Richard Clarke'S Over 40'S Personal Training Studios Swansea

That is AWESOME Diana! Thank you for the feedback 🤗
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Don’t be afraid of being a beginner! 🏋️‍♀️🤗
Our small private personal training studios are VERY different to what you might have tried in the past when going to BIG GYMS.
This is different.
... Its exclusively for over 40s, and we do our best to ensure there is no FEAR or INTIMIDATION, so you can just GET ON with your training without worries or distractions.
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Just because you have been to the gym and you have checked in on Facebook, it doesn't mean you've had a good workout.
Sitting on a bike on your phone for 20-30 minutes won't do much at all.
You need to push yourself, which is hard when you are on your own or with a friend who just wants to chat.
... At Richard Clarke's Personal Training Studios you will know you have had a good workout every time 😀, our team of personal trainers will help push you.
If you're at a budget gym you are probably having budget workouts.
Maybe it's time to upgrade and try something new🏋️‍♀️👌.
We Have Just Released More Places For Our November 12 Week TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME.
Why not find out more by leaving a comment below or messaging us on this page and we'll get the details across to you. 😄
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"Richard Clarke and his team are fantastic, So knowledgeable about health, fitness and nutrition. The fitness classes are brilliant, only half an hour, but boy do you feel like you've worked. You get to exercise in small groups, with such supportive trainers, who really care. If you think you've tried it all but nothing worked, come and give this a go. What do you have to lose, other than weight!!" - [Donia Pearn, October 2018]
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You never feel intimidated or awkward at one of our small private studios. Glad you're enjoying it Tracey. 🤗 --- We Have Just Released 10 Places For Our November 12 Week TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME. Why not find out more by commenting below or messaging us and we'll get the details across to you. 😄

WARNING: Exercise has been known to cause GOOD HEALTH and HAPPINESS. 🏋️‍♀️🤗
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Win that battle in your mind and you will WIN with your Nutrition and In the GYM. 🏋️‍♀️👊😄
We Have Just Released 10 Places For Our November 12 Week TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME. Why not find out more by commenting below or messaging us and we'll get the details across to you. 😄
----... "I cannot recommendation this gym enough. Started on the 12 week plan having never enjoyed going to the gym as they were always full of thin fit people. Richards team encourage you from the very start and never judge. So pleased to feel fitter and healthier, simply fab." - [Sarah Langston, August 2018]
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We're working it off this Saturday!

Saturday Strength session! Go get it ladies!

NEVER feel OUT OF PLACE here at Richard Clarke's Fitness. Glad you like our classes Rhonda! 🤗
We Have Just Released 10 Places For Our November 12 Week TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME. Why not find out more by commenting below or messaging us and we'll get the details across to you. 😄

Glad to have you on board Marcia! Thanks for the amazing feedback! 🤗😁
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EXERCISE not only changes your BODY. It changes your MIND, your ATTITUDE and your MOOD. 🏋️‍♀️🤗
Find out more about our Over 40s Transformation Programmes by Commenting below or Messaging us on this page and we will get the details across to you.
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... "Just a quick update from me.... I am still a member and still loving it! I can’t believe I’m still “gyming” 2-3 times a week😱, I have never enjoyed exercise so much that I’ve stuck to it! At Richards it’s fun and different. I’m 23lbs down,now this could have even more, but fun times get in the way😂. Most importantly tho, I am now maintaining if not losing, I’m not yo-yoing anymore PLUS I’m feeling much fitter x 5* recommendation from me x" - [‎Sandra Leonard, August 2018]‎
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Think of your workouts as important meetings you've scheduled with yourself. BOSSES DON'T CANCEL. 😊😊
Be a BOSS and find out more about our Over 40s Transformation Programmes by Commenting below or Messaging us on this page and we will get the details across to you.
----------------------------------------- -------------... "I lost 10 pounds (so far) in two and a half weeks thanks to the dietary advice and the training sessions. Feeling more energetic and enjoying the healthy eating. Actually looking forward to going to the gym now. Really recommend it. 😊" - [Diana Mansel-Lord, October 2018]
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In just 9 weeks? THAT'S AMAZING! 🤩 Thanks for your feedback Alison! --- Why not find out more about our Over 40s Transformation Programmes by Commenting below or Messaging us on this page and we will get the details across to you.

You're ONLY ONE WORKOUT away from a GOOD MOOD. 🤔 😊
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... "Give it a go ladies. I’ve lost 19lbs in 8 weeks! Feeling fabulous the exercise sessions are small and friendly and the team are very supportive. What have u got to loose- oh yes those pounds that you are struggling with! Come and join a group you’ll have fun!!" - [‎Ann Marie Fazackarley‎, August 2018]
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THINK BIG, Dream Big, Believe Big (And Put In The Elbow Grease ;-)) and The Results Will Be Big.
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... "Hi ladies, if you need motivation and focus, then Richard Clarke health and fitness is just what you need. Fab gym small groups, and you only need to do what you are able to, help is there all the way, with a very nutritious food plan, would highly recommend it, you are supported all the way." - [Sheila Stacey, August 2018]
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AWESOME results from Angela! Thanks for the feedback! 😍 --- Why not find out more about our Over 40s Transformation Programmes by Commenting below or Messaging us on this page and we will get the details across to you.

Everyone needs this man in their lives for MONDAY MOTIVATION 🏃‍♀️🤣😍
Have a great week!
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Two weeks in to the Vitality package can’t praise it enough. Being a fertility goddess sized lady with an exercise phobia I am amazed that I am actually ENJOYING getting up at an ungodly hour to exercise.

Julie and Richard are so encouraging it really keeps you upbeat and motivated.

