Dan
Lawless

After trying (and failing) multiple times over a few years to cut my weight, I decided enough was enough and about time I got someone who knew what they were doing. I found Dan quite easily on Instagram and had heard good things on a few online forum’s. I was a bit uneasy at what to expect at first so wanted to ask plenty of questions before I just jumped in. Dan came across extremely knowledgable and was willing to spend his time answering my questions and quickly put me at ease. I told him my likes and dislikes and he quickly came up with a plan that we agreed on. Within the first month I was the lowest weight I’d ever got myself to, after the second month I was at a weigh that I didn’t think was achievable and after the third month just under 2 stones down. During this time the check ins were simple, I didn’t once feel overworked or pressured and in fact found it quite simple to stick to. I had no doubt at all to sign up for another 6 months. I honestly can’t wait to see what I can achieve with Dans guidance and knowledge to to keep pushing me along.

After 12 years of consistently lifting, I wanted to try a new approach and take my progress to a new level, and hiring a coach was the logical conclusion. My reason for going with Dan was because I had been aware of his contributions online for years and saw him as someone who always showed how knowledgeable he was in many areas of health and fitness, to the degree that he was able to stand apart and become a valued part of several online communities full of people who already had varying degrees of knowledge and life experience with training, dieting and bodybuilding. I started with a six month package, and was glad I decided to take the plunge and enlist Dan’s services. It gave my fitness journey a new lease of life and helped me see progress which completely changed the way I saw my body. Dan is always on hand to address any concerns, tailor diets and training plans according with lifestyle changes and if something just doesn’t suit. The accountability having Dan as your coach gives is also a surprising motivational tool. I’m really happy with how I’ve finally been able to be consistent with cardio, have much closer focus on diet and it has made me very excited what the next six months of progress with Dan will bring.

I’ve been working with Dan for almost four months. Since I had just finished a dieting phase with a different coach, the aim was to add some muscle tissue without adding unnecessary body fat.
During initial discussions via email, it was apparent that Dan didn’t expect me to let bodybuilding completely consume my life and let bodybuilding complement my life. He knew I liked to go away as often as possible, and he assured me that as long as I didn’t go crazy, we could make great progress while still doing what we enjoyed. The meal ideas he gave me to begin with I am still using now, and the training program was great. Some movements I hadn’t used before, but he provides links to videos so you can see how they should be performed.
So far, I have gained just shy of 2 stone in weight. My abs are still very much visible, and unlike previous attempts to add size, I feel healthy and not constantly out of breath. I would highly recommend Dan to anyone, especially those who want to make progress but not at the expense of actually living life. I feel great, and I’m in the best shape of my life, and we’re nowhere near done yet.

When working with Dan, you get a composite approach to self-improvement, both in and out of the gym. First and foremost, his workout plans are precisely tailored to take you from your starting point to goal physique. Dan does not simply draft up a cookie-cutter end-result and set you about a standardized path towards it, but instead works with your inputs to understand your goals and from there, maps out a plan of action to see it into reality. Workout plans come with detailed instructions that guide you through each session and push you to progressively improve your physique via educated lifting. In addition to his guidance on lifting, Dan works with you to get a handle on your caloric intake, as well as your cardio routine, so that you know how to make informed decisions that will benefit your training, even when you’re outside of the gym.

One of the best aspects of working with Dan is his availability, as he makes himself readily accessible outside of weekly check-ins and is always assertive in providing the proper motivation – whether that be well-earned congratulatory feedback, or a much-needed reality check on what’s needed in order to get your training back on track. With Dan, praise is authentic and earned, and criticism is constructive but never de-motivating. Either way it’s always true and meant to keep you working towards your ultimate goal of self-improvement, both in and out of the gym. 

Importantly, Dan prioritizes the mental well-being of his clients just as much as the physical aspect of his work. Weekly check-ins are a time to reflect on your mindset and how that is impacting your work in the gym, as well as your quality of life outside of it. He’s a great and empathetic listener who can speak to triumphing over adverse conditions and I can say from experience, that his commitment to his clients instills a sense of confidence in that you’re not going this alone. Dan is a stand-up individual not only in his profession but also in his interpersonal dealings with others who set out on the daunting path towards changing their lives, and I cannot recommend him enough to anyone who is ready to make massive improvements to their mindset, health and fitness regime.