“I have been training in Clissold Park with Dave for just over a year now. Within the first six months I lost over a stone, dropped two dress sizes and my blood pressure went from being high to healthy. Regular exercise means that I sleep better and have more energy. But the biggest surprise for me is how much I enjoy it - after 37 years of avoiding exercise, I actually look forward to it! Each session is different, fun and challenging. I’m really proud of what, with Dave, I have achieved and can’t believe exercise has become such a regular part of my life.”

“I love my sessions with Dave. No matter how I feel at the start, I always feel better at the end. The fresh air, the run around, even the muscle burn eventually feels invigorating. I like that the sessions aren’t gimmicky or about fad exercises, but focus on building strength, stamina and fitness that will last. Plus Dave’s an interesting guy with a sense of humour - he’s no gym monkey.”

“Dave is about as approachable, sociable and easy going as personal trainers get. But don’t be fooled, he’s a great motivator and will get the best out of anyone. Luckily, he never makes this feel like it’s a chore, he adapts to his clients whatever their needs, he is consistent, reliable and always makes sure he covers a good balance of exercises. Invariably I leave his sessions feeling a whole lot better about the world.”

“When I moved to North London, I really struggled to fit visits to the leisure centre into my busy schedule. Then I found Dave training in Clissold Park and I’ve never looked back. I’m up with the lark, come rain or shine and have a fantastic workout before my working day has begun. Training with Dave makes me feel fitter, more alert and alive than all those years I spent at the gym. And you get quality chat too!”

“I noticed Dave training with a couple in Clissold Park and asked if he’d be interested in helping a slightly tubby fortysomething get into shape. He gave me a free session, some warm words of encouragement and an almost instant sense of belief - I honestly haven’t felt this good in years - highly recommended.”

“I started training with Dave because I found it hard to maintain a consistent regime and, like most people, wanted to lose some weight. I trained with Dave for two years and came away with much more than that: exercise is now part of my daily life, I feel healthier and happier, more confident and have some muscle definition to go with that too. Dave is unique in his energy, kindness and tailored approach to individual needs - I couldn’t recommend him more.”

“In the four months I worked with Dave I lost over 5 Kilos while cutting my body fat percentage and increasing skeletal muscle significantly. But these stats tell only half the story; I felt more energised, my concentration levels improved at work and my clothes looked better on me. I attribute this success to two things. Firstly, Dave has expertise in exercise AND nutrition. This was important because I needed help in both areas to turn myself around. Secondly, his regimes are manageable. The problem I always had in the past was I would be too extreme in my diets and workouts and inevitably this meant I wouldn’t stick with them. With Dave, I trained 2-3 times a week and saw real results. This helped build my self-confidence as I knew what I was doing was actually having some effect.”

“Dave works me hard - sometimes very hard - but he always knows my limits. I’m a member of a gym but haven’t been for a while - I seem to get so much more out of Dave’s sessions.”