Megan Beanie - Online Client

I’ve been working with Joseph for over 18 months now and not to be dramatic - it’s genuinely been life-changing. When I started, I never imagined I’d lose 25kg, build the strength I have today or stay this consistent with training.

What makes him so special is not just his knowledge, but the way he supports you through the whole journey - motivating you when things feel tough and celebrating the wins along the way. Every training block is thoughtfully tailored to what I want to work on, while still keeping my bigger goals in sight. His weekly check-ins keep me accountable and his messages of encouragement throughout the week help to keep me on track. 

I’m stronger, healthier, and far more confident in the gym because of his guidance. I honestly wouldn’t be without him now!

Both my mum and my sister were already clients of yours, and they had both had great results in terms of weight loss and strength.

I wanted to get back into a routine of going to the gym, and you have really provided me with that motivation. I also love the plans you set for me — I can feel myself getting more confident in the gym, and I’m happy taking up space while I’m there.

You’ve really helped build my confidence in training and pushed me to try new things, which I’ve achieved (deadhangs — absolutely love them!).

You’re like my cheerleader through my phone. You push, but you’re fair. When I first started, my motivation came from knowing you were monitoring what I was doing, whereas now my favourite time of the day is being in the gym.

I would absolutely recommend you — you’re a great coach and a lovely bloke. You’re approachable and friendly, and you really push to get the best results from your clients.

Overall, I’ve gained confidence and consistency. I’ve lost a bit of weight, but more importantly, having the routine of getting to the gym has really helped me. I enjoy pushing myself, and you’ve given me the drive to do it.

I was introduced to Joseph 3 years ago when I was 78. In my early life I had been extremely active but on retirement, other than walking the dogs, I was doing no other exercise. I was suffering from severe sciatica and was unable to bend without severe pain. I had tried a variety of remedies, physiotherapy, osteopaths and chiropractors but none of these could solve my problem. Joseph initially carried out a full assessment and designed a course of simple exercises for me targeting my lower back mobility and freeing up my sciatic nerve. After a couple of weeks, I was able to tie up my shoelaces and my overall fitnes shas progressed significantly. 

I still have wekly visits from Joseph and he continues to design interesting and enjoyable exercise programs improving mobility, strength and balance. He is extremely knowledgeable about anatomy and can quickly and flexibly amend programmes to target pains or stiffness in all areas of the body. I am now considerably fitter than I was when I started. 

Joseph is very personable and a pleasure to have in the house. I would recommend him to anyone of any age who wishes to improve or maintain their fitness levels. 

J Thirk Fitness was recommended to me by my parents, who were clearly benefiting from their training and had found Joseph to be both patient and knowledgeable.

When I first started training, I was feeling very stiff and unhappy in my body. There was tightness across my lower back, and the strength in my arms and legs had deteriorated.

Since working with Joseph, my body feels stronger, my posture has improved enormously, and I now have the confidence to lift, carry, and get up from the floor—all the movements that help us get through the day with ease.

Joseph is really fun to train with and extremely patient. He always arrives fully prepared with a personalised programme, which changes regularly to maintain both progress and motivation. Each session is carefully targeted to improve my strength, mobility, and posture, which are my main priorities.

He has superb technical knowledge and understands exactly how to adjust movements to suit my body mechanics. As a result, I’m able to work harder than I would on my own, while still training safely and pain-free.

I felt the benefits very quickly, and over the months we have improved my strength, flexibility, and confidence. I’m now moving and feeling better than I have in years.

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Before training with J Thirk Fitness, I struggled with consistency and lacked a clear structure in my workouts. I wanted to improve my strength, fitness and overall energy, but without proper guidance, it was difficult to stay motivated.

Since starting training, everything has changed. The sessions are structured, challenging and focused on real progress. Having the accountability and professional guidance has made it much easier to stay committed.

The results have been excellent. I’m noticeably stronger, my fitness levels have improved significantly and I feel more confident and energetic in everyday life. Most importantly, I’ve built a consistent training routine that I can maintain long term.

I would highly recommend J Thirk Fitness to anyone who wants professional coaching, motivation and real results.

I started a 12 week training programme with Joseph back in October 2020 during the eights of COVID, having also come back from a holiday earier in the year. The combinatio of a holiday and COVID meant I was sitting at a heavier weight than usual, requiring support to help lose body fat during an uncertain and difficult global crisis. 

The goal for me was to reach the 190/195lb mark having creeped up to 210lbs. I wanted to have a leaner physique whilst feeling generally fitter. This goal was put to the test as this ran through a difficult period in time when gyms were closed, meaning we had to rely on home gym equipment; albeit, what I had was limited.

In the immediate term, I was able to lose 15lbs and look leaner - therefore, achieving my goal thanks to Joseph's coaching. However, the training was more than just the 15lbs I lost throughout the programme; it was 3 months of education in nutrition, dieting and fitness. It was equally years of added value being able to apply that education in the following years. 

The experience with Joseph has been exceptional and tailored exactly to my needs. I am supported in a way that works best for me with weekly check-ins and feedback on how I'm performing via the TrueCoach app and video recordings. Joseph is very responsive so if you need support or extra/proximate coaching, Joseph will endeavour to support.

I would highly recommend Joseph to anyone looking to achieve their goals. He goes above and beyond, offering not just support but years of valuable knowledge and resources that will  benefit you for a lifetime. 

What I particularly like about Joseph's approach is his ability to tailor his approach to suit you - whether you need close guidance or prefer more space and autonomy, he strikes the prefect balance while still keeping you accountable throughout the process. 

I am now working with Joseph for a second time, building on the progress I made previously and taking things to the next level. 

I went from 15st 3 to 13st 3 across 4 months thanks to Joseph's programme and guidance. 

I decided to start PT with Jthirk fitness as he was highly recommeded. My goal was to loose weight through improved nutrition. I needed a programme that was tailored around my lifestyle that focused on keeping active without needing a gym membership. The results achieved was improved strength, weight loss, a better understanding and relationship with food/ exercise that was sustainable. 

My results included loosing a stone. Overall experience was great, Joseph really works with you and your lifestyle to ensure your programme is tailored to you and works with you on your challenges. Joseph is a good motivator whilst still holding you acountable. 

He acknowledges your weak points and how to overcome those challenges at your check ins. I would 100% recommend Jthirk fitness to others because he supports you in achieving your goal.