Daily Express
The BodyDoctor
3rd January 2002

With celebrity clients such as supermodel Sophie Dahl, Rachel Weisz and, Dani Behr David Marshall, aka the Bodydoctor, claims he can shrink you down by three dress sizes in six weeks. His programme consists of a sequence of 22 exercises that are each designed to offset any negative effects of the previous one. Each exercise must be repeated 20 to 25 times, which according to Marshall, creates enough heat to burn fat at source.

Marie Parchment, 29, podiatry student
'I had never stepped foot in a gym before and as I was a generous size 16, I really needed to do something about my weight. I had been watching the calories but I needed somebody to help me with the exercise.

The Bodydoctor programme has been absolutely brilliant for me. Three times a week I was taken through a strict routine, always to the point of muscle exhaustion, although the trainers are always very aware of what your limits are and were very encouraging. David is not a nutritionist, but guides you in the right direction with advice such as what to eat before and after exercise and gives you easy to follow tips.
I now feel like an exercise evangelist, my friends can hardly believe it. I get a real buzz out of exercising now. I feel so much better in myself, have loads more energy and I feel fantastic for doing it. I've lost one and a half stone but I suddenly realised that the scales didn't matter anymore. The really great thing is that I've lost seven inches off my waist and gone down three dress sizes to a size 12. I can't get used to the idea that there's so much less of me. I've joined my local gym so that I can carry on by myself, and still see David once a week. The programme gave me the kickstart and motivation that I needed. It's a lot of money but I haven't regretted it for one moment, it's a lifelong investment and the best thing I've ever done.'

The six week Bodydoctor programme costs £1,500 plus VAT, or £80 per session. Contact 020 7586 6222 or bodydoctorfitness.com The Bodydoctor Fitness Programme, £60, will guide you through your exercise programme at your own gym using the Bodydoctor programme.