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 William Shanahan 
 
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After having two hip operations and suffering a stroke I have struggled with mobility and balance issues. The thought of joining a gym was daunting but I found Push and Pull Health in Station Road, Herne Bay.
I arranged to meet with Ben and the first thing I noticed was the cleanliness and equipment in the gym.  After discussing various health issues I decided to book personal 1-1 sessions.  I feel I am really benefitting from my sessions and would highly recommend Ben.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I run my own business, so time's always tight.

I got to the stage where I knew I needed to sort out my exercise and diet routine before the dad bod took over completely.

A mate recommended Ben and Push Pull Health, so I started with 1-1 sessions before moving into small-group training once I'd got the basics of my form and technique sorted.

I'm not a huge fan of busy gyms, so the private studio was a big selling point on Station Road, easy to get to from work in town. There's off-street parking too, so I don't waste time hunting for a space.

Training first thing in the morning means it's done and dusted before the working day even starts, rather than something else to squeeze in later when I'm knackered.

It's also made a big difference in my energy and focus throughout the day. I've noticed a significant reduction in stress, which has led me to make better choices around my nutrition.

The personalised coaching is what's kept me showing up, rather than following some generic plan I'd have given up on after a few weeks, as I've done in the past.

I've wasted money on supplements before and been told to cut out entire food groups or persuaded to try another quick fix more times than I can count, so having someone actually explain what matters and what doesn't, without demonising any food, really helped me cut through a lot of noise that's out there!

The accountability side made the biggest difference, though; having someone to check in with kept me consistent in a way I hadn't managed on my own.

30 days in, and I'm already noticing the difference: I'm more consistent, I feel more capable, and I finally feel like I'm on top of my routine and moving away from a dad bod!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Fiona Bohan 
 
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I'm only 12 weeks postpartum and, after having a C-section, I reached out to Ben at Push Pull Health as I was really struggling with things like lifting the car seat into the car due to poor upper-body strength. I did plenty of walking and some pelvic-floor-focused ball work during pregnancy, which definitely helped.

However, I do regret not trying more strength-focused prenatal training too, as it's made getting back into my day-to-day routine harder than it might have been.

Since I started training with Ben, I'm already noticing a real improvement not only in my upper-body strength but also in my core and confidence, making simple things like lifting a car seat much easier. I was worried about doing the wrong thing too soon after a C-section, and not really knowing when it was safe to start again, but Ben took the guesswork out of that completely.

My body hasn't felt like mine in a while, and slowly strengthening my core alongside everything else is helping with my mum-tum and rebuilding my confidence. I've never really enjoyed lifting weights before. However, alongside swimming and attending classes when time (and the baby) allow, I've come to appreciate just how important and rewarding getting stronger can be!

Ben has been brilliant from the start — he's incredibly patient, explains everything really clearly, and takes the time to make sure I'm comfortable. Everything is tailored around my recovery, and I never feel pressured to do more than my body is ready for.

Ben has also offered additional support outside sessions through an easy-to-use app that's been really useful for extra home workouts and tracking daily habits, giving me a clear programme to follow when I'm not at the gym.

The nutrition advice has been a huge bonus too, and it has really supported me while breastfeeding, especially in maintaining my milk supply and getting the right balance of nutritious foods for this period in my life. I didn't want to do anything extreme or jump into a crash diet to shift the baby weight, so having proper guidance that actually works alongside breastfeeding has meant a lot. Ben has given me simple meal ideas and quick, easy recipes that I can actually make as a busy mum!

I love that it's a private studio, so I feel comfortable working out at a slower pace while I recover. It's also given me a real reason to take an hour for myself without feeling guilty, which isn't always easy with a newborn. Being able to get to the gym on Station Road easily from home has made a real difference too.

I've already gained enough confidence to start considering the small-group, strength-focused sessions, which I honestly didn't think I'd be ready to consider so soon!

Couldn't recommend Ben and the private studio enough, especially for anyone returning to exercise postpartum and looking for a supportive, knowledgeable and personalised approach
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Janine Browning 
 
65 days ago
 
 
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I met Ben at an over-60s talk he did around the importance of strength training and retaining muscle and power as we age.
I've always liked exercise and already do pilates and swim on a regular basis but wanted to add some strength-based exercise into my routine.  I had started going to a gym but got bored and lost motivation and needed "something" to give me a push - Ben has been that "something".
Push Pull Health is a private studio on Station Road, Herne Bay, with off- street parking.
The personalised sessions have helped improve my exercise form and, with the added structure and consistency that's been missing previously, has reduced the guesswork from past routines.
I've gained a much better understanding of nutrition, calories, portion sizes and why a high-protein diet is important to help me reach my goals. This has also helped me reduce mindless snacking, which has been the hardest habit to break.
Thirty days in, I feel I'm on my way to achieving my goals, including improved tone, muscle strength and losing body fat thanks to Ben's knowledge and encouragement.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tina 
 
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I heard about Ben and Push Pull Health at a talk 'Getting Stronger After 60' that I attended.

