I have been working with David since early 2020 before the lockdown began. We had a pause for our sessions from March - June. Since June I have had regular sessions and have noticed a positive difference in my mood and energy levels. I am someone who is currently young and relatively fit but having never had a sustained exercise routine I knew that wouldn?t last forever! This year I wanted to start to exercise as I knew that one day not doing so would catch up to me - both physically and mentally! I had tried going to gyms in the past but only made it a handful of times - I hated the atmosphere both in terms of feeling stuck inside with fluorescent lighting and being left to my own devices, resulting in a lack of willpower and never really achieving anything. I looked into personal training as a result to try to find someone who could help me with this willpower and accountability aspect and David has been that person! He has introduced me to a variety of new exercises and I realised that my previous failed attempts at exercise were because I was never doing ones which I enjoyed - I was doing stuff because I thought it would be good but hated every moment of it. A particular favourite is boxing which David has introduced me to! We currently do a lot of our sessions outside in nature which is also a good motivating factor for me. David is extremely flexible both in terms of timetabling sessions but also flexible and creative in his routines and adapting - eg doing training outside. I can now say that I am someone who exercises regularly including lifting weights and boxing! The ability to say that is staggering after not regularly exercising since my very early teens. David always has a smile on his face during sessions but at the same time we often put the world to rights and he never lets me get away with slacking! It has had a massive impact on my mental and physical health and I?d recommend him as a trainer to anyone who needs someone who is patient, friendly and flexible yet wants to see results.