Food side is simple and fuss free making it easy to follow. No guilt, no points, no syns. Healthy happy food.

The most important thing for me though is that I feel safe with the team. That they will work with my medical and health needs, giving me good advice on my journey back to being healthier.

Many thanks. A life saver. Literally xx

The only place in South Wales to go for over 40's health and fitness. Everything you need under one roof. Advice and support that is deeply rooted in decades of clinical experience and research. Richard has distilled so much information and knowledge down into programmes that get amazing results. At the same time, there's a fun, friendly and down to earth and no-nonsense approach from the staff who create a fantastic atmosphere and a focus on the real prize - health and happiness. The chance to train under supervision with accountability and follow up support is the big pull for me. Plus, the infra red sauna is a massive bonus - love sweating out those toxins and feeling fresh. I'm also pleased that my Dad has been going for a couple of months and really benefitting. Thank you to Richard and his team.

Richard and team have the life skills to make your journey to fitness health and wellbeing a truly enjoyable experience, with amazing results in all parameters. It is amazing to observe Richard in action instilling positive mental attitude into everyone on a personal level.

Slimming club with Ellie is enlightening and comfortable. Yes there are some on a maintainance programme but they serve to show what can be achieved because they wouldn't be there if they never experienced problems. We all support each other and celebrate each other's success x

Richard Clarke and his team are fantastic, So knowledgeable about health, fitness and nutrition. The fitness classes are brilliant, only half an hour, but boy do you feel like you've worked. You get to exercise in small groups, with such supportive trainers, who really care. If you think you've tried it all but nothing worked, come and give this a go. What do you have to lose, other than weight!!

Review of Richard Clarke’s 90 day Fitness Programme



I joined the 90 day programme which followed Richard’s “New Rules of Weight Loss” and was of interest to me because of my health problems and being overweight.



I started off going to meet Richard as I wanted to lose weight as I had put a lot of weight on over the last 8 years , through ill health.



I have tried every weight loss group in the world, but this was more to do with improving health than the weight. I have been to Weight Watchers, Rosemary Connely, Slimming World, and more recently in desperation, and as a last resort, tried the Cambridge Diet. None of these diets were really anything you would want to stay on or made any sense really.



I also went to see Lisa Blair in Harley Street, London, of Food Doctor Fame. She suggested amongst other things, a fibre based action plan / lots of water and the lipid X , but we tried so many supplements, sugar free, yeast free… and nothing really worked.



I then saw a Dietician in London as part of my programme from the Bowel Specialist. The dietician recommended the Fodmap diet, which was so complicated to follow and didn’t make any difference.



Richard’s programme interested me because it was all in one place: Massage, Sauna, Exercise in a Small Lady’s Gym, and the advice on diet and supplements were all included.



Following Richards advice I've lost 10lbs, which is great as I’ve found it so difficult to lose any weight in the past.



The diet makes sense to me as it is gluten free but with natural foods which are supposed to go through your digestive system more quickly, and not to swap bread or cakes etc for gluten free, but to eat naturally gluten free foods. I have to make a few tweaks to it eg. no cows milk, but hope it is something I can follow for life now.



Richard didn’t think I was well enough to do the exercise in the Gym, so I have had the massages and the Saunas, the supplements and the diet plan.



I love all the Recipe books, the Clean Curry book is my favourite and also the fact that we can have treats. It is actually a fairly simple diet, although it does take a while to get into it properly.



Overall I can highly recommend Richard and his weight loss formula. It is a scientific formula which definitely works for losing weight, and it helps you to get more healthy as well in the process, so it is definitely worth giving it a go!



Thanks Richard xx



Trish Gatesman

My 12 weeks

To tell you about my 12 weeks I need to tell you a little about the before….I live with very complex life limiting disease, Psoriatic arthritis, a very rare form of asthma severe refractory eunosphyllic asthma (doesn’t respond to usual treatment or any treatment), anaphylaxis, excema, urticarial,and T4&T8 spinal compressions fracture ,steroid induced diabetes…

So how does it affect me I have 39%lung function and absolutely anything makes me breathless-just degrees of, I live with a small basal collapse on my left side lung which becomes easily infected. I live with constant pain in my joints and my back, I have swollen red and deformed joints and I get very tired very easily. I work part time and my job is in the NHS managing a service that educates people living with long term health conditions how to live their lives to the full with disease.

Some of the treatments for my complex disease /life are as bad or almost as bad as the disease itself

My life is complicated in the sense that I also care for my daughter who has been under palliative care since her 11th birthday . So we spent a lot f time in and out of Ty Hafan children’s hospice –she is 23 this year but lives with very complex degenerative disease in a nursing home in Cardiff. So for many years I was great at telling everyone what they needed to do but in reality I found it incredibly challenging prioritising me at all …

Like a lot of people I put myself and my poor body with its complications under huge pressure and unrealistic expectations. My stress levels were high all the time at home in work etc

My main source of disease modification was a form of chemotherapy , 13 weeks on 3 off until 18months ago and my body began to react very badly and it became clear we had reached the end of the road with this drug…

What we did not anticipate is the horrendous reaction my body would have to taking the drug away it was like an explosion and without boring you I was so ill a year ago I honestly thought my days were few….I exaggerate not and when I look back at that year it was unthinkable to be honest with persistent pneumonia /horrendous pain and swelling and deformity in my joints a gastric bleed , life was not great ….

Throughout my life I had survived extreme episodes of ill health , life support , anaphylaxis etc and throughout I had been almost all of the time a positive role model , eating healthily /trying to do what I could to maximise my health until last December when I can honestly say I lost my mojo totally lost my mojo..

