I first got in touch with John to ask for advice regarding weight loss as I had become frustrated at not seeing any results after a few months of trying to lose weight. After an initial consultation with John, he gave me nutritional advice and we scheduled a personal training session for the following week.

In seven months, I lost 30Kgs. Regarding the diet, beforehand, I was not eating in an informed manner and the meal plan actually meant I would be eating considerably more, but of the right foods to keep my diet balanced and varied. Once these adjustments were made, the weight began to disappear at a steady and sustainable rate. Beforehand I was struggling with energy, often falling asleep on the couch and not being in a good mood. The change in diet has also led to a drastic increase in my energy levels, along with my mood and confidence improving significantly.

I have found the training sessions to be something I really look forward to each week as well, always managing to keep the right balance of being fun, educational, and motivational. Since starting training with John, I have developed a keen interest in weightlifting and am seeing a steady and significant progression in that aspect as well. I enjoyed the training sessions so much that I joined the gym after a couple of months so I could train on my own more often. John encouraged me to do this and was happy to provide me with a fitness programme and update it regularly.

I always had the image in my head of personal training being a hard slog, with the trainer just shouting like a drill sergeant, but was completely wrong. John will go through any exercise in detail, explaining the science and theory behind each one, then is always observing to ensure it is carried out with correct form and safely. It is also a great help that he is very approachable, encouraging me to ring or text him if I need any help or advice with anything.

A few years before meeting John I did manage to lose approximately 25Kgs on my own, but whilst I was doing it that way, I did not feel very good, lacking in energy and always hungry. Since I started training with John, I have come to realise that it is not just about losing weight, but about having balance in your lifestyle that will ultimately lead you to achieving your goals. For me, the thing that was lacking was a guidance such as that provided by John.

“I have been training with John now for over a year and his knowledge and professionalism is second to none. All training is tailored to each individual, and he really listens to his clients and what they feel are the goals they want to achieve. I couldn’t recommend him enough”

“I first got to know John through college in LIT where we both studied BSc in Sports Strength and Conditioning. In 2019 I accepted the role of Juvenile Athletic Development Coach with Gort GAA. Once I accepted the offer, I contacted John to try get his expertise on board as part of the program. Thankfully, John was willing to commit to this for the full season and his attention to detail, quality of coaching, delivery of program and interaction with both the athletes and management was of the highest standard. His ability to put the science into practice and individualise a program across the various age groups was excellent. The results shown across the difference tests performed on athletes speak for themselves. I could not recommend John as a coach highly enough.”