James Richardson
The Sands Leisure Centre
Carlisle
9 votes
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About
Hello! I'm James. Helping people is truly what I was born to do, and nothing gives me more satisfaction than seeing someone grow stronger, more confident and more capable in their own body. I’m incredibly grateful to be in a career where I get to support others through something as powerful as fitness — it’s a privilege I'll never take for granted.
I’ve been fortunate to learn from some incredible mentors over the years. They helped me bring out the patience, encouragement and genuine care that I’ve always had, and showed me how to channel those qualities into my coaching. I love working with people of all ages and abilities, and I’m especially passionate about strength and functional training that supports your everyday life and long-term health.
My goal is simple: to make training feel welcoming, achievable and genuinely enjoyable. Whether you’re new to training or ready to take your fitness further, I’m here to guide you, celebrate your progress and help you become the strongest, happiest version of yourself.
I’ve been fortunate to learn from some incredible mentors over the years. They helped me bring out the patience, encouragement and genuine care that I’ve always had, and showed me how to channel those qualities into my coaching. I love working with people of all ages and abilities, and I’m especially passionate about strength and functional training that supports your everyday life and long-term health.
My goal is simple: to make training feel welcoming, achievable and genuinely enjoyable. Whether you’re new to training or ready to take your fitness further, I’m here to guide you, celebrate your progress and help you become the strongest, happiest version of yourself.
Qualifications
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Kettlebell Instructor
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Kettlebell Instructor
Specialisms
Strength & Conditioning
Functional Training
Weight Loss
Functional Training
Weight Loss
Location
9 Reviews
9 out of 9
I would highly recommend James. Since first meeting James while he was teaching classes to hiring him as a PT, James has always been supportive and helpful with adapting exercises so that I am able to do them with various injuries.
Becca
I am 64 years old and had not attended a gym for many years. I wanted to improve my Strength, fitness and energy levels.
I started attending PT sessions with James 9mnths ago. I was nervous and unsure what to do but with James's patience, clear instructions and customised workouts to fit my abilities and goals I soon became stronger and my energy levels have improved.
I find his PT sessions both challenging and enjoyable and look forward to each week.
I would highly recommend James as a PT instructor for anyone starting their fitness journey or looking to improve their fitness.
Sheila Mcgarva
I started attending PT sessions with James 9mnths ago. I was nervous and unsure what to do but with James's patience, clear instructions and customised workouts to fit my abilities and goals I soon became stronger and my energy levels have improved.
I find his PT sessions both challenging and enjoyable and look forward to each week.
I would highly recommend James as a PT instructor for anyone starting their fitness journey or looking to improve their fitness.
I’d highly recommend James to anyone looking for a PT. He’s really helped me build my confidence in the gym, get stronger and push myself. He’s also been brilliant at helping me work around an injury, making sure I can keep progressing safely. Every session is fun, and he has a great way of making training enjoyable while still challenging you. I’ve made so much progress since starting with him!
Ellis
I can’t recommend James highly enough! As a 47 year old woman I first approached him as I wanted to feel more confident using the free weights section of the gym to improve my strength, but I wasn't sure where to start it was always a corner I avoided.
Since training with him I have gained much more confidence and feel comfortable knowing what I’m doing now. He’s knowledgeable,encouraging and motivates me and explains things so well.
Each session always gives me a new challenge and makes me work harder and he’s now helping me prepare for future events. This time last year I would never of imagined doing competitions and trying different things.
I’d never thought I would use a personal trainer it’s never too late to start. If your looking for a trainer than will support you, push you in the right way and help you believe in yourself I’d whole heartedly recommend him.
Thank You James
Rachel Robinson
Since training with him I have gained much more confidence and feel comfortable knowing what I’m doing now. He’s knowledgeable,encouraging and motivates me and explains things so well.
Each session always gives me a new challenge and makes me work harder and he’s now helping me prepare for future events. This time last year I would never of imagined doing competitions and trying different things.
I’d never thought I would use a personal trainer it’s never too late to start. If your looking for a trainer than will support you, push you in the right way and help you believe in yourself I’d whole heartedly recommend him.
Thank You James
I can’t recommend James highly enough! As a 47 year old woman I first approached him as I wanted to feel more confident using the free weights section of the gym to improve my strength, but I wasn't sure where to start it was always a corner I avoided.
Since training with him I have gained much more confidence and feel comfortable knowing what I’m doing now. He’s knowledgeable,encouraging and motivates me and explains things so well.
Each session always gives me a new challenge and makes me work harder and he’s now helping me prepare for future events. This time last year I would never of imagined doing competitions and trying different things.
I’d never thought I would use a personal trainer it’s never too late to start. If your looking for a trainer than will support you, push you in the right way and help you believe in yourself I’d whole heartedly recommend him.
Thank You James
Rachel Robinson
Since training with him I have gained much more confidence and feel comfortable knowing what I’m doing now. He’s knowledgeable,encouraging and motivates me and explains things so well.
Each session always gives me a new challenge and makes me work harder and he’s now helping me prepare for future events. This time last year I would never of imagined doing competitions and trying different things.
I’d never thought I would use a personal trainer it’s never too late to start. If your looking for a trainer than will support you, push you in the right way and help you believe in yourself I’d whole heartedly recommend him.
Thank You James
I have been training with James for around 7 months, focussing mainly on technique, strength work and exercises to restore movement where it has been restricted by injury.
His knowledge, analytical approach and thoughtful preparation for each session has meant I have made great progress.
He is kind, caring and makes every session fun.
It’s lovely to find a PT who can work so well across all age groups (I’m 65) and all abilities.
Highly recommended!
Laura Boughey
His knowledge, analytical approach and thoughtful preparation for each session has meant I have made great progress.
He is kind, caring and makes every session fun.
It’s lovely to find a PT who can work so well across all age groups (I’m 65) and all abilities.
Highly recommended!
I have been training with James for around 7 months, focussing mainly on technique, strength work and exercises to increase mobility where it has been restricted by injury.
His knowledge, analytical approach and thoughtful preparation for each session have meant that I have made great progress.
He is always, cheerful, caring and encouraging and makes every session fun.
It's lovely to find a PT who works so well across all age groups (I'm 65) and abilities, celebrating every milestone with you.
Highly Recommended
Laura
His knowledge, analytical approach and thoughtful preparation for each session have meant that I have made great progress.
He is always, cheerful, caring and encouraging and makes every session fun.
It's lovely to find a PT who works so well across all age groups (I'm 65) and abilities, celebrating every milestone with you.
Highly Recommended
James is patient, kind and interested in encouraging you to achieve your gym goals. As I have a long term back issue ensuring that my form is correct for each exercise is important to me. James also makes it important to him and gradually my strength is increasing both in specific areas of the body and overall. Here’s to the next 7 months 🙂.
Kath J
I would highly recommend James. Over a 5 week period he coached me through a programme that he had very carefully devised, with attention and consideration given to injury and a weakness in my knee. He was extremely encouraging throughout every part of the routine, but showed a caring attitude where necessary. It was hugely beneficial to me.
Thanks James!
Paul Bassindale
Thanks James!