I knew I needed to do something , find someone who could help me ,disability yoga , I started receiving treatment through Swansea Centre for people with a Life limiting condition but it wasn’t enough …. I wanted to get my mojo back, wanted to feel I was in control again fel I was doing everything I could to control this horrible disease….

So I found someone I thought fitted that bill it was Richard Clarke Health and fitness , what attracted me to contact Richard was his drive health always comes before anything , his motivational emails, his knowledge… So I did it I applied and was totally honest about me and my health baggage..

Ellie rang to arrange an appointment to meet and discuss it with Richard, I felt like I was going for an interview but that just made me feel it was the right thing /the right people ….He took on board everything I told him and he asked me what I wanted to get from going –I told him hope –hope I could make a change or an improvement , he told me I was the riskiest thing he had ever done and I promised him I wouldn’t let him down…From that day on it was 100% a partnership… Richard knew my greatest strength was also my biggest enemy –my stubborn determination and managed it. We agreed I would work on the food follow his plan–less junk and more water, I had plenty of light therapy saunas and met Richard 1-1 for the first few weeks to look at how much I could or couldn’t do.

It really didn’t take very long before I started to feel different about myself , my disease and my life again. Why?- well I needed someone to motivate me safely within my limitations but maximise my potential –yes I know I should have been able to motivate myself but I had lost my mojo and just could not get back on the right track….well because the nature and type of activities can be tailored to meet my needs , my level and even when I have had an infection or been too unwell to do very much I have been encouraged to have light therapy sauna , maintain healthy eating and my water….

I have met some pretty incredible people all with their own story and they support and inspire me to keep going ….

Weight loss wasn’t my primary goal health and wellbeing was and in the past because of my medication I have struggled to lose weight but not with here I have dropped over 2 dress sizes and over 18lb and still going. Ironically this has helped my health, my ability to move /less breathless.

But most of all I well and truly got my mojo back, my love of life, me- I got me back ….I like me again

I am fully aware of my health challenges but I feel so much more in control I feel like I am doing the best I can to maximise my abilities and to enjoy my life ….

Most of all its not about being the best its about trying your best , I am not the best but I get the right support to try my best.

Thanks Richard &co x

I’m sure for every lady over a certain age myself included, the thought of joining a gym would be very intimidating. Well please have a look at Richard Clarke health and fitness, as after only 2 weeks, I am delighted with the results. I have followed the plan set out for eating, and attended the classes 3 times each week, and within 2 weeks have lost 7lb. The advice and support from Richard an Ellie is second to none. Give it a go!!!!

I.m nearly at the end of my 3 months starter package . Exercise and support has been great thanks to Richard and Elle. . They are supportive on a 1 to 1 basis; but the hole class is supportive which helps you on your journey. I.m 24 lb lighter . I am so happy with what I.v achieved with these guys. . . My journey continues .but first I.v got a 1 wk all inclusive holiday in Bulgaria.

.drink lots and lots of water. . And i.l be fine .but if i put a few pounds on , so what .I enjoyed. And i.l work hard when I come home. Loving this class.

I retired at the age of 57 and knew that after years of neglect I needed to take control of my health and fitness. I had neither the confidence or self belief that I could do it and did not know where to start. Then I saw an advert on Facebook from Richard! I made one of the best decisions of my life and went for it. In a few short months I feel so different. Richard and Ellie are brilliant. Encouragement, care, top class instruction, tailor made exercises and a focus on me. I cannot thank you enough. You have nurtured me and given me my life back. I am now empowered and know I CAN DO IT xx

I only joined 2 weeks ago but already enjoying the benefit. Losing 3 lbs in my first week and 3 lbs in my second week . It doesn’t feel like you are on a diet it’s just eating the right food that counts. And the Gym sessions are fab I’ve never been to a Gym in my life but with Richard and Ellie it is so much fun. And everyone in the class made you feel welcome.

Thank you Richard and Ellie you are doing a brilliant job

I love going to the sessions with Richard! Their fun, the girls are all great and we all help eachother to keep going and give eachother little tips in classes. A great atmosphere! Every session I leave feeling so good about myself that I’m finally heading in the direction I want to, Richard is an excellent motivator and is brilliant at keeping us all in good shape - mentally and physically! Food books are great, however you can always ask questions without feeling like a nag! I Highly recommend going along to fitness sessions and following Richards plans!

I knew I could do it, but I knew I couldn't do it alone. I searched the Internet for months with a glass of wine for company and with no results until I found Richard Clarke, which was everything I was looking for, yet it still took me weeks before I signed up. I thought it sounded to good to be true.

HOW WRONG WAS I.

It is the best thing I have done for myself in decades. I feel and look so much better, I have learnt so much about diet and nutrition that completely went against everything I thought I knew.

I could not recommend Richard Clarke and his team enough and I thank them for helping me be the best me I can be �

I joined Richard and the Team 6 weeks ago. Having a busy full time job and 3 boys life doesnt leave me with much time for myself...like us all! So after a lot of searching online I decided to take the plunge. So glad I did! From the moment Ellie arranged my induction with Richard.. to meeting him and the Team..to changing my eating habits and lastly to doing my new exercise regime I can honestly say I love going to the studio. They really do genuinely care!! Chatting with the other members and seeing how well others are doing spurs me on. Although I don't have a great deal of weight to loose it's been so beneficial in how I feel in myself and how much fitter I am now. Plus the biggest achievement is I have my sugar/sweetner addiction under control something which I thought I would NEVER do !!! Would definately recommend you ALL to join! ��

I have played rugby for many years but never been comfortable in a normal gym setting, feeling slightly intimidated and always thinking are others watching me, am I doing things right and not really knowing what I should be doing to get the best benefit. Following hip resurfacing surgery I started to attend Richards classes as rehab thinking that at my age as long as I got the strength back to be able to walk properly I would be happy.



