References...
Rob Whalley provides a first class service at I Want A Personal Trainer. These references have been supplied by genuine clients with a wide variety of different lifestyles...
As an 'over-40s unfit person' I was unsure about personal trainers. However, I found Rob to be a brilliant coach and an effective encourager. I had never run for more than three minutes in my entire life, but less than three weeks later, Rob had me running two miles! I am three stone lighter and fitter than I have ever been – a new lease of life! Thanks Rob - you are worth every penny and more!
Greg Hartigan
When I first met Rob I was overweight and lacked motivation. I'd decided on a personal trainer to kick start a weight loss and fitness programme and chose Rob for his easy going likeable personality and the fact that he came to my house rather than meet at a gym, (I have been a member of a gym for 4 years and am amongst the majority that just do not go! Together with most of the PT's I called insisted on meeting me at a gym - waste of time for me as a gym member I never wanted to go there, so home based was what I wanted).
We decided on a programme that included getting me running (for the first time in a long time) to assist with fitness/weight loss and free weights for toning. I must admit the training was hard at first and I often thought my lungs would burst and that this whole thing was a mistake, but through Rob's patience, dedication, enthusiasm and encouragement I am now running 3 or 4 times a week plus toning with the dreaded weights and loving every minute.
I could sing Rob's praises for paragraphs, but bottom line - would I recommend a personal trainer to anyone for any training regime - be it like me, a complete novice aiming to lose weight and get fit or an enthusiast training for a marathon? - yes I would. Would I recommend Rob? - only 110% - Fantastic!
Rob - I cannot thank you enough for the "new me" - your patience (in abundance) and the fact I haven't a clue what is going on in Eastenders (as I am out running) is the best reward. As you can imagine - you are a star!
Tracy Adcock
With the help of Rob over the last six months I have managed to achieve my objectives of losing weight and generally getting fitter. Not only has Rob guided and motivated me during weekly exercising sessions he has also given me advice and guidance regarding other exercise to undertake when he is not present and with regard to other aspects of life, which affect health and fitness levels.
Rob's overall manner is one of consideration, offering encouragement when needed, adjusting the content of sessions as required and always pushing to gain the most benefit, but in an understanding way. Amongst Rob's key attributes are:
- An in-depth knowledge of how the body works and reacts to exercise
- Ability to devise and adapt exercise programs to meet the changing needs of an individual
- To vary the exercise routines so that they do not become tedious and boring
- A friendly atmosphere within which to workout
- A flexibility to enable exercise times to be changed when needed
- Keeping to agreed appointment times
I have not regretted working with Rob and would gladly do so again in the future.
Pete Lovell
I have been having personal training sessions with Rob on and off for the last 12 months. I have found them invaluable and that my fitness levels have, without doubt, increased.
I have received great guidance and encouragement, and have found that Rob pitched me at the right level for me to progress and feel encouraged about my results. I would definitely recommend Rob, and consider the training I received as good value for money.
Paul McCourt
I have a heart problem so exercise is a crucial commitment and keeping fit is an essential part of my life. I chose Rob as my personal trainer because I’m self employed and flexibility is important to me. I have a tailor made training schedule and Rob provides a friendly, non-judgmental approach with a supportive attitude whilst I’m striving to achieve. He's also punctual which is very important as I live by my watch.
John Parker
I have been training with Rob for over a year now and during this time he has helped me achieve my goals of losing weight and toning up. I lack motivation and would not go to the gym at all on my own, but Rob’s relaxed style of encouragement has motivated me to train three times a week and achieve a level of fitness I never though possible.
Rob is always on time and has never cancelled an appointment. He also gets the best from me every session, even when I least feel like it. Training with Rob would come with a strong recommendation. He gets results, is fun to train with and offers excellent value for money.
Salma Carn
We enlisted the help of Rob some three years ago now and we have tried to meet with him three times per week subsequently. We cannot speak too highly of Rob, who as a professional young man:
- Has a thorough understanding of personal fitness regimes
- Understands the workings of the human body in conjunction with his job
- Has stretched us to the limit but not so as to feel uncomfortable
- Has a subtle and friendly attitude that has enabled us to continually improve our fitness performance as time elapses
- On a general basis, the following points have also proven to be important to us:
- Rob has always been flexible as to the time when he can see us
- Never on one single occasion has he been late for an appointment
- Never on one single occasion has he had to cancel an appointment
- He has been most understanding when the reverse has applied due to unforeseen business commitments at very short notice
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Rob would come with a strong recommendation in every respect on both a professional and personal basis. We are sure that any client will enjoy their sessions with him and feel much better for them.
A.G. Baker and Fiona G. McCaig