I had trained on and off for years, I used to get really motivated at times and train hard for long months to make the body I wanted but failed every time. Also, my earlier trainers told me that, as a 45-year-old, it was impossible for me to develop that elusive six-pack. when I met Marco, he told me that intelligent training and a tailored nutrition plan were the keys to get what I wanted.

So I embarked on a fourteenth weeks body transformation journey…I guess the results speak for themselves!

After recovering from childbirth, I had been back at the gym three times a week for two years training on my own and although I was getting stronger, I did not recover my pre-pregnancy body shape.

As I had trained with Marco before getting pregnant, I returned to him for a little help. Within just 4 weeks I was less bloated and much stronger, and after 6 months I would not believe how much I’ve changed if it was not for the mirror, I lost 33 pounds of fat, gained 20 pounds of muscle, went down 3 dress sizes and my old clothes keep falling off me. I am really strong and feel energized.

Fantastic!

I used to run and use the machines in the “ladies section” three times a week but after 9 months of dedicated training, I saw no change in my body shape and felt I was working hard for nothing. After training with Marco, along with his expert nutritional advice, I learned how to use free weights, I have since not done any cardio or running and to my surprise and have lost body fat and gained muscle. I initially thought I would get huge but this is not the case. My body has become more toned and I no longer feel “wobbly”.

I’ve been weight training on and off for about 8 years, as well as weight training, I also train in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

I was at a stage in my strength training where I was completely frustrated with my lack of progress. and every time I tried to “Bulk Up “ I’d just gain fat. I believed I had reached my “natural” potential. When I started with Marco my body fat was 17%, and after 6 weeks it had dropped to 11% but my weight remained about the same, by week 9 I had reached my target of under 10% body fat. I’m in the best shape of my life but more importantly, I’m making steady progress again. I have also noticed vast improvements in my Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, particularly on hand speed, strength, and explosive power.

Making the decision to get personal training from Marco has helped me in achieving my goals and getting my training “back on track “.

I put on a few extra pounds during my pregnancy as is usually the case, and my stomach muscles stretched too much. After delivering my baby girl, they did not return to their original strength and shape, my stomach was now very loose and hanging out.

I got referred to the physiotherapist who gave me some exercises to strengthen them which I stuck to diligently for 5 months and as they got slightly better the physiotherapist discharged me from therapy. Unfortunately, after a couple of months, I noticed that the gap in my abdominal muscles was widening again and I started to suffer low back pain; it was so bad that I could not lift my daughter anymore so I decided to start exercising on my own and took up a diet to lose weight, and after a couple of weeks, I was jogging every day for about 30 minutes.

After 5 months on this diet and exercise routine, nothing had changed or improved to my disappointment. As a result, I got depressed, moody, and tired all the time. Sleeping was very difficult too, I would wake up 2 or 3 times every night and stay up for 2 or 3 hours very often, I also hated watching myself in the mirror, and although I was hungry all the time I felt guilty when eating. After commenting this to my friend Kym she gave me the phone number of the person that had previously trained her, that was how I got to meet Marco Berta.

Just 4 months after I started to train with Marco my body and life have changed 100 %, he taught me to eat according to what I need and in 12 weeks of training I lost 10% body fat, I reduced my waist size by 8cm and dropped a dress size not to mention the 12 lb of muscle I gained which completely reshaped my body, now I can eat more without getting fat again.

I feel younger; my energy levels skyrocketed, I sleep better, and recovered my confidence, so I will keep training until I look at my best.

I had trained for some years already (mainly gym classes, cardio, some non-structured weight training as well). I was feeling OK with my body but had a lot of back and shoulder pain and posture issues. I used to train 7 times a week, sometimes really long hours, but definitely was not doing the right thing for my body!

After meeting Marco and a brief chat about my issues I decided to hire him for few sessions to see if I could benefit...that turned into a whole year under his guidance. I can say that the experience has amazed me, I am fitter, stronger than ever before, I hardly have any back pain and my body composition has improved so much that I am in the best shape I have ever been!

Marco taught me how to take care of my body in an efficient and healthy way.

Really worth it! Thanks, Marco!

In 2007 I started having pain in my left side of my upper back, it all started as a small pain but after got worse until I was almost unable to train, turn my head to the side or make any sudden movement. Sleeping was also impossible and used to wake up exhausted after restless nights. That went on for about 6 months while I went to see doctors, chiropractors, and eventually an osteopath.

Finally, after spending a few hundred pounds without any improvement, I made up my mind and decided to see Marco as a last resort for my back pain. After three stretching sessions which lasted twenty minutes each three days in a row the pain went down at least 80 %, that was enough for me to hire him as my personal trainer.

After he ran few tests he designed a rehabilitation program which I followed for 6 weeks. My back pain not only disappeared to never come back but also I got a lot stronger and feel now better.

Lisa Carrodus was coached (strength, lean muscle, and nutrition) for a year by Marco Berta.

With my client and NABBA World Title holder Lisa in Montecatini, Italy 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8uIMr6oT88

I contacted Marco eight weeks before I was running the Ealing half marathon. My goal was to cut my running time and make a personal best for this event. I only gave Marco eight weeks to get me in shape so he wrote me a training plan that pushed me quite hard. Marco was very supportive throughout my training and if I had any questions about the training or nutrition, he was only a phone call away.

Race day came around and I ran a personal best time I am proud of.

I am grateful to Marco for all his help.

I have a Master's Degree in Sports Science and, I have swum competitively for six years. I also enjoy Skiing, Skating, Cycling, and Running. but after moving to the UK my workouts consisted mainly of swimming. Last year I started training for a triathlon competition inspired by my friend and triathlon coach David. I trained hard and in spite of not having previous experience and that I placed well I felt I could have done much better, at times I felt that I did not have enough strength to push harder while riding the bike. After commenting on it to my coach, he told me that I have great potential of being a good triathlete however, he advised me on seeking help from a professional Strength Coach to discuss the matter of my lack of strength and power.

After meeting Marco and a brief chat, I got impressed with his knowledge about anatomy, strength training, and especially nutrition as I would later find out how important the latter is. I have to admit that initially, I worried about weight training as Marco suggested because I did not want to “bulk up” but I wanted to improve my sports performance and look my best, flat tummy, thin legs, and absolutely no love handles on my waist!!

Long story short: to my amusement in just six weeks into the nutrition and training programs Marco designed, I dropped seven pounds of fat, got stronger, and look the best I ever did. It was not easy as it requires discipline but I feel wonderful, full of energy and the best part was the attention I received on the beach last summer in Florida!!