Richards approach to gym sessions was something totally different to anything I had experienced before. I will admit that I was slightly nervous before attending as I thought to myself I’ve been playing rugby for all those years but with the injury and not training or playing for several months would I not be able to keep up with the others. As soon as I walked in all my worries were taken away, there were no preconceived ideas from Richard and his staff of what I should be capable of..I worked at my pace and my capability and he helped design a rehab program that would enable me to get back on my feet slowly. Several months later I am still attending his classes and taking his advice on food and nutrition. I am now fitter and stronger than I have ever been before and at my age able to play a full game without any issues.



Richard and all his staff are all really friendly and approachable. The atmosphere in the gym is unlike anything I have experienced. Everyone has a smile on their face during the sessions and you quickly make lots of new friends.

I have been a member at Richard’s gym in Birchgrove since last November and joining has been a revelation for me. I am loving getting fitter and feeling 100 times better than I did.

Richard is incredibly knowledgeable, very friendly and has an amazing work ethic. He has fostered a fabulous atmosphere at the gym also.

Come and join us at Richard’s gym, you definitely won’t regret it.

I go to the first session of the morning on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday in the Purple Badger in Llanrhidian which means a 5:45 a.m. start to warm up. Julie our trainer is so bubbly (and totally bonkers!) that she motivates you and makes the 30 minute sessions fun and enjoyable. It really sets you up for the day!

So, for any Gym Phobics out there ......... give it a go - it’s great!

Cannot praise Richard and his team enough. After years of trying every diet/fad around finally something that makes sense is easy to follow and fits with life. Couple that with the encouragement and support given - it is impossible not to lose weight and get fitter !!

Two weeks in to the Vitality package can’t praise it enough. Being a fertility goddess sized lady with an exercise phobia I am amazed that I am actually ENJOYING getting up at an ungodly hour to exercise.

Julie and Richard are so encouraging it really keeps you upbeat and motivated.

Food side is simple and fuss free making it easy to follow. No guilt, no points, no syns. Healthy happy food.

The most important thing for me though is that I feel safe with the team. That they will work with my medical and health needs, giving me good advice on my journey back to being healthier.

Many thanks. A life saver. Literally xx

The only place in South Wales to go for over 40's health and fitness. Everything you need under one roof. Advice and support that is deeply rooted in decades of clinical experience and research. Richard has distilled so much information and knowledge down into programmes that get amazing results. At the same time, there's a fun, friendly and down to earth and no-nonsense approach from the staff who create a fantastic atmosphere and a focus on the real prize - health and happiness. The chance to train under supervision with accountability and follow up support is the big pull for me. Plus, the infra red sauna is a massive bonus - love sweating out those toxins and feeling fresh. I'm also pleased that my Dad has been going for a couple of months and really benefitting. Thank you to Richard and his team.

Richard and team have the life skills to make your journey to fitness health and wellbeing a truly enjoyable experience, with amazing results in all parameters. It is amazing to observe Richard in action instilling positive mental attitude into everyone on a personal level.

Slimming club with Ellie is enlightening and comfortable. Yes there are some on a maintainance programme but they serve to show what can be achieved because they wouldn't be there if they never experienced problems. We all support each other and celebrate each other's success x

Richard Clarke and his team are fantastic, So knowledgeable about health, fitness and nutrition. The fitness classes are brilliant, only half an hour, but boy do you feel like you've worked. You get to exercise in small groups, with such supportive trainers, who really care. If you think you've tried it all but nothing worked, come and give this a go. What do you have to lose, other than weight!!

Review of Richard Clarke’s 90 day Fitness Programme



I joined the 90 day programme which followed Richard’s “New Rules of Weight Loss” and was of interest to me because of my health problems and being overweight.



I started off going to meet Richard as I wanted to lose weight as I had put a lot of weight on over the last 8 years , through ill health.



I have tried every weight loss group in the world, but this was more to do with improving health than the weight. I have been to Weight Watchers, Rosemary Connely, Slimming World, and more recently in desperation, and as a last resort, tried the Cambridge Diet. None of these diets were really anything you would want to stay on or made any sense really.



I also went to see Lisa Blair in Harley Street, London, of Food Doctor Fame. She suggested amongst other things, a fibre based action plan / lots of water and the lipid X , but we tried so many supplements, sugar free, yeast free… and nothing really worked.



I then saw a Dietician in London as part of my programme from the Bowel Specialist. The dietician recommended the Fodmap diet, which was so complicated to follow and didn’t make any difference.



Richard’s programme interested me because it was all in one place: Massage, Sauna, Exercise in a Small Lady’s Gym, and the advice on diet and supplements were all included.



Following Richards advice I've lost 10lbs, which is great as I’ve found it so difficult to lose any weight in the past.



The diet makes sense to me as it is gluten free but with natural foods which are supposed to go through your digestive system more quickly, and not to swap bread or cakes etc for gluten free, but to eat naturally gluten free foods. I have to make a few tweaks to it eg. no cows milk, but hope it is something I can follow for life now.



Richard didn’t think I was well enough to do the exercise in the Gym, so I have had the massages and the Saunas, the supplements and the diet plan.



I love all the Recipe books, the Clean Curry book is my favourite and also the fact that we can have treats. It is actually a fairly simple diet, although it does take a while to get into it properly.



Overall I can highly recommend Richard and his weight loss formula. It is a scientific formula which definitely works for losing weight, and it helps you to get more healthy as well in the process, so it is definitely worth giving it a go!



