FITCO 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would just like to thank Brent and Samir personally for being the most selfless and helpful mentors. Not only to me in my business venture but to my partner Sam in his. I am starting ou... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Initially thought this was a great set up , however after doing a PT course with this facility it has become apparent that it is run by frauds , I finished my course in Nov 22, however I have been to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just completed a week long Level 2 Gym instructor course with the Fitco team and I can't reccomend them enough. Brent, Stu and Samir are all very knowledgeable in their fields and are happy to answe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just wanted to leave a review to say what a brilliant setup this is. Attention to detail throughout including every piece of equipment you could possibly need to progress on your fitness journey!... See more

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  1. Gym
  2. Educational institution
  3. Personal Trainer

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FITCO - The Fittest Community, offering members great training environments, high quality coaches, a community which is cared for. We deliver small / large group personal training sessions that are personalised, tailored to ones individual through our periodised programme design which is designed and tested by our coaches.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would just like to thank Brent and…

I would just like to thank Brent and Samir personally for being the most selfless and helpful mentors. Not only to me in my business venture but to my partner Sam in his.

I am starting out as a photographer and they gave me an opportunity to develop my business within their Gym.

I appreciate them allowing me into their business as our career interests differ and this didn't benefit them
In any way but they were very welcoming and open to my need to learn and accepted the challenge and found things for me to photograph within their Gym. These photos have opened new business interest for me which I am very grateful for.

As for my partner Sam. Brent and Samir have been very selfless and helpful. They have lead Sam to set up his own business which is now fully established and progressing towards being very successful with their help and guidance.

Thankyou both for the excellent opportunities for Sam & Me

Big love ❤️

1 August 2023
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you for such lovely feedback, honestly the pleasure is ours and we are very happy that it has opened your eyes to different areas of photography.

You have a great set of skills which we can see you are using well and in different areas which is good to see.

In regards to your partner Sam is a pleasure to mentor, educate and his hunger and drive will get him far in life, especially within his business which he is currently striving in.

Thank you once again and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Many thanks,

Brent

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor management

Looking to join a gym in the area but having read the review on how they treat their employees I’ll give it a miss. How sad.

29 June 2023
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Reply from FITCO

Hello Mark,

I am not sure why this comment has been left, I can only assume it is regarding your partners review below about your son Jack, as mentioned in that reply, we are a professional outfit which has qualified many personal trainers in the industry.

Your review is out of anger to try and lower our rating which I find quite sad.

All the best Mark, many thanks,

Brent

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudsters ....

Fraudsters ..... incredibly disappointed at how Brent & Samir have treated my son . Jack paid Fitco to become qualified as a PT , as soon as they received the final payment the training stalled and instead of receiving a qualification was met with excuses and or complete ignorance . Eventually became qualified but despite this has never received his certificate showing this.
Brent them made contact with him and Sam stating he had a proposition - they work there and become trained in the role as employees with them hopefully eventually running the gym on Brent & Samir’s behalf . Jack and Sam worked immense hours with Brent giving Jack abuse if he dared to take time off despite the ridiculous hours they expected him to work . Jack on several occasions asked when he was getting paid but was met with excuse after excuse so after over a month of hard work left . Jack has still not received a single penny and has had no income for over 7 weeks now . Brent when contacted by ACAS denied ever having employed Jack or Sam stating they were there to learn the ropes . Disgraceful behaviour by two men who should be looking to inspire not stamp on people looking to work hard in a career they have chosen . FITCO will be taken to an employment tribunal . Quite simply a warning for those wanting to become a PT or to be trained by them . STAY AWAY FROM FITCO - FRAUDSTERS

28 June 2023
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Reply from FITCO

Good Morning Catherine,

I hope you are well. I am not too sure what has been told from Jack however I feel this needs addressing and the truth needs to be heard.

Jack and Sam were both given an opportunity to open their own business in which myself and Samir helped them open on May 10th 2023, called SJGC Limited with company number 14859218. Your son was NEVER instructed to come on board as an employee, we do not and have never employed staff.

Jack and Sam were delayed by several weeks as Jack did not complete the accounting form for the bank in which delayed their bank account being set up, when asked to ring them, I was met with 'ill do it later', this later never came.

All personal trainers are self employed, your son Jack was coming on to learn a business from a very successful entrepreneur in which he did not want to apply himself outside of the transformation classes hence his partner Sam (who has opened his own business on his own) is now excelling as he was willing to commit to more than just 4 classes a day (4 hours) and applied himself during the hours of 9-5.

Yes it is true ACAS did contact me and as I confirmed with them the companies house number, name and directors of the company we never had Jack as an employee.

As a professional in the industry since 2013 I will not have my name, or my colleagues name, my business stamped on and put down as we have qualified 1000s of personal trainers in different countries and still monitor and progress them hence the reviews below which had us at a 5 star rating.

I feel your review is based of anger and protection of your son in which I completely understand, however I would advise to always hear both side of a story first.

I wish you and Jack the very best moving forwards.

