Storm Fitness

Fantastic experience: My visits to Storm are an important part of my week. The place is spacious and clean. All the trainers are friendly and welcoming. My trainer Spencer has patiently worked with me over the last years getting me stronger and more confident both physically and mentally. He has also helped me minimise injury and guided me through niggles that would have probably made me stop going to the gym in the past. I class my sessions as Storm as non-negotiable.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Lucy is an excellent trainer. She is motivational but manages to stay approachable and friendly and I'm improving each time, gradually building my strength. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Have trained with David Ball on & off over the last 15years, like a boomerang I always come back! He’s such a great trainer and not only do I really enjoy the sessions but he always helps me meet my goals at that point in time - whether that’s training for specific events like triathlons or Tough Mudder, getting back into fitness after pregnancy or (now) staving off middle age emerging aches and pains! Couldn’t recommend him & the whole Storm set up highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Very professional and enjoyable gym which helped me improve strength and agility for rugby. Additionally, Lomé played a very important and helpful role in my rehabilitation process after knee surgery. Would highly recommend for young athletes who are new to the ‘gym world’.

Fantastic experience: Lou(ise) is a brilliant trainer… she worked with me to help recover safely from injury and also pushed me just enough to be stronger. She’s emphatic about technique and super friendly, making each session challenging but fun

Fantastic experience: Started training at Storm 12 weeks ago and all I have to say is it’s life changing! Not only have I gained weight and muscle from months and months of a bad lifestyle which led me to be unhealthy and underweight, I have also regained my confidence and self discipline which was missing for so long. The whole team are so positive, encouraging and friendly. And my phenomenal trainer Lucy not only pushes me physically but is beyond knowledgeable and filled to the brim with positive vibes. I cannot Thank Lucy enough for restoring my strength, positivity, confidence and even better… she makes training FUN! ♥️

Fantastic experience: Trained with Lome for 3 months and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Improved my strength and technique hugely and beyond my expectations. Learned I could improve everything I did with expert tuition and good coaching that encouraged me to improve and thrive. The equipment, atmosphere and environment are first class, with plenty of space for good humour and enjoyment of the experience as well, which I personally believe to be important. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Storm Fitness is the top gym facility in the North East Lome Faatau is an inspirational personal trainer with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I train with my daughter who is a British Ski Team athlete and has been rehabilitating from a serious knee injury. Lome was positive and encouraging from the outset and has nurtured her back to full strength even through remote sessions during COVID lockdown. I would not hesitate to recommend Storm Fitness.

Fantastic experience: I've been training with Lucy for around 6 months now at Storm Fitness. Before starting I had never enjoyed or stuck to an exercise plan and had never tried strength training. Lucy has made me feel really comfortable and has helped me build up my confidence in the gym and I have actually started to enjoy exercise! I'm really impressed with my progress so far and I'm feeling a lot stronger! The workouts are really varied, fun and I'm learning a lot through them. Lucy is very knowledgeable, she's really encouraging and always pushes me to go further - she's a fab PT. All of the team are really friendly and the facilities at the gym are great.

Fantastic experience: I've been training here for over a year but had some time off following a bad accident. All through lockdown Louise offered outdoor sessions or Zoom training which was fantastic to keep me motivated. Since coming back after my accident we have focused on rehab, building strength and mobility but the biggest difference has been in my confidence levels which were at rock bottom. I feel stronger and fitter and couldn't have got there without the support from Louise and the Storm team. The facilities are great and you can tell by the mix of people that it's very inclusive. Looking forward to another year!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality I’ve been training at Storm for a few years. I love it’s atmosphere, it’s location and the service it provides. Louise became my PT in 2020. She is attentive, professional and thorough. Most importantly, Louise has spent time getting to know me as individual, designing programmes that are challenging, dynamic and fun.

Fantastic experience: I first started training with David back in 2012 having done very little, if any, strength training. I’ve always ‘exercised’ but my relationship with food and exercise had always been quite negative. David really helped to reshape how I viewed exercise and the foods I ate and really educated me on nutrition and what I was able to achieve. I’ve trained with David on and off for over 9 years through some big life events and difficult times and without the consistency of training and having David’s support I am very certain things would have gone very differently and I’d have struggled to get through some tough times. Over the years my goals have changed and my love for exercise has grown, exercising is no longer a punishment but definitely something I do for me, for my health and definitely mental health. I’ve gone from the initial goal of losing weight and getting healthier to now being able to run (and enjoy) trail running, races and regularly strength training (still chasing that elusive unassisted pull up!) I’ve always felt super comfortable with David and he’s adapted to how I am feeling day to day and listens to what I want to achieve. Having a young child means sometimes training is on hardly any slept and just showing up, getting it done and having an hour for myself rather than focusing on PBs! Without hesitation I would recommend David to anyone thinking of starting their fitness journey, getting back into fitness, looking for some me time or improving their current fitness! He’s your man!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Storm and Dave Ball (my PT) are a really important part of my week. The training is absolutely aimed at me, navigates various injuries, and is hugely enjoyable and challenging. Can't recommend Dave/Storm enough for anyone thinking of getting healthy or joining a gym.

