I generally recommend training twice a week. That doesn't necessarily mean two personal training sessions. Many clients see me once a week and complete a second session independently using a programme I've written for them. In my experience, once a week is often enough to maintain your current level of fitness, but progress tends to be slower. Twice a week provides a much better balance between results, time and cost for most people. Training three or more times a week can produce faster results, but the improvements are usually less dramatic than the jump from one to two sessions.

Most of my clients don't see themselves as "gym people", they're looking for someone to remove the guesswork and give them confidence as they're either completely new to the gym or haven't trained consistently for a long time.One thing most of my clients have in common is that they're looking for long-term progress rather than the fastest possible results. My priority is to help you build a routine that fits your life and is sustainable for years to come.

I'm in the gym on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with sessions running from 6:30am until 4:30pm. Most clients book a regular weekly slot, but I'm also happy to work around shift patterns or changing schedules too. If you're away on holiday or work commitments mean you need to miss a session, that's absolutely fine. I'll always do my best to manage my diary and find an alternative time where I can.

Working with injuries is something I do every day. It's actually quite unusual for a new client to arrive without some sort of ache, pain or previous injury.During your initial assessment, we'll discuss your history, any previous injuries and carry out a movement assessment. I use this information to design your programme, adapting exercises where needed and focusing on improving strength, movement and confidence.Many clients find that becoming stronger and moving better allows them to train more comfortably and reduces or eliminates the impact their injuries have.If your injury is more complex, I can refer you to an excellent physiotherapist that I work closely with. She can assess and treat the injury while I adapt your training around her recommendations, so you can continue exercising safely throughout your rehabilitation.

In most cases, yes. Strength training is recommended for many long-term health conditions, and I've worked with clients managing a wide range of medical issues. During your initial assessment, we'll discuss your medical history, any medications you're taking and anything that might affect your training. Everything I programme is tailored to you, so we'll make sure your training is both safe and effective. I'm not a doctor, and I don't pretend to be. Where appropriate, I'll work within the advice of your GP, consultant or dietitian to ensure your programme supports your treatment rather than conflicts with it.

The value of a great personal trainer is combining learned experience, my technical expertise and your knowledge on what works best for you.Every decision I make is based on your goals, your injuries, your experience and your lifestyle. Sometimes that means pushing you harder. Sometimes it means slowing things down. You can trust me to know the difference.That's why so many of my clients stay with me for years. I'm the highest-reviewed independent personal trainer in the area, most of my new clients come through referrals, and several people have trusted me with their training for over a decade.My aim is simple, it's to give you all the tools you need to be successful, to teach you how to maintain your results for the rest of your life and to enjoy the process.