About the Author

Simon Waterson joined the Royal Naval Commandos when he was 16, serving in the 845 Naval Air Commando Squadron, special forces. He served for 7 years. As well as being a physical training instructor, he was in Bosnia for 2 years and was given the UN Medal and Land Campaign Medal for the campaign. He represented the Fleet Air Arm in the Royal Naval Field Gun Competition which is the hardest physical test in the World today. He has trained Pierce Brosnan and other actors in the World is Not Enough and has trained the Gladiator, Vulcan. Most lately he has worked with Geri Halliwell.

Reviews

'Simon's military background reflects strongly in his career as a personal trainer. He is highly motivated and disciplined and has a vast knowledge of nutrition and sports medicine.' PIERCE BROSNAN * "The top UK personal trainer" SUNDAY TIMES, STYLE * 'In the world of celebrity fitness, personal trainers are fast becoming stars in their own right. And one name that is dropping off well-glossed lips with regularity is Simon Waterson.' HELLO * "Pierce Brosnan's personal trainer will get you in shape in just four weeks" ESQUIRE * 'the man who honed Halle Berry's body can help you drop a whole dress size...In just a month, you will see a drop in body fat and an increase in lean muscle. Your cardiovascular fitness will be greater, as will your strength and endurance.' DAILY MAIL * 'I'm a longtime exerciser, starting in the U-S military back in the 1960s. Being over 50 now, I've been working to find a routine that includes cardio, strength and functional fitness. I think I finally found what I was looking for in your book. It's excellent. The strength work, especially, is putting me on the road to more balanced fitness. "Keep it Simple" is the best fitness philosophy I've read - and believe me I've got a ton of fitness info and books' Rob Starbuck, Madison, Wisconsin,USA