No cherry-picking, no filters, no fantasy numbers. This is the wall — real client before-and-afters and honest, verified five-star words from the people who put the work in across Leeds, Yorkshire and online.
Over the years I've coached more than 500 people to genuine, lasting results — fat lost and kept off, real strength built, and confidence rebuilt from the ground up. Every photo and every word below is a genuine client. Scroll the full wall, then come and write your own chapter.
Genuine before-and-after results from clients coached in person at the North Leeds studio and online across the UK.
A selection of genuine client results — part of Pete's 500+ transformations across Leeds and Yorkshire.
Verified five-star reviews from real clients on Google and Bark — not a single one invented.
"Pete has changed my life! I'm down 2 stone and counting 16 weeks in. I'm not stopping until I reach my goal! He's given me the discipline and accountability I needed in a completely non-judgemental and supportive environment."
"I started training with Pete in April 2025. I turned up overweight and out of shape with no core, dodgy shoulders and a torn meniscus. I look forward to my sessions every week and continuing the good work. Thanks Pete!"
"Pete is a fantastic trainer, ultimately making me enjoy exercising and training. He gives general health and lifestyle tips, not just 'quick fixes'. Going to Pete keeps us consistent and accountable without any pressure."
"Pete has been training myself and the wife for the past 6 months — our results in weight loss and strength building are more than we could have expected. The personalised diet plans are easy, tasty and effective too. Definitely recommend."
"An expert trainer — knowledgeable and professional. Pete also makes sessions fun and challenging. I'm in my third year with Pete and intend to stay forever!"
"I've had good PT's in the past, but take all of those, add them together, times by 10 and you're still well short of the mighty Pete Gawtry. Since starting a couple of years ago I've put on a massive amount of muscle — I'm in the best shape of my life."
"I thoroughly enjoyed every minute — being pushed and guided by a real expert who happens to be crazy good fun. I won't be going back to my old eating habits."
"Pete is the best PT that I've ever been to. His knowledge on fitness and diet is incredible! He has got me in the best shape I've been in a long time after having two kids. I highly recommend his transformation program."
"Pete is a fun and motivational personal trainer who provides all the support you could need and more! Very accommodating to us during health issues. We'd gladly recommend Pete to anyone wanting to improve their health and body."
"I recently completed Pete's 12 week transformation programme. I lost short of 2 stone over this time, feeling and looking better than ever! Guy is fantastic all round!"
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my 12 weeks course with Pete. I have lost a stone and dropped 2 dress sizes and everyone is commenting on how much I have slimmed down."
"Absolute legend. I was so unfit and inflexible — honestly changed my life!! Thanks so much Pete! Highly recommend you!"
"Amazingly friendly and professional. Understood my goals, made sure that my meal plan and trainings were tailored to me. Pete made gym fun again."
"Pete goes above and beyond to make sure your goals are achieved or exceeded. Very professional at his job — providing one-to-one personal training at its best."
"Simply the best! The PT sessions are always enjoyable and Pete keeps us accountable."
"If you want a PT this is the guy! Pushing you to the limit each time, also helped loads with nutrition getting my diet right."
"Pete is the only guy you need for fitness, weight loss and accountability."
"Over the year we've been working together both aims have certainly been achieved! Pete's sessions are always different, fun and engaging. Comes highly recommended."