Many thanks, Brent.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Initially thought this was a great set…

Initially thought this was a great set up , however after doing a PT course with this facility it has become apparent that it is run by frauds , I finished my course in Nov 22, however I have been told my work had been lost , given. Numerous excuses as to why and ignored when questions have been asked . Having paid £1400 in total , you can imagine how frustrating this is yet they paint a picture of perfection online - be very wary

24 April 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Place to Train

Amazing facility, really welcoming team, and a good environment.

The PTs and Nutritionists are very knowledgeable and helps every step of the way. The teas and coffee are a lovely touch!

26 July 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Dan for 5 star feedback, really is appreciated.

It's great to see our members, students enjoying their time with ourselves, p.s will pass on the comments about the tea & coffee, I must agree they are spot on.

Thank you, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great gym with good vibes! Love it!

Trained at FITCO for the first time a few weeks back and loved it. It can be intimidating going into a gym for the first time but as soon as I walked in I was greeted by two of the coaches Stu & Brent. I immediately felt comfortable and at ease.

The gym has been done to a high quality with top end equipment. I feel inspired to train when I’m there because of the good vibe created by the coaches. I couldn’t see me training anywhere else now.

24 July 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Bobby for such a great review.

We really appreciate the feedback from our members and its important that we keep up a strong customer service level, a strong member engagement whilst building our community and delivering a safe, fun, results driven environment.

Thank you once again for the great feedback, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FITCO - thank you

FITCO - made to feel at ease from the very first message.
Extremely supportive & knowledgeable about working with pre existing injuries.
Enjoyed every session and finally feel comfortable and confident I'll get where I want to be.

22 July 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Samara for your feedback.

We really do appreciate feedback from all members, students and other companies we work with.

It’s only the beginning of the FITCO family and we are happy you are a part of it from the start.

Thank you, Brent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing facilities run by the best…

Amazing facilities run by the best people, they helped me get my PT qualification earlier this year. Their knowledge on coaching and exercise in general has helped me come along leaps and bounds. 100% recommend for anyone looking to get into the industry.

22 July 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Ross for the 5 star review, it is much appreciated.

We love to hear from out students and see how we have helped them, keep in touch and we look forward to seeing you develop further.

Thank you, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FITCO Family.

Just wanted to leave a review to say what a brilliant setup this is.
Attention to detail throughout including every piece of equipment you could possibly need to progress on your fitness journey!
The guys are very thorough and professional with their advice and training methods and were very helpful throughout! Happy to be part of the FITCO family.
Keep up the good work.

22 July 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Marly for such a great review.

We are proud to offer our facilities to the public along with students and have had such a great response hence your feedback too. I will pass on the feedback to the team and look forward to you being part of the FITCO.

Thank you,
Brent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 2 Gym Instructor Course

I just completed a week long Level 2 Gym instructor course with the Fitco team and I can't reccomend them enough. Brent, Stu and Samir are all very knowledgeable in their fields and are happy to answer any and all questions. They aim to give their learners as much information as possible to help them throughout their career. The whole space is also a beautiful and casual learning environment that made the whole course even more enjoyable.

10 July 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Hello Alanya,

Thank you for great feedback, we as a company are happy that you have 1) been educated for your next step in your career, 2) you have enjoyed yourself and also the facilities in which the course takes place.

Keep learning, educate yourself further and make sure that if you have any questions, reach out.

Thank you once again, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can't recommend highly enough

First impressions of the course was walking in to the gym facility, and instantly picking up on how clean, tidy and well presented the space was. Brent immediately introduced himself to the group and made us feel comfortable in the facility we would be using for the next 5 days. Over the duration of the course, everything was well organised with each task thoroughly explained as to what we needed to complete, but also afterwards discussing the purpose of the task. Brent and Stu continually asked the right kind of questions to get us to think for ourselves, but also made it clear they would be there to assist with anything we needed help with. I'm delighted with the progress I made on this course, the hands on and practical nature of it provided so much growth that I can take away into my instructing role. I can't thank Brent and Stu enough, both of them are not only just really knowledgeable instructors, but also patient, attentive and decent people. FITCO will definitely be the first place I look to for any future courses.

9 July 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Liam, thank you for such great feedback.

We do love to keep working on what we can improve on to become the best training provider in our industry and we take feedback very seriously.

You were a pleasure to teach, educate and develop and you have a really strong future in the health & fitness industry.

Your attention to detail, confidence and execution is great to see. Keep learning, educate yourself further and we are here for anything else you need in the future.

Thank you once again, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent.

Excellent.
Practical days are excellent and you leave feeling confident in your ability to train future clients.

Supported all they way from beginning to starting a new career and beyond.

7 June 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Thomas for your review. We really do appreciate our students feedback to see how we have helped you and also the service we provide.

We look forward to seeing you develop throughout your time in the fitness industry.

