ABOUT PERSONAL TRAINING
Helping to build a stronger world one person at a time
I specialise in body transformation (fat loss, muscle building), injury & chronic joint rehabilitation, strength training, kettlebell instruction and exercise philosophy (in other words how to develop the mindset required to workout consistantly for life!).
In conjuction with free weights, my clients learn how to also master their own bodyweight through exercises like press up, pull ups, one legged squats and even handstands. The combination of free weights and bodyweight training produces time and again the strongest, leanest, mosty conditioned people around.
Everyone is welcome.
You don't need to be an advanced gym go-er to feel the benefits of training. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or haven't done a day's exercise in 40 years, my methods are always tailored first and foremost to your goals and fitness level. Want to build a muscular body, no problem! Just looking to to lose body fat without bulking up, that's fine too. You're the boss, not me.
I am available for gym training or outdoor training in various parks but I also specialise in online training over Zoom. For those understandably that have reservations about training in public, training online is an invaluable way to not only learn correct weightlifting technique usining dumbells/ kettlebells away from the judgemental eyes of certain gym members but also can be a revelatory experience for many when they realise how effective progressive calisthenics (bodyweight strength training) can be when done correctly.
Power to you!
BODY TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST
Proven Results
Vincent Van Gogh
“WHAT WOULD LIFE BE IF WE HAD NO COURAGE TO ATTEMPT ANYTHING?”
SPECIALITIES
Michael Brooke SFG
Specialities
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Body Transformation
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Strength Training
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Flexibility & Mobility Training
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Body Fat Reduction
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Muscle Building
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Toning
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Hardstyle Kettlebell Training
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Calisthenics & Free Weights
Price Options
First Session & Consultation £25
Pay As You Go £60
A block of 10 Sessions £450
A block of 20 Sessions £800
One year package (52 sessions) £1560
Online Training via Skype/ Facetime/ Zoom:
£30 per session
or
A block of 4 sessions £85
NEWLY INTRODUCED!
"Intro to the Gym Course"
A block of 5 x 45min sessions specifically for those new to working out but not interested in Personal Training. Over 5 sessions, we cover how to use all the different types of gym tools from free weights, machines, cardio equipment and everything in between.
£182.50
How We Start
After recieving your email, we set up a no obligation, consultation and complimentary workout where we'll assess your fitness levels and discuss a suitable battleplan for achieving your goals.
Working Hours
MON-WED 6am-9pm
THURS 6am-2pm
FRI 6am-9pm
SAT 8am-4pm
SUN 8.30am-3pm
It’s easier than you think to change your life. Just pick up the phone and let’s get going on the road to a fitter future.
QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATIONS
StrongFirst SFG 1 Instructor
YMCA Fit Advanced Diploma In Personal Training
YMCA Fit Levels 2 & 3 Personal Training
YMCA Fit level 3 Nutrition
YMCA Fit Suspension Training, Hiit Training, Padwork, First Aid at Work
About Me
Contact Details:
Tel: 07870 51 6660
Email: mbrookefitness@gmail.com
Instagram: mikebrooke81
My name’s Mike and I get people strong and lean!
Having personally lost over 100lbs of body fat, I understand the physical and mental challenges of
weight loss better than most (for before and after photos, please ask). I am also one of the few
trainers in the UK who is a certified StrongFirst instructor, considered to be the gold standard in
strength and conditioning kettlebell education worldwide. Through a combination of bodyweight,
free weights and kettlebell exercises, structured cardiovascular training and detailed nutrition
advice, I get my clients reaching their goals and beyond.
Training Locations
Brighton
Various gyms across Brighton and Hove (email me for locations)
Outdoor Locations Include:
Hove Park
Hove Lawns
Hove Recreation Ground
Hove Green
Finsbury Park
Elthorne Park
Whittington Park
Tufnell Park
Home Visits
As well as training clients at local outdoor workout parks, I am available for home visits between the hours of 8am-7.30pm.
Depending on your location, I may add on a small charge per session for travel and time expenses (rarely more than £5). For more information, please email and I’ll be able to quote accurately.
You do not necessarily “need” a gym. If you’ve a floor and a wall, you’ve everything you need regardless of your goals and I’ll bring the rest.
Online Training
I am available for gym training or outdoor training in various parks but I also specialise in online training over Zoom/ Facetime/ Skype. For those understandably that have reservations about training in public, training online is an invaluable way to not only learn correct weightlifting technique using dumbells/ kettlebells away from the judgemental eyes of certain gym members but also can be a revelatory experience for many when they realise how effective progressive calisthenics (bodyweight strength training) can be when done correctly.
Don't for a moment think that training online is akin to the covid days where countless fitness "celebrities" were offering usually free, generic conditioning-style workouts (who actually enjoys doing burpees and star jumps?).
In our online sessions, we have the ability to focus on those areas of fitness that actually interest you. Perhaps it is conditioning but if bodybuilding, strength training, flexibility, movement practice are more your bag, there's a lifetime's worth of exercise that can be done from the comfort and seclusion of your home.
