A wide variety of genuine testimonials across all of our programmes from group sessions, personal training right through to strength and conditioning. A very diverse collection of testimonials spanning across all backgrounds, including ex couch potato’s, recent mothers to international rugby players!
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Duncan Taylor Aviva Premiership Champion with Saracens RFC 2014/15 & Scotland International
Stephanie Jackson-Horner Full time PE Teacher, Team GBR Aquathon athlete about to compete in the international championships for Great Britain
James Villette
19 stone couch potato, to Caveman and now Ironman
“ is THE best fitness session around and you can quote me on that”
Suz DF Suz used to do lot’s of running, and low calorie dieting – she had minimal musle tone and as a result not real body shape, which is quite common for young females. Suz now lifts heavy twice each week on a 1:1 basis and completes 2 group sessions for her conditioning. As a result she’s now stronger, leaner, more confident and has a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Helen Diamand Triathlete who has seen dramatic improvements in not only performance times, but also injury rates, ability to recover and perform more volume and intensity since working with us Jemma McDonagh Jemma completely chaged her body shape, and attitude towards exercise after the birth of her second child. 6 months of training post child allowed Jemma to be 4 dress sizes down on her big day “I joined at BodyForce in early February 2012 after seeing the results it had on a friend. With only 6 months to go till my wedding it was time I got my act together and do something about loosing the ‘babyweight’ from my 2nd son. And I love my food to much to diet so I went along to give caveman classes ago. My first class was in the ice and snow but immediately loved the class, and the group of people there were so welcoming and friendly. I soon became a ‘caveman addict’ and started going 2/3 times a week. The results were amazing. I lost 21lbs for my wedding, becoming a size 8/10 which I’d never thought was possible (Pre pregnancy size was 12!). Now the wedding has been and gone, I still intend on keeping up the classes because they challenge me to push harder in a fun way!”
Kate Winner A complete body composition change in just 6 months from another busy mum “I was a bit skeptical at first to give Caveman Conditioning a go, but once I had been to my first session I was so glad I did and haven’t looked back since! I noticed results even after the first week and these continued from one week to the next. It’s the best and i’m now in the best shape I have been in for years, even after having my children!” Jessica Hedley Jess getting into even better shape post-children with just 3 sessions each week “I remember over a year ago, feeling exhausted, tired, unfit after having my second child and thinking i needed to something for me. I had heard about CC & plucked up the courage to go along with a friend. I remember feeling very anxious as i hadnt done any form of exercise since school. After finishing my first CC session, what fears i had were gone, i loved it! the group were friendly & training in the fresh air was great! I couldn’t wait until the nextsession! I still feel like this 12 months on. I’ve made a new group of friends & have gained more confidence in myself. I can not thank enough for his encouragement, knowledge by making me a fitter & stronger person, see you all Wednesday : )”
Wendy Hodgson Another recent mother, not only regaining her fitness but exceeding any previous body shape
Liam Kelly
Bristol City and Scotland
“I use Body Force sessions, within the close season and in season breaks to maintain the high levels of fitness that are demanded on the modern day footballer”
Ollie Lyons
Signed for London Wasps academy for the 2014/15 season.
Nicola Vine
The very first Cavewoman
“As an addicted Gym Bunny, If someone had told me one year ago that I would be cancelling my membership and would be pouring all my spare training time into something called ‘’ I would never have believed them. A year on and that certainly is the case, I am 100% addicted and loving training ‘the way we’re meant to’ 3 times a week. As a result, I feel like a different person –I’m fitter: When I enter races I run then faster than I did previously and recently came 6th lady in the Boulderdash race, running faster than people I used to run against that would have beaten me last year. I’m more toned in areas I didn’t even know it was possible to tone! I have more confidence in myself and am fitting into clothes almost 14 years old – pre 2 children!I have more energy, following the eating plan and exercising in this way, I feel totally revitalised and don’t feel the need to take any vitamin supplements anymore. I am stronger than I ever thought I would be – lifting weights that I wouldhave refused to touch last year, Stuart has made me believe that anything is possible. I have totally embraced the training and eating plan to the point where it has become a way of life – but an enjoyable one. Approaching each session with nervous anticipation and finding it impossible to miss one.I owe a huge amount of thanks to Stuart for changing my life for the better – he motivates in a positive way, encouraging me to get better each week and consequently seeing results all the time!”