Fantastic experience: Best decision I have ever made! I feel better not only physically but mentally. Your body and your fitness levels are notability changing in literally a few weeks. I have never been excited to go to the gym before but now I can't wait for my sessions every week. Could not recommend enough!! I love it so much and thats all to do with the amazing team, especially my amazing trainer Lucy! If you reading this and your not sure, DO IT! You will achieve goals you never even thought we're possible.

Fantastic experience: I have trained with Lome at Storm over the summer and autumn to put myself in the best position to play representative mens rugby. Of all the strength coaches I’ve worked with Lome is second to none. Lome offers expert training when you’re with him and he is always on hand for advice. Part way through my time with Lone I picked up a serious injury and he adapted all my training so I lost very little strength/ fitness and he even recommended an amazing physio who together kept me motivated and on track to playing with a few months. The facilities at storm are also top notch. There is a really friendly atmosphere with a real ethic of hard work and determination. Lome is an amazing guy and takes a genuine interest in you and your goals. I can say that working with Lome has improved my game and has supported me to achieve what I set out to do. I unfortunately had to move away so could no longer train with Lome 1:1 but would certainly have continued if I could. I would recommend him to anyone, not just athletes as I will take the lessons I’ve learnt with him into my training to hopefully push for more. Thanks Lome!

Fantastic experience: I trained with Dave for just under a year. I lost 8kg and completely changed my attitude to diet and exercise thanks to Dave's guidance. Sessions were challenging but always made enjoyable. Unfortunately, I moved out of the area now and I genuinely miss the sessions. Would recommend Dave to anyone, a brilliant PT and good crack.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a dedicated team of PT's who are committed to helping you reach your goals, especially Dave

Fantastic experience: I've been training with Louise at Storm since August 2020. I can't rate her highly enough - in that time I feel like I've learnt a lot and have achieved all the goals I've set myself. I've had gym memberships in the past and struggled with motivation and not knowing what to do with the equipment. This is not a problem at Storm - Louise designs interesting programs which help keep me motivated and explains everything very clearly. Some of my training had to move online during the COVID pandemic and she was able to adapt programs so we could train over Zoom - which was really valuable. She is an excellent personal trainer and I would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Louise for the past year and she is fantastic! I came to her after an ACL reconstruction surgery. Prior to injury I had been training at a high level in multiple sports. I came to her unmotivated and stuck in the same routine where I wasn’t seeing improvements and not able to get back to sport. Louise has been able to motivate me at every session and focus quickly on areas of weakness that has been stunting my development. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The training plan is always very varied but she can adapt the plan easily and quickly if an injury has cropped up. She has helped me develop my technique in RDLs, bench press and has improved my back and glute activation greatly (areas that I could never activate properly before). She has helped me develop my training outside of Storm with variety of movements. I have been able to return to gymnastics and CrossFit since seeing her and am able to return at almost full fitness. I thoroughly enjoy my sessions with Louise and would highly recommend her for anyone, beginners or high performance athletes!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Started training with Lome without any real experience. Great sessions in the gym and advice to help outside. An excellent place to improve fitness levels and confidence

Fantastic experience: I started with Louise after I was recommended by my dad because of problems with hyper-mobility. From being young my joints have always caused me problems resulting in many dislocations during sport and every day activities. Not only has this been a problem, I have also suffered from issues around body image and weight which Louise has helped me with massively. My major fear around starting to train and strengthen was bulking; I have been training since June now and I feel stronger than I ever have and the happiest I have ever been in regards to my image. Louise isn’t just a personal trainer she motivates you to push yourself and train harder each time whilst also having many conversations about body image and helping push past my fears. I’m deeply grateful to Louise for everything she has done and would definitely recommend her to others Ania

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training with Louise since January 2022 and have loved every minute of it! Louise is friendly, professional and really encouraging. With Louise’s training programme and guidance I’ve been able to make solid progress toward my goals and gained bags of confidence along the way. Everyone at Storm is really friendly and supportive too which is a massive bonus. Starting my sessions with Louise is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself - I can’t recommend her enough :)

Fantastic experience: Storm Fitness has been the change for me. Izzy, my trainer, is intelligent, witty, knowledgeable and completely skilled in understanding exactly what I need. She is an incredible listener. Her ability to genuinely care about my progress and give value to even my bad days, has helped me to stabilise my lifestyle. My diet is better, my body is stronger and my mind is more relaxed. I never thought I would say this but it is the best fun I have ever had in a gym!