"Ive been training with Pete on and off for around 2 years now. I have always been pretty fit and active, but struggled to put any bulk on, no matter how much i trained or ate. Since training on a regular basis with Pete, and following his diet plan, i am getting some fantastic gains – in the last 2 months i have put on an extra 8lbs of muscle!! If you are serious about gaining lean muscle, or trimming down to lose some fat, Pete is your man. …"
"‘I started training with Pete back in February after gradually gaining weight over the past couple of years. I was somewhat in denial about how much weight I had gained until I saw some holiday photos, and they were the kick up the bum that I needed! I was a little skeptical and had never worked with a personal trainer before, but Pete quickly put me at ease and made my goals clear to me. He makes me work hard in the gym, and is always motivating me to push myself. …"
"I started my journey with Pete back in February. After losing my dad 7 months earlier I had gained weight rapidly I used every excuse going. I had tried every diet going and I wasn’t losing the weight and lost motivation almost straight away. The thought of going to the gym by myself scared the living day lights out of me! Something finally clicked and I had to pull my finger out and knew the only way would be to look into getting a personal trainer. …"
"I started training with Pete in Feb 2016 once a month after needing help with motivation at the gym. Due to chronic illness I’ve struggled with weight gain for 5 years, now after following Pete’s workouts I’m the healthiest and weigh the most I ever have due to muscle gain! Pete is an amazing PT, great laugh and excellent professionalism. He’s gave me the massive push I needed to be more confident with my own body. Highly recommend training with him"
"Just want to say a quick thanks to Pete Gawtry Personal Trainer! I didn’t want to become a body builder, far from it haha, but wanted to look a bit more toned in order to fill my wedding suit next month, so found Pete online. From the first contact with Pete, he was very willing to work with me and help me achieve what I wanted. …"
"I’ve been training with Pete for the last 4 months and the experience has been amazing! The workouts are tough but Pete always keeps it fresh. His infectious enthusiasm and detailed knowledge of fitness make every session interesting and entertaining. And then the results! Pete really took the time to learn about me, what I wanted and how best to get me there. His tailored diet plans are great- tasty, convenient and quick to prepare. …"
"After working abroad for a while and stacking up the weight I knew enough was enough and made the decision to get myself a PT. One of the staff at X4L recommended Pete to me; “Pete really knows his stuff, he’s one of the best” I was told. Slightly dubious it was just a big sales pitch to sign me up I decided to get in touch with Pete to arrange an initial meeting to see what he had to say. Straight from the start I knew Pete was going to get big results. …"
"Having reached my heaviest weight ever, feeling totally fed up and losing self confidence by the day, I had to do something. Pete was recommended to me by a friend and I’m so so glad I called him. He’s so easy to talk to and completely understands how feeling crap about yourself impacts your life. More importantly Pete is brilliant at helping me set goals, focusing my mind and having fun in the gym. …"
"I’m Steve, First got to know pete when I went to see him about loosing weight , he asked my goal (what I wanted) told him to loose my belly “simple it’s possible” was his answer . He did me a diet plan and just said “all I want is you to eat what’s on and the weight will drop off & to turn up and train” First time with him was getting to know him and the equipment, started off 3x 15 reps on different machines, then after 2 sessions it was serious but fun training – legs ( 1 week ) shoulders …"
"I have trained with Pete for a while now and I couldn’t recommend him enough! He makes it fun and always mixes it up so it never gets dull. I have various health problems and Pete has helped me with these both with exercise and diet he really knows his stuff! Thank u Pete"
"Jeremy Reynolds : what can I say about Pete Gawtry. Worker, grafter, all round good egg. None of these lol. When you are in the gym grafting and you think you are done, forget it you’re not because Pete is there to push you that little bit further you will hear these words, what you stopped for you can rest when you get home. Then you Finnish on one piece of equipment and he’s off again dancing to the next piece. …"
"My name is Gemma and I was trained by Pete Gawtry. He is absolutely amazing being extremely over weight and battling illness I have always struggled to find someone who would be willing to train me. I made the first step and contacting pete and soon began my exercise and diet journey. I started losing weight immediately and the food plan he did was was effective and filling. I always looked forward to my training days and new each time I would be pushed to my full capability. …"
"My name is Belinda Howley I had never spent any time in a gym really before training with Pete. He immediately put me at ease and gave me the confidence to use equipment I had always been afraid of before. His approach to me was always professional but friendly too his knowledge and abilities are second to none. He shows a genuine interest in you and does all he can to help you achieve your goals. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend."
"I have been training with Pete Gawtry for 9 months now and haven’t looked back since starting. I have to say its one of the best decisions i ever made. He always makes sure its a fun and a different workout. I often go to my session extremely stressed but always leave with a smile on my face. Pete isn’t just a trainer but is also a friend, he will make sure you leave each session happy. When i have a bad week he doesn’t tell me off he helps me get on track. …"
"My name is Amy Sutherland and I started working with Pete in March 2016. I was in a bit of a bad place emotionally, career wise and in particular my relationship with food. I was one of those people (one of many!) who didnt like the way I looked so tried to lose as much weight as possible in the shortest amount of time, resulting in eventual (and inevitable!) failure in the form of over eating and going right back to the way I was. …"
"I have trained with Pete for a long time now been through various diets and training programmes all of which have been essential to my goals! Pete has a fantastic attention to detail and his knowledge and experience has helped me through competition prep. I assure all of his clients have goals and dreams, Pete Gawtry is playing a massive part in helping me achieve my goals and dreams!"
