Most of my clients train with me to achieve a better quality of life. With our increasingly hectic lifestyles—balancing family, kids, work, travel, and holidays—it’s important not to forget yourself. It doesn’t have to be complicated; it just needs to be effective and complement your lifestyle.
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR GROWN-UPS (WITH REAL LIVES)
3 Steps to Fitness Greatness with Valentine
1. Let’s talk - about your fitness goals.
2. Try a workout - see if we click.
3. Start training - I’ll craft a plan that fits your life.
Strength Training
Muscles are a sign of strength, fitness, and health. My strength programme boosts metabolism, improves well-being, and increases stamina. For women, especially during menopause, strength training supports bone density, balances hormones, and prevents muscle loss, promoting long-term health and vitality.
Pre & Post Natal
Congratulations on your pregnancy or new baby! With all the physical changes, it’s more important than ever to care for your body. While your baby is your priority, don’t neglect your own well-being. Be kind to yourself—there’s no need to ‘bounce back’ quickly or fit into societal norms. Focus on recovery and strength in your own time.
Get Stronger, and feel good naked – Personal Training in North Leeds
Fed up with overcomplicated fitness advice? I keep it simple. With 25+ years experience, I help you build real strength and confidence – no fluff, no fads. Based in North Leeds, covering areas like Roundhay, Alwoodley, Harewood, Bramhope, and Harrogate) I offer tailored training plans that fits into your life.
Tailored Training – No Fancy Stuff, Just What Works
Forget generic plans. I meet you where you’re at and build a plan that suits your needs – wether its strength, mobility, or just finding a routine you can you enjoy.
Train Where You Want, When You Want
With a hybrid style blending strength, flexibility, and endurance, you can train wherever you like – home, work, or online. No fancy equipment or gym memberships needed.
It’s Simple – Get Fit on Your Terms
Ready to see what you’re actually capable of? Drop the fluff, stick to what works, and let’s build some real strength together. Get started with a personal trainer who keeps it real and cuts out the crap.
Training
As a professional Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, my main passion is guiding people towards a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re training to lose weight, coming back after an injury, have the stamina to play with your kids or to get stronger for your given sports, my programme will help improve your fitness and have you feeling great.
Nutrition
Each one of us has a different genetic signature, health, physical and athletic goals, upbringing, and training history. You will be guided through a simple eating plan to best suit your and achieve your goals.
Habits
Every habit you have — good or bad — follows the same 3–step pattern: a cue, a routine, and a reward. Its called the Habit Loop. I will guide you through simple strategies in order to create good habits that last a lifetime.
Testimonial
"His approach to training is like no other! His workouts work every muscle imaginable and push your body to the max. He makes sure you know how to do every exercise safely and correctly for maximum results. He doesn’t over complicate workouts or diet plans which is great. I can’t thank him enough for everything he has taught me!"
TAMARA GILL (RETAIL MANAGER)
"I have been training with Val for nine years, and I can confidently say he has transformed my approach to health and fitness. From day one, Val has demonstrated unmatched expertise, dedication, and encouragement that kept me motivated and challenged every step of the way."
Nick Statman (CEO)
"Having worked with a number of trainers in the past, I quickly realised I had found one of the best. Val’s professional approach, fitness knowledge and focus during sessions have helped me reduce stress, lose some weight and do more push-ups than I’ve ever been able to do in my life. He is always on time, he works around my hectic work schedule and keeps the sessions relevant to my needs. He also trains in my apartment which makes it easy to add a workout into my schedule without the hassle or costs of going to a gym."
SCOTT ROBERTS (HR DIRECTOR)
"The only thing I regret about Val’s personal training is I had to relocate with my job to the south UK and stop training. I knew that I was getting into the best shape of my life. After four months of training I entered a Tough Mudder competition. When I first told Val about this goal four months previously, he simply said you’ll be ready. When I finished the Tough Mudder race after some five hours, 12 miles and 24 tough obstacles, I had enough confidence to sign up for another one straight away at the finish line."
JAMES MCGARTH (ENGINEER)
"Val is the height of professionalism and remains committed to realising my personal goals, it is great to be able to undertake a range of movements with absolute precision. I would rather undertake a range of movements “right” every time under close supervision rather than a range of movements with “no” close supervision, which may result in injury, or no physical changes in my shape and ultimately result in me feeling more de-motivated than I did on day one.Right now – I simply cannot thank him enough."
Elizabeth K (BUSINESS CONSULTANT)
"I've been training with Val for 3 years. It's the first time I've had a PT and I was initially quite nervous. Val instantly put me at ease, created a plan suited to my needs and adapts as required. I am very grateful to Val for changing my views on fitness and embedding good habits for the long-term."
Sally Lodge (Senior Programme Manager)
