“After joining the gym and spending a fair few months fumbling my way around the CV equipment and nearly giving myself a hernia in the squat rack, Ben came to my rescue.

Fat-loss was obviously my ultimate goal but to me it was also important to develop a training routine that I would enjoy rather than just endure.

Having trained with Ben for several years now, I can safely say that he has more than succeeded in helping me to achieve my goals.

Not only did he help me to drop 2 dress sizes but he totally transformed my attitude towards the gym.Training has become a hobby, something I look forward to, an outlet at times. To me - this is the real measure of an excellent personal trainer.

Ben is a true professional and I could not recommend him more highly.”

“One of the best PT’s in Bath. Ben’s knowledge & passion completely educated me on exercise and nutrition and has helped me to change so many aspects in my life.”

“I have been training with Ben a short while and have never been a gym goer so I was a bit apprehensive about starting. Ben put me at ease straight away and has been a great coach. He imparts his extensive knowledge and advice in a gentle and helpful manner. I would recommend him and the friendly Stanza gym.”

“I trained with Ben before moving to London and if I had a chance to have him as my personal trainer again I would!

When I trained with Ben, he gave me a detailed workout plan suited to what I wanted to achieve and also fit within my lifestyle. Not to mention he was always more than happy to help with any questions or extra advice outside the gym.

My sessions were always enjoyable with Ben as he is so friendly and knows how to push you to your best ability. He always explained the workouts we were doing and why we were doing them. This really prepared me for training solo knowing what to do effectively without his guidance.

I highly recommend Ben as a PT if you want to train with someone who is extremely knowledgable and skilled, approachable, and will help you achieve your goals, whichever they may be.”

“I’ve known Ben for many years and have had two personal plans from him during that time. He’s a ray of sunshine, when it comes to his professionalism and his motivation. Lots of deep knowledge and great practical advice that’s attainable for the average person.”

“I had around two months of personal training sessions with Ben last summer. It was my first time with a personal trainer and I got a lot out of it.

Ben helped me improve my lifting form and really revolutionised my deadlifts! He is friendly, professional and knowledgeable about all things fitness and diet. Highly recommended.”

“Ben is a wonderful personal trainer.
Having been trained by him for around a year, I can honestly say he’s exceptional at what he does. Ben not only transformed my fitness and physique, but also taught me a great deal about the core foundations of exercise that I now replicate elsewhere. Unfortauntely, moving away was the only thing that stopped me training with him; Otherwise, I would definitely still be a client.
Above all, i’d say Ben genuinely helped me fall in love with going to the gym and, for that, I am truly thankful.
Would highly recommend training with this fabulous human!”

“I have known Ben for the last few years and he has been a massive help with my training.
Ben is professional, approachable and knowledgable and also able to pass on his knowledge to his clients in a clear manor.

The Gym he has built with Carl & Abi in Bath is truly excellent. Welcoming, imaculatly clean, high spec, and filled with great people and a knowledgable and inclusive team.”

“I have been training with Ben for around 5 months. From the beginning he was professional and approachable. He is very knowledgeable and has given me a lot more confidence in the gym, especially around strength training. Ben is flexible, commited and always there to answer any questions. Before I started training with Ben I lacked confidence in the gym, now i will happily go and work out by myself using a plan that he has made for me. I would 100% recommend Ben.”

“Ben is a nice person.
Humble, listening, caring and thoughtful.
He doesn’t push you to stupid exercises but he carefully helps you understand by yourself what you need to do to improve your fitness.

We all have different goals and Ben will help you achieve yours.
Definitely to be recommended”

“Ben was able to help me get fit and healthy and was great at breaking down a lot of the barriers you may face getting into fitness. He was able to explain well what I was doing and why it was beneficial rather than pointing at things and telling me to do 10 sets. It made for an enjoyable experience which I’d recommend to anyone. Very knowledgeable on all areas of fitness and nutrietian. Top notch!”

“I have known and trained with Ben for quite a few years now and he has been fantastic throughout. His knowledge and expertise within nutrition and exercise is outstanding. Ben has helped me learn about food and exercise in a positive way and has completley changed my outlook on health and nutrition. His mindset is infectious and I will be forever grateful for his help in transforming my life.”

“After 3-4 months of working at at home with fairly light weights I wanted to push myself further and got in touch with Ben after a friend recommended him. From our very first meeting we clicked and he took the time to really understand my motivations and develop a plan that would help me achieve my goals.