Thanks Richard xx



Trish Gatesman

My 12 weeks

To tell you about my 12 weeks I need to tell you a little about the before….I live with very complex life limiting disease, Psoriatic arthritis, a very rare form of asthma severe refractory eunosphyllic asthma (doesn’t respond to usual treatment or any treatment), anaphylaxis, excema, urticarial,and T4&T8 spinal compressions fracture ,steroid induced diabetes…

So how does it affect me I have 39%lung function and absolutely anything makes me breathless-just degrees of, I live with a small basal collapse on my left side lung which becomes easily infected. I live with constant pain in my joints and my back, I have swollen red and deformed joints and I get very tired very easily. I work part time and my job is in the NHS managing a service that educates people living with long term health conditions how to live their lives to the full with disease.

Some of the treatments for my complex disease /life are as bad or almost as bad as the disease itself

My life is complicated in the sense that I also care for my daughter who has been under palliative care since her 11th birthday . So we spent a lot f time in and out of Ty Hafan children’s hospice –she is 23 this year but lives with very complex degenerative disease in a nursing home in Cardiff. So for many years I was great at telling everyone what they needed to do but in reality I found it incredibly challenging prioritising me at all …

Like a lot of people I put myself and my poor body with its complications under huge pressure and unrealistic expectations. My stress levels were high all the time at home in work etc

My main source of disease modification was a form of chemotherapy , 13 weeks on 3 off until 18months ago and my body began to react very badly and it became clear we had reached the end of the road with this drug…

What we did not anticipate is the horrendous reaction my body would have to taking the drug away it was like an explosion and without boring you I was so ill a year ago I honestly thought my days were few….I exaggerate not and when I look back at that year it was unthinkable to be honest with persistent pneumonia /horrendous pain and swelling and deformity in my joints a gastric bleed , life was not great ….

Throughout my life I had survived extreme episodes of ill health , life support , anaphylaxis etc and throughout I had been almost all of the time a positive role model , eating healthily /trying to do what I could to maximise my health until last December when I can honestly say I lost my mojo totally lost my mojo..

I knew I needed to do something , find someone who could help me ,disability yoga , I started receiving treatment through Swansea Centre for people with a Life limiting condition but it wasn’t enough …. I wanted to get my mojo back, wanted to feel I was in control again fel I was doing everything I could to control this horrible disease….

So I found someone I thought fitted that bill it was Richard Clarke Health and fitness , what attracted me to contact Richard was his drive health always comes before anything , his motivational emails, his knowledge… So I did it I applied and was totally honest about me and my health baggage..

Ellie rang to arrange an appointment to meet and discuss it with Richard, I felt like I was going for an interview but that just made me feel it was the right thing /the right people ….He took on board everything I told him and he asked me what I wanted to get from going –I told him hope –hope I could make a change or an improvement , he told me I was the riskiest thing he had ever done and I promised him I wouldn’t let him down…From that day on it was 100% a partnership… Richard knew my greatest strength was also my biggest enemy –my stubborn determination and managed it. We agreed I would work on the food follow his plan–less junk and more water, I had plenty of light therapy saunas and met Richard 1-1 for the first few weeks to look at how much I could or couldn’t do.

It really didn’t take very long before I started to feel different about myself , my disease and my life again. Why?- well I needed someone to motivate me safely within my limitations but maximise my potential –yes I know I should have been able to motivate myself but I had lost my mojo and just could not get back on the right track….well because the nature and type of activities can be tailored to meet my needs , my level and even when I have had an infection or been too unwell to do very much I have been encouraged to have light therapy sauna , maintain healthy eating and my water….

I have met some pretty incredible people all with their own story and they support and inspire me to keep going ….

Weight loss wasn’t my primary goal health and wellbeing was and in the past because of my medication I have struggled to lose weight but not with here I have dropped over 2 dress sizes and over 18lb and still going. Ironically this has helped my health, my ability to move /less breathless.

But most of all I well and truly got my mojo back, my love of life, me- I got me back ….I like me again

I am fully aware of my health challenges but I feel so much more in control I feel like I am doing the best I can to maximise my abilities and to enjoy my life ….

Most of all its not about being the best its about trying your best , I am not the best but I get the right support to try my best.

Thanks Richard &co x

I’m sure for every lady over a certain age myself included, the thought of joining a gym would be very intimidating. Well please have a look at Richard Clarke health and fitness, as after only 2 weeks, I am delighted with the results. I have followed the plan set out for eating, and attended the classes 3 times each week, and within 2 weeks have lost 7lb. The advice and support from Richard an Ellie is second to none. Give it a go!!!!

I.m nearly at the end of my 3 months starter package . Exercise and support has been great thanks to Richard and Elle. . They are supportive on a 1 to 1 basis; but the hole class is supportive which helps you on your journey. I.m 24 lb lighter . I am so happy with what I.v achieved with these guys. . . My journey continues .but first I.v got a 1 wk all inclusive holiday in Bulgaria.

.drink lots and lots of water. . And i.l be fine .but if i put a few pounds on , so what .I enjoyed. And i.l work hard when I come home. Loving this class.

I retired at the age of 57 and knew that after years of neglect I needed to take control of my health and fitness. I had neither the confidence or self belief that I could do it and did not know where to start. Then I saw an advert on Facebook from Richard! I made one of the best decisions of my life and went for it. In a few short months I feel so different. Richard and Ellie are brilliant. Encouragement, care, top class instruction, tailor made exercises and a focus on me. I cannot thank you enough. You have nurtured me and given me my life back. I am now empowered and know I CAN DO IT xx

I only joined 2 weeks ago but already enjoying the benefit. Losing 3 lbs in my first week and 3 lbs in my second week . It doesn’t feel like you are on a diet it’s just eating the right food that counts. And the Gym sessions are fab I’ve never been to a Gym in my life but with Richard and Ellie it is so much fun. And everyone in the class made you feel welcome.

