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ONLINE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:

Alex came to me with a specific vision. He wanted to regain a routine with his training, as well as dropping some body fat.

In parallel with his training routine, we had to factor in his demanding work schedule and two small children.

We constructed his training regime: volume effective and intense, alongside a small deficit.

Having been through this process before he took to it like a duck to water, controlled his days, structured his free time and didn’t miss a beat for the entire dieting process.

He came away with:

6kg drop in body mass ⬇️

Strength gains across all his main compounds⬆️

Here’s what he had to say:

“Dan and I have been good mates for years, so working with him was a no brainer. The knowledge and support he gives is second to none.

Over the last few months we’ve been focused on cutting and getting into shape, and it’s helped me massively, not just physically but mentally as well. My routine, lifestyle and mindset are all in a much better place as a result.

Looking forward to slowly pushing calories back up now and adding some quality size over the next few months with Dan.

Biggest thing I’ve learnt through all of it is that consistency really is key. Slow and steady!”

ONLINE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - 29KG OF LONG GAME

came to me nearly a year ago with a simple goal, he wanted to lose body fat and chase down a better physique.

We started off by reducing his calories slightly, introducing a resistance program and ensuring he was getting adequate steps per day. Over the first few months we dramatically reduced his body mass and got him down from 105kg to around 84kg. This is where we decided to add some mass to his frame, doubling it up as a longer diet break before delving deeper into a cut again ready for a big holiday.

We brought his bodyweight up to around 89kg over the course of 2-3 months. His main compounds climbed significantly and his understanding of tracking and training hard sky rocketed.

Finally we delved into this last phase of the diet, leaning him out considerably and revealing the muscle mass we had built during the small mass phase.

I cannot fault his discipline, determination and ability to not skip a beat for nearly an ENTIRE year! This is testament to what long term planning and adherence to a plan can achieve. He came away with the following:

29kg loss in body mass ⬇️

65kg increase on his deadlift ⬆️

40kg increase on his squat ⬆️

20kg increase on his bench ⬆️

Here’s what he had to say:

“I came to Dan almost a year ago now, and to say my life has changed is an understatement. As well as being my PT, he’s been like a life coach to me. He’s pushed me to try new things, better myself in every way, and that alone has meant the absolute world to me.

I started out as a big lad 😅 and knew things had to change going forward, so I dived in at the deep end and haven’t looked back since. It’s been a graft, but one that’s absolutely worth it, and Dan has made it way more enjoyable than I ever thought it could be.

I pester him 24/7, but he’s always there replying without an issue and calling me out when I’m being a wimp. Living near Dan means one thing I’m never going to be below my step target each day. It could be 9 o’clock at night and he’s knocking on the door saying, “Let’s get a quick loop in.” I’ve loved that, and it’s just become part of my life now.

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ONLINE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:

came to me with a clear goal: she wanted to get leaner, understand her nutrition, and still perform well in rounders and netball.

We set about ensuring her routine juggled all of the above. We reduced some of her sports time to allow for resistance training, while balancing a busy work and social calendar. A small calorie deficit made her fat loss sustainable and minimised any impact on her sporting performance.

Ange showed some serious grit. She dived right into the process, spending time preparing her meals since she had limited time around work and training. She even overcame a few injuries, during which we adapted the program to ensure her progress continued. She came away with an epic result:

A 5.2kg drop in body mass—around 10% of her starting weight.

Here’s what she had to say:

I started training with Dan because I’d always heard great things about his coaching, and honestly, he’s lived up to every bit of it. I mainly wanted help with the nutrition side of things because tracking macros genuinely felt like the end of the world to me — it would completely send my brain into a spiral. Starting with Dan back in January was definitely a huge adjustment. I was so used to eating what I wanted, when I wanted, and over time I realised that if I truly wanted to see results, something had to change.

I’d always been fairly clued up in the gym when it came to training, but working with Dan made me realise there was still so much more to learn. More than anything, though, he’s helped grow my confidence massively. One thing that always sticks with me is him saying, “No one gives a f**k about you in the gym, Ange — just get it done.” As harsh as it sounds, that mindset genuinely helped me. A year ago, I would never have dared set my phone up to record myself in the gym, but now I can do it with ease… well, most of the time 👀

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ONLINE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: A YEAR OF GRAFT

Usually I would lead this with a ‘write up’ but feel words don’t need my input:

I honestly don’t think I can fully put into words how much Dan has helped me over the last 15 months. Losing 9kg is something I’m incredibly proud of, but this journey has been about so much more than just the number on the scales.

It’s been a very busy and sometimes stressful 15 months — holidays, moving house, starting a new school year, celebrations, Christmas, and everything else life throws at you — and Dan has supported me through every single stage of it. No matter what was going on, he always approached things with so much understanding, patience and empathy. He never made me feel guilty for enjoying life or hitting difficult periods, and instead helped me learn how to navigate it all in a realistic and sustainable way.

