

Plus, you'll fit into all those old clothes that you've got stuck at the back of the wardrobe... Bonus!

Joining the Academy has given me a new burst of energy in life and a renewed enjoyment for exercise. The coaches are so enthusiastic and becoming part of the Ninja family makes you thorougly enjoy every workout, even at 6am! I can't thank Jon, Matt, Toni and Andy enough for teaching me some invaulable lifestyle lessons. Joining the Academy is the best decision I've made.

The Academy has changed the way I see things: it has changed the way I eat, the way I train and the way I think. The sessions are so much fun, particularly compared to being in a gym on a treadmill! The support is awesome and the other members all help each other along, too. Best decision I have ever made regarding my health and well being.

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 your life you really should give it a go!

Spot On!
Just completed the 20lb weight loss challenge in 8 weeks.
Feel great and very motivated to set new targets to achieve at the Academy.

So I have now been a member for 4 months and I am still loving it, feeling fitter and better about myself. I have never come across the kind of support that I get here and I still believe it has been the best decision I have made in a very long time. Thank you to everyone for the continued encouragement.

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.

I joined the academy 7 weeks ago after 3 friends of mine had gained fantastic results. I was a bit scared beforehand as I have done several different diets but nothing stuck and my weight was up and down all the time. It makes life so much easier having a proper support group round you from the coaches to all the ninjas. I am feeling so much better already and my son is really impressed I can play football for longer! and I am down a dress size :) can't wait to carry on to get to a weight I am finally happy with. Would recommend to everybody

I’d tried working with personal trainers, buying monthly fitness magazines and training with friends for years to little effect. But within 4 weeks of working with the brilliant Coaches at the Academy I looked and felt better than I ever had done before. I’m sleeping better, exercising harder, eating so much better and my overall well-being is in top form. The Academy is the complete package! The coaches are amazing and give you help and advice on everything from training tips to food advice; all without making you feel silly or insecure. Cannot recommend enough, you just have to try it for yourself.

The combination of nutrition, exercise and support is fantastic. It’s given me the motivation to make positive long term changes for a healthy future

I joined The Academy at the beginning of June and I love it. The sessions are fun. The coaches are encouraging and know their stuff. I have lost weight quickly and have improved my fitness levels beyond my expectations. The Academy has given me a renewed enthusiasm for exercise. My only regret is that I didn't join earlier.
October 2016
I'm still totally committed to improving my fitness and health with the incredible support and excellent coaching offered at the Academy. I am completely transformed. 40lbs lighter, happy, with a strong and healthy body and a love of exercise nurtured by this amazing fitness Centre.

Always feared the 'gym', this place is so different. The sessions are all mapped out for you, the music pounds and you all crack on together. Then there's the daily blogs which give you pause for thought. A very positive experience and several months in, I know this is working for me.

I came to The Academy after years of being overweight.
I tried every diet and fitness regime with only short term success and always gave in after a few weeks.
I've been at the Academy for 9 months and am well on the way to turning my life around.
I am fitter and healthier than I have ever been. The weight is disappearing for good each month and I have the skills to reach my goal.
The Academy teaches you not just about exercise and food but also the psychological aspects around how and why and motivates you to turn your whole life around.
I am no longer just a wife and mum I make time to be me 😊

I have worked out for around 15 years at most gyms in Macclesfield, The Academy (although not a gym as such) is by far is the most effective, changed my mindset about food completely and the trainers really help you achieve the results you want, everyone is very welcoming and supportive, if you want an enjoyable workout as well as to loose weight, tone up, gain lean muscle, meet new people....The Academy is the place to train😀

Made to feel really welcome, given help and advice on technique , and lots and lots of fun and really nice friendly people

The Academy brings together up-to-date advice on what & how to eat with an opportunity to get stuck in and make massive changes to your fitness levels. It works because the environment is friendly and welcoming and people of all shapes, ages and sizes are in there working together & helping each other. It's hard work but also often a laugh. In addition, vitally, the staff are approachable, knowledgeable and supportive and understand the pitfalls because they have been there themselves. The Challenge is an amazing opportunity to try the setup out for two months if you think getting rid of (almost) a stone & a half of fat is something that will make you feel better. If it doesn't work for you, fine, try something else. Trying the Academy is a step I'll never regret taking.