Julie Paynter
6 weeks into her journey
“I haven’t really done any proper exercise since having my twins who will be 4 next month. I’ve dropped in and out of trying a few things but nothing that I’ve done regularly as I lack self motivation when it comes to exercise! Nothing has motivated me like these classes”
Nick Smith
smashing his triathlon (Olympic distance) PB time by 17 minutes at 2hr23m
“After starting a little over a year ago, I have noticed huge improvements in my own performance. Both my endurance and muscle tone have been pushed and developed, and in 2011 I completed both the London and Bedford Olympic distance triathlons in respectable times. In April 2012 I achieved a lifelong ambition in running the Milton Keynes Marathon in 3 hours 42 minutes, an achievement which would not have been possible without the training and support of Stuart and Caveman Conditioning. The programme prepared me, both physically and mentally for these challenges, in classes which are fast paced and extremely friendly – there is a real sense of camaraderie and team spirit. My next target is to tackle a half ironman, and I know that with the help of Captain Caveman I will be given the preparation and support to achieve this.”
Alex Smith
Endurance athlete
“What I think is amazing about is that it’s for absolutely anyone. There is something for everyone, no matter what your fitness goals are or what specific event your training for. I attend Caveman Conditioning weekly because I know I’m guaranteed a high intensity work-out which will focus on all different parts of my body, it’s definitely the best all round fitness class around. Relating Caveman Conditioning to training for a specific event, I found it a great addition to my training when I was training to run a marathon. This is because the high intensity and short rest periods that Caveman Conditioning applies really helped to increase my overall stamina and endurance which is essential for running a marathon. I look forward to Caveman Conditioning each week due to the fact that everyone’s really friendly, the training’s fantastic and because I know I’ll always leave with a smile on my face! “
Heath Stevens
Professional rugby player Plymouth Albion & England Jnr.
for me is the best form of training. Fitness and strength wise as a rugby player the cross over falls perfectly into the attributes needed in a game of rugby. The knowledge and levels of communication that Captain Caveman gives is second to none and is always there for one to one. This type of training isn’t a fad, it’s a way of life and if you stick to it, the rewards are vast. Keep on hunting”
Craig Mccann
#1 ranked Team GB Fencing Paralympian in preparation for London 2012
“I use to round of my weeks training and find that the circuits put together do exactly what it says on the tin and helps me lower and maintain sufficient fat levels. Stuarts professional and friendly approach to the training means that anyone from total beginner to elite level athlete will have a great night, a great workout and get in great shape at the same time!”
James Nicholas
Endurance cyclist of many major events across the world
“Thank you BodyForce for the strengthening programmes in preparation for my latest 300k Vatternrundan cycling event. I was delighted to beat my target time of 10hours, with a time of 9hrs 40 mins, a combination of the strengthening programmes and expert advice certainly made the difference! On top of that we raised nearly £1,000 for ‘Cyclists Fighting Cancer’. “
Jordan Bazzone
“I’ve been working with Stuart at BodyForce for several years to improve my overall game. The strengthening programmes we have completed have had a positive effect on my game and are very much an essential part of my training plan.” Olney Rugby Club “Caveman Conditioning was a great variation to our pre season training, pushing players to there physical limits.It helped us in becoming fitter stronger and better conditioned for the season ahead”
Chris Parnham, First team captain “We have worked closely with Body Force in a number of ways to create a more professional approach at the club from players fitness, match prep, nutrition and recovery strategies. We have benefited from Stuarts background in professional football and you can see this by boasting the fittest team in the league”
Paul Tough, Chairman. Beth Soman National Skier (Ambition Racing) “I needed help with my strength and conditioning exercises to improve my skiing. I enjoy the sessions because they are not boring and have helped my skiiing, Thank you.”