I had the best time training with Val I had the best time training with Val. It was my first experience of a personal trainer and any type of weight lifting. My goals were to be more active, healthy, improved my mental health, be able to do a push up, and reduce my BMI so I qualified for fertility treatment on the NHS. We worked hard at all these goals, and I actually became pregnant naturally just as my BMI became the required amount for treatment which was a direct result of my training with Val. I stopped training with Val once I had my son and then Val moved. But I’d absolutely had started again with him if he was still here. He’s so personal and non judgemental. I think as a women sometimes it can feel a little intimidating having a male personal trainer- but I never got that energy from Val and felt comfortable and enjoyed every session. He was the perfect balance of relaxed but yet still pushed me to work harder than I would ever have done on my own and helped me see what I was really capable of. My mental health massively improved whist training with Val, as well as obviously massively improving my fitness and general physical health. He was very knowledgeable with how best to handle my existing injuries, and also whist we trained through my pregnancy. I’d recommend Val to anyone!

Master at Strength Training I hired Val to help me with strength training. He is a master at programming and teaching technique. I am meeting my goals and setting new ones. Above all, Val is just a pleasure to work with. Thank you Val!!!

The best trainer you could find The best trainer you could find. Many thanks Val 🙏.

Val is the best Val is the best. I have hypermobility in my joints that have caused me a lot of issues with chronic joint dislocations over the years accompanied by lots of pain and inability to do basic things like walking without having my knee come out of place. I previously saw a physical therapist looking to strengthen those joints, but ended up with someone who didn't listen to me or my needs and would push me until the point of injury. After giving up on that route, I met Val, and he worked with me to create a plan that was safe but effective for my hyper mobility issues. Since starting his program, I have seen a huge difference in my daily comfort. I have not had a single dislocation since beginning his routine. The pain in my joints is virtually non-existent, I've become stronger and more confident in the gym. My joints click less, and my posture is better. Val is an amazing motivator as well. He builds you up and recognizes your progress. He listens to you and makes you feel so comfortable. He is the most warm, welcoming, and friendly person. He goes above and beyond for his clients and creates an amazing support and friend group between all of them. I am so grateful to him for the way he has changed my life and made me a stronger person. I look forward to being able to do more physical activities that I used to enjoy, like hiking and climbing again in time as I keep improving under Val's guidance.

I first met Val in 2008 when he applied… I first met Val in 2008 when he applied to join the senior Yeomanry Cavalry Regiment in the UK. He excelled during basic training and immediately after represented his unit on the highly prestigious Cambrian Patrol competition achieving the coveted Bronze Medal, the highest the level Squadron has ever achieved. In 2012 he qualified as a civilian Personal Trainer and in 2015 he completed the (British) Army Physical Training Instructors course. Val developed a successful business where he delivered personalised training for rehabilitation and health improvement in addition to assisting other individuals looking to lose weight, build muscle or improve general fitness. Within the Squadron Val delivered level appropriate training and advice to individuals who were looking to join the Army Reserves, but were struggling with their initial fitness assessments, through to the more elite members of the unit. Val experience makes him a uniquely qualified and very competent trainer, and I still call on his skills to assist our recruits with their basic fitness levels. Sergeant M Denman (VR), Regimental Mentoring Support Officer.