IT BEGAN AT CHILDHOOD:
My personal fitness journey began as a child aged 6.
I loved food! My parents didn’t struggle to get me to eat. However, with their lack of knowledge, I wasn’t always given the best of foods. My snacks used to consist of processed foods such as chocolate, cakes, biscuits and crisps coupled with hours in front of the TV after school – the perfect recipe for obesity. It wasn’t long until my parents had difficulty buying me clothes that fit so they decided to sign me up at a local football club.
ENTERING THE TEENS
Entering my teenage years, I faced a few life-changing moments…
Name-Calling – Despite exercising regularly my eating habits didn’t really change, yes I lost a little bit of weight but it wasn’t enough to stop the ‘name calling’. It was at this point when I knew I needed to take measures into my own hands.
From here I set a goal to reduce my weight as well as improve my fitness levels. This is when I stopped eating fast food, drinking squash and fizzy drinks and implemented an exercise regime going for 6-8 mile runs 3-4 times per week.
Work Experience – It was through my exposure to the gym during work experience that kickstarted my interest in health & fitness. Later that year I became a member of a local gym to supplement my football training, focussing more on cardio and body weight exercises.
Sporting Background – From joining the local football club and seeing the positive benefits it had made to my health, weight and personal development, I played competitively up to the age of 21. Throughout this time I also participated in many other sports and disciplines.
I truly believe that the positive input from my teachers and coaches awakened a passion of mine, which has lead me into a career in Health & Fitness.
Trial and Error, & Education – My fat loss journey as a teenager wasn’t plain sailing nor was it simple.
Credible information wasn’t readily available or as accurate as it is today.
So in the search of becoming a better football player and improving performance, reducing body fat and building up my confidence, I mixed trial and error with education.
Looking back now I realise I didn’t have the right knowledge but we all have a story to tell and without a doubt, I’ve learnt a lot since then!
Entering the Fitness Industry – After feeling happier within myself and getting a taster of a potential career avenue, I became fascinated with the human body. I decided I wanted to become qualified so that I could help others and develop this passion of mine!
I knew that so many people were facing the same challenges as me and my journey would have been much easier if I had the correct information, support and guidance – I wanted to be the person to help others.
Interesting Fact: After completing my A-Levels I still wasn’t certain of the most appropriate path I should go down. My friends moved on to university whilst I secured an administrative job. I felt lost, however, I stuck it out for 6 months until one day I knew I couldn’t do this anymore! That same evening, I wrote down my strengths and researched what I could do with the grades I had; it wasn’t much but I could study accounting or become a gym instructor so I did both!
After qualifying as a gym instructor, I secured employment at a gym where I first did my work experience. I progressed quickly and was given more opportunity to teach classes and qualify as a personal trainer. Whilst on this path, I also continued to study accountancy for two years but I couldn’t bear to sit the final set of exams. I decided to take a year out and to take up personal training on a full-time basis, whilst seeing accounting as a plan B.
I took on my first few clients in October – by December they had made amazing progress. Posting their results on social media led to an explosion of awareness – the rest they say is history.
EXPERIENCE
Gaining exposure to work with as many people on the gym floor was key to developing hands-on experience. Having worked with a vast array of clients all of different ages, abilities, medical conditions and goals has helped me become the Personal Trainer I am today – 6 years on.
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Knowing full well that the standard Personal Training qualification was not enough to give me all the knowledge, I went on to invest thousands of pounds and hundreds of man-hours to become the best investment to my clients. I studied sports massage, nutrition, behaviour, psychology, biomechanics, business and much more.
I still continue to develop and invest in myself year on year by enrolling on courses, attending workshops, seminars & reading so that I can be the best investment to my clients and give them the best life-changing returns, coupled with the most accurate information attainable.
MY APPROACH
I understand that we are all unique individuals, and we all need a bespoke approach in achieving results.
My approach combines evidence-based science recognised by industry leading qualifications; practical experience and knowledge to produce outstanding life changing results with every single client, in a practical manner which factors in your lifestyle, beliefs, & preferences.
Exercise is beneficial for everyone, however, understanding that not all exercises are right for everyone and that nutrition plays a vital role is also a major factor – not only in each achieving results but also overall long-term health.
My aim is to also educate my clients throughout the process so they can be self-sufficient with their new appearance, knowledge and lifestyle. Taking on personal responsibility for every person who works with me, ensuring they receive my full commitment and unrivalled service.
Having gone through my own personal journey and also helped many others change their life, I can empathise with the thoughts and problems you may be facing. Without a doubt, I’ll be able to help you overcome them and more in an un-intimidating, professional, enjoyable and highly motivational manner.
I have organised my personal training services very differently to the ‘typical PT.’ who in my view can tend to offer sub-par service. Working with myself, you won’t get a single session or a block of 10 sessions which can serve no real purpose. Instead, you will receive my trialled and tested methodology tailored specifically to you to truly change your life forever within six months! No more yoyoing, fad diets or unsustainable approaches.
You won’t experience a hard sell from me either. If you feel I’d be the right Trainer for you, please do reach out for an informal chat to discuss the direction you want to head in. If not, then I wish you the best with finding someone who can help you.
I have and always will focus on quality over quantity since only working with a limited and select amount of clients to be able to deliver the level of service required to truly change their lives.
I only want to work with serious people that are ready to change, so if that is you and you’d like to work with me to change the quality of your life and those around you then take the step to contact me as many others have.
PHILOSOPHY
I believe everyone should have a steady level of health & fitness that, more importantly, is sustainable long-term to enjoy life to the fullest and so I am dedicated to staying 100% focused on my client’s results, wellbeing and happiness.
MY MISSION, PASSION AND COMMITMENT
My mission is to help as many people improve their Health, Fitness and Lifestyle.
Helping people to better their lives is a true passion of mine and is the most rewarding part of my job.
I promise to stay committed to keeping up-to-date with ever-advancing science and share my knowledge in the aid to help people and provide the very best version of myself every day by being professional & continuing to build a reputation on life-changing results.