One of the biggest things Dan has taught me is balance. I’ve learned how to plan ahead and think forward so that I can still enjoy meals out, celebrations and special occasions without feeling like I’ve “failed” or need to start again on Monday. That mindset shift alone has been life changing.

I’ve always loved fast-paced training styles like CrossFit, so moving into a different style of training was outside of my comfort zone at first, but I’ve genuinely loved it. Seeing the physical changes, getting stronger, improving my shape and understanding the benefits of structured training has been amazing.

What makes Dan stand out is that he genuinely cares. He isn’t just a PT - he’s a friend and therapist too 😂 He knows when to push you, when to reassure you, and how to keep you focused without ever making the process miserable. A few of my friends have now signed up with him too, and every single one of them has said the same thing about how kind, supportive and understanding he is.

I’m so excited for the next phase of my journey — bringing on the reverse diet and maintenance phase (and eating more food 😂). For the first time, this feels sustainable and like a lifestyle I can actually maintain long term, and that’s completely down to Dan and the support he’s given me throughout this whole process.

ONLINE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:

came to me with clear goals. She wanted to understand how to fuel herself for both fat loss, and training long term.

We built the routine around her routine and social calendar. We dialled in a small deficit and set her off.

As with all client success, it’s built upon consistency and discipline. Cooper nailed this during the basic days of program and also when navigating several social situations, ensuring she tracked ahead and worked out what her limits were.

An amazing effort from her through the entire process yielded the following:

⬇️8.4kg drop in body mass

⬇️4 inches off her waist

⬇️3.75 inches off her hips

⬇️1 inch off each leg and arm

Here’s what she had to say:

“I approached Dan as I was looking for a lifestyle change and to build a consistent routine within the gym and a better understanding of nutrition.

Through working with Dan I have learned that I can still do the things I enjoy but within moderation! I wanted to feel better mentally and look better physically which is exactly what I have achieved during these months🙂.

I cannot recommend Dan enough! An amazing coach and always on the other end of the phone when needed👏.

ONLINE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:

came to me with a clear goal, he wanted to kick start his fat loss journey, without it taking over his life.

We worked out the potential hurdles he had, set a small calorie deficit and a plan that allowed him to train hard, but also not affect his family and work commitments.

Along the way we hit some pitfalls, such as a short illness, but he didn’t let it slow him down. 
He spent time getting used to tracking and working out how to fit ‘dining out’ and a few drinks into his calories. Allowing a more sustainable approach to fat loss. 

He came away with: 
7.2kg drop in body mass
5 inches off his waist 
2 inches off his hips 
25kg increase on his squat 
10kg increase on his bench
30kg increase on his deadlift

Here’s what he had to say:

“I contacted Dan at the beginning of January as I’d had enough of feeling bloated. AndI was sick of how I looked. He was very easy to get hold of and responded back within minutes of asking him for information. 
My confidence was low, I hadn’t eaten clean or gone to the gym in years. The conversation went back and forth - eventually I decided to take the opportunity and give it my best. 

Dan was amazing from the beginning, he gave me a lot of confidence in how the process works, and plenty of information on what I needed to do. At the beginning I was unsure how it all worked, constantly bombarding him regarding information I didn’t understand. He was always available, constantly answering about meals, my gym plan, and my life in general.. I’m now 7kg down after my 12 week programme and I’m feeling amazing.

 My gym and food confidence is high I’m looking forward to continuing my journey and Dan has said he’s happy to assist me in anything I’m not sure of. 

Thank you Dan”

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:

is returning client who achieved her goals with me previously. She finished her course and left with the tools to look after herself.

After some promotions in work, resulting in a faster, higher pace of life, she found she had fallen off the wagon a little. She re-enlisted for some redirection and attempt to regain her routine.

As always, we started with the basics, a resistance program that suited her schedule, alongside a small deficit that allowed some ‘spare’ for socials with her friends, but, in addition, ensured she could chase down her goals of being leaner and happier with her physique.

We struggled at first due to her schedule and other commitments, but she nailed it down, got her tracking under control, her steps high and nailed her sessions. I cannot fault her time management when we dialled it in.

She came away with a 9kg drop in body mass!

Here’s what she had to say:

“Around 4 years ago I approached Dan with a goal for my wedding and we smashed it. So I knew he was the person to help build my confidence again.

Back last year I was really struggling with my confidence. I just couldn’t get into a routine with food and exercise and something wasn’t clicking. I came to Dan for some motivation and encouragement, and he gave me just that.

Everything wasn’t perfect from the start. However, all of a sudden something clicked, and I really fell in love with my training again. I thank Dan for giving me the perfect level of encouragement and patience to allow the changes to click on their own and develop into habits I can continue with.

I could not recommend Dan more. He has so much knowledge, and really encourages long term habits, instead of changes that result in a quick fix. He allowed me to adapt my goals around my working life and embed a routine into my busy schedule. The patience and support he gave me when a career change become demanding, allowing me to realise that the little wins were just as important, and that time for myself was key in supporting both my physical and mental health.”