Michael Winter - 5 star
12th October 2020
“I’ve seen Darren a few times now for back and shoulder problems which I’d almost given up hope with as I’d tried lots of places without success and wasting money.
Darren works to your individual needs, has a huge level of knowledge and explains what you need to know in a way that you understand.
From day one I’ve felt comfortable and feel improvement towards my goal.
Sports massage, injury’s, fitness, training, Fit2The Core does it all.
Extremely great opening times as I work shifts.
Really glad I found this place.
Definitely recommend Fit2The Core to anyone.”
Mel Kidd - 5 star
23rd September 2019
“My 2 daughters train with Darren every Thursday, doing Strength & Conditioning, which has helped them in losing weight, their agility and general fitness.
I would recommend any parent to let their child join this programme as it is a really friendly group and Darren is really good, friendly strength & conditioning coach”.
Andrei Ardelean - 5 star.
11th October 2019 ·
“I'm getting a sports massage every Friday and a personal training session every Wednesday. I must say it's helped me loads. I used to have lower back problems now they are all gone and physically I feel much better. I recommend Darren, he is very good!”
Katy Tomillero - 5 star
9th August 2019
“Today I completed the Absession challenge!!
I absolute hate exercising. It’s no secret. But I can’t express enough how good I feel after completing this! I can see the definition of my abs in just 4 weeks. I feel better in myself for completing it, which has left me ready (and willing) to move on to the next challenge.
Thanks Darren!! After a lot of resisting to get started I’m very pleased I pushed through.”
Michelle Cuthbertson - 5 star
29th October 2019 ·
“I have been going to Darren for a while now, I don't want to be super fit or super thin just a bit more healthy and a bit more fit. I'm so happy with my progress, (I twist a lot) but appreciate what I've accomplished so far with Darren, I would highly recommend fit2thecore regardless of what you personally would like to achieve. The most important thing to me was Darren has no judgement and made me feel completely comfortable and at ease”
Gillian Collins - 5 star
25th September 2019
“I have been training at the studio both PT sessions and classes for a couple of months now. It took me a while to get the courage together to contact Darren as I wasn't sure if I had enough confidence to try something new. The classes are friendly and well structured and the PT sessions are challenging and massively rewarding. Definitely recommend.”
Vivienne Watson - 5 star
31st May 2019
“I have had 3 sports massages with Darren and can honestly say long standing aches have disappeared. His knowledgeable assessment and treatment on problem areas alongside advice on stretching has made me re think my post workout and run stretches. I haven’t had a pain free lower back for a long time so thank you Darren! Highly recommended Fit2TheCore for sports massage, personal training and fun group sessions.”
Jessica Colvin - 5 star
27th May 2019
“Since I began training with Darren in September, I have had a combination of personal training, shred courses and sports massage.
Although I may not think it at the time, I have really enjoyed my sessions, but most importantly I’m starting to see results and I’m really pleased with how my body starting to look.
Darren is always pushing me to my limit, even when I think I can’t do something he always reassures me that I can!
If you’re looking for a PT in the north-east area, look no further than Fit 2 The Core!”
Angela Bell - 5 star
24th April 2019
“Darren is a first class instructor, finds out exactly what your needs and goals are and engineers a training system to achieve your targets, and a great guy. I also had a sports massage from him, he certainly knows what he is doing and took the time to explain what my injury problems were and how to try and avoid further injuries. Definitely recommend Darren.”
Ted Lidster - 5 star
19th February 2019
“I have been attending personal training with Darren for approx 1 year. When I first started I had had a TIA, suffered with high blood pressure was grossly overweight and totally unfit. He adapted my training to suit my age and condition and I have lost approx 4 stone, completely changed my body shape and feel fitter now than 30 years ago and have managed to reduce all my medication to a minimum.
Darren has recognised qualifications in all fields of personal training and nutrition. I would definitely recommend Darren if you want personal training by a fully qualified expert in the fitness field”
A. Myatt - Owner at The Session Station
8th January 2017
"In the ever growing fitness industry, it's rare when such people stand out the way Darren has in his coaching. I've kept an eye on the way Darren deals with his clients, the way he lives and breathes passion for what he does and also the way he conscientiously deals with both the new starters up to the experienced athletes.
I've done this to learn and develop further in my coaching and also to be inspired into becoming a better version of myself too.
The fitness world needs more trainers and coaches like Darren. If that was the case, the fitness world and the health of the nation would dramatically increase."
R. Mullen - 5 star
21st December 2017
"Had got myself stuck in a rut effecting me both mentally and physically but eventually kicked my arse into gear and started 1-2-1s with Darren and couldn’t be happier with my results!"
G. Dimmick – 5 star
2 February 2017
"Darren is amazing at what he does, he has put me at ease yet pushed me to do things i didn't think i could do. I would recommend this place to anyone.... after trying with other PT's he is definitely the best in the business!"
L. Brett – 5 star
18 January 2017
"I've been training with Darren for 18 months now and I've never looked back! I've trained other places but struggled with back problems and knee problems after ACL surgery, causing constant injuries. Since training with Darren my back has never been better and my knee stronger! I am pushed to my limits in every single session which becomes addictive and does get results. I can't recommend Darren enough he knows his stuff plus its really good crack training up there"