I AM THANKFUL FOR MY STRUGGLES, BECAUSE WITHOUT THEM, I WOULDN'T HAVE FOUND MY STRENGTHS.

Who the hell do we think we are? Inspirational quotes tossed about willy nilly, health and fitness jargon casually thrown into descriptions and shirtless pictures no-one asked for (regardless of how attractive the model is...). Ok, fine, we'll explain ourselves. From PTOMARA's inception, all the way back to our own fitness struggles, here's our story. Fasten in, this might get convoluted...

ABOUT PTOMARA

CHRIS WHO?

AND THE REST...

PTOMARA

PTOMARA is a new and exciting personal training brand, with a focus on online programming, personalised for whatever your fitness goals may be. We pride ourself on adapting to each client's individual needs and abilities, customising workouts, diet and nutrition advice, and mindset and habit coaching. We aren't just here for the outside, we're looking inwards too. How modern.

The majority of our coaching happens virtually, with our amazing app, powered by Trainerize. With a vast exercise library, adjustable calendar, and recipe catalogue, the control is in your fingertips. PTOMARA will provide the knowledge, but you take control of your fitness journey.

PTOMARA is about changing your lifestyle for good. Ok, we'll help with some immediate aesthetic changes too, but it's in our name - Please Turn Over. Turning over a new leaf for good. We got ya, boo!

WHO'S THIS GUY?

Our heavenly founder, Chris, isn't the self-obsessed, six-packed sculpture that this website portrays him as. He's a simple soul, who has lived a life older than his years - hence the withered and aged face.

Chris is from a performing background, with a BA (Hons) Dance, a year of Musical Theatre training, and 20 years of stage experience. Chris was Artistic Director of a youth musical theatre school for 6 years, directing, choreographing and designing over 15 shows for young people aged 3-18 and beyond. Recently, Chris spent 2 years with Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London as a swing, covering some incredible parts and gaining some amazing experiences.

After graduating, and leaving the school behind, Chris worked professionally for 6 months, before his life changing injury. A freak accident caused his knee to dislocate and severe 3 ligaments, hamstrings, meniscus, peroneal nerve and fracture his tibia. Following 3 surgeries, 18 months of painful physio and gaining 40kg in extra weight, Chris started the fitness journey which landed him where he is now.

Thanks to the support of the NHS, his incredible physio's and amazing personal trainer, Ross, Chris not only defied the diagnosis, he learnt how to walk, run and jump again. In celebration of his achievements, Chris ran a half-marathon in memory of his physio's daughter, who was born and passed during his recovery.

PTOMARA was created from Chris's need to help others. Knowing how important those experts and friends were in his recovery, shaped how PTOMARA is run as a company. By putting lifestyle changes at the forefront, Chris wants to help people make those adjustments to their mindset, as well as the physical.

With a qualification in Corrective Exercise, Chris also wants to support those who are going through a similar experience to he has. Finding ways to adjust for injury and ability, to achieve every fitness goal they desire, and help everyone thrive on their journey to greatness!