Two years on I still train with Ben on a weekly basis and through the highs and lows of training, the support and encouragement he gives to keep me hitting PBs is incredible.

I’m delighted with my form, the weights I can lift and the impact it has had on my body. I can’t recommend working with Ben highly enough!”

“Ben Clarke at Stanza fitness came highly recommended to me by a friend who is a Physio and from the moment I walked in I felt relaxed and welcome.

Ben listened and has acted on the things I wanted to achieve from training.

He is super knowledgeable and supportive. The atmosphere in the gym is so friendly and unintimidating. It has a real positivity about it.

Spotlessly clean, full of good equipment and a total pleasure to train there. A real credit to the whole team.”

“Ben and I go all the way back in 2014, I had a skinny physique and I needed someone who would push me to my limits and help me develop new ways to increase muscle growth.

This guy is the main reason I look the way I look today!

Give him a shot and you won’t regret it. Best personal trainer out there”

“I started working with Ben as I needed to strengthen my legs as I had a lot of problems with my knees for many years. He put together a structured plan for me and really made a difference to my overall fitness and strength.

I then decided to run a half marathon, which after all of the knee problems was a big ask. However, with Bens knowledge and help this happened and I have now ran 6 half marathons and a marathon!

Would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a PT in Bath.”

“All Gyms may be the same, but the way they are run and staffed are not, Stanza know that all clients are different and so the whole experience needs to be tailored to the individual from the training plans, sessions and even motivation. My personal trainer Ben Clarke was give the brief that his first challenge was to get me in the gym as I had always fallen out of love with every Gym I had ever gone to. He managed it, with great gains in my strength and weight-loss, he found the right level of intensity, the right motivators and took me on a journey that changed my mind completely about fitness, strength and Gyms. The whole team are amazing, always with encouragement, never judgement, I can not rate them highly enough. I cant rate Stanza highly enough, they are a great team not just a Gym!”

“Having weight trained for many years, I found myself stuck in a training rut and was noticing no muscle gain and no loss of body fat. Working with Ben helped me to shock my body with noticeable muscle hypertrophy within a very short period of time as well as considerable fat loss after Ben spent a lot of his time looking at my diet. Asking Ben for help with my training was definitely a smart move for me and I would highly recommend him to anybody else who finds themselves in a similar situation.”

“Great independent gym in the centre of Bath. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and the staff are knowledgable and motivating. I’ve been training with Ben for a couple of years, and he has helped improve my fitness and strength as well as my mobility. He makes a great coffee too!”

“Stanza gym is well equipped in a great central location with friendly staff welcoming all skill levels. New quality machinery in a clever layout kept immaculately clean, never too crowded. Ben is a great PT; knowledgable, approachable and motivating. Wicked sense of humour with infinite patience. Good vibes created by local, passionate people - always helpful and respectful. Accommodating of wheelchair users and mums with children ❤️”

“I can highly recommend Stanza Fitness. I am retired and had not set foot in a gym since my school days until I started PT sessions with Ben which I have been having for almost a year. He is an excellent trainer and always very patient and encouraging. There is a friendly atmosphere at the gym which has excellent equipment and a light bright decor. I would encourage anyone who might be reticent about going to a gym to try a PT session at Stanza Fitness.”

“I came to Stanza based on a friend’s recommendation and have not been disappointed. The gym is in a great location, in the centre of Bath, and is well equipped. All the staff are very professional and Ben in particular has really helped me get my motivation back to start exercising regularly again. I feel fitter and have more energy than I’ve felt in a long time.”

“Loved training with Ben! He factored in all my goals and helped me achieve exactly what I wanted. Professional, friendly and super reliable! Thank you Ben.”

“Not having an active workout schedule in the past, Ben has been a great PT in supporting my training objectives. He is outcome focused, and I have been able to see continual improvement from my sessions, which are run in a relaxed yet supportive environment.”

“I started training with Ben to develop a little upper body strength and loose some weight. I had always stuck to cardio in the gym so was a little nervous moving to weight training.

Ben instantly made me feel at ease and before long we were smashing my goals and I fell in love with weight training.

Ben not only trains with me at the gym, he writes personal training programmes tailored to my goals, offers diet and nutrition advice but also encourages self learning and development.

Training with Ben has truly changed my outlook on life and fitness and I can’t speak of him highly enough. Thanks Ben!”

“Great pt... highly recommend ...also gives brilliant nutritional advice and plans.”