Testimonial about Ziggi's training methods

Arlene Redburn, Gym member

After suffering for months with lower back and hip pain I visited my doctor who diagnosed age  related arthritis and bursitis in my hips. He prescribed pain killers and physiotherapy. Ziggi was recommended to me by a friend at the Gym and I arranged an appointment. He was very thorough in his discussion regarding my condition, how it started and my relevant medical history,as well as examining me and assessing my physical limitations and level of pain.He explained everything he proposed to do before commencing each phase of treatment and closely observed my reactions throughout to ensure that I did not experience pain undue discomfort. Now, after few weeks I am experiencing far less pain at nights and moving much easier. Many thanks Ziggi.

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David Chalk, businessman

I have been a member at Bannatynes health club for a couple of years. I joined with the aim to gain flexibility and reduce my chronic back pain. A receptionist recommended I have my induction with ''Ziggi'' who specializes in lower back pain management. He carried out posture  and gait assessment and gave an idea how to fix my back. Now I am OK and have no pain at all. I have continued PT sessions with Ziggi as his knowledge and training methods helps me stay pain free.  I would highly recommend Ziggi.. Five stars service!

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Gillian Wood, Bannatynes member

Since 2012 I have had ongoing neck and shoulder problems, caused by my job which involves lifting heavy and repetition action working in film costume. Numerous visits to the doctor and physio, but nothing has helping and the problem returned constantly. I started PT sessions with Ziggi and my neck stiffness and pain dissaperead even when working. I feel stronger and fitter and feel like finally someone understood what the problem was. I would highly recommend Ziggi. He is knowledgeable, patient and excellent at what he does. 100% worthwhile I just wish it hadn't taken 7 years to find him!

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Jenny Cox, 76

I am so impressed with what Ziggi has done for me. Before I saw him I was using walking stick and walking aid.
 Now, ''Wow" I do not need any walking aid at all, not even walking stick and it is all thanks to him.
  I would happily tell anymore with walking disability's to go to see him.
Such a nice man. Thanks again. Jenny Bannatyne member.

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Delia Dawson, lawyer

So. I have been a member at Blackpool for many years. Dropping in and out.  However this year was the year to get fit and loose weight.  I had put the pounds on and my mobility was a real Issue for me. Feeling like a little old lady getting up and down stairs. So I decided to do my gym induction. Gavin did it and I told him my issues with my lower back. Knees and ankle. He recommended I saw Ziggi. I have to say this is the best thing I could ever have done.  His initial assessment was amazing. He picked up my problems straight away.  It was a relief.  I had been to the doctors and was always told arthritis. So I signed up to five sessions of pt time with him.  With in these sessions he started to release the muscles in my legs with his magic thumb.   He even sorted out a disk which had slightly popped out.  Even within this time I started to find walking less painful.    I signed up for more.  Each time he worked the muscles and we started to add in exercises .  He is always asking about pain and if any we change it.   I am know some months in and still booking my two sessions a week with Ziggi.  My mobility is so improved and the weight is coming of as well.  I feel more toned. I know I still have a long way to go with my weight loss. My PT sessions may not be cheap. But for me they are worth every penny.    I enjoy them. It makes me go and keep going to the gym.  It has made my life more active and I can’t thank Ziggie enough.  For the help and patience he has.  Ziggie is always professional. Friendly and helpful. Giving good encouragement and advice.    And asset to the team at Bannatyne Blackpool.  

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 John Rogers, managing director

 Three and a half years ago I was getting out of my car at a local supermarket when I was jolted with a tremendous pain go down my right leg and into my foot right through to my toes, I had never felt pain quite like if before, but even being in absolute agony I tried to get back into my car to get home as soon as I could, but that was impossible.
Since that day I spent 4 months off work walking to a local physio every other day for treatment, I had several MRI scans  and kept seeing the physio once a month, and although the physio did a marvellous job to get me back to work and keep me mobile, there didn’t seem to be any real end in sight.
I joined Bannatynes Gym in late 2016 and started to train on machines with low weights to see if I could get back my fitness, as I had when I used to train in my younger years on a regular basis, I felt sitting at a desk all day 5 -7 days a week for the last thirty years with just walking at weekends was not doing my body any favours, at this point my Physio and I decided he had got me back on my feet and kept me mobilised but had come to the end of all he could do for me.
Then one day in the gym my wife noticed on the board outside the entrance to the gym floor than one of the personal trainer’s specialised in lower back and hip issues, with that I made an appointment to see Ziggi.
At our first meeting I gave Ziggi my clinical report from the hospital regarding my spine and hip issues, after reading the report Ziggi checked out all my muscles and told me he could help with the mobility and the pain but it could take several months.
Ziggi put together a plan to loosen up all my tight muscles especially my inner core and my glutes in order to give me stability and strength to overcome my back and hip issues.
I have been seeing Ziggi now for almost three months and I feel so much more mobile than ever since the start of my back issues, Ziggi’s knowledge of the human anatomy is just absolutely amazing.
I feel stronger and so much more like my old self, I will keep on seeing Ziggi as he is the only person who understands my back issues and knows how to go about relieving the problems I feel I am 75 % on the way to recovery, I would not hesitate in recommending Ziggi to anyone needing a personal training, he is a great person his expanse of knowledge is unbelievable.

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Keith Robinson, Hollywood screenwriter

  I have been using various gymnasiums for decades now and  been a member of Bannatynes at Blackpool for three years. It is one of the best gyms I have used, clean, well managed,  with very pleasant and professional staff.

 For the last eight years I have been hampered by bad knees due to arthritis and sadly an accident at a previous gym. I have had two operations on each knee and  have been struggling.

I was on pleasant terms with Ziggi  who works at Blackpool health club. He asked what the problem was with my legs. I explained about the operations and that I was waiting for two new knee operations.

  Ziggi  offered to take a look and assess my knees. He explained his impressive background and gave me his card with his website details. He said he could help and it would take several months and probably would avoid me having to undergo surgery.

  He saw that the muscles and tendons in my upper leg were too tight and that my gluteus muscles did not work properly. This was putting excess strain on my knees.

  Ziggi prepared a plan to loosen up the tight muscles and get the glutes working properly. I have had many trainers and physios in the past but Ziggi is far and away the best I have encountered. His knowledge of human anatomy is amazing, he knows exactly how to treat and train me and it is working – to the extent that I now feel the I do not need a knee replacement!

 Prior to Ziggi’s treatment and exercise  plan, starting with the legs and glutes I had problems walking fifty yards without severe pain.  I am 80% better and still improving all the time.

  I would definitely recommend Ziggi to anyone needing a trainer with great knowledge. He really is one of the best and offers a great service.  He is also a great guy.