“James’ Agewell classes are aptly named, after a number of classes I feel much stronger and a lot more agile. I came to the class just following almost 2 weeks of severe back pain and a number of physio appointments. James took the time to speak with my physiotherapist and consequently he has guided me through the classes in the full knowledge of my compromised back, as a result of his classes I am now happily able to do movements and exercises that I couldn’t have imagined doing a few weeks ago.“

— Dee Murray (65)

“I've been doing the Agewell class now for almost 3 months and it's really got me moving! I look forward to doing my class on a Tuesday and Thursday and I'm buzzing for the day after it! James is a wonderful teacher and pushes us to do our best. I play tennis & golf and look forward to getting back to playing with my mobility and core stronger! A good insurance policy for my future”

— Trish Horgan (60)

"Working with James has really opened my eyes to the benefits of a scientific exercise programme. I've been an active sportsman all my life but I wish I had included more of this in my training years ago. The impact was immediate and has shown me that age is no barrier to getting fitter and stronger."

— Gerry Morrissey (73)

“I’ve been taking part in Agewell’s weekly classes for the past year and find it of huge benefit from a physical and psychological point of view.

I find that the combination of mobility and balance exercises together with the cardio workouts has improved my strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing immensely. It’s also made a big difference to the flexibility required for playing golf and this was very noticeable last summer.

I can’t recommend it highly enough.”

— Patrick Cowhey

“When I started working with James in November, I could barely walk, I got breathless going up the stairs and I was having recurrent lung infections. I should mention that I have a myriad of health issues: asthma, glaucoma, sleep apnoea, chronic daily headaches and migraines, cancer survivor and back and hip issues. My self-esteem was very low and I thought I was going to have to accept my confined life.

Not only does James have copious academic knowledge, (his dissertation for his PHD was on ageing well) he has the personality to impart this knowledge in an engaging and practical way, knowing exactly the pace necessary ( in my case that of a snail !) James wants and wills his clients to improve and get fitter and best of all, he does it with a sense of humour with a holistic and non-judgemental attitude.

Fast forward 3 months... I can now go for short walks, no more breathlessness, chronic fatigue under control, recurrent lung infections reduced and I have my confidence back; I can look at myself in the mirror again.

I’m so grateful to James to be feeling so well and the programme has not finished yet. So I say to anyone who is thinking about contacting James, do it now, and feel fitter and better as we all deserve to be.”

— Joan Moran (67)

“I have really enjoyed the classes and found them to be both challenging and useful. It is helpful when you explain how each exercise acts to develop the muscles or other aspects of the body, and how it benefits us as we age.

I also really appreciate the feedback you give as you watch us in the class, this is good for my motivation, and I have been doing some of these exercises in my own time - when I can remember what the exercises are! (the videos will help here)

Already - after just one month - I feel my body has got stronger, fitter and more able to balance well, so I am feeling motivated too"

— Helen Hunt

“When I first contacted James, I had back problems and because of Covid lockdown, I could get online help only. We first had a video call, in which he asked all the right questions to make sure he understood my issues. He then developed a back strengthening tailor-made programme for me, which became the basis of my online training for a few months. When my back was better, I decided to stay with him as my personal fitness trainer, as I felt his deep knowledge and passion for his work made me feel safe and in good hands, while delivering great results.

I am currently doing live online individual sessions and group sessions, and always feel he looks after the needs of all his trainees, paying attention to all of us and ensuring that we are working in a safe and efficient manner. Training online is not an obstacle, as he pays a lot of attention to our movements on camera and gives plenty of feedback. Moreover, on a wet evening, it saves you from having to leave the house to do your fitness training!!! James offers an all-rounded programme, working on balance, flexibility, strengthening, cardio and stretching. And all that accompanied by good humour and a big smile, which makes his sessions highly engaging and enjoyable.“

— Camila Comas