"I have been training with Pete Gawtry for nearly a year now, and I must say I wouldn’t be where I am today with out his drive, commitment and motivation. He is a superb personal trainer. The advice he has given me this past year on dieting and nutrition has been very helpful towards my weight loss. And I wouldn’t question him on what he tells me because I know it’s right. I have been committed to his diet plans, and seeing him 3-4 times a month. I have seen progression, and I love it. …"
"I have been working out with Pete for nearly 2 years now… And omg what a brilliant personal trainer he so is… I was nearly a 16-18 and I was stuck in a rut so to speak… Ha ha.. Now I am nearly 11 stone, healthy and the best shape I ever was thinking I would be…Pete has shown me the healthy way of food, and also what to do when in the gym… So his online app id say has really helped me loads.. …"
"Well what can I say! Pete Gawtry the man the legend! I’d heard lots about his expertise and professionalism but I only had to look at the mans own physique to realise he new exactly what he was doing and more! I’ve been training with Pete for 6 months and when I say train I mean train! My gains are improving by the day and my body fat is where I never thought it would be possible but the training is only half of it. …"
"Been training with Pete for about 5 months and started seeing instant results, pushes you to limit to get the job done, plenty of doms from the workouts which leaves you wanting more , cracking meal plans, not like some of the boring meal plans out there, helps you to the best he can to get you to the shape you want to be, he’s helped me loads and will defo be training with him for some time to come."
"I have lost over two stone since been workin out with Pete. My life has changed so much from wearing baggy clothes to feeling fantastic in what I wear and enjoy every second off it. I have struggled for years with my diet but with Pete’s diet plan and help and support I am finally getting to where I want to be, when having a bad day and struggled with my diet almost took the fridge door off, your motivation kept me going knowing that all the hard work you put in with myself I have never wanted …"
"Missing text from this one. This is Sam. We changed his body image in 12 weeks :)"
"So I came to train with Pete about 5 months ago after he started to train my husband, I saw instant results so thought I would give him a try, as I wanted to loose the last of my baby weight. I was so nervous as I suffer panic attacks he made me feel instantly at ease and what can I say I lost the remaining weight in the first week. He designed me a nutrition plan that worked with my everyday lifestyle and I saw instant results. I continued to train with him as I also wanted to tone up. …"
"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I met Pete about 18 months ago after my friend recommended him as I had been trying to recover from a carb training diet plan that didn’t work for me. Pete put a plan together which was great but my weight loss began to stall again. So after a few more tweaks, Pete has produced a diet/training plan that works perfectly for me. I’m not hungry and I have so much more energy. …"
"Pete Gawtry… well what can I say 🙂 personal training to the max! Always get pushed to the limit, you know you have done a good work out as the next day the pain kicks in… (serious doms) what do ya say no pain no gain! Haha He can also help with your diet very knowledgeable on all of that with delicious meals as well so you don’t feel deprived. Makes the plan to suit you lifestyle and always see great results! Definitely recommend if your serious about putting the work in. …"
"I’ve been working out with Pete for around 6 months. What a guy! I’d never been to the gym before, so when I first started I had no clue on what to do. I kind of felt lost haha. Pete was very helpful and really made me feel okay about been there. Any questions I had about anything to do with the equipment or the training he was giving me he just answered or showed me. He doesn’t judge you and is really patient with you. He really knows what he’s doing! …"
"I first came into contact with Pete back in January 2018 on a post he did on the over 40s bodybuilding group and I was looking for someone who could help me with diet advice to start the year for a two month diet plan to see if I could get to a point to decide if I wanted to compete in July 2018. After the contact and prices agreed Pete took all my information about food preferences and stats and ask my goals. …"
"I started training with Pete at the end of January this year, I wanted to lose some weight and tone up a bit to help me feel more confident again in myself after having my kids. He set out with a nutrition plan as I am a self confessed lover of all things sweet and bad for me, and this plan combined with the training has worked miracles. …"
"I’ve been training with Pete since the end of February after wanting to get fit and tone up to improve my self confidence. I’d seen the results for myself after starting a healthy diet when my wife started training with Pete back in January. Since being with Pete I’ve had a healthy diet plan and training twice a week and so far have lost 3 stone. Pete is an amazing guy full of motivation and support. …"
"Hi my name is Ray. Best looking taxi driver in Selby. I got in touch with Pete at the beginning of the year to lose some weight and get healthier. With Pete I lost 3 stone 5 pounds. That’s including me putting a bit back on then losing again with going on holidays. Pete’s knowledge is great and second to none. I highly recommend him for losing weight"
"Pete Gawtry is a genius. He has helped me loose over 2 stone. What he did was not only train me physically, but give me the mental strength and drive to achieve more than I thought was possible, through support and encouragement. The diet advise was invaluable and the plan he put me on really worked. I would recommend Pete to any man or woman, that really needs a push in the right direction. Pete I appreciate all the time you have dedicated to helping me get the weight off, you are fantastic!"
