Testimonials.

Here are some more testimonials, thanks to my clients for their thoughts and comments on training with me.

Steph:

“When I first joined the CBD gym my motivation was, (because of a diagnosis of high blood pressure) to increase my fitness levels and health rather than any real burning desire to loose weight.

Since starting with Rob I have found that the exercise regimes he designs have improved not only my fitness and energy levels but I have decreased by dress size down by 2 and I have now
 found motivation to reduce the kilo reading on the scales (but not so much that I am prepared to give up my champagne!!!!!)

 Rob is a dedicated trainer and tries to keep all his client’s motivated with his advice about exercise and diet and I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a trainer.”

P Diddy:

"I have continued my personal training sessions with Rob over the last six months, who has helped me to achieve some specific weight loss goals I had set to reach by June this year.  With the benefit of Robs knowledge, interest and constant enthusiasm driving my progress, I’m a mere 1/2kg from reaching that goal with a few weeks to go.  Every single training session continues to be a challenge, though one I look forward to, and the rotation of programs (usually structured in a progression of 3 sets of 4 week programs) ensures that I never lose interest, or get too comfortable.
 

Rob’s passion for all things health and fitness related is evident in his continued efforts to help his clients achieve their individual goals, and in his writings on his fitness blog.  The genuine interest he shows in helping his clients progress makes training with him a pleasure.  If you are considering taking up personal training and have some goals you want to achieve, I’d highly recommend Rob as a trainer who can help you get there."

Kathleen:

"Testimonial:  Rob has been my trainer for about a year now.  Rob continues to impress me with the amount of knowledge/education that he tries to get into my head, whether it be via his e-mails, blog or answering questions during the training session.  Rob puts 100% effort into making the session as valuable as possible and since training with Rob, my overall fitness and wellbeing has certainly improved!  Rob's energy and determination is phenomenal and if I put in as much effort as he does, I would certainly achieve my goals much faster!"

Kara:

"I’ve been following Rob’s emails and blogs for the last year and have found them a valuable resource in helping me get back on track in terms of health, fitness and diet. After starting training with Rob recently, I have found I am spending less time in the gym than I normally would, but already noticed am getting much better results. I am more flexible and strength-wise, the program Rob designed has me lifting much heavier weights than I ever have (or thought I could). I have loved the challenge because Rob has been so encouraging and inspired me to new limits. Training with Rob is always enjoyable because of his energy and warm manner. It has also been really helpful in getting me to use correct form, and I am recovering faster because of his advice about nutrition and stretching. Having a trainer who understands a vegetarian diet and can advise on that, and supplements, has also been really beneficial. Rob puts a great deal of effort into keeping clients motivated and on track to their goals, and I appreciate how knowledgeable he is and always willing to share that."

Dion:

"I have been training with Rob again for a little over 12 weeks after losing my motivation for any resistance training. Even as a personal trainer myself I still had those days when training seemed too much and I convinced myself to skip sessions. Rob basically kicked me back into gear and told me I should be leading by example for everyone else.
Since we commenced training my strength has returned tenfold. I'm lifting heavier than I have before and my form has never been better. Coupled with his nagging, oops sorry advice, on nutrition my energy levels are maintained throughout the day, and that's with the extra classes I have taken on in the gym.
What's my biggest advice to everyone else? Listen to what Rob has to say. He has a passion for health and fitness and ensures he researches what is required to help you achieve your goals. He doesn't just walk in and give a half hearted attempt. Thanks Rob and I'm looking forward to the next training session."

Testimonials.

It's been remarked to me that the reason some may not heed what I say on this blog, and I certainly know the professional strength coaches would agree, is: if I'm not posting and demonstrating results and client feedback, why should anyone listen to a word I have to say, regardless of what information I put forward? It makes me just another random Internet voice so many in the industry hate. Do I need to show I'm "in the trenches" to pass some basic competency test? Well, to some extent yes. If I show, I make my living exclusively and comfortably, training clients, that I get repeat and enthusiastic business, then I have some  (perhaps not much I admit) merit and validity as a trainer, which could lend some credence to the gibberish I spew at this blog.

If I'm being honest, I guess I was always afraid of results, as I saw them as a stark reflection of me as a trainer, but that's a horrible mentality to have. If I'm not getting results, then I'm a bad trainer, simple as that. Does it mean I need to quit and go raise sheep? Sure it could entail that, but it doesn't necessarily. It could and should motivate me to become a better trainer, to educate myself more. It's also resoundingly important for clients to know their stats, and for your clients to see client feedback, hell, it's important for you to know your clients feedback. So I'm putting together some stats over the next couple of months, I'm going to be doing blog posts about specific clients, their results, their hard work etc and I'm going to be putting up testimonials I receive. The following are from a little while a go, I'm in the process of getting more now, which I will attach to the blog.

Cherie:

Rob is by far one of the best trainers I’ve had.  He is challenging, yet accommodating, and he listens. The time he is willing to dedicate to answering queries about nutrition and training is exceptional and something I have never experienced with anyone else. If you can match the effort that Rob puts into your sessions, you will get results. I would recommend him without hesitation. 

Kathleen:

Rob recently became my trainer this year after my previous trainer left CBD.  Of the trainers I have had at CBD, so far I have found Rob to be the most informative and the one who has really gone the extra mile to educate and encourage me to achieve my goals.  Rob has his own blog and regularly sends out articles to show why he provides the training he does and why we should follow his advice!

Rob has provided great support and encouragement along with a great sense of humour (that distracts me from the pain of exercising) and with his level of knowledge and commitment to improving both my fitness and mind, I am slowly but surely progressing towards my goal!

If you are looking for a trainer who is committed to getting you to where you want to go, I would suggest you look no further than Rob.

Sean (P Diddy):

I have been training with Rob for around three years, and feel fitter and stronger than any time before.  When training with Rob I get a series of workouts which are constantly being rotated and refreshed to meet my training goals and to offer new challenges.  Rob also provides dietary, training and fitness advice outside of scheduled training sessions by way of articles by email, and more recently through his fitness blog, which I find a great innovation.  This gives me something healthy to read when I get to work so that my mind is refocused on being healthy during the day, plus the benefits in tapping into the knowledge of a health and fitness professional.  It is a pleasure to train with someone who demonstrates such a genuine interest in helping his clients reach their goals.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Rob as a trainer to anyone seeking results.