BUILT AROUND FITNESS Reviews 

I'm 83 years old and have been into fitness all my life. In late 2024 I had a cardiac arrest which knocked back all my fitness. I'd known Darren for a couple of years before this happened and we always had a good chat. Since then he has been invaluable to my recovery and so caring towards my health and fitness. He visited me in hospital and boosted my spirits. When I couldn't drive he collected me twice a week for almost a year to take me to the gym, which helped me to recover and rebuild my fitness and also maintain my mental health. I regard him as a dear friend, a top guy and the work he does for lots of people deserves everyone's praise.

Darren Branch was my coach for over 12 months. He was the support and encouragement that I needed after 18 years in the wilderness. I'd lost my belief in myself despite having been a keen runner and fitness enthusiast. Life had got in the way and I'd forgotten to put me first. From day one, Darren designed the gym sessions i needed to get back in there. Always adapting the training for me, constantly checking in and having a never ending belief in me. It takes a little time to recover your confidence but before long you find that glorious selfish streak that allows you to put yourself and your wellbeing first. I could not have done this without Darren's coaching skill and relentless encouragement.

When my housemate recommend their services, I was apprehensive, I wasn’t sure that personal training was for me.

However I could not have been more wrong. Jack took the time to understand my goals and (complex) needs and has cultivated a programme that has seen me excel.

Data tells a story of continued improvement but metrics aside I live healthier, look healthier and think healthier.

If you take on board Jack’s expertise and even match 50% of his enthusiasm then the changes in your well being will quickly become evident.

Taking that first big step was easily one of the best decisions I have made.

Fantastic trainer. Knows his onions

I recently started training with Jack, and I can confidently say it has been a transformative experience. Jack’s expertise, dedication, and motivational skills are unparalleled. He customizes each workout to fit my specific goals and needs, ensuring that I’m constantly challenged but never overwhelmed. Jack’s deep knowledge of fitness and nutrition has helped me not only improve my physical strength but also adopt a healthier lifestyle overall. His positive attitude and encouragement make every session enjoyable, even the tough ones. I’ve seen significant improvements in my endurance, strength, and overall well-being since I began working with him. If you’re looking for a personal trainer who truly cares about your progress and will push you to achieve your best, Jack is the one you want. Highly recommended!

Jack is one of the most encouraging fitness instructors out there. His training regime brings the best out of you. I always enjoy his training sessions. Jack's methods are very inspiring and encouraging. He motivates even the weakest to believe in their physical capabilities. His dedication was evident when he even did a mammoth charitable task of clocking 44k steps (equivalent to climbing Mt. Everest) on a stair climber. Literally touching & insane!!
I recommend him 100%. Best wishes

Great coaching! Great programming. The attention to detail and knowledge has helped me take my fitness to the next level

I had seen Jack in the gym many times training others.

The sessions always looked constructive and he seemed to have friendly but strong way about the way he conducted the training.

Now in my mid 50's, I have been a keen sportsman most of my life favouring running and the gym.

Recently I switched my running to cycling and decided to take on the London Essex 100 bike ride.

I know over the years I have picked up loads of bad habits in the way I train and I guess we all end up having favourite exercises or gym routines.

So for me I knew it wasn't about exercising. It was more about making my training journey more effective.

Jack is excited about targeting your goals and ensuring that you don't just meet your challenge but smash it.

Through working with Jack I have successfully met my cycling challenge and we are now forcusing my training towards taking on a sprint triathlon

Jack is an outstanding, knowledgeable and authentic coach who brings in amazing energy that will motivate you and keep you accountable! Built Around Fitness is something that I highly recommend to anyone that is looking to achieve goals and get results!

Jack is an outstanding bloke who leads from the front, and strives for perfection in all areas he pursues. I can’t thank him enough for the support and guidance he’s given over the years, in and outside of workouts. He is a top quality coach bringing an elite level service.

Jack helped me set up a personal training plan when I was starting the gym. We would do some training sessions together even though he didn’t have to do them with me which really helped me with my motivation. Also even when I was completing the sessions on my own he would pop in and see if I was doing okay. All round he is a great personal trainer, but he is an even better friend.

Only had the pleasure of training with Jack Clarke a handful of times and he's honestly one of the best in the game. The attention to detail, the knowledge, the passion - all 10/10. He’s truly a pioneer in the fitness space.

Being in the personal training industry I wanted a personal trainer who knew exactly what they were doing. Jack really does have a wealth of knowledge and i would highly recommend to anyone. He is able to work with any individual to suit their needs. I have lost weight, improved my mobility, strength and motivation. He is able to programme sessions to cater for all my needs especially when I am limited on time.

Jack is an outstanding coach and someone that’s truly passionate about what they do. He helped me not only become confident and productive in the gym but also building healthy habits into my lifestyle and mindset that have proved invaluable to me. Couldn’t recommend highly enough

Jack is a top tier trainer, always keeps me motivated to hit my goals and pushes me beound what I think I’m capable of. Would recommend him to anyone!

I have been attending Jack’s fitness classes for around 3 years. I’ve gained so much knowledge and he always manages to motivate us. He supported me through my first hyrox and my fitness has improved so much!

Jack and his team are amazing, their knowledge and dedication to the fitness industry are second to none. They helped me reach my goals and inspired me to keep pushing forward. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

The program was perfectly tailored for me. Being a busy Mum of 3, the programme was perfectly designed to suit my time, my goals, my level of training . I have already seen noticeable changes in my strength and weight loss, my fitness has improved drastically from all the conditioning sessions. It gives me accountability which I find is key to progressing each week, keeps the consistency going and hence why I've started noticing these changes. I know exactly what I'm doing when I step into the gym, especially when I'm time poor. I cannot recommend this programme enough, get stated asap! Sign up.

I have recently started training with Jack and my progress has been great. He’s been great at encouraging me to push past my limits to achieve new PBs in the gym, can’t recommend enough 💪

It’s no secret Jack has a passion for what he does. Very knowledgable and a great communicator. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve their health and fitness.