Client Testimonials

“I can’t say enough positive things about my experiences of training with Dan. We’ve been training together for a few years now and thanks to technology, we’ve even managed to keep up with regular sessions now that I live in America! (If that doesn’t tell you how much I enjoy and value Dan’s training, I don’t know what will!)

Dan is really professional, incredibly knowledgeable regarding the science behind his approach and is so clearly passionate about what he does.
He takes a very different, body specific approach to weight training and always ensures activities are carried out safely to reduce the possibility of injury.

I’ve worked with two or three personal trainers previously and suffice it to say I got very bored very quickly, they didn’t give me the attention that Dan does and lacked in supplementary knowledge and dietary advice. In the years we’ve been training I have never done the same workout twice and now I actually want to go to the gym!”

Marielle Souto

“I’ve been working with Dan for almost two years now. I had a couple past injuries that I had to be careful for and a back that used to ‘go out’ regularly. Since working with Dan, I have been able to grow support muscles around my injured ankle and wrist, and I no longer need to use braces and be careful when I run or lift. In addition to keep me in shape, Dan also helped me go back to my regular lifestyle pain free from my past injuries.

Thanks Dan!”

Patrick Souto

“Dan has a great deal of knowledge and experience. l went to see Dan with some nagging joint issues, he very quickly sorted through these and he’s managed the issues very well with a system that’s just not been dragged together. You just can’t get this kind of training at any commercial gym, it will not happen.

So l think that what ever style of training you are after Dan would be a massive help, rehabilitation from injury, strength work, bodybuilding, power lifting, conditioning, Dan will maximise your training time.”

Mark Watson

“When I first started training with Dan I was very skinny and my diet, although reasonably healthy, still needed improving, now 6 months later I am eating at the correct times and I have gained a lot of muscle mass, I’m no longer skinny and t-shirts that were loose on me now have a tighter fit round my body and biceps. To achieve this I have been training 3 times a week with Dan alongside maintaining my diet in my own time. 

The workouts are short and intense, so ideal for someone like me who doesn’t want to spend hours in the gym but still get optimum results from my training. 

I am very happy with what we have achieved in 6 months and would highly recommend Dan as a personal trainer.”

Rejjie Ali

“Working with Dan was so inspiring. His breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm are exceptional, however his particular strength is the focus he gives to every single session. From his workout plans prepared in advance, to his attention to form and effort. No two sessions are the same, and Dan’s record keeping ensures that he hits the right level of intensity and challenge. “

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“I’ve been training with Specialized Personal Training over the last 6 months, in that time no two sessions with Dan have been the same, which has kept the training interesting, providing something new and challenging every time.

All previous resistance training I’ve experienced with other instructors has always centered around rep count, sets and weights. I believe its Dan’s unique approach of focusing on effort, form and intensity, using multi-angled exercises and zone training, that he has researched and developed over the last 20 years, that has provided the biggest and fastest gains I have ever experienced. With only 1-2 sessions per week, along with a simple no frills, no fads nutrition plan, Dan’s training and flexibility has allowed me to train around a busy work and home life.

I really can’t recommend Dan enough, he is a total professional. His knowledge and dedication to his trade makes training with him a real pleasure…cheers Dan.”

Ben Parker

“This style of work out was completely new to me until I started my sessions with Dan and I’m so impressed with the results. My aim was to improve and tone all over but I hadn’t anticipated additional benefits, improving my posture and general well being. 

Even during the lock down period Dan has devised incredible work out plans online and despite minimal equipment at home I’ve been amazed by the results. 

Dan is a total professional and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and his training.”

Rachel Parker

“I’ve been with Dan for some time now and I can’t say enough positive things about the professionalism and effectiveness of his workouts!

Every workout is never the same and always presents a challenge. Your program is tailored to your needs and preferences and the workouts always leave you feeling good and exhausted (in a good way). 

The equipment and the exercises are very unique and you won’t find anything like it anywhere else. Prices are very reasonable too!

Whether you’re looking to improve your well-being, lose weight or build up your muscle tone, Dan’s the man!”

Daniel Duffield

“The instruction provided by Dan is fundamentally a different and more instinctive approach to weight training which is far more tailored to an individuals body shape, type and fitness profile. Gone are the routine ‘3 sets of 8-12’ (these only really work for genetic freaks – those who just have to do exercise to enhance muscle growth) replaced by a bespoke training plan in which weight training movements are broken down into smaller ranges of motion with control most important, where time under tension and non-repetitive exercise is key.  

If you don’t follow any of this, don’t worry I was exactly the same. It is something Dan takes care to instruct and inform you of as you train, in a manner so you understand the principles yourself. My progress has always been far better with his supervision and motivation!

I would recommend Dan to anyone, from novice beginner to long term trainer as the method he uses is in complete contrast to the formulaic training most gyms instruct. If like I had, you have hit the wall and your training is going nowhere I recommend you see him – I have made real gains especially on body parts which i had over trained to injury. I would also recommend beginners use him, that way you won’t waste your time with the formulaic stuff which is not tailored to your needs – you will advance quicker.  