Benefits of training at home:
It’s more affordable no expensive gym membership required.
Fewer excuses time being the most common one. Training at a gym involves travel time there and back and often extra time wasted whilst waiting for equipment to become available. A half hour workout can often take one and a half hours out of your day.
Make a fool out of yourself and there’s no one around to care.
Try new moves, sing along to loud music, grunt or scream. You’re in the privacy of your own home so just do it.
Perhaps the most important reason of all:
Training is an extremely personal endeavour. Unless you’re training for a specific event such as a marathon or a team sport, chances are your goals are personal to you and you alone. And trust me, NOBODY cares about your goals as much as you do. Training alone at home will allow you to really focus on the job at hand with fewer distractions.
Find the Answers
FAQ
I HAVE ZERO FITNESS EXPERIENCE. IS PERSONAL TRAINING RIGHT FOR ME OR SHOULD I BEGIN ON MY OWN FOR NOW?
One of the most common questions I get asked.
Get yourself a good PT asap. Obviously I'm biased.
I see Personal Training as having 2 big advantages:
1) It keeps you accountable to someone else. It's easy to trick yourself into missing a workout (I'm too tired/ I'm sore/ I worked out yesterday so I don't have to today) but it's a lot harder to trick your PT!
2) A free online programme might tell you to squat for example but it won't tell you HOW to squat. How to engage your Quads, Hamstrings, Calfs, abs and even a great deal of your upper body. Nothing can replace someone standing right next to you observing and correcting your movements. Want the fasted possible results, perfect the techniques.
HOW ARE YOU DIFFERENT FROM A REGULAR TRAINER AT A GYM?
Most gyms require very little from their PTs. More often than not big chain gym trainers are often new to the job and so pretty inexperienced. We've all got to start somewhere but with me you're getting a highly experienced coach with more qualifications than average and a proven track record.
DO YOU CHARGE EXTRA FOR NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE AND A DIET PLAN?
Absolutely not! Learning how to optimise your eating is critical to achieving any health/ fitness goal.
CAN I TRAIN WITH YOU IF I HAVE INJURIES/ ILLNESS?
That depends on the condition which we'll talk through in our initial consultation.
WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO LOSE FAT?
Endless repetitive cardio rarely works. For most people it gets old pretty quickly & when the body gets too used to one particular activity (e.g. jogging) it becomes more efficient and requires less muscle use. To burn fat optimally, the muscles need to be fully engaged at all times and this requires constant adaptation to your programme.
Sometimes that can be as simple as increasing your running speed or lifting heavier weights but those are only 2 options of many.
SURELY I'LL GET BETTER RESULTS AT A GYM?
Whilst I do train clients at gyms, the majority of my own workouts are at home using my own bodyweight and the odd kettlebell.
Your muscles don't know the difference between a dumbbell, barbell, machine or it's own bodyweight. Resistance is resistance.
I ALREADY GO TO A KETTLEBELL CLASS. WHY SHOULD I TRAIN KETTLEBELLS WITH YOU?
Kettlebells are the martial arts of weight lifting and like all martial arts, technique is everything. There are a million kettlebell qualifications for class instructors and PTs but only one qualification to trust: SFG from StrongFirst. The company is founded by Pavel Tsatouine, the godfather of kettlebell training and the man solely responsible for it's growth around the world.
Any StrongFirst instructor will tell you that to achieve the qualification you will sweat blood and tears because it's the best out there.
For those serious about kettlebell training, trust no one else.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
As a professional Personal Trainer, my main passion is guiding people towards a healthier, stronger lifestyle. Every body is unique; each with its own strengths and limitations. My method is to build a custom plan based on your shape, size, and fitness goals. My aim is not only to transform your body, but to influence you in making more mindful decisions when it comes to your health.
These 2 photos were taken 2 years apart. On the left, I'm 30 years old and over 100lbs heavier than the pic on the right.
Like many of us, I went out of my way to avoid exercise and eventually it caught up with me.
After many false starts, I finally decided to make a change and it started with one 10min run... I nearly fainted. Jogging gets boring quick and progress slowed even quicker. After a few months, I joined my first gym. When I reduced the cardio and increased the weights, the lbs seemed to fall off like magic.
Our media-driven life tells us that running, swimming, cycling, etc is all we need to cut body fat.
I've come to learn that this simply isn't true.
Resistance, skill-based training, has been proven time and time again to be a far more effective method.
I'm affiliated with the StrongFirst company and as the name suggests, getting stronger is where ALL other goals have to begin.
The stronger I got, the faster and longer I could run for, the heavier weights I could lift and the more advanced bodyweight exercises I was able to perform (one arm press ups anyone?).
Have I the best physique in my gym? Am I the strongest? Most lean? The most condiditioned? Have I lost the most body fat? Hell no!
But I am one of the most consistent exercisers around and ultimately, regardless of your goal, that's really the only thing that matters.
I train 5/6 days a week, ignoring anything that I either find boring or ineffective.
20-30mins a day only training the big moves that deliver the most bang for your buck.
