Ashley Riley
Duston Sports Centre
Northampton
7 votes
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About
My goal is to ensure you never come back. Yep, you heard me. Fitness has become a predatory industry where your insecurities make profit, leaving you the client with no results and empty pockets.
Once we’re done, you will have more knowledge of training and a better physique than 90% of people. In essence you won’t need me any more.
We don’t all have the same 24 hours in the day; our lives are wildly different. But we do have the same hour in the gym. It is my duty to ensure you can nail that hour.
Learning how to train properly, efficiently and with total effort will allow everything else to fall into place. I won’t fluff it up, I won’t sell you a dream, but I know precisely what works. It will be hard, but while not all hard training is smart training, all smart training is hard training.
Once we’re done, you will have more knowledge of training and a better physique than 90% of people. In essence you won’t need me any more.
We don’t all have the same 24 hours in the day; our lives are wildly different. But we do have the same hour in the gym. It is my duty to ensure you can nail that hour.
Learning how to train properly, efficiently and with total effort will allow everything else to fall into place. I won’t fluff it up, I won’t sell you a dream, but I know precisely what works. It will be hard, but while not all hard training is smart training, all smart training is hard training.
Qualifications
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Personal Training
Specialisms
Hypertrophy
Custom plans and programming
Sustainable weight loss
Weight manipulation
Bulking and cutting cycles
Injury prevention and rehab
Bodybuilding
Custom plans and programming
Sustainable weight loss
Weight manipulation
Bulking and cutting cycles
Injury prevention and rehab
Bodybuilding
Location
7 Reviews
7 out of 7
I’ve been working with Ashley for several months now, and it’s been a great experience for building strength and muscle size. The program is well-planned, with a strong focus on progressive overload to help me make steady progress toward my goals. I really appreciate the pay-as-you-go model, which makes it flexible and convenient for me. Ashley is also great at catering to my training times, making it easy to fit sessions into my schedule.
I’ve definitely seen noticeable gains, especially in my arms and chest, and my chest strength has improved significantly. The sessions are structured and adaptable, with Ashley always ready to adjust if equipment is in use. What I really appreciate is his confidence in my abilities—I've never had any injuries under his guidance, which speaks volumes about his expertise and attention to form. He also has great knowledge of anatomy, which makes his approach even more effective and ensures that every movement is done with precision.
As someone who’s a bit more cautious due to my age, I sometimes remind him to ease off a little, though I know it’s just my own concern about pushing too hard. Despite that, Ashley always ensures I’m training safely while still making steady progress.
If you're looking to build size and strength, I highly recommend working with Ashley. His approach is motivating, supportive, and has helped me make consistent progress.
Kamal
I’ve definitely seen noticeable gains, especially in my arms and chest, and my chest strength has improved significantly. The sessions are structured and adaptable, with Ashley always ready to adjust if equipment is in use. What I really appreciate is his confidence in my abilities—I've never had any injuries under his guidance, which speaks volumes about his expertise and attention to form. He also has great knowledge of anatomy, which makes his approach even more effective and ensures that every movement is done with precision.
As someone who’s a bit more cautious due to my age, I sometimes remind him to ease off a little, though I know it’s just my own concern about pushing too hard. Despite that, Ashley always ensures I’m training safely while still making steady progress.
If you're looking to build size and strength, I highly recommend working with Ashley. His approach is motivating, supportive, and has helped me make consistent progress.
I have recently come back to the gym after a few years away. I have always hated cardio, but I was aware that it was really important at my age ( 50’s) to improve my strength and fitness. My daughter taught me three basic weights exercises and I started to do these with minimal cardio. I started to notice a positive change really quickly. I was at the gym one day and had a quick chat with Ashley. I decided to take the plunge and booked an appointment with him. This was VERY daunting as I had never had a PT before. Being a female at my age I was feeling intimidated.However Ashley has been great, he put me at ease straight away and really listened to my concerns. He never refers to age or gender and I never feel it is an issue. He just wants to deliver the best he can for you as an individual client. I am so happy with my results so far. I very highly recommend him! Thank you Ashley.
Jane
I’ve been training with Ashley for a few months now, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the results. In my mid-50s, I’d been dabbling with weightlifting and working out, but without much focus or direction. Ashley has completely transformed that. His encouragement, positivity, and expertise have given me a clear sense of purpose and achievable goals.
From the very first session, I was impressed. It was much longer than I expected, with an in-depth conversation about my previous experience, current fitness level, and future expectations. This personalised approach immediately made me feel confident and supported.
Ashley never pushes me into doing anything I’m not comfortable with, but he has a fantastic way of demonstrating exercises and encouraging me to push my limits. I’ve been genuinely surprised at what I’ve been able to achieve under his guidance!
What’s particularly great is Ashley’s attentiveness—even outside of our sessions. If he spots me working out, he always takes the time to check in, see what I’m doing, and offer advice if needed. Having a tailored workout plan has been a game-changer, and Ashley is always open to adapting it if something doesn’t feel right for me.
I never thought I’d work with a personal trainer, but training with Ashley has been an absolute pleasure. His encouragement and guidance have made all the difference. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and inspiring personal trainer!
Kieran McDonnell
From the very first session, I was impressed. It was much longer than I expected, with an in-depth conversation about my previous experience, current fitness level, and future expectations. This personalised approach immediately made me feel confident and supported.
Ashley never pushes me into doing anything I’m not comfortable with, but he has a fantastic way of demonstrating exercises and encouraging me to push my limits. I’ve been genuinely surprised at what I’ve been able to achieve under his guidance!
What’s particularly great is Ashley’s attentiveness—even outside of our sessions. If he spots me working out, he always takes the time to check in, see what I’m doing, and offer advice if needed. Having a tailored workout plan has been a game-changer, and Ashley is always open to adapting it if something doesn’t feel right for me.
I never thought I’d work with a personal trainer, but training with Ashley has been an absolute pleasure. His encouragement and guidance have made all the difference. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and inspiring personal trainer!
Ashley has been exceedingly helpful in my weight loss journey and has even helped me build muscle in the process with his top notch knowledge and motivational attitude. With his help I lost 10kg from the start of November to the end of January and I've never felt healthier or stronger. That paired with his friendliness makes him an ideal trainer for anyone
Marcus Devonish
I’ve known Ashley for a few years as I’m a regular gym user, he’s very professional, knowledgeable but most importantly friendly and a good teacher. I realised I needed to raise my game and gain confidence on equipment I had never used before and with the help of Ashley I have achieved these goals and continue to grow. 100% recommend.
George
I met Ash in the gym earlier this year and just knew he would be my personal trainer of choice. His in-depth knowledge in nutrition & fitness, together with his brilliant motivational skills makes him one of the best. I am so happy with my new, stronger body. Thank you Ash!
Gertie
Best personal trainer I’ve ever had. Glutes grew 2 inches in two months and stayed at same body weight. He’s very motivating but still kind, makes you feel like you’ve done a good job. Never leave a session feeling unsatisfied. Would 100% recommend.
Ethna