GymHippie

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10 Years

experience

Your Trusted Personal Trainer in Reading for Sustainable Fat Loss

Established in 2016, GymHippie specialises in delivering holistic personal training and fat-loss coaching for busy men and women in Reading. Our approach prioritises sustainable lifestyle changes over quick fixes, combining mindset development, structured habit formation, balanced nutrition, and resistance training. With over 15 years of industry experience, we focus on empowering clients to achieve long-term results through personalised plans tailored to individual needs and lifestyles.

Our methodology addresses both external goals like fat loss and muscle development, alongside internal needs such as mental clarity and confidence building. We operate exclusively at Buzz Gym in Reading, offering one-to-one sessions that blend technical expertise with compassionate guidance. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in helping clients overcome common challenges like time constraints, inconsistent routines, and unhealthy relationships with food and exercise.

Services

Personal Training Fat-Loss Coaching Nutrition Guidance Resistance Training Lifestyle Coaching

Details

Year established: 2016

Highlights and features

We specialise in working with fat-loss beginners of all ages since 2016
Our four-pillar approach addresses mindset, lifestyle, nutrition and training comprehensively
Personalised plans adapt to your current fitness level and life circumstances
Proven success with clients achieving up to 70kg weight loss and lasting lifestyle changes
Exclusive one-to-one coaching at Buzz Gym ensures focused, tailored guidance

What people say

Real progress Transformed life Best decision Increased confidence Sustainable changes

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Services

Personal Training

One-to-one personal training sessions at Buzz Gym in Reading, tailored to individual fitness levels and goals. Our approach combines technical expertise in resistance training with holistic lifestyle guidance, helping clients build strength, confidence, and long-term fitness habits. Sessions focus on proper form, progressive overload, and creating enjoyable exercise routines that fit into busy lifestyles.

Fat-Loss Coaching

Comprehensive fat-loss programmes that prioritise sustainable body composition changes over temporary weight loss. We address calorie management, protein intake, and behavioural patterns while maintaining muscle mass. Our coaching helps clients develop healthy relationships with food, overcome emotional eating, and implement nutrition strategies that work alongside their daily routines.

Nutrition Guidance

Personalised nutrition support focusing on balanced, flexible eating habits rather than restrictive diets. We educate clients about macronutrients, meal timing, and food choices that support fat loss while maintaining energy levels. Our approach eliminates 'all-or-nothing' thinking and helps clients make sustainable food decisions that fit their lifestyle and preferences.

Resistance Training

Specialised strength training programmes designed to build muscle, improve body composition, and enhance overall fitness. We teach proper lifting techniques, develop custom workout plans, and progressively challenge clients to increase strength and confidence in the gym environment, regardless of their starting fitness level.

Lifestyle Coaching

Holistic lifestyle coaching that addresses time management, habit formation, and mental resilience for sustainable health improvements. We help clients integrate fitness and nutrition practices into their daily routines, overcome common obstacles, and develop the mindset needed for long-term success beyond temporary dieting approaches.

People

Luke

Personal Trainer

Luke has been helping Reading residents transform their health since 2016, specialising in fat-loss coaching for busy professionals. His holistic approach combines 15 years of fitness expertise with lifestyle coaching to create sustainable results. He focuses on building confidence, developing healthy habits, and delivering personalised guidance that fits around clients' lives.

Questions

What makes GymHippie different from other personal trainers?

Our holistic approach addresses mindset, lifestyle, nutrition and training together, creating sustainable changes rather than temporary fixes.

Do you work with complete beginners?

Yes, we specialise in working with clients who have never stepped into a gym before, adapting sessions to individual starting points.

How much does personal training cost?

Sessions start at £65 per hour, with packages available to suit different goals and budgets.

What results can I expect?

Clients typically achieve significant fat loss, improved strength, increased confidence, and lasting lifestyle changes through our structured approach.

How often should I train?

Most clients see excellent results with one weekly session, though frequency can be adjusted based on individual goals and availability.

Is nutrition guidance included?

Yes, our coaching integrates balanced nutrition strategies to support fat loss while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.

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Hamza Habib Hasan

Jan 20, 2022 Report

Earlier in 2021 I was ran over by a car and consequently I ended up spending more than 6 months in crutches. In that time I had put on a lot of weight and that is why as soon as I recovered I reached out to Luke/GymHippie. Weight loss has been a constant part of my life and I am one of those people who have tried everything (Slimming World, Keto, Intermittent Fasting, gym classes etc.). All those efforts have always helped me reduce weight but only temporarily. This time I wanted something different, something more permanent. Before reaching out to Luke I followed him on Instagram and the advice

Louanna Jasmine

Jan 20, 2022 Report

Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
Luke is not just a personal trainer - he is a friend and a mentor. I cannot recommend his expertises enough. His holistic approach means that he not only helps you change your body but also your mindset. 6 stars if there was the option.

Ronke Tinker

Dec 14, 2021 Report

Ive been working with Luke for the last 4 months to achieve my health and fitness goals, and its been a very positive experience. I was looking for a personal trainer after an injury over a year ago while I was exercising, Id been to a physio and chiropractor but I knew I needed to find someone who could help with making sure I trained correctly and also to build up my muscle tone and strength without further injury. I chose to work with Luke specifically because of the principles he uses to help embed life forming health habits which I want to sustain, and not a quick fix which becomes

Sacha

Nov 11, 2021 Report

I found Luke due to feeling in need of a lifestyle change and realised the main obstacle getting in the way of my fitness goals was my mindset. I needed someone to identify where I was going wrong, redirect me in more goal supportive ways and most importantly to hold me accountable. Lukes approach offered an alternative to other personal trainers with the combination of being a fitness, health, life coach and mentor all in one. Luke has been my saviour in so many ways I have learned so much about myself on this journey, including how to adopt habits that are realistic and achievable to suit

Andy Gillett

Nov 09, 2021 Report

I wasnt entirely sure what I wanted from a personal trainer when I contacted Luke. I knew I would need some accountability to help keep me on track with my goals, and Luke seemed like someone who was well matched to what I wanted. He describes himself as more of a coach than a generic PT, and he has certainly Lived up to that. What particularly resonated with me about Luke, is his approach to fat loss and changing eating habits.
Ive never bothered with a diet because I dont see the point in temporarily adopting a different eating pattern to shift some weight, and then ultimately