Fantastic experience: I've been coming to Storm Fitness for around 7/8 weeks now and honestly it's changed my life even in the short time I've been coming. When I first started I had been unable to walk properly for over a year and a half after I had damaged my spine, i was barely walking a few meters without being out of breath and in agonising pain. I'd gained so much weight and my mental health was deteriorating to the point where i barely even left my house. Now, my walking has improved so much that I'm starting to feel like a normal person again, and that's all thanks to Izzy. I'm getting stronger, fitter and the weight is starting to come off too, making both my physical and metal health so much easier to work on. If I hadn't started coming to see Izzy, I really don't know where I would be right now, but I know for a fact I would be in a much much worse state than I already was, and I'd probably be digging myself even deeper into that hole. She's fully changed my life, both in the sense that she's helped with my fitness journey, but also helping me out of the mental rutt that I was in. I haven't felt this good about myself for a LONG time, and that's a lot down to her. I know Storm is just a gym, but the way that all the trainers there make you feel welcome, how they personalise every session to you and your needs and they take into account everything else going on in your life in a way that I've NEVER experienced in a gym before makes this place really special. If your looking for a PT in the area, come to Storm. I really can't sing their praises any higher.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend working with Izzy. Super knowledgeable about any issues I've had with amazing attention to detail whilst working out. Above all, easy to talk to and a pleasure to work with.

Fantastic experience: I have been training at Storm with Lucy for over 5 months now and I am loving it! I started training due to an injury in my knee and back and my programme was about developing strength to help with that. It’s helped me so much not only physically but mentally as well and I’m really enjoying my sessions. Lucy makes me feel really comfortable and she pushes me to do my best. She is very knowledgable in her field and I love her training. I find them challenging but fun and I’m noticing a real difference in my strength and shape. The facilities and the staff at storm are always so welcoming, it’s a great place to build knowledge of you want to start weight training.

Fantastic experience: I started training at Storm with Izzy back in October 2021 and I can honestly say it's one of the best things I've ever done. I've had a complicated relationship with health and fitness and was always daunted by the idea of going to a personal trainer. I needn't have been worried as Izzy was non-judgemental from day one, taking time to understand my history and goals and creating a tailored programme to help me achieve them. Izzy takes a holistic approach, helping me resolve chronic musculoskeletal issues I thought would never improve, working with me on body recomposition, and building healthier nutritional habits. I really enjoy the sessions and have seen better results in the last five months than I have in the last fifteen years trying to do things on my own. Thank you Izzy!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality My personal trainer, Louise, has been fabulous - really positive and encouraging. I feel fitter and stronger after the sessions and I really enjoy Louise's company. It's my therapy! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I have been trying at storm for 7 years. My first introduction with Storm was when I just turned 50 and having never been into a gym and feeling unhappy with my fitness and physic decided to enrol in 10 session- here I am 7 years later and can officially state I am a gym bunny! In all my 7 years at Storm I have never heard a trainer shouting at a client- I like the quiet encouragement, in depth knowledge of my fitness needs coupled with humour and a challenging programme which is within my remit. I train with Lome, totally professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. A 5 star gym

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to Storm since May last year to train with Lome and I am so pleased with what I have been able to achieve in that time. I started with very gym experience and Lome has taught me so much. He has made feel so confident about getting into the gym and doing exercises and using equipment I have never tried before. He is so encouraging and has really pushed me to challenge myself and I’m so happy with the results. My relationship with my body has changed dramatically and I’m feeling great and that’s all thanks to Lome. Storm is such a friendly and welcoming environment, I couldn’t recommend it, and Lome, enough!

Fantastic experience: My 16 year old son has gained so much from training with Lome at Storm. Prior to these sessions he had no real resistance training knowledge and wanted to improve his strength and speed on the football pitch. In a short space of time Lome gave him confidence in the gym, and really improved his strength and physical presence. I never thought I would see him so happy to get out of bed before 7am! Storm is a brilliant place to train with fantastic facilities and Lome has a real gift in connecting with, and inspiring young athletes.

Fantastic experience: I am a 64 year old male. I have been working with Lome Faatau at Storm Fitness for six months -just once a week . The back and leg pain that I experienced are no longer present as a consequence of these sessions. I have built up the quantity and quality of my work with the kindness and encouragement of this post-professional athlete and coach. I am fitter and stronger than I have been for many years. If you are looking for a superb personal trainer look no further.

