Our clients say:

I've stayed training with Jeff to do some strength work and I'm now working on things I never thought I could do. It's genuinely been a life-changer. I was a little sceptical of strength training but was enjoying the challenge. Jeff told me I should cut back on the running, that the programme would improve cardiovascular fitness. He was right. After 6 months of strength work, I had a health check at my gym: body fat down, cholesterol down, body sugars down, an inch off my waist, even my pulse was down. This is not your average gym programme!

Stephen Lord

Having had PTs in the past, I came to Ambition looking for a very particular type of training. I was referred to Kinga, who turned out to be not only exceptional at what she does but quite an inspiration, too. I look forward to every training session; whilst they're great fun, I also get to see real improvements from session to session and to learn something new each time, be that about nutrition, body function etc.

Emilia Bairamova

I have been seeing Kinga for training for about three years now. I am nearly 60 and Kinga tailors our sessions depending on my condition! If I am very tired she will push me gently but generally she pushes me a little more each time so that my general fitness, co-ordination and balance have improved enormously over time. She always seems to have new exercises to try so the sessions are varied and she encourages me even when I am feeling pathetic! I know when the last thing I want to do is go to the gym Kinga will ensure I feel so much better after the session. What's more she is good fun!

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Training with Jeff Murray of Ambition Health and Performance has been a fascinating experience. Jeff devises individual programmes which keep you interested and challenged at all times. In just six months my training has got me to a level of fitness and strength which I have not achieved since my early twenties. 
David Armstrong
Training with Michael from Ambition Fitness has achieved better results in three months, both in terms of health and body shape, than the preceding two years of working out by myself. I always worked hard at the gym and thought that that alone would get results but I was wrong. I have learnt what genuine fitness expertise and experience can do.
D Green

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Award-winning Personal Training

Our program has been established since 1996 and has continued to evolve and progress since then. 

Our Approach

We are not restricted by one approach to training or health and/or to one school of thought as to how people should train. We have completed certifications with most of the great educators worldwide (Chek, Poliquin, Gary Gray) and so we understand that there are many ways to achieve a goal.

The Ambition approach to health and training is based upon the best solution for you and your aspirations. This allows us to work with a variety of clients of different abilities and age groups and to provide a whole range of advice and training methods - and variation in training helps keep you interested and motivated. This approach also allows us to work in a whole range of different types of environments; in fact we could train most people without any equipment whatsoever (although we recognise that equipment is very useful and can improve results, so we do still use it frequently).

Our Advantage

The key to providing you with exactly what you need is understanding how the mind and body functions in daily life and then planning a health and exercise program around this. An in-depth knowledge of functional anatomy and the hormonal system gives us this great advantage over our competitors. At Ambition our trainers are frequently assessed both informally and formally to make sure that the best possible service is provided, so there is little danger of you receiving inappropriate advice or exercise from any of our team.

How it Works

We offer an initial complimentary consultation where we can discuss your goals and outline our achievement strategy. As our personal training program operates within a clinical environment we may recommend a multi-disciplinary approach; as you can see, we cover many different disciplines with our Health Through Optimum Movement Program. All of these services have earned their place in our health and fitness arsenal, and it is often essential to combine training with treatment and advice to get the best results.

Personal Trainers at Vauxhall Road, Westminster & Seymour Place, Marylebone

Here's a quick introduction to some of our team...

Angela Griffin: BSc Biochemistry, Diploma in Personal Training

Angela Griffin: BSc Biochemistry, Diploma in Personal Training

Has worked in the fitness industry since 2003 as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. Has competed in athletics (both track and field), badminton and netball at county level.

Caroll Kerner, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Caroll Kerner, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Has worked in the health and fitness industry since 2002. Has won all three of her professional Muy Thai fights in Thailand, has completed 11 marathons and a 100k race in Egypt in just over 10 hours.

Jeff Murray, Corrective Exercise Specialist

Jeff Murray, CHEK Level 2 Practitioner, NASM-certified

Jeff has over thirty years' industry experience, and continues to broaden his knowledge and expertise through continual professional development with those at the cutting edge of corrective exercise.

Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor, NASM-certified Personal Trainer

Kate has worked with many of the top rugby teams including Harrow and London Wasps. She is a member of BASRAT, and also has a degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention.

Kinga Jonczyk

Kinga Jonczyk, MSc Physical Education, CHEK-certified practitioner

Kinga's varied qualifications and interests (CKT level 2, ASA swim instructor, ITEC massage therapist) have led to her developing a holistic approach to correct posture and movement. 

Michael Rook, Charles Poloquin PICP2 Strength Coach

Michael Rook, Charles Poloquin PICP2 Strength Coach

Previously a journalist and communications professional, Michael fought a personal battle against obesity and back pain before qualifying as a personal trainer and studying with leading lights in the industry such as Charles Poloquin, Scott Sonnon and Steve Cotter.

Sonia Munafo

Sonia Munafo

Sonia uses pilates as part of personal training to help clients who have lower or upper back problems, sciatica or other aches and pains and restricted movement. She is available for either class or one to one training.

Please take a look at the other disciplines we offer and see how they can link in to help you. We look forward to working with you and developing a long and successful relationship.

Ambition is certified by the following bodies