Testimonials
Here are a few comments clients have made, Darren is very proud of what they have achieved and continue to achieve, so keep up the good work. There are many more comments to come, but don't just take their word for it experience the results for yourself.
Personal Training
Hannah Bill, (31) "I begun a course of weekly personal training sessions with Darren 10 weeks before my wedding. I had recently come back from working in a ski resort, and wanted to lose 6kg by my wedding date. Darren was fantastic throughout the whole 10 weeks, and with his help I managed to get to my goal! After spending some time understanding what I wanted to achieve he designed a program for me, and gave me loads of advice about how to train specifically to get the results I was after. He also gave me some great nutritional advice, and above all kept my motivation up throughout the whole 10 weeks. The sessions were focused and fun, and I truly would not have reached my goal without his help!! Thanks Darren!!!!"
Kevin Moorhouse, (48) "I have been training with Darren since July of this year and have found the results to be absolutely brilliant. It is hard work but I've nearly lost a stone and hope to lose another one by the Spring. Most importantly of all I feel fit and strong and look a lot better in the mirror! I've tried diets but they have never worked for me for very long, whereas this program of training has had quite startling results."
Jim Marshall, (49)
"I have worked with Darren over the last 6 months and while I am not sure I can say I have "enjoyed" the experience, I have benefited enormously from his encouragement, enthusiasm and constant urging to do "just a few more" While I might not share Darren's definition of "fun" his sense of humour and belief that I can do more than I think I can has made gym attendance much more enjoyable. I would recommend Darren as a personal trainer to anyone. Just avoid the burpees!!"
Liz Spencer, (52)
"I fully expected not to last the course with Darren - because of my own misconceptions about personal trainers! He has got me doing things I thought I'd never do but that's because he's encouraging and supportive. I wanted to feel fitter but particularly to become more toned. I've worked with him for nearly a year now and am very pleased with the results. I recommend him highly. If this all sounds too good ...he does have a bad point - he can't count! seriously, when you're asked to do 15 repetitions and you think you've done 13, he'll say "that was number 11....." - but maybe that's why his results are so good!"
Sports Therapy
Karen Johnson (51)
I have known Darren for 5 years. We first met at a gym, where he was my personal trainer who specialised in rehab. I had just had my first knee operation and Darren helped me to walk again and to get my general personal fitness back which was sorely lacking. He has since helped me through four more knee operations. The most recent being bi-lateral knee replacements last July. His sessions are fun and are always tailored to suit my needs and interests. It is only through his professionalism, dedication and commitment that I am walking today. I can highly recommend him to anyone as a rehab specialist or personal trainer.
Adam Ben Rabha (28) flying high
I was snowboarding semi professionally and competing nationally when I ruptured my ACL. I had reconstructive surgery using a Patella graft, and found the post operative support given by the NHS to be inadequate so I came to Darren to supplement my recovery. He came up with a comprehensive training plan to safely return me to exercise and high impact use. He was very supportive when I became frustrated by my impatience with the recovery process. He offered massage to aid and speed up the tissue repair and one to one exercise sessions to teach me the proper motions and technique required for an effective rehabilitation. The sessions were very challenging and he fully understood my goals of being able to be active without compromising my future fitness. His sessions were very reasonably priced for the amount of benefits I gained from them. I recommend Darren to all my friends and anyone who wants to return to fitness, quickly, effectively and safely.
Massage Therapy
Mattias Karlberg, (33)
Training, nutrition and health is a very important part of my life. It's not always easy to combine working in the city with a passion of lifting heavy weights, and the combination is definitely not ideal! I work on average 11 hours a day, sitting down in front of a computer. In order to keep making progress in my training I know how crucial it is that my muscles (especially in my back and shoulders) are in a good condition and without minor injuries, strains or knots before my heavy gym session. In the past, I kept on getting small injuries even though I was very careful with my warm up and using proper technique. My anterior deltoids for example was a very problematic area, but I also got small strains in other areas of my body as well as clicking and popping sounds while doing some exercises. I was recommended by a friend in the gym to have a sports massage to loosen up the muscles in my back. I hadn't really had any problems with my back but thought it was worth giving it a try. As I previously knew Daz I asked him for an appointment.
This is more than an year ago and I still go and see Daz for a couple of session a month. It really helps to loosen up some of my soreness and problems mainly around my shoulder blades, traps, lats and my lower back. As soon as I feel any kind of pain in my muscles I try to see Daz for a session to figure out where the pain is coming from. As soon as I feel any soreness in my shoulder doing bench press, I know I need to see Daz for a deep tissue sports massage around my shoulder joint. As he knows my body so well now, he finds the problematic area very quickly so we can use the massage session as efficiently as possible. I also find the massage a very good way of reducing muscle soreness before it develops into an injury. The massages include some good stretches which helps to increase my flexibility as well. Even though it costs a bit of money to have a massage it really helps, I feel much better sitting at work and definitely helps me improve in the gym!
For the past 6 months, Daz has also helped me with my caliper readings so that I can keep a close eye on my fat percentage. Even though anyone theoretically could do this, I think it's extremely important that someone who has a good knowledge of my body and someone who takes it very seriously performs this task.