Thank you Richard and Ellie you are doing a brilliant job

I love going to the sessions with Richard! Their fun, the girls are all great and we all help eachother to keep going and give eachother little tips in classes. A great atmosphere! Every session I leave feeling so good about myself that I’m finally heading in the direction I want to, Richard is an excellent motivator and is brilliant at keeping us all in good shape - mentally and physically! Food books are great, however you can always ask questions without feeling like a nag! I Highly recommend going along to fitness sessions and following Richards plans!

I knew I could do it, but I knew I couldn't do it alone. I searched the Internet for months with a glass of wine for company and with no results until I found Richard Clarke, which was everything I was looking for, yet it still took me weeks before I signed up. I thought it sounded to good to be true.

HOW WRONG WAS I.

It is the best thing I have done for myself in decades. I feel and look so much better, I have learnt so much about diet and nutrition that completely went against everything I thought I knew.

I could not recommend Richard Clarke and his team enough and I thank them for helping me be the best me I can be �

I joined Richard and the Team 6 weeks ago. Having a busy full time job and 3 boys life doesnt leave me with much time for myself...like us all! So after a lot of searching online I decided to take the plunge. So glad I did! From the moment Ellie arranged my induction with Richard.. to meeting him and the Team..to changing my eating habits and lastly to doing my new exercise regime I can honestly say I love going to the studio. They really do genuinely care!! Chatting with the other members and seeing how well others are doing spurs me on. Although I don't have a great deal of weight to loose it's been so beneficial in how I feel in myself and how much fitter I am now. Plus the biggest achievement is I have my sugar/sweetner addiction under control something which I thought I would NEVER do !!! Would definately recommend you ALL to join! ��

I have played rugby for many years but never been comfortable in a normal gym setting, feeling slightly intimidated and always thinking are others watching me, am I doing things right and not really knowing what I should be doing to get the best benefit. Following hip resurfacing surgery I started to attend Richards classes as rehab thinking that at my age as long as I got the strength back to be able to walk properly I would be happy.



Richards approach to gym sessions was something totally different to anything I had experienced before. I will admit that I was slightly nervous before attending as I thought to myself I’ve been playing rugby for all those years but with the injury and not training or playing for several months would I not be able to keep up with the others. As soon as I walked in all my worries were taken away, there were no preconceived ideas from Richard and his staff of what I should be capable of..I worked at my pace and my capability and he helped design a rehab program that would enable me to get back on my feet slowly. Several months later I am still attending his classes and taking his advice on food and nutrition. I am now fitter and stronger than I have ever been before and at my age able to play a full game without any issues.



Richard and all his staff are all really friendly and approachable. The atmosphere in the gym is unlike anything I have experienced. Everyone has a smile on their face during the sessions and you quickly make lots of new friends.

I have been a member at Richard’s gym in Birchgrove since last November and joining has been a revelation for me. I am loving getting fitter and feeling 100 times better than I did.

Richard is incredibly knowledgeable, very friendly and has an amazing work ethic. He has fostered a fabulous atmosphere at the gym also.

Come and join us at Richard’s gym, you definitely won’t regret it.

I go to the first session of the morning on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday in the Purple Badger in Llanrhidian which means a 5:45 a.m. start to warm up. Julie our trainer is so bubbly (and totally bonkers!) that she motivates you and makes the 30 minute sessions fun and enjoyable. It really sets you up for the day!

So, for any Gym Phobics out there ......... give it a go - it’s great!

Cannot praise Richard and his team enough. After years of trying every diet/fad around finally something that makes sense is easy to follow and fits with life. Couple that with the encouragement and support given - it is impossible not to lose weight and get fitter !!

Two weeks in to the Vitality package can’t praise it enough. Being a fertility goddess sized lady with an exercise phobia I am amazed that I am actually ENJOYING getting up at an ungodly hour to exercise.

Julie and Richard are so encouraging it really keeps you upbeat and motivated.

Food side is simple and fuss free making it easy to follow. No guilt, no points, no syns. Healthy happy food.

The most important thing for me though is that I feel safe with the team. That they will work with my medical and health needs, giving me good advice on my journey back to being healthier.

Many thanks. A life saver. Literally xx

The only place in South Wales to go for over 40's health and fitness. Everything you need under one roof. Advice and support that is deeply rooted in decades of clinical experience and research. Richard has distilled so much information and knowledge down into programmes that get amazing results. At the same time, there's a fun, friendly and down to earth and no-nonsense approach from the staff who create a fantastic atmosphere and a focus on the real prize - health and happiness. The chance to train under supervision with accountability and follow up support is the big pull for me. Plus, the infra red sauna is a massive bonus - love sweating out those toxins and feeling fresh. I'm also pleased that my Dad has been going for a couple of months and really benefitting. Thank you to Richard and his team.

Richard and team have the life skills to make your journey to fitness health and wellbeing a truly enjoyable experience, with amazing results in all parameters. It is amazing to observe Richard in action instilling positive mental attitude into everyone on a personal level.

Slimming club with Ellie is enlightening and comfortable. Yes there are some on a maintainance programme but they serve to show what can be achieved because they wouldn't be there if they never experienced problems. We all support each other and celebrate each other's success x

Richard Clarke and his team are fantastic, So knowledgeable about health, fitness and nutrition. The fitness classes are brilliant, only half an hour, but boy do you feel like you've worked. You get to exercise in small groups, with such supportive trainers, who really care. If you think you've tried it all but nothing worked, come and give this a go. What do you have to lose, other than weight!!

Review of Richard Clarke’s 90 day Fitness Programme



I joined the 90 day programme which followed Richard’s “New Rules of Weight Loss” and was of interest to me because of my health problems and being overweight.



