Success Stories
Achondroplasia: personal training to get fit & lose weight
I needed a new personal trainer as I wasn't getting any where with my current one! I happened to meet Craig by chance in Kings Langley, and we arranged to meet again for a consultation to discuss my needs. Having … [Read More...]
No hold-in pants needed after personal training
I decided I wanted a personal trainer a few months after the birth of my third child to help me lose weight. I’d already been running in Watford for thirty minutes nearly every day for a couple of weeks and the baby weight … [Read More...]
Personal training to lose 26lbs and 11% body fat
Craig is a thorough, specific, adaptable and knowledgeable personal trainer. He will research and take great interest in your needs and queries and has a scientific yet fun approach to training! I couldn't recommend him … [Read More...]
41lbs lost with personal training
There are many personal trainers in Watford, but none I could find that took the time to understand my goals, personal & physical limitations, and build a specific plan to address these. Having worked with Craig I was … [Read More...]
Personal training to burn body fat
I noticed Craig's personal training advert on his car whilst at the traffic lights in Watford, I had been having thoughts of finding a Personal Trainer to help me lose a bit of weight and tone up...... it was an omen! I took … [Read More...]
Back in Pre-Pregnancy Clothes Again
I contacted Craig to be my Personal Trainer as I wanted to lose weight and get fit for a forthcoming skiing holiday. Previous attempts on my own had failed after about 2 weeks! Not having used a PT before I was slightly … [Read More...]
Finally enjoying exercise
I have my parents to thank for finding Craig O'Toole Personal Training, and Craig to thank for finding me some muscle tone and also, more importantly finally allowing me to enjoy exercising. We started off slowly given that I … [Read More...]
Barbed wire, fire pits & freezing water – a race with special challenges
Craig did a fantastic job in helping me to prepare for my first 'Tough Guy' event. I already had a regular exercise programme but felt that I wasn't working hard enough to survive the race's special challenges. Not only … [Read More...]
Personal training at home = no babysitter needed
My husband and I initially contacted Craig O'Toole Personal Training 6 weeks before a beach (i.e. bikini) and water-sports holiday, for an intensive blast of exercise. 5 years later and we still can’t seem to shake our … [Read More...]
10 years of back pain – back to footy with my boys
For 10 years I have been visiting Osteopaths and Chiropractors to try and resolve the problems with my lower back pain.This was mainly a short term fix with a recurrence of my back problems within a few weeks of my visit. My … [Read More...]
Long term back pain sorted – what’s my next event?
Initially I was dubious as to the benefits a personal trainer would bring for me. I had recently lost some weight and considered myself fairly active, playing squash once a week, wakeboarding and running 3 miles once a … [Read More...]
Cervical Spondylosis – fastest 10k time ever
Having run marathons in the past, I now find that because of a rugby injury sustained when I was a student I suffer from Cervical Spondylosis, and had been unable to do any exercise for a number of years. My wife … [Read More...]
First marathon – a very personal story
The advert said ‘Beach Bodies for Sale’ Well mine was certainly not suitable as a beach babe and well past it sell by date, especially when you‘ve had 3 children! So what attracted me to call the number, maybe it was … [Read More...]
3:55 marathon a time I never thought possible
I started New Year 2009 on a downer. I was facing my fourth Marathon in April but my running performance and enjoyment was going nowhere fast! I was getting repeated injuries and had almost decided to take up darts … [Read More...]
Boxing for fitness & weight loss
With the blood pressure rising and the stomach bulging like many a chap I went into denial and breathed in when faced by a mirror. However my wife had other ideas, she was already on a mission to regain her fitness and … [Read More...]
Weight loss and muscle tone goals achieved!
I contacted Craig after seeing his catchy advertisement in Optima magazine. Immediately I was impressed by his knowledge and the time he took on the phone to discuss what was then my training programme. I interviewed 4 … [Read More...]
An immense improvement in fitness
Craig has been training me for the last year. During that time I have been incredibly impressed by his knowledge and the varied and demanding programmes that he has designed for me. Over this period I have experienced an … [Read More...]
Taught me how I need to work to lose weight
I was in a position where I lacked the motivation to go to the gym after a stressful few months, so I decided I needed a little push in the right direction from a third party - that third party being Craig. I was just … [Read More...]
The best thing I have done for my health and well being
The best thing that I have done in terms of my health and well being in the last three years was to respond to Craig’s mail shot. I am now 65 and have worked out on my own; at gyms and with other personal trainers for most … [Read More...]
Greatly improved my state of health
Craig has been my personal trainer for the past 2 years, during which time he has greatly improved my state of health in a highly professional but friendly and sympathetic manner. I find that Craig pays particular … [Read More...]