I haven't set foot inside a gym for many years and the thought of it was quite daunting but after listening to Ben's talk I joined Push Pull Health for the 30-day nutrition and lifestyle course, which includes four gym sessions.

It's a private gym studio on Station Road (with off street parking) which made me feel more comfortable about going.

Recovering from knee surgery Ben has adapted the sessions for me, which means I've still been able to do everything that's asked of me.

Thirty days in, my knee is doing ok, and I feel better in myself, which was really all I was hoping for going into this.  It's also started making me think more about everything, not just training.

I am motivated to continue working toward my goals of getting stronger, fitter and toning up. Thank you Ben.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I'd been watching my friend Pauline make real progress with Ben over the past 18 months; better mobility, more energy, so I decided it was time to give the gym a go myself.

I'm post-menopausal, in my late 60s, and had a few things going on: high blood pressure being monitored by my GP, a long-standing shoulder issue, and the occasional bout of lower back pain and sciatica. I was also keen to keep my cholesterol in check through diet and exercise and avoid going down the statins route if I could help it.

The sessions at Push Pull Health on Station Road did exactly that: Ben paid close attention to form and technique from the start, introduced exercises to build my core strength, and adapted things where needed.

I try to do as much cardio and aerobic exercise outside the gym as I can, so the strength-focused training complements that nicely.

Like many women my age, I'd heard about the decline in bone density that occurs during menopause. Ben explained what happens to your bones during and after menopause, the drop in oestrogen, and what that means for bone mineral density in the long term.

We introduced some power-specific exercises: slams, skipping, and jumping; movements I'd never had the confidence to attempt previously.

I'd been following an intermittent fasting approach for a while. Still, my eating was erratic, going too long without food and then overdoing the carbs.

The 30-day nutrition course helped me kick-start some motivation around that. No dramatic overhaul, just small realistic tweaks that actually work around a busy lifestyle.

My goals coming in were to build some muscle tone, lose body fat, and get fitter. Thirty days in and I can already feel the difference.
For women in their 60s in and around Herne Bay and Whitstable who've been putting it off, sometimes it just takes seeing someone you know make progress to give you the nudge you need.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Richard Salsbury 
 
102 days ago
 
 
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I'll be honest – I'd written off personal trainers entirely. Everything I saw on social media was either someone telling me to get up at 4 am or implying that if I wasn't seeing results, it was a mindset problem.

I'd also had a bad experience with a PT years ago who pushed me too hard, where I felt constantly injured.

I wasn't in a rush to repeat it.

My wife spotted Ben's content online – no-nonsense, no judgement, and refreshingly honest about how exercise can be a massive pain in the arse. That's what struck me, and it was enough to make me come in for a chat at the Push Pull Health studio on Station Road.

I'm a man in my mid-50s and had been through prostate cancer treatment, so I needed someone aware of that without making it the entire focus of every session. Ben got that balance right from the start, and the sessions were tailored entirely around what I needed.

Ben also helped me make a few tweaks to my diet, which, alongside the training, made a noticeable difference to how I felt day-to-day.

I'd been doing electric mountain biking, which, whatever anyone says, does take something away from the cardiovascular side. Since starting the 1-1 personal training sessions in Herne Bay, I feel stronger all round, not just in the legs. My energy is better, my mood has improved, and I've lost a fair amount of weight and toned up.

The sessions are also genuinely enjoyable, which previously they never were. Good music, we take the piss out of each other a bit, and I can be myself.

Too busy? You can make time for your health. Too unfit? You start where you are. Terrified? I would have been the last person to recommend seeing a PT based on my previous experience. Just come and have a chat first; it's nothing like you think it will be.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Martine Theobald 
 
121 days ago
 
 
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I found Push Pull Health on Facebook. I stumbled upon Ben's reels, and his sense of humour made me laugh, which immediately relaxed me enough to come down for a chat.

I'd been through breast cancer treatment, and it had really knocked my confidence. I'd lost a lot of strength, and in my late 50s, wasn't sure where to start with strength training.

The thought of a public gym full of terrifying equipment wasn't something I could face. I needed somewhere private, with personalised coaching that took my treatment and previous experience into account.

I'm a keen runner and have tried yoga before, but neither had given me what I needed to build my strength back up.

My husband and I are both big into food—he's always experimenting with weird and wonderful vegan dishes, so I'd always had a good handle on my diet. The training side was what was missing, particularly rebuilding my upper body strength.

I started with private 1-1 sessions at the Push Pull Health studio on Station Road, and everything was tailored to what I actually needed.

