Valmackayfitnesscoaching Reviews 22

I am a 70 year old male and I never had a personal trainer in the past. I started working with Val in mid January after finding him on the internet. He has exceeded my expectations as a personal trainer. After about 8 weeks of training I feel more fit, stronger and healthier. I really enjoy my training sessions and highly recommend Val.

Date of experience: March 13, 2025

Brilliant PT. Would always think of new ways of doing exercises as I have arthritis in my back and not able to do the usual. Always with a smile too! 😊

Date of experience: September 09, 2024

When I started working with Val, my goal was to lose 30 pounds, and I’ve successfully reached that milestone. This was a surprise, as I had tried various diets and gym classes with limited success. What surprises me even more is how much I enjoy lifting weights and how much our sessions have improved my overall well-being. Becoming stronger and achieving things I once thought impossible has been incredibly empowering. I can now do push-ups and have even achieved my very first pull-up!

Date of experience: August 15, 2024

Val is the best. I have hypermobility in my joints that have caused me a lot of issues with chronic joint dislocations over the years accompanied by lots of pain and inability to do basic things like walking without having my knee come out of place. I previously saw a physical therapist looking to strengthen those joints, but ended up with someone who didn't listen to me or my needs and would push me until the point of injury. After giving up on that route, I met Val, and he worked with me to create a plan that was safe but effective for my hyper mobility issues. Since starting his program, I have seen a huge difference in my daily comfort. I have not had a single dislocation since beginning his routine. The pain in my joints is virtually non-existent,  I've become stronger and more confident in the gym. My joints click less, and my posture is better. Val is an amazing motivator as well. He builds you up and recognizes your progress. He listens to you and makes you feel so comfortable. He is the most warm, welcoming, and friendly person. He goes above and beyond for his clients and creates an amazing support and friend group between all of them. I am so grateful to him for the way he has changed my life and made me a stronger person. I look forward to being able to do more physical activities that I used to enjoy, like hiking and climbing again in time as I keep improving under Val's guidance.

Date of experience: August 05, 2023

I have been training with Val for a few months now and Val is very professional and has a high level of expertise when it comes to training. I couldn’t be happier with the progress so far. Highly recommend Val!

Date of experience: April 06, 2023

Val is absolutely the best trainer! He is amazing at teaching and motivating you and our sessions have quickly become a major part of my weekly routine. I’m looking forward to reaching and beating my goals with him. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you Val!
Val is absolutely the best trainer! He is amazing at teaching and motivating you and our sessions have quickly become a major part of my weekly routine. I’m looking forward to reaching and beating my goals with him. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you Val!

Date of experience: April 07, 2023

Val is amazing at what he does, he has made my recovery very productive and informative.

Date of experience: February 02, 2023

I believe I was one of Val’s first clients. As a 50 year old woman, there are beautiful things about growing older, it truly is a gift; yet there’s a down side too—when I first met Val, I had gained 15 lbs, on thyroid medication, I was suffering from depression and lack of motivation, I actually didn’t really want a trainer but I needed one. I can not express the sincere gratitude that I have towards Val and how each time we met that he went above and beyond, to help me push through my depression, feel my physical strength again (actually I’ve gained more muscle and strength than I had in my 30’s). Through consistency, excellent coaching, patience, diet and exercise—(and laughter too)—I’m now full of confidence, I stand taller, stronger down to my bones! Val introduced me to different strength training techniques as well as diet tips, which isn’t so much a diet but rather a slight lifestyle change around food that helped balance my hormones, I was able to get off my thyroid medication and I have to brag a bit and say, I look and feel better than some half my age!!! It’s never too late and having worked with other trainers, I’ll say this:—this isn’t just a job to Val, he really truly cares, he gets so excited knowing the end result from day one!! His diverse knowledge of personal training, rehabilitation of injury, military background, compassion, individual precise workouts designed just for you, all make him an indispensable and trusted part of continued healing, growth both physically and mentally. I highly recommend him to anyone ready for a change, with a top coach at your side, guiding you each step of the way!! Just do it!!! I can promise you’ll be a better person for it, not just to look better but to feel a hundred times better, mind, body and soul!!! Always, always a thousand thank you’s to my amazing trainer!! 💪🏼

Date of experience: February 20, 2023

Val is fantastic. He not only knows what he is doing but he knows how to make working out not miserable. Val doesn't just want to get you to your goals but is excited to pass your goals. I told Val where I wanted to be, and how long I had to get there and from day one, he has been pumped to get me there. When I lost 10 lbs in a couple of weeks he was more excited than I was. He has stayed that way every step and every session I've had with him. I really can't thank Val enough.