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the dedication, motivation and direction you have shown my Dad and I over the last 12 weeks Although the sessions have been demanding, they have been fun – in the main – and I feel and look so much better than I did before. As someone who had never stepped foot in a gym before I started our sessions, you have made me realise how fun and rewarding it can be. …"
"Pete is the key your looking for if you want real change! I have been committed with training everyday for 2 years before starting with pete. I needed help to get me to the next level and needed to find somebody who was serious about the gym and serious about the lifestyle like I am and he is most definitely that guy. He's changed my full diet, my workouts and overall Improved my knowledge and mindset that I can now take with me for years to come. …"
"Pete Gawtry is a excellent pt . He has helped me loose over 2 stone (19 kg)What he did was not only train me physically, but give me the mental strength and drive to achieve more than I thought was possible, through support and encouragement. The diet advise was invaluable and the plan he put me on really worked. I would recommend Pete to any man or woman, that really needs a push in the right direction. Pete I appreciate all the time you have dedicated to helping me get the weight off, you are excellent !"
"Training with Pete has been an excellent and fun experience! Pete took time to understand my goals, motivations and tailor a programme to suit me. Pete was observant of aspects of exercise that motivate/demotivate me and set the workout around this to ensure we optimised each session for the best results and grew my confidence in my capabilities. …"
"After trying the gym for the last 15years and not getting the results I wanted, I decided to look for a PT. I booked a 12 week plan with Pete Gawtry with the goals of some weight loss and toning up. I never expected the results we achieved.I over excelled myself with both. Pete is a world class trainer with a very professional work ethic and knowledge that is second to none. Not only did I over achieve inside the gym but gained in self confidence as a person and can only thank Pete for this. …"
"Thank you Pete for getting me back into fitness. Working out with you is challenging whilst being great fun at the same time! I signed up for your 12 week transformation and halfway through lockdown hit, during this time you coached me, you provided remote training and diet advice and I don’t feel like I’ve missed out at all – but I can’t wait to get back to face to face training again. …"
"This is a 12 week transformation from just eating one of my diet plan. Amazing George 💪🏼"
"So, you wanna know what this man can achieve with you? Well, I was a 60 year old who had succumbed to a sedentary lifestyle and a deskbound job with long hours that contributed to my piling the pounds on over the last few years. Luckily, Pete was recommended to me and he's just taken me on a 12 week journey of transformation. And what a blast it was! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute with Pete - being pushed and guided by a real expert who just happens to be crazy good fun to work with. …"
"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I've been on and off training throughout my adult life and wanted to do something about it. I made the decision to train with Pete as I wanted to get into the habit of training four times a week and to be accountable to someone. I didn't have weight loss as a goal, nor a six pack, however with Pete's expert nutrition and exercise guidance I lost 15lb in 12 weeks and have muscle definition like never before! …"
"So pleased with my 12 week transformation! Pete really helped motivate me to get rid of my lockdown gut and got me in the swing of exercise. I saw some great results and would highly recommend the 12 week program which flew by 👌"
" At the beginning of my 12 weeks Pete gave me all the information needed, coached me through the exercises and made sure I kept on track. He always replied to my text messages when I had weird questions about what I could or couldn’t eat, which was reassuring. The fitness app is really helpful to track training and change exercises according to the gym equipment I own. …"
"The Mathew Wass transformation! "
"Here is another great transformation Johan 24 week transformation"
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