For women over 50 thinking about strength training, that personalised approach makes a real difference.

Over time, it built my confidence enough to join the small-group personal training sessions in Herne Bay, which I was hesitant about at first. I really look forward to them now.

Everyone's supportive, nobody's judgmental, and we have a genuinely good laugh.

The thing I'm most proud of is how far my upper body strength has come. I can do a push-up now, and we're actively working towards my first pull-up. Coming from where I started, that's nothing.

If you're putting it off, I understand, because that was me. Just come down and have a relaxed chat with Ben. It's worth it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bernie Bohan 
 
126 days ago
 
 
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convinced myself the gym wasn't for me. Too intimidating, no idea where to start, and perimenopause was throwing everything out of whack —the energy dips, the mood swings, the feeling of not quite recognising myself. The last thing I needed was to feel even more out of my depth in a gym and with exercise I'd actively avoided most of my life.

I also had it fixed in my head that lifting weights would make me bulky. That turned out not to be true!

What changed things was finding Push Pull Health on Station Road. The small-group sessions are non-intimidating: a tight-knit community of people who, like me, hadn't exactly been queuing up to join a gym.

Ben pays close attention to form and gives regular, constructive feedback, not in a way that makes you feel like you're doing everything wrong, but in a way that makes you feel looked after.

What I didn't know before starting was how important strength training is for bone density, especially during perimenopause. That's been one of the bigger eye-openers, understanding that lifting weights isn't vanity, it's actually doing something useful for my long-term health.

The nutrition side shifted things, too. Nothing restrictive, just straightforward, practical knowledge that changed how I thought about eating without it feeling like another diet that I can't stick to.

The accountability helps more than I expected. Knowing there's a session booked and that people are expecting you makes it a lot harder to bail, and a lot more enjoyable when you show up.

The changes that surprised me most were outside the gym. My posture improved, the weight around my middle started to shift, and aches I'd just accepted as part of getting older and perimenopause began to ease. I had more energy, my mood levelled out, and I started feeling like myself again, for the first time in years!

The private small-group sessions have become one of my favourite parts of the week and are a healthy blend of laughter and exercise!

From the moment I met Ben, I knew it was the right place. If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s around Whitstable and Herne Bay who's been putting this off, just come and meet him for a chat and a coffee
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Robert Britton 
 
132 days ago
 
 
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I joined Push Pull Health alongside my wife to build muscle, gain weight, get stronger, and improve my overall fitness. I wanted to focus on gradual progress over a few months rather than chasing quick results.

Within 30 days, I was noticeably lifting heavier weights, moving better, and starting to see real improvements in strength and muscle tone.

Ben's coaching has helped me improve my exercise form, and consistent, constructive feedback has helped me understand what I'm doing and why. The full-body-focused small-group sessions on Station Road are structured, keep you on your toes and varied enough to avoid ever feeling stale.

I had an old knee injury going in that I was slightly wary of. It was never an issue. Every exercise is adaptable, and Ben adjusted things where needed without it ever feeling like a limitation. That's not something I'd experienced in a gym setting before.

Support and guidance with my nutrition has been just as useful. As a vegetarian trying to gain weight, getting enough calories and protein through busy working days wasn't something I'd ever had proper guidance on before. Ben pointed us towards Nutracheck to get a better handle on what we were actually eating, and through some quick, easy recipe ideas, helped us put together meals that fit around long days without overcomplicating things.

The sessions have kept us consistent, felt progressive week to week, and turned out to be genuinely enjoyable; something neither of us expected!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rachael Lally 
 
132 days ago
 
 
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My husband and I joined Push Pull Health not really knowing what to expect. We'd both tried exercise before without it ever sticking, and our expectations were pretty low!

I'd enjoyed dancing in the past and dabbled with Pilates, so I wasn't completely new to exercise. But structured strength training was a different thing entirely, and something I'd always assumed wasn't really for me.

Within 30 days, the improvements were noticeable. I felt stronger; I was moving better; my confidence had increased as I made adjustments to my form and lifted more weight than I'd have thought possible in such a short amount of time.

What surprised me most was how much I actually enjoy it, something I never expected to say!

Ben's coaching is personalised throughout, even in the small-group setting. The feedback is constructive and consistent, and it actually helps build your understanding rather than just telling you what to do.

The small nutritional tweaks outside of the sessions have made a difference, too.

Getting enough protein to support the training we were doing wasn't something we'd thought much about before. Ben helped us work out practical ways to include more in our diet without overcomplicating it, and it has started to show in how we feel in and out of the gym.

Training alongside my husband, Rob, in a private, non-intimidating personal training studio in Herne Bay has made staying consistent far easier than anything we'd tried before.
  
 
 
 
 
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