about me

my Mission

My mission is to take my extensive knowledge and expertise and use this to help you feel healthier, fitter, and stronger than ever before, both physically and mentally.

Over 16 Years Experience

I have been a personal trainer for over 16 years and have been a sponsored athlete since I was 17 years old. I have very high client retention rates, due to the ability to make sessions with my clients fun as well as highly effective. I am qualified in numerous different categories of training, as well as nutrition and sports massage.

I am a keen sportsman, and compete in many different categories of watersports to a high level. I am also an advanced skier. I have enjoyed working with many athletes of different disciplines to enhance their specific abilities.

Personal trainers can dip in and out of the career. I have been in the industry constantly for nearly two decades and have refined my techniques and grown my knowledge over this extensive period.

My Core Values

The client comes first. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when training with me. I will not push you to an unrealistic limit or think that what one client can be expected to achieve will suit another client. Every client is different, and every client will have a tailored training programme.

Testimonials

Steve was the first personal trainer I have had (had a couple since in London and they just don’t compare!). HIGHLY recommended!

I had 1-2-1 sessions with Steve to loose weight and to trim up... don’t be fooled by the personality and smile, you have a good laugh with Steve however he will push you... hard!

I moved to London so can’t use Steve anymore otherwise I would be having ongoing 121 sessions. You would think in London you would be spoilt... you are not! I have had a few and none of them are to the same standard as Steve. Steve was worth every penny!

Thank you Steve!

I started doing training with Steve 11 years ago, in spring 2010, after injuring my leg skiing while on holiday in January 2010.

As an office worker - and often very stressed out because of the intensity of my work as an advocate - Steve's fitness training has been invaluable, both physically and mentally.

Steve has been a great and consistent support to me for over a decade.

I have used Steven as a personnel trainer consistently twice a week for the last 10 years. He has the benefit of understanding the various sports I am interested in mainly Skiing and sailing, this enables him to target my training to maximise the benefits to me in the limited time I have to be in the gym.

He has told me previously that he gained a good amount of this specific training knowledge from a trip he did to Hawaii. I feel very grateful that this specific training to be available in Jersey as without his expertise I would be left lacking in this respect.

I specifically requested Steve to be my personal trainer because of the more dynamic approach Steve utilises while training his clients, away from the normal simplistic utilisation of training with gym equipment.

I have been training ever since with Steve and as I say above, the more dynamic approach, away from normal style training, is very much my preference.

Stephen Longstaffe has been an active member of the RCIYC Hobie sailing Fleet since 2005. During this time as one of the Islands top Wildcat sailors Stephen has participated regularly in the Fleets racing and training activity, competing in Channel Islands Championships and representing the Club and Jersey at major International events such as European Championships.

Stephen’s excellent training skills have been beneficial to the Fleet over the years and especially for the Junior sailors where he is always willing to support and help in their sailing development.

I originally started training with Steve to correct a fallen shoulder problem. That was about 7 years ago. Since then he has seen me through two pregnancies with their own difficulties. And afterwards at one time we even had a mum’s and baby weekly outdoors session with Steve at the helm.

Annually we focus on ski training, weak knees and hip flexor are demanding more pre ski fitness which Steve guides me through meaning I get more from my holiday.

Over the years I have trained with Steven we have become good friends. I’d highly recommend him as a PT. Having a weekly trainer is a great focus for those of us who may waver without one!

After suffering a skiing accident in 2014, I endured a period of significant mobility difficulties. After receiving excellent treatment from Government health professionals, I then engaged with Steve Longstaffe in March 2016 to assist me with my long term recovery. Steve created a bespoke recovery programme by initially concentrating on my core strength before expanding into other areas of my fitness improvement.

I initially expected an engagement with Steve for about 6 months. But the incredible transformation he created for me, including increased cardio vascular capacity, loss of weight & a positive change to my body shape has ensured that Steve is still my Personal Trainer to this day. That’s now 5 years and counting.

Thank you Steve. I’m looking forward to our continued partnership.

Qualifications

Over the years I have accrued various different skills that benefit people in many various ways within the umbrella of fitness.

Advanced Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Sports Massage Therapist.
Nutritional advisor.
Kettle-bell instructor.
VIPR training.
Core training.
Plyometrics.
Fat-loss strategies.
Neuro-linguistic programming.

My sporting interests

Any active lifestyle is a great way to keep in shape. Here’s a few things that I regularly add to my normal workout sessions.

Kitesurfing

Over 12 years experience in kitesurfing both in recreational and competitions. A sport which needs a high degree of core and leg strength.

Sailing

I have crewed many racing sailing boats small and large, and I use the knowledge I have gained first hand to help clients become a better sailor.

SUPing

I have been Stand Up Paddleboarding for many years including when I lived in Hawaii and can apply my knowledge of muscle usage to improve your capabilities.

Skiing

I am a passionate lifelong skier. I have trained many people in Jersey in terms of how to develop the relevant muscle groups to make you a stronger skier with improved stamina.

Surfing

I have trained some of the best local surfers, both to enhance their flexibility as well as improving other attributes which will raise performance in their sport.

Where I'm based

I am based at Fitness First in central St.Helier, however I can meet you anywhere.