Get Fit After Forty
Welcome to Chigwell PT, this is a back to basics environment where we focus on what works. Take sneak peak of the gym.
Welcome to Chigwell PT, where we defy the ordinary. I'm Thomas, and unlike the rest, here's what we stand away from:
No Fluff Zone: Our gym is stripped of distractions, focusing solely on what truly works.
Beyond Quick Fixes: Forget about unrealistic 6-week abs programs or unnecessary supplements.
Real Workouts, Not Exhaustion: Large, impersonal classes with heart monitors aren't our style. We believe in effective, not exhaustive, sessions.
Why Choose Us?
You're seeking the essentials in a distraction-free environment.
You're ready to overcome injuries and embrace strength in your daily life.
You're looking for change that lasts beyond the typical "30-day challenge."
Feel we're a match? I’m here to listen and tailor a path to strength and resilience just for you. Reach out and let’s start your journey to becoming stronger and pain-free.
Lost 30lbs in 2 years
“I have been going to the gym for almost 25 yrs, however would class myself as the typical yo-yo eater and I would hit the gym and diet hard for several months and then taper off. I have recently found it harder since turning 40 and hit a plateau. Having run out of ideas, I contacted Tom and this has been a fantastic decision. Tom is incredibly knowledgeable about what works, and with his guidance, I have seen the results. If like me, you are looking for some guidance in achieving better strength, and body shape I cant recommend Tom enough, he is a genuine guy and really cares about you.”
Lost 20lbs in 6 months
“Tom really is the best PT I have ever had. He focuses on me as an individual, providing me with a more holistic approach to achieving my goals, not just through exercise but through diet and life style. He pushes me to really challenge myself, developing a training programme and approach tailored to my needs. Would highly recommend him!”
50lbs in 2 years
“Working with Tom from Chigwell personal training has been a great experience. He really does make it a “personal” experience. He really does inspire me to keep going when things get tough and makes the experience really fun. Tom is utterly professional, has great technical knowledge and he is clearly very passionate about what he does for his clients. I was completely new to this kind of thing but it really put me at my ease and I’m really pleased with my decision”
As featured in
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Podcast: Behaviour Change Coaching - Helping clients change habits for an even better lifestyle
Thomas Bisson
Strength and weight loss specialist
Hi,
My name is Thomas Bisson, and I’m the founder of Chigwell Personal Training.
That was the moment (above) I decided enough was enough. I was going to lose weight and become the strongest version of myself.
I spent countless hours reading books, taking courses and testing workouts out in the gym.
After all that time I finally found a method that worked. But it didn’t work for everyone in the same way it did for me…
After another 7 years of tweaking, refining and adapting I can now say I have developed my method to a level that works for most people.
After working with hundreds of clients I began to notice something strange…
Often, when new clients came in, they had certain beliefs about health and fitness.
I asked questions and listened to their stories, and I soon began to understand why they struggled to keep any results they had previously achieved.
There was a pattern…
Certain beliefs in fitness ‘myths’ kept appearing…
Myth #1 Exercise = punishment
I thought of exercise as a punishment for my body.
As a way of punishing myself for all the food I had eaten.
Punishing myself for misbehaving. When I exercised I felt like I deserved the pain.
I’m not alone in this…
Some people think they need to punish themselves through exercise.
This exactly what most personal trainers sell to you. They want you to come in and do a 6 or 12 week transformation. At the end of which you are left to your own devices.
Most people get a personal trainer for a few months… and then slip back to their old ways right after.
They see-saw up and down in fitness.
Shouldn’t there be a better way? (There is, keep reading)…
myth #2 All personal trainers are the same
I used to think all FOOD was the same too…
I thought that a Sunday roast… was just a Sunday Roast… It just doesn’t compare to anything else.
My favourite meal of the week.
All prepared by my grandmother.
Is it the sweet tasting gravy?
Or the crisp the roast potatoes?….I don’t know.
But I found that everywhere I went the Roast dinners were different. They weren’t the same as the one I knew and loved. Because the food was not prepared in the same way.
This is just like a personal trainer…
Many people think that all personal trainers are the same…
That we’re are all sadists who are here to beat you into shape.
Just here to cause you pain…
Just like my Nan and her Roast dinner… personal trainers are all very different.
myth #3 “working out should suck”
I punished myself through exercise for many years.
I would feel angry at myself for eating something I thought was “naughty”… and force myself into the gym to try and remedy this.
If you HATE your work outs.. I guarantee that you won’t be on the path too long.
You might sustain it for a few days.. or weeks.. or months.. But eventually almost everyone slips back.
What’s the secret?
People who get fit and stay fit for life almost always have the same thing in common.
They learn to enjoy exercise and nutrition.
Simple huh?… Here’s why it’s harder than it sounds…
Some people already grow up like this - well done them. Well done to their parents.
That wasn’t me..
I had to make a 180 degree change in my life.
Everyone who makes that change later in life starts in exactly the same way.
With a decision that they want to change their life. They decide that they don’t want to hate exercise any more.
They choose to learn about food, and find out what works for them.
They commit to furthering their lives over the long term.
Enjoy the process… That is the secret. Learn, and Enjoy.
How we help you
Guided Personal Training Sessions You’ll Actually Enjoy
Monthly Results Tracking So You Know It’s Working
Learn How To Make Good Nutrition Choices - even at the pub!
Life-Changing Back Exercises To Correct A Poor Posture
“I didn’t realise how bad things had got till Chigwell Personal Training”
“You don’t feel intimidated as everyones in the same boat. No ones walking around with great big giant muscles posing”
“I have pushed myself far beyond what I thought was possible”