I started off going to meet Richard as I wanted to lose weight as I had put a lot of weight on over the last 8 years , through ill health.



I have tried every weight loss group in the world, but this was more to do with improving health than the weight. I have been to Weight Watchers, Rosemary Connely, Slimming World, and more recently in desperation, and as a last resort, tried the Cambridge Diet. None of these diets were really anything you would want to stay on or made any sense really.



I also went to see Lisa Blair in Harley Street, London, of Food Doctor Fame. She suggested amongst other things, a fibre based action plan / lots of water and the lipid X , but we tried so many supplements, sugar free, yeast free… and nothing really worked.



I then saw a Dietician in London as part of my programme from the Bowel Specialist. The dietician recommended the Fodmap diet, which was so complicated to follow and didn’t make any difference.



Richard’s programme interested me because it was all in one place: Massage, Sauna, Exercise in a Small Lady’s Gym, and the advice on diet and supplements were all included.



Following Richards advice I've lost 10lbs, which is great as I’ve found it so difficult to lose any weight in the past.



The diet makes sense to me as it is gluten free but with natural foods which are supposed to go through your digestive system more quickly, and not to swap bread or cakes etc for gluten free, but to eat naturally gluten free foods. I have to make a few tweaks to it eg. no cows milk, but hope it is something I can follow for life now.



Richard didn’t think I was well enough to do the exercise in the Gym, so I have had the massages and the Saunas, the supplements and the diet plan.



I love all the Recipe books, the Clean Curry book is my favourite and also the fact that we can have treats. It is actually a fairly simple diet, although it does take a while to get into it properly.



Overall I can highly recommend Richard and his weight loss formula. It is a scientific formula which definitely works for losing weight, and it helps you to get more healthy as well in the process, so it is definitely worth giving it a go!



Thanks Richard xx



Trish Gatesman

My 12 weeks

To tell you about my 12 weeks I need to tell you a little about the before….I live with very complex life limiting disease, Psoriatic arthritis, a very rare form of asthma severe refractory eunosphyllic asthma (doesn’t respond to usual treatment or any treatment), anaphylaxis, excema, urticarial,and T4&T8 spinal compressions fracture ,steroid induced diabetes…

So how does it affect me I have 39%lung function and absolutely anything makes me breathless-just degrees of, I live with a small basal collapse on my left side lung which becomes easily infected. I live with constant pain in my joints and my back, I have swollen red and deformed joints and I get very tired very easily. I work part time and my job is in the NHS managing a service that educates people living with long term health conditions how to live their lives to the full with disease.

Some of the treatments for my complex disease /life are as bad or almost as bad as the disease itself

My life is complicated in the sense that I also care for my daughter who has been under palliative care since her 11th birthday . So we spent a lot f time in and out of Ty Hafan children’s hospice –she is 23 this year but lives with very complex degenerative disease in a nursing home in Cardiff. So for many years I was great at telling everyone what they needed to do but in reality I found it incredibly challenging prioritising me at all …

Like a lot of people I put myself and my poor body with its complications under huge pressure and unrealistic expectations. My stress levels were high all the time at home in work etc

My main source of disease modification was a form of chemotherapy , 13 weeks on 3 off until 18months ago and my body began to react very badly and it became clear we had reached the end of the road with this drug…

What we did not anticipate is the horrendous reaction my body would have to taking the drug away it was like an explosion and without boring you I was so ill a year ago I honestly thought my days were few….I exaggerate not and when I look back at that year it was unthinkable to be honest with persistent pneumonia /horrendous pain and swelling and deformity in my joints a gastric bleed , life was not great ….

Throughout my life I had survived extreme episodes of ill health , life support , anaphylaxis etc and throughout I had been almost all of the time a positive role model , eating healthily /trying to do what I could to maximise my health until last December when I can honestly say I lost my mojo totally lost my mojo..

I knew I needed to do something , find someone who could help me ,disability yoga , I started receiving treatment through Swansea Centre for people with a Life limiting condition but it wasn’t enough …. I wanted to get my mojo back, wanted to feel I was in control again fel I was doing everything I could to control this horrible disease….

So I found someone I thought fitted that bill it was Richard Clarke Health and fitness , what attracted me to contact Richard was his drive health always comes before anything , his motivational emails, his knowledge… So I did it I applied and was totally honest about me and my health baggage..

Ellie rang to arrange an appointment to meet and discuss it with Richard, I felt like I was going for an interview but that just made me feel it was the right thing /the right people ….He took on board everything I told him and he asked me what I wanted to get from going –I told him hope –hope I could make a change or an improvement , he told me I was the riskiest thing he had ever done and I promised him I wouldn’t let him down…From that day on it was 100% a partnership… Richard knew my greatest strength was also my biggest enemy –my stubborn determination and managed it. We agreed I would work on the food follow his plan–less junk and more water, I had plenty of light therapy saunas and met Richard 1-1 for the first few weeks to look at how much I could or couldn’t do.

It really didn’t take very long before I started to feel different about myself , my disease and my life again. Why?- well I needed someone to motivate me safely within my limitations but maximise my potential –yes I know I should have been able to motivate myself but I had lost my mojo and just could not get back on the right track….well because the nature and type of activities can be tailored to meet my needs , my level and even when I have had an infection or been too unwell to do very much I have been encouraged to have light therapy sauna , maintain healthy eating and my water….

I have met some pretty incredible people all with their own story and they support and inspire me to keep going ….

Weight loss wasn’t my primary goal health and wellbeing was and in the past because of my medication I have struggled to lose weight but not with here I have dropped over 2 dress sizes and over 18lb and still going. Ironically this has helped my health, my ability to move /less breathless.

