PERSONAL TRAINING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

Instead of feeling down, tired, my muscles wasting away, I was back! Exercise makes you feel good, really good about yourself, not only in body but just as important in mind as well. I did not feel like a second class citizen any more. Dom treated me – most of the time – like all his able bodied clients, no soft regime for me. That made me feel normal. We also laughed a lot, so important when the going is tough.

Dom is one of the best personal trainers/motivators I have encountered. He has continuously motivated me even during periods of illness. I suffer from multiple sclerosis and now a brain tumour, however he keeps me motivated and I’ve lost over 20kg following both his lifestyle tips and through training sessions with him. He also has helped me achieve my goal of actually being able to walk great distances and attend Notting Hill carnival on both days, despite my physical limitations. He is just generally an incredible motivator and pushes me that little bit further each time until I feel good in myself.

Dom has a way of adapting the exercises to work around my disability. I had difficulty doing squats because of my balance. He suggested I hold on to something, it could be a chair, handrails or bed and then do them, it. I found doing sit ups really difficult because I have weak stomach muscles and my feet have a tendency to slide. Instead of having to rely on someone holding my feet in place I asked Dom if there was something I could buy to keep my feet from sliding, he advised using a sit up bar which attaches to the door and your feet are secure in place, this made doing the exercise easier. Dom’s method of teaching is unique and I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants some personal training.