Thank you once again, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best decision I ever made was to complete my level 2 & 3 PT Course with FITCO

Thinking of completing your Level 2 & 3 qualification in Personal Training? Look no further. These guys are an absolute credit. They educate you, are thorough with their techniques and teach you how to be the best coach. From the first initial conversation over the phone right up to me qualifying, FITCO have had my back every step of the way. They take the time out to listen and understand exactly what you want to get from the qualification. For me, mine wasn't just the Level 2 & 3 Qual, it was to gain confidence to allow me to be the best version of myself and let me tell you, I'm not the shy girl hiding in a shell anymore! This was genuinely one of the best decisions I've made in life! I will never look back and will be forever grateful for the time, effort and support I've received throughout the course. The support network is incredible and the guys are always on hand when help is needed. I've made some life long friends as well as gaining my PT Qual. A special thanks to Brent for pushing me out of my comfort zone at times i.e. (Public speaking in front of peers), but without that gentle shove of encouragement, I wouldn't be the confident person that I am today. Thanks for everything, Elisha Georgia x

29 March 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Elisha for your feedback. We take all our feedback very serious to enhance our learning environment.

I will pass on your feedback to the team. We are happy that;
1. You have learnt what is needed to set you on your way,
2. You have improved in confidence which is great.

Good luck and our team are help to help educate you further when needed.

Thank you, Brent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brent and the team

Brent and the team, really helped me gain confidence and develop my knowledge further and i am forever grateful.

Would 100% recommend to others!

28 March 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Connor for your review.

We really appreciate seeing how our students feel when they have completed the course with ourselves. Keep learning and pushing on.

Thank you once again, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best company around!

I was introduced to Brent through a gym I was working out of, I had a bad experience with the previous company that helped me with my Personal training levels.

Brent ensured me that the levels he was offering were the best around and made me feel comfortable straight away!

The course was challenging but some of the best times I’ve had in a working environment

These guys know what there talking about and they also make it fun to be there!

Couldn’t recommend them enough!!

28 March 2022
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Joel for your feedback, we love to see / hear our students views once they have completed the course with ourselves.

You were a pleasure to teach and a credit to the industry. We are looking forward to you keeping growing and moving forwards. Anytime you need to reach out, please do.

Thank you, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mesa is by far the best course,I’ve had…

Mesa is by far the best course,I’ve had a great experience as a student. I looked in to a few different course before picking, Mesa stood out to me as the price beats it’s competitors more importantly before signing up I had a chat with Brent on the phone..It spoke volumes how professional and helpful the Mesa team were going to be, and I can confirm coming to the end of my course that they truly followed that through! Brent has been SO helpful, quick and efficient. It was a pleasure being taught by Louie’s and Stu there passion shines through there teaching, they were equally as knowledgable and helpful throughout the course. Highly recommend Mesa!!

6 November 2021
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Olivia for such great feedback.

We really appreciate out student feedback to help develop ourselves further. I will pass on your feedback to the team. As discussed on the course we will be here to help you with your business.

Thank you once again, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ll look back on this as quite possibly the best decision I’ve made

I’ll look back on this as quite possibly the best decision I’ve made, through doing this course I’ve grown much more on a personal level than I though my I could. With the support & guidance of the team they’ve helped me put some self doubts to bed about looking to getting into the industry.

I would recommend this course to anyone that’s thinking about getting into the fitness industry or wanting to increase their own knowledge.

4 November 2021
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Reply from FITCO

Hello Harry,

Firstly thank you for your amazing feedback, it is much appreciated. I will pass this on to the tutors who helped you - Stuart & Louis and we look forward to you entering the industry and been an asset to it.

Thank you and we look forward to helping you further with other courses.

Many thanks, Brent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I could not recommend MESA enough

I could not recommend MESA enough. Brent and Stu are extremely professional, knowledgeable and know how to help you make the most of the course. The practical days and assessment really allow you to build up your confidence. I loved the course and I feel ready to start as a PT thanks to their expertise. More importantly they always offer you support and encouragement throughout the journey.

31 August 2021
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Marie for the 5 star review, it's great to hear your feedback on the course you have completed. As you have mentioned we will always be here for support throughout your journey in the fitness industry.

Take what you have learnt and apply this now with your clients. Once again thank you for your feedback.

Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star!

I would fully recommend a MESA course for anyone want to start a career as a PT. The guys are hands on and make sure you get the most out of the course, I had support throughout and was made to feel so welcome. I gained so much knowledge from the course and can’t wait to put it all into practice.

23 August 2021
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Amanda for your feedback, it really is appreciated.

You will be a credit to the industry, take what you have learned and now apply this into the real world, keep up the hard work and we are always around for any further help or support you need.

Thank you, Brent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MESA UK courses

I have worked for a number of training providers and can honestly say MESA UK are fantastic. I’ve never know a team so dedicated and supportive to ensuring students achieve their full potential.
Along with a quality course students will leave with a toolkit of ideas, experiences, and inspiration to build their own successful business in the fitness industry.

23 June 2021
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Reply from FITCO

Thank you Beccy for such great and honest feedback. It's great to have our work recognised by other professionals in the industry such as yourself.

We will keep looking to improve and becoming the number one provider across the country. Thank you, Brent.

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