Dave Weston

How Dave Took His Strength and Conditioning to the Next Level with Personal Training

A Little About Dave

Dave Weston is 34 and an active Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor on the UK circuit. When he first came to me, Dave was already committed to his sport and training regularly. However, like many people who train hard, he was struggling to get real results from the gym.

Dave had been creating his own gym programmes for years, but without the structure and progression he needed, they never really delivered. Motivation was inconsistent, and training often felt like another thing to manage rather than something that supported his performance.

The Struggle Before Coaching

Before we started working together, Dave was trying to juggle his strength training alongside intense jiu-jitsu sessions. His gym work was not clearly linked to his sport, which added unnecessary pressure and uncertainty.

Without a clear plan, Dave often questioned whether what he was doing in the gym was actually helping his performance on the mat. This lack of clarity made it harder to stay motivated and confident in his training approach.

What Changed

Once Dave joined my coaching programme, everything became far more structured and focused. I built a strength and conditioning plan specifically around his jiu-jitsu training, competitions, and recovery needs.

Every session had a clear purpose, removing the guesswork completely. I made sure his gym work supported his sport, rather than competing with it.

Dave also began using the training app, which allowed him to track progress clearly and see how far he had come. This made progression easy to follow and helped keep motivation high.

Training Inside and Outside the Gym

Inside the gym, Dave no longer has to think about what to do or when to do it. Each session is planned in advance, saving time and removing stress.

Outside the gym, that confidence carries over into his jiu-jitsu training and competition preparation. Dave can focus fully on his sport, knowing his strength and conditioning is taken care of.

Results After Two Years

After two years of working together, Dave has made significant progress in strength, consistency, and overall performance. Training now feels purposeful, and motivation is no longer an issue.

By taking the pressure away from programming and planning, I have helped Dave train with confidence and focus on what matters most to him.

What Dave Had to Say

"Before working with Sam, I never really committed to my own programmes. Since starting coaching, everything has changed. The sessions are planned perfectly around my sport, the app is brilliant for tracking progress, and the motivation is always there. Sam takes all the pressure off me in the gym and gives me confidence outside of it too. He’s worth every penny, and any athlete looking to improve should not hesitate to get in touch."

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If you want structured, supportive personal training that fits around your lifestyle or sport, get in touch today. I help people in Stourbridge train with confidence, progress properly, and get more from their time in the gym.