This guy knows what he’s doing and is passionate about doing it – that is what you want in a personal trainer.”

Scott Lindsay

“After 18 months of bad eating habits and no exercise and feeling so unfit and unhealthy I decided to give a Personal Trainer a go, I was not comfortable going to a gym, and felt I would benefit personally from a Personal Trainer. Dan came recommended to me and I am glad he did!

Dan sorted me a good training programme; sessions are variable weekly, so it never gets boring.

I am given lots of nutritional advice and lots of encouragement, Dan is attentive and ensures you are doing the most appropriate exercises, having had a knee op I was a little ‘scared’ but Dan ensures this is taken into consideration throughout.

My fitness has improved; I have lost several pounds and generally feel a great sense of achievement.

Dan is very professional and extremely passionate about his work, he is a great person and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

Marie Baker

“If you’re like the way I was before I began seeing Dan, that is, wanting to get a bit trim but lacking the know-how or self-discipline to do it, along with a history of unused gym memberships to boot; then Dan really is your man here – take that from me.

I seriously thought it’d just be something I tried once or twice, then write it off as another failed attempt at getting fit. But alas, no. Dan is brilliant. His repertoire extends way beyond just the process of lifting weights, his knowledge of the science behind what makes muscles tick means you get a bespoke programme suited to your particular genetics. It’s both edifying and satisfying.

In the 9 months I’ve been with Dan I’ve gone way beyond what I initially wanted to achieve. And it’s refreshing to be able to keep raising the bar with where I want to go.

The main result for me though, for someone who will never be extreme with the whole diet and exercise thing, is the energy levels that I now possess. It’s counter-intuitive really, you think working out would make you more tired, but no, I now have bags of energy and those things I always used to put off always now get done.

Dan is highly recommended.”

Luke Jackson

“I’ve been training with Dan for 5 months now and in that time I have lost all my baby weight. If anyone had told me that exercising with weights would make me lose weight I would have laughed, that’s until I started training with them and using them properly, they can help you lose the weight, tone you up and totally change the whole look of your body.

When I was pregnant with my first child my skin over stretched, but by doing training and eating a healthy diet my stomach has shrunk and has gone down a lot. For the women out there who think weights make you look like a bodybuilder, think again! You will look so toned and have a lovely shape to show off.

Dan is a great personal trainer and has helped me so much; he has given me my confidence back by helping me shift my baby weight and he gave me the motivation to keep up the hard work. Dan is very dedicated to his training and the person he is training, and will do more than his best to help you reach your goal. He doesn’t just tell you what to do and let you get on with it, he makes sure you are doing it properly and safely so you get the full effect out of it. I’ve gone from the back of the rail in clothes shops to the front of the rail again and had so many lovely comments off people, and its all thanks to Dan.”

Jo Baker

“I had been going to the gym for three years, but was finding my motivation slipping and was enjoying it less as I was sticking to the same conventional workouts.

A friend recommended that I try some personal training sessions with Dan. I now see Dan once a week and he has really got me interested in going to the gym again, and I feel much more motivated.

He focused on my personal aims and introduced me to some new techniques and exercises. Dan keeps the sessions interesting and tells me what to focus on when I go to the gym myself.

The results have been instantly better, without me actually noticing the extra work, due to the personalised techniques Dan introduced me to.”

Jamie Ransom 

“I have been attending personal fitness sessions with Dan for approximately two and a half months. The reason for meeting with Dan in the first place was because I had seen the results from other friends of mine having spent a period of time with him for different reasons. My reasons were individual, so I had a meeting to see if Dan could accommodate what my intentions were. Having had a fairly bad sporting injury I wanted firstly to lose some weight that I had gained and then work on strengthening my injured ankle, before then getting my fitness and strength up to play regular football again.

I cannot praise Dan enough for totally tailoring the first few sessions to build up some confidence and get me eating better before then upping the intensity to gain the fitness gradually so that I could see results without having to really torture myself in the process.

As the sessions are bespoke, Dan has made everyone slightly different working on all areas so it is fresh and keeps me on my toes, not knowing what to expect. My biggest fears of doing this in the first place were ‘would it get boring?’ and ‘I don’t want to spend hours and hours dedicated to being in the gym’ and can admit it is nothing like either.

Dan is unquestionably extremely knowledgeable about diet, the body and fitness techniques and has taught me a lot as we have gone along, making the sessions really interesting. I am sure that I am far from what he would class as a work of art, but we are working towards some goals and would encourage anyone to make the most of his services, especially if you have specific aims or don’t want to spend endless wasted hours in the gym.”

Mark Baker

“I highly recommend Dan. He is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Every session is different which prevents it from getting boring for me.”

Elizabeth Smith-Dane

“Dan is a knowledgeable and very supportive Personal Trainer. He helps you to set the goals that you want to achieve, such as improving fitness, strength or weight loss, and then helps you work towards those goals.

I think it has been the little things that have been most significant. For example, making you aware what muscle groups that you are working. This has enabled me to feel more confident during my workouts and mindful when I am doing any kind of exercise away from the gym.

Dan also has offered a lot of very helpful nutritional advice, this has supplemented the workouts well.”

Richard Wink