Fantastic experience: For a trial of something new, myself and a friend spent two months working with Lome at Storm fitness. The sessions were a key feature of our weeks, and we looked forward to and relished the time at Storm. Even in that short amount of time, I found myself feeling stronger and more confident, both in the gym and out, I also stand a good inch taller! Lome is a wonderful trainer, encouraging but not aggressive, aware of your limits and always open to your concerns. I felt very safe lifting knowing that he was watching and would make changes to my form where needed. The gym itself is spacious and open, a more welcoming environment than other gyms I've tried. And even when it was busy it did not feel crowded or overwhelming. Everybody there was friendly and welcoming. A massive thank you to Lome, if I wasn't leaving Newcastle I would definitely be continuing the sessions!

Fantastic experience: I was advised to go to Louise after a long period of physiotherapy rehab following a dislocated shoulder. I had recovered as well as I could and was told I needed strengthening. There was plenty of options for one to one training but I’m so glad that Storm Fitness became my first choice. The gym is clean and welcoming, with minimal lycra, all age groups and just full of really friendly people who don't judge and want to help as much as they can But the jewel from my perspective was Louise MacLaine From Day 1, Louise has allowed me to quickly and without seemingly much effort on my part (! A gym rarity) move towards being the strongest I can remember, since my teenager days. She is constantly changing my workouts so nothing is stale or tedious, whilst always personalising exercises to what is relevant to me, my sports and my daily needs. So happy am I with the results, I have now sent my daughter for weekly sessions – Louise has again produced an effortless personalisation for her strengthening and fitness regimen I cannot thank Louise enough for her patience, willingness to help and above all, creating programs that actually work and are fun at the same time – a combination that so often doesn't happen in a standard gym Without any shadow of doubt, if you want to set off on a personalised fitness program that is easy, flexible and fun, Storm Fitness and especially Louise should be your first port of call Thanks again CS

Fantastic experience: I joined Storm and started training with Lucy, she has listened and tailored my sessions to allow me to achieve my goals, I have noticed a difference in the way I look and feel and I’m impressed with the progress I’ve made. Lucy’s encouragement, knowledge and expertise is exactly what you want in a personal trainer. The team at Storm are so friendly and welcoming, I enjoy every session spent there. The equipment is top of the range, the facilities are clean and the secure parking is also a bonus.

Fantastic experience: Training with Izzy at Storm has been amazing and I’ve made more progress in the last month than I ever have on my own! Her knowledge and guidance has enabled me to increase my strength and it’s been so rewarding getting closer to my goals every session. I‘ve always found gyms a bit intimidating but training with Izzy has finally given me the confidence I needed. Can’t recommend highly enough!!

Fantastic experience: I have been training with Louise at Storm Fitness since May & I love my weekly sessions. Although I am not new to training, I was previously using an online coach and I have noticed a great improvement in my form & progress since going back to 1:1 training sessions. Louise is very knowledgeable, her sessions are fun, and they are geared towards my personal goals. I can highly recommend Louise, and Storm Fitness whether you are new to training or just looking for somewhere new. It’s a great place to train- good facilities, clean & safe environment to train in & everyone is very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I train with Lome he's a very professional PT and has a depth of experience in Elite level sports like many of the PT’s at Storm. The atmosphere is great during sessions and the follow up by the PT’s is great too. A well stocked, professional and knowledgeable team and gym!

Fantastic experience: After a long period of neglecting my fitness, I was skeptical about being able to build it back, but Lome’s holistic approach has changed the way I think about my goals, and what I’m capable of. He is an excellent source of motivation, knowledge and encouragement, and importantly he thinks wider than the 1:1 sessions. This has allowed me to painlessly build consistent exercise into my routine, and focus on long term fitness. The atmosphere is welcoming and the team are lovely, it is clear everyone is passionate about getting the most out of their clients. I can’t speak highly enough of Lome and Storm Fitness, and would not hesitate to recommend!

Fantastic experience: Lucy is knowledgeable and professional but also friendly and approachable. She took into account my past exercise experience and what I wanted from the sessions and planned the sessions accordingly. I do struggle with motivation when it comes to the gym so the PT really helps and I'm actually enjoying exercise and the results. I'd recommend Lucy 100%.

Fantastic experience: I joined Storm in the main to try and get some fitness, manage stress and lose some weight. On my first visit and since, Ted Winter made me feel very much at ease; being an overweight guy with a busy life at work and at home I was a little unsure of “joining a gym” but I certainly lost that feeling very quickly. Things were explained well and I certainly felt supported and understood the science a little more of what we were doing rather than just doing it. That support didn’t just stop in the gym though; even during a period of injury, the interface between my physio and Storm was great, a plan was tailored by Ted to get me back to fitness and to rehabilitate the injury. Great service and great team.