Date of experience: August 18, 2022

I hired Val to help me with strength training. He is a master at programming and teaching technique. I am meeting my goals and setting new ones. Above all, Val is just a pleasure to work with. Thank you Val!!!

Date of experience: September 01, 2022

I had the best time training with Val. It was my first experience of a personal trainer and any type of weight lifting. My goals were to be more active, healthy, improved my mental health, be able to do a push up, and reduce my BMI so I qualified for fertility treatment on the NHS. We worked hard at all these goals, and I actually became pregnant naturally just as my BMI became the required amount for treatment which was a direct result of my training with Val. I stopped training with Val once I had my son and then Val moved. But I’d absolutely had started again with him if he was still here. He’s so personal and non judgemental. I think as a women sometimes it can feel a little intimidating having a male personal trainer- but I never got that energy from Val and felt comfortable and enjoyed every session. He was the perfect balance of relaxed but yet still pushed me to work harder than I would ever have done on my own and helped me see what I was really capable of. My mental health massively improved whist training with Val, as well as obviously massively improving my fitness and general physical health. He was very knowledgeable with how best to handle my existing injuries, and also whist we trained through my pregnancy. I’d recommend Val to anyone!

Date of experience: October 18, 2022

Val is a fantastic trainer and is able to adjust his style to any goal set

Date of experience: October 19, 2022

Val has been essential in allowing achieving my fitness goals over the past 2 years. He has tailored my plan to my requirements and has really improved my technique through the demonstrations that he has given to me.

He has been able to give useful tips and hints, particularly when I was trying to increase the number of pull ups I can achieve by suggesting other exercises that would help.

Val makes an excellent personal trainer and I am really pleased with the results!

Date of experience: September 30, 2022

What an experience of achieving a great body and confidence from this amazing coach Val!

Within a month of training I seen huge results!
Thanks Val!

Date of experience: September 08, 2022

The best trainer you could find. Many thanks Val 🙏.

Date of experience: August 31, 2022

Val is a genuine, passionate professional, he made me feel comfortable when I felt out of my comfort zone and took me through my workouts, explaining each exercise and it’s benefits, while pushing me further than I thought I could go. He takes the time to get to know you and truly understand your needs and goals, highly recommend.

Date of experience: August 25, 2022

Val is an incredible coach and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with him. He now supports me online since he has moved his services to the US. Vals personality and knowledge makes a perfect companion whilst you keep yourself on track for your goals

Date of experience: August 17, 2022

I first met Val in 2008 when he applied to join the senior Yeomanry Cavalry Regiment in the UK. He excelled during basic training and immediately after represented his unit on the highly prestigious Cambrian Patrol competition achieving the coveted Bronze Medal, the highest the level Squadron has ever achieved.

In 2012 he qualified as a civilian Personal Trainer and in 2015 he completed the (British) Army Physical Training Instructors course.

Val developed a successful business where he delivered personalised training for rehabilitation and health improvement in addition to assisting other individuals looking to lose weight, build muscle or improve general fitness.

Within the Squadron Val delivered level appropriate training and advice to individuals who were looking to join the Army Reserves, but were struggling with their initial fitness assessments, through to the more elite members of the unit.

Val experience makes him a uniquely qualified and very competent trainer, and I still call on his skills to assist our recruits with their basic fitness levels.

Sergeant M Denman (VR), Regimental Mentoring Support Officer.

Date of experience: August 15, 2022

Val helped me achieve my personal fitness goals. He helped me by providing me with in person and online coaching, consisting of a training plan, diet plan and a lot of motivation and support. Whenever I was lacking motivation he was only a message away.

Date of experience: August 13, 2022

Having worked with val for many years I can safely say that I’m content with my shape and size!! His knowledge around muscle building, strength and weight loss is so vast that during our time working together I was able to achieve any goal I set.

Aside from the training and nutritional support from me, he was always very good and keeping me motivated and focused on what fitness related goal I had. Val, thank you for everything you have done for me. Im much more confident and my life has been changed for the better.

D

Date of experience: August 12, 2022