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Girl Power Strength Club (GPSC) Feedback
What did you enjoy most about the sessions?
Nice people and sense of achievement, feeling progress. Learning new skills.
Training with other likeminded women and picking up valuable tips from [Val]
Camaraderie, supportive environment, opportunity to learn good technique
The encouragement from Val and the other ladies even though we are all at different stages in our strength training - plus the Olympic weightlifting is fun!!
GPSC Members
Girl Power Strength Club (GPSC) Feedback
What 3 words would you use to describe your experience or what you have gained from it?
Confidence, Strength, Motivated
Valuable, Motivating, Confidence
Fun Strength Gains
Strive to be your best and you will see the results! Val gets the best from you and pushes you for that PB - I’ve had a complete mind reset (sorry, can’t stick to 3 words but if I had to choose then: Fun, encouraging & NOT scary
GPSC Members
Val has been my running saviour. I started working with her at a low point after being injured, she helped get me to the start line of the race injury-free which was a phenomenal achievement.
From there, we've continued to work together to smash my targets and I look forward to breaking new personal bests with her in the future.
David Blackmore
I've been working with Val for about 18 months now. She has helped and supported my personal and physical goals. I have lost over 2 stone and feel stronger and fitter than I have for many years. Our weekly sessions, although sometimes daunting, are always effective and I never fail to feel better afterwards.
Everyone needs a Val in their lives!
Mags
I'm so happy I found and have Val in my life. I was looking for that special person to support and encourage me on my new journey of fitness. Her support and enthusiasm is outstanding. We started with fitness and weights then I got introduced to rowing. My new passion!
Her kindness, enthusiasm and knowledge just lifts up my life. The joy I forgot to have. I let in new experiences that scared me a little, in a good way. So grateful for everything.
Val brings sunshine into my life.
Sue Pullen
Val is a very authentic coach. She has a holistic view on wellbeing and how to incorporate fitness in day to day life.
I love Val’s never ending enthusiasm, inspired by her personal achievements and I am impressed by her knowledge of numerous fitness and wellbeing topics.
And the best part - she is always happy to share that knowledge with me. Because of Val I learnt about MAF Method (by Dr Phil Maffetone) training method, fell in love with indoor rowing, set myself crazy and fun goals for the year and can’t wait to see where this wellbeing and fitness journey will take me.
Thank you, Val, and proud to add – my coach!
Zydrune
Val has an amazing knowledge not just about exercise but general health and nutrition. She is very supportive and encouraging. And sets obtainable goals. She’s great fun to work with.
Tracie
When we first took Liam who had just turned 13 years old to Val for strength & conditioning coaching sessions to help his rugby and general fitness, you can never be totally sure how it might go.
But right from the start Val’s positive approach took Liam from a wobbly core and no proper balance through compound exercises to a lean fit strong 14 year old lad who loves the sessions with Val.
Liam and I have found Val to be professional, caring, thoughtful and educational - helping Liam learn about doing exercise properly, how diet helps your fitness and body mechanics for Liam’s individual fitness needs.
Cheers Val!
Martin - Liam's Dad
My teen has been having life coaching sessions with Val to support their emotional wellbeing.
They have built up a great, trusting relationship with Val and come away from each session feeling more positive. The skills and perspective that Val brings has also supported my teen through their GCSEs, improving their confidence and self-belief.
Val is also now helping them with fitness and this all round support is leading them to have a much happier and healthier lifestyle.
Niki – Mother
I trained with Val across a variety of her programmes and have improved my weightlifting massively.
I spoke with Val about my personal goals and she has tailored a personal remote program to my needs.
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If you're looking for a coach in Swindon, want to improve your strength and conditioning or want to develop skills in rowing or running,
Val is excellent and I fully recommend her!
My son has been training with Val for quite a while. He was interested in lifting weights and training and we wanted to ensure that he was doing it safely.
Val has taught him not only how to lift and train safely but given him a great understanding of the science behind his training.
We have seen huge progress physically and in terms of his enjoyment and motivation. This, we have no doubt, has set him up to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle for the future.
Niki – Mother
If you're looking for a coach who will push you to achieve your best then Val is just what you need! Her commitment and enthusiasm to getting the most out of your training is second to none.
Even when I've felt like I didn't want to train I can wholeheartedly say that I've enjoyed our sessions and been glad that I pushed myself to go.
​I can honestly say that I'm excited to see what I can achieve with Val’s help and highly recommended that you give it a go too.
I decided to use Val at first to help me with weightlifting techniques as I was injuring myself from never having learned the proper way to lift weights.
I then entered a 12 week strength programme where I had some amazing results - from going to not being able to dead lift properly to managing 3 reps of 120kg (previous was about 100). More than happy with my results, it's helped with confidence in life and in football whenever I play.
Use Val she is excellent!
Val is extremely knowledgeable and a skilled trainer. She is encouraging and supportive. I’d recommend to anyone, from elite athletes to those looking to get fit.
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I can’t recommend Val highly enough! Lovely person and very passionate and knowledgeable!
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Val is a knowledgeable, passionate fitness professional and will absolutely help you to hit your goals. The remote programming is excellent and fully recommended.
I trained with Val for a few months to improve ongoing issues with injury and not being able to stick to a consistent exercise plan. I wanted to work on my form and strength so that I could build up my fitness without experiencing the pain and ongoing injuries.
Val is extremely knowledgeable and patient and I learned how to do key exercises correctly and built up my strength and fitness levels through strength training and challenging circuit style workouts.
She also went the extra mile by giving me workouts to do at home in between sessions and spoke directly with my physio so they could work together to improve my fitness. I now have no more knee pains, no injuries and am exercising more than ever.
I highly recommend Val especially if you want to improve the way your body functions and build up your strength.
Val really loves what she does and cares about your results!
Val’s coaching is second to none! 7 months ago I enquired about weekly sessions with her to get myself back into fitness and I haven’t looked back since.
She’s taught me to shift my focus when it came to training, worrying less about the results based on what the scales say, but more about the results I was seeing in the gym and the PB’s I was achieving week on week.
From Olympic weight lifting and rope climbs to handstands and CrossFit workouts - Val has got me doing things in the gym I never ever thought I’d be able to do. And I feel so much better for it!
Along with all that, Val is lovely and so easy to talk to which always makes a tough work out just that little bit easier.
Val you are a legend - thank you for making me fall in love with weightlifting!
After the remoteness of COVID we wanted to train in person again, with a plan and a focus.
I am so pleased we found Val. We train as a foursome (sometimes 5!) family unit of two adults and two teens.
Val always creates a learning environment, free from judgement or criticism, and she is brilliant with the teenagers (far more patient than I am).
Val trains us physically and mentally and we look forward to the Whiteboard of Wisdom and the mediation that bookend each session.
I cannot recommend Val highly enough.
Rachel
I stumbled upon one of Val’s posts in Oct 2020 when I was interested in taking my own training to the next level and learn more about strength training. I have been having weekly sessions with her ever since and what an amazing person she is.
I don't see Val as a traditional PT but an all-round coach, someone who is completely invested and interested in helping you set and achieve goals not just in the gym but mentally.
I thought I was going to learn about strength training but I have learnt so much more about myself, tapping into things that have held me back in the past. She's helped me to step outside of my comfort zones and realise my full potential.
Val has also taken my teenage son under her wing and he is soaking up all the information she passes to him and she has helped him on his own career path.
If Val ever says the workout is going to be fun or uses the word spicy you know you’re in for a treat.
Best investment I've ever made!