Personal trainer Chester

… specialising in people aged 40 and above

Hello I’m Dave, I’m 62 and I’m a personal trainer and coach in Chester specialising in people over the age of 40.

For me being fit and active is an essential part of my life. I know that one day my body will no longer be able to endure the demands I place on it now, but until then I’m going to keep keeping on!

I bring 20 years experience of achieving demanding physical goals with an older body and mind. You can’t push your body, when you’re over 40, in the same way as when you were 25 but you can still achieve great things with the right training. The up side is that as you get older you get mentally stronger which can compensate for the demands you place on your body.

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No Bull**** Just Results

I believe that the starting point for your journey has to be setting a challenging but realistic goal. This gives you something to measure progress against and keeps you motivated.

The first thing I will talk through with you is what you want to achieve. We set a clear goal, we benchmark where you are now, agree milestones and plan your journey to achieving your objective. Countless athletes agree that setting a clear goal is the most effective starting point for achieving your ambitions.

Weight loss

One of the most common physical challenges as we get older is controlling our weight.

My approach is not about short-term diets, it’s about changing your lifestyle and mindset so you live your life in a way that ensures your weight remains in a healthy zone.

Muscle gain

Muscle gain is perfectly possible in your 40s, 50s and beyond.

I know because I have been training with weights in my 50s and 60s and I have seen the results. Success is founded on a combination of the correct training methods and nutrition.

Fitness

Whether you want to run a marathon, tone up or just improve your general level of fitness I’m ready and able to stand by you and give you all my knowledge and experience of achieving your goals.

I have run marathons and half marathons for 25 years.

This is why you need me

Some people can achieve their fitness goals on their own but many can’t. My job is to get on your case, to push you beyond what you would do yourself, to demand more than you would demand by yourself. That’s where the real progress comes from.

That’s why athletes have coaches, not especially because they need the technical direction but because the coach pushes them beyond what they think they are capable of.

Qualified Level 3 PT

I am a Level 3 Qualified PT with an OFQUAL-regulated qualification that gives PTs the knowledge and skills to work with individuals and groups of clients in a personal training setting.

This qualification covers:

Anatomy and physiology including: the heart and circulatory system
The musculoskeletal system
Postural and core stability
The nervous, endocrine and energy systems and their relation to exercise and health
How to maintain health, safety and welfare in a variety of fitness environments, including the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
How to programme safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, the health benefits of physical activity and the importance of healthy eating
How to communicate with clients effectively, and motivate clients to adhere to an exercise programme
How to apply the principles of nutrition to support client goals as part of an exercise and physical activity programme
How to design, manage, and adapt a personal training programme with apparently healthy adults of all ages
How to deliver exercise and physical activity as part of a programme for apparently healthy adults of all ages

How I work with you

Assessment

Your journey starts with a friendly chat about what you want to achieve. We work together to identify a suitable goal and timescale. It’s then a case of benchmarking where you are in terms of your fitness and conditioning. We will record your BMI (body mass index), your weight, your height, blood pressure and heart rate at rest and in exercise.

This forms the foundation for your progress chart and it’s a great place to start.

Plan

Once your assessment is in place we will develop a plan together to get from where you are now to your goal.

I believe in putting your starting point down on paper together with your goal, and sticking on the wall so you look at it every day. Each week we will measure and record progress and once you achieve your phase 1 goal we take stock and consider whether you enter a period of maintenance or set a new goal.

Execution & Review

I will start testing you physically in your very first session with me.

Each session we have together will be planned in advance and designed to provide you with work that is going to get you closer to your goal. I’m fair but firm. I will push you to achieve your goals and while it may not be easy I’m there to support you, motivate you and inspire you to success.

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Something about me

I am 62 years old. I’m here to support you, motivate you and encourage you but I’m not going to lie to you. Honesty is very important in what I do. If I think you are working hard and doing well I will tell you. If I think you are messing about or wasting time I will tell you that too.

In terms of my sporting activity I have always played squash and badminton. I started running around 20 years ago and now run every day. I also took up weight training two years ago to improve strength and body shape. I also took up boxing two years ago and I am enjoying learning this brand new sport. I have made it my business to learn as much as possible about nutrition and the way the older body reacts to physical stress.

On a personal note I’m father to a 33 year old son, I have lived in Chester since 1994 and my other interests include cooking, travel and film.

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March 9, 2025

Personal trainer Chester

No Bull**** Just Results

Weight loss

Muscle gain

Fitness

This is why you need me

Qualified Level 3 PT

How I work with you

Assessment

Plan

Execution & Review

Something about me

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