But most of all I well and truly got my mojo back, my love of life, me- I got me back ….I like me again

I am fully aware of my health challenges but I feel so much more in control I feel like I am doing the best I can to maximise my abilities and to enjoy my life ….

Most of all its not about being the best its about trying your best , I am not the best but I get the right support to try my best.

Thanks Richard &co x

I’m sure for every lady over a certain age myself included, the thought of joining a gym would be very intimidating. Well please have a look at Richard Clarke health and fitness, as after only 2 weeks, I am delighted with the results. I have followed the plan set out for eating, and attended the classes 3 times each week, and within 2 weeks have lost 7lb. The advice and support from Richard an Ellie is second to none. Give it a go!!!!

I.m nearly at the end of my 3 months starter package . Exercise and support has been great thanks to Richard and Elle. . They are supportive on a 1 to 1 basis; but the hole class is supportive which helps you on your journey. I.m 24 lb lighter . I am so happy with what I.v achieved with these guys. . . My journey continues .but first I.v got a 1 wk all inclusive holiday in Bulgaria.

.drink lots and lots of water. . And i.l be fine .but if i put a few pounds on , so what .I enjoyed. And i.l work hard when I come home. Loving this class.

I retired at the age of 57 and knew that after years of neglect I needed to take control of my health and fitness. I had neither the confidence or self belief that I could do it and did not know where to start. Then I saw an advert on Facebook from Richard! I made one of the best decisions of my life and went for it. In a few short months I feel so different. Richard and Ellie are brilliant. Encouragement, care, top class instruction, tailor made exercises and a focus on me. I cannot thank you enough. You have nurtured me and given me my life back. I am now empowered and know I CAN DO IT xx

I only joined 2 weeks ago but already enjoying the benefit. Losing 3 lbs in my first week and 3 lbs in my second week . It doesn’t feel like you are on a diet it’s just eating the right food that counts. And the Gym sessions are fab I’ve never been to a Gym in my life but with Richard and Ellie it is so much fun. And everyone in the class made you feel welcome.

Thank you Richard and Ellie you are doing a brilliant job

I love going to the sessions with Richard! Their fun, the girls are all great and we all help eachother to keep going and give eachother little tips in classes. A great atmosphere! Every session I leave feeling so good about myself that I’m finally heading in the direction I want to, Richard is an excellent motivator and is brilliant at keeping us all in good shape - mentally and physically! Food books are great, however you can always ask questions without feeling like a nag! I Highly recommend going along to fitness sessions and following Richards plans!

I knew I could do it, but I knew I couldn't do it alone. I searched the Internet for months with a glass of wine for company and with no results until I found Richard Clarke, which was everything I was looking for, yet it still took me weeks before I signed up. I thought it sounded to good to be true.

HOW WRONG WAS I.

It is the best thing I have done for myself in decades. I feel and look so much better, I have learnt so much about diet and nutrition that completely went against everything I thought I knew.

I could not recommend Richard Clarke and his team enough and I thank them for helping me be the best me I can be �

I joined Richard and the Team 6 weeks ago. Having a busy full time job and 3 boys life doesnt leave me with much time for myself...like us all! So after a lot of searching online I decided to take the plunge. So glad I did! From the moment Ellie arranged my induction with Richard.. to meeting him and the Team..to changing my eating habits and lastly to doing my new exercise regime I can honestly say I love going to the studio. They really do genuinely care!! Chatting with the other members and seeing how well others are doing spurs me on. Although I don't have a great deal of weight to loose it's been so beneficial in how I feel in myself and how much fitter I am now. Plus the biggest achievement is I have my sugar/sweetner addiction under control something which I thought I would NEVER do !!! Would definately recommend you ALL to join! ��

I have played rugby for many years but never been comfortable in a normal gym setting, feeling slightly intimidated and always thinking are others watching me, am I doing things right and not really knowing what I should be doing to get the best benefit. Following hip resurfacing surgery I started to attend Richards classes as rehab thinking that at my age as long as I got the strength back to be able to walk properly I would be happy.



Richards approach to gym sessions was something totally different to anything I had experienced before. I will admit that I was slightly nervous before attending as I thought to myself I’ve been playing rugby for all those years but with the injury and not training or playing for several months would I not be able to keep up with the others. As soon as I walked in all my worries were taken away, there were no preconceived ideas from Richard and his staff of what I should be capable of..I worked at my pace and my capability and he helped design a rehab program that would enable me to get back on my feet slowly. Several months later I am still attending his classes and taking his advice on food and nutrition. I am now fitter and stronger than I have ever been before and at my age able to play a full game without any issues.



Richard and all his staff are all really friendly and approachable. The atmosphere in the gym is unlike anything I have experienced. Everyone has a smile on their face during the sessions and you quickly make lots of new friends.

I have been a member at Richard’s gym in Birchgrove since last November and joining has been a revelation for me. I am loving getting fitter and feeling 100 times better than I did.

Richard is incredibly knowledgeable, very friendly and has an amazing work ethic. He has fostered a fabulous atmosphere at the gym also.

Come and join us at Richard’s gym, you definitely won’t regret it.

I go to the first session of the morning on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday in the Purple Badger in Llanrhidian which means a 5:45 a.m. start to warm up. Julie our trainer is so bubbly (and totally bonkers!) that she motivates you and makes the 30 minute sessions fun and enjoyable. It really sets you up for the day!

So, for any Gym Phobics out there ......... give it a go - it’s great!

Cannot praise Richard and his team enough. After years of trying every diet/fad around finally something that makes sense is easy to follow and fits with life. Couple that with the encouragement and support given - it is impossible not to lose weight and get fitter !!