Riverside Fitness Center

I met James at the end of the first lockdown - 100kgs in weight, the most unfit I'd ever been and recently started smoking again and a complete novice with regards to weight training. I can quite honestly say that he completely changed my outlook to how I had been living my life. His approach to coaching is second to none and helped slowly turn weight training into a way of life for me - as well as all of the secondary benefits that come with it diet, alcohol intake and a quick stop to the smoking!. It was this 360 approach to his methods that makes him one of the best - and someone I would recommend to anyone. Within a year my body had completely changed - not only losing 20kgs of fat but putting on muscle. The back pains also disappeared as we steadily & tactically worked on my core - a problem I'd suffered from for the previous 5 years. And our sessions never seemed like a chore but the complete opposite - something I looked forward to every time. And continue to do so. He's helped make this a way of life and I'll be forever thankful to him. I'd strongly recommend James to anyone. And the gym itself is just awesome!

Fantastic gym - I've been training here for a few years, starting as an absolute beginner to resistance training and the progress I've made under James' guidance has been profound. There's a great supportive culture with other members too. Highly recommend.

Have been a member for over 2 years now and has been a fantastic find. Local gym with James the owner very much involved in your own personal journey and needs, he is a great guy and always there to support. Nice clientele, friendly and supportive culture. Highly recommend.

I’ve been going to Riverside gym for around 2 years now. It’s a great gym enough equipment and stations to use. Great trainers who take their time to show you how to develop your skills. Still got to master pull ups and now learning how to do Olympic lifting!

I’ve been training at riverside gym for 18 months now. I have used commercial gyms in past and dabbled in different sports but wish I’d discovered riverside years ago. James the owner is incredible he prepares a tailor made exercise program which is updated weekly and he is there for you whenever you need him. His knowledge, passion and attention to detail is 5 star . Riverside is a strength and conditioning gym, I’m in my late 40s and probably fitter than I’ve ever been. Couldn’t recommend more

The decision to walk through the doors here was one of the best I ever made. In the four years I have been training at Riverside Gym every single metric of health and fitness has improved and I see it in my weekly targets. Strength, fitness and confidence have all increased, fat has fallen off and the effects of ageing have been rolled back. Strength training is now part of my life and if you'd known me before you'd realise how untypical this was of the old me. The regular sessions are now the highlight of my week and something to which I look forward. If you dread exercise, give this place a go; James and his team will change your mind and the way you see yourself.

A great modern gym with an old school vibe to it. A very friendly and supportive atmosphere. Whether you want to improve your cardio , strength , muscle gain or just overall fitness James has the perfect blend of experience and qualification to plan a workout to suit all your needs. Since working with James my strength and fitness has increased dramatically and I couldn't be more pleased with the results so far

I have worked with James at the Riverside Gym now for over a year and it has been a great journey. I have learnt a lot about my technique and managing my fatigue. The personal plans and progression has been excellent and perfectly aligned with my original goals. I would highly recommend signing up.

I have been a member since 2014. If you want to take your training and your own personal goals seriously, this is the place. James the owner will help and guide you, provided you know what you want to achieve. James will tailor a training programme for you based on your own goals. James and other members of this gym are very friendly. My overall strength, physique and technique have improved dramatically since training with James.

Have been a member here for a few years, having never trained before. A great place to work out whether a newbie as I was or a veteran, with a supportive atmosphere created by James and the clientele. James will work with you to create a tailored programme specific to your needs and goals, ensuring it is realistic while still giving a sense of progress and achievement. More than other coaches, he also places a level of focus on the mental side of training, and the importance of one’s headspace on performance. All in all, the gym and James provide an excellent, holistic solution to training that keeps motivation high, and drives real progress.