Antonios Ktenidis
 
I have had the pleasure of coaching Antonios at Sheffield Hallam University’s gyms for almost two years. Watching his progress week after week has been incredibly rewarding.In that time, he has made measurable improvements in his overall health and fitness, body composition, and functional movement. His confidence in the gym has grown massively, and it's been great to see him push himself to new levels.
 
 
“I have been training with Lewi for more than a year now and I believe he is an excellent personal trainer for a number of reasons, including:
 
a) His ability to tailor his programmes and sessions based on who he is working with, showing great awareness, adaptability and creativity
b) Keeping track of the progress his trainees are making through the use of spreadsheets
c) His approachability and his ability to make you feel at ease and motivated when training
d) Prioritising the trainee's goals
e) Explaining the purpose of each exercise (which muscles are trained) and making sure that you do it correctly and safely.“
 
“Lewi has been the main reason I have carried on with the gym, as he managed to make me like and anticipate my training sessions with him. I have experienced first hand great progress with my mobility, level of fitness and stamina, and I owe it to him. For all these reasons, I would highly and strongly recommend him as your personal trainer.”
 

 
Zinan Hoque
 
I had the pleasure of coaching Zinan during my MSc placement at Sheffield Hallam University, where he played Rugby League. From the outset, he showed a strong commitment to improving his performance and a genuine interest in the science behind training, making him a pleasure to work with.Through consistent engagement with S&C, Zinan made significant strides in strength, technique, and game-specific physicality. He adapted quickly to structured training, refining his mechanics and developing skills that transferred directly to his sport.
 
 
"Lewi’s coaching style was very adaptive. As someone who had been in the gym for years but had never experienced structured S&C, I was able to learn new mechanics and techniques that elevated my performance.""Lewi tailored training plans based on experience level, ensuring newer players built solid foundations while more experienced athletes refined their skills. His rugby background meant he understood the key movements we needed to develop, particularly when preparing for matches. Even when I had a wrist injury, he helped me work around it while ensuring my rehab was effective.""One thing that really stood out was his dedication — even when most of the team left for the summer, he still provided sessions for us to follow. His influence has carried over into my training today, particularly with Olympic lifts like power cleans. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to develop their performance."
 
 
It was great to see Zinan’s progress, and I have no doubt he’ll continue to build on the foundations we developed.