What Can I Do For You?
Wanting to achieve abetter quality of life, is why most my clients’ train with me. With our lifestyles getting more hectic, what with a balancing of family life, kids, work, travel, holidays, it’s important to not forget yourself. Correct exercise and nutrition is the key to having boundless energy to perform your daily tasks, having a better night sleep, and feeling good in the clothes that you wear. When you feel great I feel better for doing my job.
In Jan 2012 Valentine featured in SKY1 show Obese: A YEAR TO SAVE MY LIFE as the personal trainer for Jack Gorny and with expert guidance lost close to 12stones. Following his success with Jack, I was recalled for the second series to train Sarah in a show called FAT: A FIGHT FOR MY LIFE.
I graduated from Future Fit Training & University of East London in Personal Training and Sports & Recreation, Coaching, as well as Weight Management, and Sports Nutrition. I have been working as a certified personal trainer in the fitness industry since 2002 but coaching in sports and martial arts since 1997.
I am also a qualified Sports Therapist having graduated from Thomas Danby College Leeds. Now specialising in Remedial Sports Massage, Rehab and Injury Prevention therapy. So you are in safe hands.
You will discover how to become super fit and lose the fat faster than ever! You will find out the methods to get and stay super trim and look great. Benefits of working with me include permanent achievement in weight loss (fat loss) goals, sports performance, strength and conditioning, nutrition, pain- and injury-free method. I also offer massage therapies to soothe away any tensions and get rid of daily stresses. I teach synergistic, total-body movements aimed at improving the functional capacity of everyday life. The tools that I use, use your core stabiliser muscles, utilising unique athletic equipment designed to deliver sports performance methods to people of all fitness levels. My typical clients have included women pre-pregnancy and post-pregnancy, premiership footballers, rugby players, combative athletes, business people and busy people just like you.
What Are My Charges?
Prices start from £55.00 per session
What Are My Qualifications?
- Future Fit - Advanced Personal Trainer Certificate
- Aromatherapy
- CrossFit Kettlebells
- Future Fit - Level 3 Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise
- Hot Stone Therapy
- Level 3 Diploma Body Massage (Swedish/Deep Tissue/Remedial)
- Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
- Level 3 Diploma Indian Head Massage
- Sports Nutrition & Weight Management
- Torso Training and Core Stability
- VTCT - Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapy
What Training Do I Specialise In?
- Core Conditioning
- Posture / Back Care
- Nutrition & Weight Management
- Sports Injury
- Speed, Agility, Quickness
- Strength Training / Conditioning
- pre & post-natal
- Weight Loss
- Kettlebell Training
- Fitness 50+ / Seniors
Other Professional Bodies & Affiliations
- Register of Exercise ProfessionalsLevel 3 - R0022585
- Complementary Therapists Association
- Embody For You
- UK Strength and Conditioning Association
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Testimonials
Vicky Carter (Educator - Bradford University)
I have been training with Val at (Rawfit) since October 2013. I have been a yoyo dieter for years always looking for quick fix weight loss. I went to the gym on average 3 times a week and enjoyed an active lifestyle yet I could never sustain a manageable weight which I was happy with.
When I first started the clean eating plan and the tri-weekly outdoor early morning training sessions at Roundhay Park the penny finally dropped that I needed to quit the diet food and the long sessions on the cross trainer and start eating clean wholesome food and pushing myself to the limits through short bursts of interval training.
The results were quickly apparent as I grew fitter, stronger, less lethargic, lost weight and inches, had a better complexion and generally felt 100% better from the inside out.
Val is one of the most patient men I have ever met, he is a great motivator and leads by example. He is a down to earth grounded guy, so understands there will be ups and downs along your journey but he never judges just gently leads you back onto the right path again with sound knowledgeable advice.
My New Years resolution has been to lose weight and get fit every year for the past 25 years, but this year I had no need to make that. Through hard work and dedication with the help of Val and the inspiration of the other ladies, I train with I know this is now a lifestyle change not a short fix January resolution.
I love my body and my life so much more now. I cannot thank Val at Rawfit enough.
Josie Rothera (Mother, Professor, PHD Student, Trail Runner)
I completed 6 weeks of training with Val shortly after my third child. Val’s training schedule and nutrition plan complimented my goals mindful of postpartum sensitivities.
It was great having Val come to my house as I was able to attend to the baby alongside the workout. Using my home ‘equipment’ (tables, chairs) meant that I could continue the programmes once we had finished the one to ones. Val structured all our sessions in line with my own training schedule and provided great motivation and support which I am still getting today.
Tamara Gill (Online Retail Manager)
Val is an awesome personal trainer, not only did he help me lose body fat and build muscle he changed my mindset when it comes to food. That was one of the hardest challenges, but now I have formed great eating habits that will stay with me forever thanks to Val.
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!
Scott Roberts (International HR Director)
After hitting a particularly challenging personal and professional time of my life, where my fitness had decreased and slowly I was gaining unwanted pounds, I searched online and found Val.
Having worked with a number of trainers in the past, I quickly realized 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.
Where I Train
| In a Gym : |  | 1 to 1 Studio : | | Your Home : | |
Equipment
Gym
Fitness Testing Equipment
Maltron Body Composition Analyser - body fat measurement
Bio Electircal Impendance - subcutaneous fat & visceral fat anaylsis
Kettlebells ranging from 8kg - 48kg
Dumbbells 5kg - 41kg
Indian Clubbells
Gymnastics Rings - TRX - Suspension training
Ab Wheel
Body Bars
Chains
Dumbells
Grip ropes
Skipping Ropes
Ladders-Cones-Markers
Medicine Balls
Olympic Bar and Bumper Plates
Plyo Boxes
Power Hammers
Power Rack and Pull-Up Stand
Resistance Bands Resistance Tubes
Sand Bags
Focus Mitts - Boxing Gloves - MMA Gloves - Thai Pads
Heavy Ropes
Sled - Prowler
Portable Massage Table & Portable Massage Chair (On-Site Chair Massage)
Geographical Areas Covered
- Leeds
- Bramhope, Leeds
- Roundhay, Leeds
- Potternewton, Leeds
- Wike, Leeds
