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Personal trainer, Colin Dent, Exmouth Devon

STRENGTH FOR LIFE

About Colin Dent

Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach

Training that Fits Your Life

I believe the best training programme is one that works for you, not one that demands you to completely reshape your life. With over ten years experience as a personal trainer, I have helped adults over 40 build lasting strength, move with confidence, lose fat, gain muscle mass and feel more capable.

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I don't work in extremes.  My approach is sustainable and personalised, built on reasonable workouts and consistent practices that fit your life, deliver real results and support continued progress.

Programme Philosophy

Every client receives a programme built entirely around them - their starting point, goals, schedule, and starting point.  Before a single session begins, everything specific to their body and

lifestyle is taken into account.

 

Nutrition guidance sits alongside training as standard, because the two work together. Sessions take place in a private, fully equipped studio in Exmouth - no busy gym, no waiting, no distractions.  Just focused, expert coaching in an environment where you can work comfortably and confidently.

 

The people I work with stay because it works.

A Considered Approach

Making changes can feel daunting. Life is unpredictable, and finding the right balance is genuinely challenging - that reality shapes how every programme is built and delivered.

 

We always focus on the essential elements that help you move forward, using reasonable and consistent practices that fit your life. There is no pressure, no judgment, and no expectation except beyond showing up and doing the work together. ​

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Every client's goals are taken seriously. It is a privilege to be part of the progress they make.

Qualifications & Certifications

I hold a comprehensive range of qualifications across personal training, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and specialist fitness, all from internationally recognised awarding bodies. With over ten years of experience supporting adults over 40, I combine evidence‑based coaching with a calm, structured approach to help clients build strength, confidence, and long‑term health. I train clients in a private gym studio in Exmouth and provide home training across the surrounding area.

Qualifications

Dip.Ex.Sc — Advanced & Higher Certificate in Exercise Science

Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer

Strength & Conditioning Coach & Exercise Specialist

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Certifications

Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)

Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS)

Sports Conditioning with Speed, Agility & Quickness

Training in Different Environments

Practical Pilates Instructor Training

Practical Yoga Instructor Training

OS Certified Pro Level 2 Coach

Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification

Awarding Body

HFPA, Council of Higher Education

HFPA

HFPA

Awarding Body

National Academy of Sports Medicine

National Academy of Sports Medicine

HFPA, Registered by the Department of Education

HFPA, Registered by the Department of Education

Athletics and Fitness Association of America

Athletics and Fitness Association of America

Original Strength - Tim Anderson Movement Coach

Dragon Door - Dan John Strength Coach

To hear from the people I work with visit the Testimonials page

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Expert personal training and nutrition coaching for adults over 40

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