Fantastic experience: I have been training with Ted for nearly 4 years now. His knowledge, guidance and excellent programming has enabled me to go from strength to strength with weight training whilst my fitness has continued to improve. Ted excels at adding ‘just the right amount’ of challenge into my programming and I find Storm a safe, friendly and welcoming place to train.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and team! Spencer and Lome looked after me whilst I was in the area for the week. Fantastic facilities, but more importantly the guys are passionate about what they do with great knowledge. I’ve got a few great tips that I’m taking back home with me. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in the area next. If I lived near this would be where I train.

Fantastic experience: First experience of a PT. I initially intended to buy one block of sessions to kick start my training and then continue on my own. I very quickly learned that the benefit and value of having Ted as my trainer went way beyond a training program. That was in 2018 and I've continued with Storm since. No BS, tailored training in awesome facilities with your own rack and all the equipment you'd need.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Top quality set up with top quality coaches! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Lome down at storm. Every session has been tailored perfectly to both improve and push myself to reach my desired goals of improving my power output during the off season for rugby. Can’t recommend Storm enough!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality I have trained at STORM Fitness for over 6 years. A dedicated, friendly team of trainers and a safe, comfortable place for anyone and everyone to commit some time to improve your health and fitness. The team really embraced my journey and my challenges to allow me to improve my fitness to a level I thought I could never attain!

Fantastic experience: I finally took the decision after a couple of years post-burnout, lockdown and not looking after myself to make some big improvements to my fitness and overall health. PT sessions with Lome are a fixed part of my diary now. After just a few weeks I can already see and feel the difference. My strength is up, old muscle injuries are feeling stronger, and I’m feeling fitter in general. I definitely recommend getting in touch with Lome. He is knowledgeable, friendly and will encourage you to push your limits. Training at Storm is a welcoming space and I like being in a motivating environment where everyone is working hard at their fitness.

Fantastic experience: I have been training with Ted at Storm for five years now, and my experience has been nothing but positive. Ted is extremely knowledgeable and pushes you hard, which is exactly what I am looking for in personal trainer. The training I do with Ted is designed to help my running, and I can confidently say he has helped me continue to improve and get fitter and stronger, even as I get older. The whole team at Storm are excellent and a great bunch of people. The team have continued to make the facilities better and better, and they adapted really well with the challenges of the last twelve months. This is a gym that could suit someone starting out on their fitness journey or an experienced trainer. It really is somewhere that anyone of any level of fitness could benefit from attending, and I would be confident that you would improve with Storm Fitness.

Fantastic experience: I began training at Storm following a spinal injury almost 5 years ago. After coming to the end of my NHS rehab I was on the look out for a PT who could help me work through a long and complex recovery and a gym that would provide the right environment to focus. I found both after a fellow runner recommended Ted at Storm. The gym itself is smart and clean with a private feel to it. The trainers are friendly, approachable and very professional. I had concerns about training in a typical ‘gym’ - following my injury I could barely walk let alone think about using some of the equipment in there! But I needn’t have worried, Ted made me feel very comfortable with the level I was at, and the other clients were kind and welcoming. I’ve trained with Ted for 4 years - he has structured sessions and adjusted goals as I’ve slowly gained strength and confidence. He took me from the simple aim of safely lifting my son up for a cuddle to doing push ups on the floor at 30 weeks pregnant! I’ve trained in gyms in the past - but Storm is truly different. I’ve honestly never felt stronger or healthier in both mind and body. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone, whether they’re looking to increase fitness, get in shape or rehabilitate an injury.

Fantastic experience: I have been training at Storm Fitness for 2 years now with Ted Winter I must admit I was a little nervous at first, having not trained much at all in years- to be fair I did not know how to train before I started. I was very overweight, at 143kg at my first consultation & wondered whether I would be able to cope in the gym with a busy working life, 2 children & a potential big change in physical workload Ted instantly put me at ease with an honest approach, explaining the ‘why’ behind the instruction, in depth nutritional advice & helping me achieve the feeling of progress in every session I seemed to reach goal after goal with consistency. I have gone on to lose 8 stone in weight over the course of the last 2 years-It has completely transformed me both Physically & mentally I really could not have done this without the guidance, knowledge & ethos of both Ted & the Storm Fitness gym I now have a different level of self-discipline, mindset & self-belief going forward If you are looking for realistic, fun & quality personal training that really delivers results, I cannot recommend Storm Fitness enough