What Clients Say
Client Testimonials - Colin Dent Fitness, Exmouth, Devon
“ Colin has helped me make amazing progress with my fitness over the last 18 months. He is an excellent fitness trainer with wide experience and detailed knowledge of methods of training that he integrates holistically into individual programs that evolve over the months. Colin designed safe workout programs for me that avoided injury and ensured steady progress.
All sessions are well organised and gently encouraged.
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In my case he has demonstrated his expertise by designing routines that avoided aggravating old problems but also did much more (as with my shoulder and neck).
My progress with movement patterning and neuromuscular training has enabled
strengthening and avoided triggering the old pain patterns as my fitness improved.
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With Colin’s expert help I’m not just getting fitter and stronger:
I move better, have fewer aches and pains, feel better, and do simple movements
such as getting up from the floor with ease (unlike when I started).
After over 10 years of not doing much or injuring myself when I tried,
I’m now continuing to progress in strength, conditioning and coordination.
I enjoy the benefit of this improved fitness and wellbeing at home and work.
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What have I gained? Definitely not weight as even without formal dieting the wellbeing effect has helped me change my food environment and I’m 8kg lighter and two belts notches slimmer.
​I started out stiff, aching and easily breathless.
Now I’m stronger, fitter and feel healthier.
Colin is a great personal trainer.
I recommend him."
Mike, G - 58
Doctor | 1 to 1 Training | Lympstone
"After 2 years of pain and being unable to exercise I started a program with Colin doing strength movements. For the first time in 2 years, I have much more range of motion without pain, improved posture and am feeling great!
Thank you, Colin."
Michelle, S
Project Director
"I have trained with Colin and experienced a huge lift in my fitness, strength, knowledge, and understanding.
The delivery of my program has been excellent! "
Bernie, B
Retired Rugby Union Hooker | Business Owner | Martial Artist
"Am I allowed to say 'knackered'!? I felt like I had done a good workout but I also reached the floor by bending over to get my shoes rather than crouching - something I haven't been able to do since April, so it felt great to have achieved it. This course is great for going back to basics and learning how to use your body as it was meant to be used. The course content made sense and was explained well, and the booklet is easy to follow. The course was modified for different levels of ability so it is very versatile and can benefit a wide range of people. I thought it was very good thank you."
Tracey, B
First Responder | Movement Clinic Attendee
"Colin has liaised with other professionals that are involved in my rehabilitation to ensure he can deliver the best person-centred training plan for me.
He is reliable, dedicated and extremely knowledgeable.
Thank you, Colin!!!
Jean, C
First Responder | Mother |
Shotokan Karate Black Belt
"Colin worked 1 to 1 with my 11-year-old son to improve his core strength, movement, and posture, his program worked wonders.
He is very technically astute but also very skilled in the psychological techniques needed to coach and inspire.
Thoroughly recommended!"
Joel,
Project Manager | Black Belt Martial Artist | Father
"Colin delivered a calm, inclusive and informative session and he clearly knows his stuff! I hadn't heard of Pressing Reset before, I benefited almost immediately from the belly breathing and the exercises that we were introduced throughout the morning. I felt very grounded after the clinic and my posture was visibly improved and quite instinctively. I will certainly be incorporating them into my exercise routine from now on and I look forward to attending more clinics with Colin "
Victoria, W
Tri-athlete | Mother | Movement Clinic Attendee | Woodbury
"I would wholeheartedly recommend Colin’s interesting and enjoyable workshop. He gave a very clear introduction and excellent explanations and demonstrations of all the exercises involved in the program, with plenty of opportunities to try them out under his expert supervision. I felt rejuvenated at the end and keen to put this into practice at home. The booklet which we were given was very useful and served as a clear reminder of all the exercises. He was inspirational in encouraging us to use and to adapt these exercises to suit our particular needs and limitations, showing how beneficial this can be for future health and fitness.
An excellent session. "
John, H
Health Service Development Manager | Movement Clinic Attendee
" After worsening back pain in recent years and no regular exercise regime,
I decided to try a personal trainer to help me focus on my future health.
Colin has been professional from the start. He is a very caring and personable person and takes time to listen to you.
If I struggle with a particular exercise he
re-evaluates it to make it more achievable.
My back is now a lot stronger, with all
his knowledge and encouragement and
I feel a lot stronger. "
Jayne, L
1 to 1 Training | Partner Training
"I have been training with Colin since March 2024. Since the start, I have found his approach engaging and very professional. I have had limited experience of formal exercise, but through Colin’s methods and personable attitude, over the course of the period,
I have progressed to a level of performance I could never have anticipated.
Colin’s approach to training is to constantly assess your progress and adapt and advance the
types of exercise to both maintain your levels and increase your effectiveness and ability.
I always find Colin’s training sessions enjoyable and challenging.
I can certainly confirm that I have achieved levels of performance and fitness,
I didn’t think possible, and continue to do so."
Brian, W
1 to 1 Training | Partner Training | Exmouth