Lean 4 Fitness (Christchurch) Reviews Summary

Category: Gym

Address: Unit 5, Christchurch Business Park, Radar Way, Christchurch, BH23 4FL, United Kingdom

Phone: +441425209069

Rating: 4.9
based on 193 reviews.

Workout Experience

Pros:

  • "Every session is varied with a different PT and they are truly an amazing team of people!"
  • "The exercises are varied and tough but with the trainers encouraging you always achievable."
  • "Each trainer has a very specific style and will motivate you, play different music and use different exercises depending on their personality."
  • "If you REALLY stick with the regime, you will go well above the basic expected results!"
  • "The sessions have loads of different exercises which hit all body parts."
  • "The trainers are great too, pushing everyone to go further."
  • "The sessions are really good and fun and the trainers really push and encourage you."
  • "The classes are tough but everyone is supportive and encouraging and the feeling after a good sweat out is addictive."

Cons:

  • "I have found the dieting part of this particular challenge harder to adapt to and being vegetarian there appear to be fewer (tasty) options."
  • "The exercise is a shock to the system but that's after decades of inactivity."
  • "The meal plan is simple but very monotonous and especially restrictive for vegetarians."
  • "The only similarity between each training session is that they are gruelling!!"
  • "I have struggled all my life and this amazing set up is the only thing that has ever worked."
  • "I was a bit nervous about starting this plan as I’d been away from the gym for 2 years."
  • "The classes are hard work but fast and fun , don’t worry if you think you are not fit enough to join."
  • "It’s an amazing feeling once the session is completed, if you have given it your all."

Nutritional Plan

Pros:

  • "The diet takes time to adjust to and needs planning but I’ve grown to enjoy experimenting with new foods."
  • "The meal plan is easy enough to prepare in advance."
  • "The meals plans are tough to get your head round to begin with, but once you have everything its pretty easy."
  • "The diet really works and I don't feel hungry."
  • "Helpful that they also provide a healthy eating plan for the programme."
  • "Food preparation no longer feels like a chore, and I genuinely enjoy nutritious meals."
  • "I love the group element, and if you're the kind of person who steps into a gym and is unsure what to do, it's great."
  • "The meal plan tests your will power for sure but it’s made me cut the bad habits."

Cons:

  • "The meal plan is straightforward, albeit simple."
  • "The food plan is strict but you get use to it, preparation is key."
  • "The meal plan is easy to follow and quick to get the hang of and, so far, I haven't even been tempted by unhealthy snacks."
  • "For someone who hasn’t done any formal exercise in years, and who was afraid to enter a gym, this has been awesome."
  • "Think keeping in shape is your business? Lean 4 Fitness makes it their business too."
  • "The meal plan can feel a bit boring but it works and I am throughly enjoying not having to make decisions about what to do for lunch and dinner."
  • "It is what it says ‘A challenge’. Personally found the diet hard to start with but now I am in the zone and not missing the carbs as much."
  • "The diet can be a bit monotonous, but some of that is down to my own dietary restrictions and it is only for 6 weeks and then you can see where you were going wrong before."

Trainers and Staff

Pros:

  • "Thank you to Lewis, Thomas and Amber who were so knowledgeable in giving pointers and were enthusiastic."
  • "The staff are amazing not just the trainers but also the office staff like Elaine!"
  • "The trainers are all really friendly and the diet they give you leaves you with plenty of meal options."
  • "I owe my newfound love of exercise to lean 4 fitness. The journey I have been on with this incredible gym is something that could only happen in a really supportive environment."
  • "The trainers are great motivators and always upbeat and give any needed support and the regular reviews make sure you're keeping on track."
  • "The culture is inclusive and supportive- the classes are fun and the trainers are like friends."
  • "The trainers are experts in finding alternative exercises to aid any disabilities / healing of injuries."
  • "All the PTs have their own personal style and approach towards workouts. They challenge you to improve on your previous personal best."

Cons:

  • "I was not given the support they promised and did not meet the target."
  • "All these positive reviews are being enforced in their contract , you have to write a review within 4 weeks of the challenge hence the positive reviews."
  • "I've had 5 different Personal Trainers i found only 2 which was great and they do put a lot of effort and encourage everyone to push harder."
  • "They've pushed me to improve while at the same time tailoring the exercises to the limitations posed by my knee."
  • "The trainers are like friends. So many new friends since joining and I look forward to every session."
  • "The trainers are very good and they work you hard, that I don't have a problem with, what I didn't like was they advertised a 6 weeks free challenge they have changed it now."
  • "The trainers here are genuinely awesome. We have thoroughly enjoyed Boxing HIIT classes in the 6 Week Course."
  • "The trainers are all knowledgable but most importantly they care and they are there to support you."

Results and Progress

Pros:

  • "My goal is to lose 6% body fat and by week 3 I’d already lost 5.7% so I was so thrilled."
  • "I have lost 6.2% fat in 3 weeks and feel so much stronger and fitter mentally and physically."
  • "Three weeks in and 8 pounds lighter, due to work commitments, I haven't been the best following my meal timings, but the meal plan is easy enough to prepare in advance."
  • "Just under 3 weeks into the programme and 13 lbs lost."
  • "4 weeks into the 6 week challenge, what a difference... Lost weight and feeling fitter."
  • "Was a little sceptical at first, even after I had signed up to their six week challenge...but I'm only 2 and a half weeks in and have already lost 5kg!"
  • "I'm into week 4 of the 6 week challenge, and I feel amazing."
  • "I have just finished week 3 of the 6 week challenge. I am so happy with the positive changes im seeing in my body already."

Cons:

  • "Aiming to get a 6 pack on week 6 but that might be asking too much."
  • "I'm just over 3 weeks into the 6 week challenge. I've already achieved my 20lbs goal set by the challenge."
  • "Week 3 and I have not achieved anywhere near my goal but we are all different."
  • "The 6 Week Challenge, has been a great kick-start to losing weight and getting fit."
  • "Just reached 4 weeks now weight slowly coming down. Been a challenging time but managing to keep to plan."
  • "I am into my 5th week but have just had 2 weeks off due to covid which was frustrating!"
  • "4 weeks into the 6 week challenge. Going well and I'm enjoying it."
  • "I have just finished week 4 of the 6 week challenge and I am feeling better. Can feel that I have lost weight and inches."

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