Testimonials

In October 2015 I have decided that I wanted to change my lifestyle and I needed a massive change that will make me look and feel better about myself. Once reading Darren’s profile, I realized that he would be perfect for the transformation that I wanted to achieve, since he has the military background, therefor would not be scared of telling me exactly what to do and how, as well as nutritionist and he has worked with people with injuries. I have been diagnosed with hip distortion about four/five years ago, and since then I have been in pain weather It is when I am just walking or trying to play any sports. Having played sports my whole life, it was a devastating news for me and I turned to food, and that is when I started gaining weight more and more. What is adding to my weight problem is that I also have insulin resistance, which would mean that I need to live as a diabetic and that I would put on weight much faster than others. After mine and Darren’s first consultation, I knew that he would be able to help me, firstly with the pain and then with the weight. By working on muscles around the hips and strengthening them, in just 5 months I have started feeling like myself again. I could wear heels, walk fast for a long time, sit in positions that i could not have before, and sleep better. Achieving that was something that I did not think will happen that fast and that the results would be so obvious, but they were. When it comes to losing weight, we are currently in the process of that. Because I have not done any sport or anything really for a very long time, I lost all of my muscles really, and there for before I can start losing great amounts of weight, I have to build on muscle tissue, and that is what we are doing at the moment. I know that this is going to be a very long process for me, but I am confident that in two years’ time I will be able to run with no pain and also achieve my goal weight. Darren is not just a trainer, he is a friend, a rock, support and most important he makes me feel like I could do anything and I am curtain that together we can make me into my own perfect self.

Klara

Daz is a really exceptional trainer and really makes workouts much fun with his personality and choice of workout. I've been him with him for approximately 4 months and I've enjoyed choosing him. It was all due to chance as he was trained chosen for my fit pack promotions and I continued because it could be seen he knew his stuff and pushed me harder than I have ever gone. I really like how not only he chooses to be your personal trainer who pushes you to the limit but also someone who cares enough to know what is happening in your daily life and to try help in every way possible. He not only is a great person to talk to but has a ethos which is to not only look good in front of a mirror but also be able to utilise what you learn in the gym with you daily and increase your health. I like that not only he focuses on the muscle building but endurance and cardio which is essential for good health and he has at many times proven that his method is affective but goes beyond normal expectation. I have seen first-hand that his method does work as I've improved greatly in all aspects of my health. I have noticed many changes in both appearance I've lost much fat and built definition. I have seen also changed in ability due to his personality to never let you give up and always push you to your absolute best. I feel his personality helps a lot and also his organisation of workouts are qualities to be admired. I'm progressing very well and hopefully I keep going at it. As I want to constantly better myself so build more and be the best I can.

Mannan Jiaz

I have been a regular gym-goer for quite a number of years but the last couple of years I seemed to be lacking motivation and I felt I was just going through the motions. Daz started at the gym, introduced himself to me and asked if I wanted to try a training session with him. The session proved to me just how much I had let things slide. I enjoyed the session so much that I decided to start training with him. I always enjoy training sessions and look forward to them, and he makes them so varied that the time flies by. He is friendly, engaging, encouraging, always keeps me on my toes (quite literally as legs ache sometimes) and always makes sure I am using the correct technique. My fitness levels and stamina have improved quite dramatically and I look forward to much more improvement over the coming months.

Maggie

To say that Daz is a good Personal trainer would be an understatement. When we agreed to work together I instantly knew I had made the right decision. or months I had been training myself and felt discouraged as was not seeing results I had hoped for, but with Daz we have managed to unveil my true potential and achieve so much more than I ever felt possible. Together we have discovered the areas that need further developing but also highlighted my strengths (that I didn't even know I had). Daz is so encouraging and, despite my (frequent) opposing, manages to say the right thing to motivate me and prevent me from quitting. I'm sure all of his clients would agree that he has made the effort to get to know them.... And now I feel that he does know me. He recognizes when I am not feeling 100% and will always accommodate for that. He has helped me in my weakest areas, offering me so much more than a workout programme. He offers me nutritional advice that will facilitate me in reaching my goal. I can say that I truly trust Daz and believe he knows what is best for me. He's help me realize that achievement does not happen at the end, but rather throughout. He has (somehow) made me enjoy exercises that I always used to fear and see for the right reasons why it would help me to concentrate on both. Couldn't give Daz a higher recommendation for his continued commitment to see you strive. I feel like there's nothing stopping me now. So, for those of you who are like me and already come from an athletic background, feeling like you can achieve your goals on your own, you don't even know what you're truly capable of until you work with Daz.

Robyn

I was recommended the services of Darren after having knee surgery in 2012. I suffered a fracture T12 vertebrate in 2014. After having 2 weeks of set backs I was finally given the go-ahead to begin my rehabilitation. After contacting Darren and working with him over a period of 3 months he has developed a program designed to kick start me getting back as much mobility as possible. With Darren's knowledge, skills, expertise and passion. I knew this was long term programme not just a short fix. Even after this short period of time and comprehensive timetable of exercise looking at posture, stability, balance and core strength. I am a lot stronger more stable, mobile and flexible. With the help of Darren I am a more positive person because he has given me the confidence to walk tall. I am true to my word and this is a testament to a Personal Trainer that can change your life and help you overcome your physical barriers there is only one way to find out if it can work for you is try it and don't give up because the support you get from Darren along with his nutritional support is first class.

Barry

I have known Daz for a good few months and have very much appreciated his time and effort and generally his attitude. Daz approached me as I was practicing the bleep test as I was planning on joining the forces, unfortunately I only had a week to thoroughly train, but Daz did incredible and effective work in the time given. I feel Daz's strengths comes from his knowledge and experience, this coming from his previous experience in the British Army, but my personal favorite attribute from Daz is his motivation and ability to push me further then I thought I could achieve. I would happily recommend Daz to anyone looking for fitness help for all the reasons above, but not to forget he is just a great guy to get to know.

Taylor de Sousa