I was so impressed with Pierre Henry-Fontaine, a Personal Trainer whilst watching him coaching at the New Barnet leisure centre gym that I decided I would engage him for my 13 year old son who was having ongoing problems with his knee whilst playing football. The first thing I noticed was his altruism, that he was a lovely man and after watching him for some weeks saw he possessed unparalleled knowledge. I noticed how he coached people of all ages and most importantly tailored his sessions to suit the needs of the individual. I was particularly impressed with the way he helps people affected by strokes, their progress under Pierre’s tutelage is nothing short of remarkable. He is a tremendous communicator and articulates in very clear terms how a particular exercise he is coaching is beneficial to the client for their specific requirements. Pierre genuinely wants to help people first and foremost and I wanted someone with his expertise, who played sport at a high level from a young age and understood injuries in competitive sports related to growth spurts in teenagers. It was also important that this person had excellent pastoral care and could also be a role model for my son. Pierre ticked all the boxes. Finally, my son’s knee? After about 4 sessions with work being done at home also he managed a full game after being unable to play any sport for at least five weeks, I couldn’t thank him enough and he is fully deserving of his five star rating.

I’ve been training with Pierre for a while now and couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He has a great instinct for knowing exactly how far to push me — challenging me enough to make real progress, but always with an understanding of my individual needs and limitations.

At 58, and with a few injuries and medical issues to take into account, it’s important to have a trainer who listens and adapts rather than simply following a one-size-fits-all programme. Pierre does exactly that. I feel much stronger and fitter, and, perhaps just as importantly, I now feel confident enough to go into sessions on my own and get on with things.

The sessions are challenging but genuinely enjoyable. We have a laugh, and I actually look forward to training rather than seeing it as another chore to endure — which is quite an achievement in itself.

Pierre also gives me useful advice on nutrition, recovery and what I can do outside our sessions to complement the training and keep progressing. He’s knowledgeable, encouraging and a genuinely lovely guy.

Most importantly, I can see and feel the difference. I’m stronger, more confident and enjoying exercise far more than I ever expected to. I couldn’t ask for a better personal trainer.

I’ve been training with my Pierre for 18 months now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best investments I’ve made in my health and fitness.
​Coming from a background as an ex-elite basketball player, his knowledge of muscle function, conditioning, and injury prevention/rehabilitation is second to none.
He brings an incredibly personable approach to every session, and completely tailored to my individual needs and goals. What sets him apart is how much thought he puts into my welbeing and progress. He’s always thinking ahead about what will work best to continually build my strength safely and effectively. On top of his expertise, his patience and positive encouragement make every session something I look forward to. If you want a trainer who truly cares about your long-term movement, strength, and overall wellbeing, I Highly recommended Pierre!

I would highly recommend Pierre as a personal trainer, he has so much knowledge and experience and is a lovely human being.
I feel so much fitter and stronger after a couple of months with Pierre and find the sessions hard but very enjoyable.

I have been working with Pierre for the last two months and found him to be an excellent personal trainer with a vast amount of knowledge and experience.
He works me hard and pushes me farther than I’d been pushing myself but he assess expertly how much you can take.
He is also a lovely guy and makes the workout fun.
His sessions have been great for my fitness, strength and well being and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

I’ve been working with Pierre for my back injury recovery, and I can’t recommend him enough! He is excellent at truly listening to my needs and tailoring each workout specifically to my condition and progress. His attention to detail ensures I’m doing the right exercises to strengthen and heal safely. Beyond just recovery, Pierre is fantastic at challenging me and pushing me to realize my full potential. His encouragement helps me go beyond what I thought I was capable of. I feel stronger, more confident, and more in control of my health thanks to his expertise. If you're looking for a personal trainer who cares about your progress and works with you every step of the way, Pierre is the one!

I have coming to the gym for 2 months after losing weight. I decided I would like some help with weight training and general fitness so I have been having a session a week with Pierre for the last 4 weeks . He is incredibly motivating, really pushes me in a way I would not do by myself and makes our time really enjoyable (even though it is tough!). I would really recommend training with Pierre and I will continue to work with him.

Pierre is a brilliant personal trainer, he has a lot of knowledge which is great for me as I always ask questions. The sessions are hard but very enjoyable and I’ve seen my strength and general fitness go up. I would recommend Pierre to anyone who would like to improve themselves.

I started my health and fitness journey with Pierre 3 months ago and its honestly been one of the best decisions I have ever made! He is fantastic, knowledgable and incredibly supportive. He keeps the sessions interesting and engaging and knows exactly how to push me enough so that I don’t give up. I look forward to every session and feel so much confident in using the gym and knowing the right exercises to do. I have lost 2 stone in weight with Pierres support and feel like I have found a whole new lease of life. I couldn't recommend Pierre enough!

I have been training with Pierre for a few months now and have been so pleased with the progress of my fitness journey. I am a senior woman who wanted to build up my wasted muscles and increase my stamina and Pierre just pushes me and believes I am capable of more than I thought. I am doing so much more than when I started training and can strongly recommend Pierre who uses the exact right combination of pushing and encouragement. I really look forward to our weekly sessions.