Dave Astbury
The old clichés say that "You're never too old!" and "Age is just a number!" So, in order to prove them to be true, and to send me on my way into my seventh decade, I set about realising the ambition of becoming a personal trainer. Now, freshly armed with a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, it's time to commence helping as many people as I can to attain their fitness goals, and keep our nation fit, and healthy, and fulfilled.
Born into a family with a rich sporting tradition, sport has always been an essential part of my life, and a need to participate and be active a constant. I have played football throughout my life (still do, in fact), coached football teams (successfully) for many years, and played cricket, as well as pursuing martial arts (karate). I have also undertaken mentoring roles in previous employment and derived THE greatest satisfaction from helping others to be the best they can be.
In my mid-fifties (having retired), I decided to become a regular gym member and, having overcome some self-consciousness and nerves, now regard it as a central component of my existence. So, therefore, it seemed an organic progression to use this new found confidence and enthusiasm to help others on their fitness journeys. If I can do it, then so can you. It would be my sincere honour and privilege to be there with you every step (and rep) along the way. Everybody is welcome.
The old clichés say that "You're never too old!" and "Age is just a number!" So, in order to prove them to be true, and to send me on my way into my seventh decade, I set about realising the ambition of becoming a personal trainer. Now, freshly armed with a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification, it's time to commence helping as many people as I can to attain their fitness goals, and keep our nation fit, and healthy, and fulfilled.
Born into a family with a rich sporting tradition, sport has always been an essential part of my life, and a need to participate and be active a constant. I have played football throughout my life (still do, in fact), coached football teams (successfully) for many years, and played cricket, as well as pursuing martial arts (karate). I have also undertaken mentoring roles in previous employment and derived THE greatest satisfaction from helping others to be the best they can be.
In my mid-fifties (having retired), I decided to become a regular gym member and, having overcome some self-consciousness and nerves, now regard it as a central component of my existence. So, therefore, it seemed an organic progression to use this new found confidence and enthusiasm to help others on their fitness journeys. If I can do it, then so can you. It would be my sincere honour and privilege to be there with you every step (and rep) along the way. Everybody is welcome.