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"Since I began training at the Conditioning Centre I've become a bigger, faster, stronger and more focused athlete.

Russell's tailored sports programmes put you on the correct path to achieve your goals. His encouragement, motivation and support never waivers and he's always there to offer extra advice should you want to learn more.

Russell's always doing more to make the Conditioning Centre a better place to train. Whether that be bringing in new equipment, or starting new sessions, his passion for building athletes is unquestionable.

Most of all though, I enjoy training there and always look forward to my weekly sessions. It's a great environment to train in and I've already recommended it to my friends."

Luke De Costa
Bournemouth Bobcats Quarter Back and 12 week S&C programme member

“Without a shadow of a doubt, The Conditioning Centre has changed my life. I am 32 years old and had done no exercise since the age of 18 and followed a pretty poor diet and too much fast food. I joined the Bournemouth Bobcats American Football team in the summer of 2010 and unsurprisingly struggled to keep up with the team in fitness, strength and stamina. In the off-season I did 2 of Russell’s 12 week Strength & Conditioning courses and the difference they made is phenomenal. I get to the end of a game now and I’m energised enough to play another quarter if needed!

I achieved weekly increases in the weight I can lift in most exercises as well as a massive improvement in my core strength (before joining I had never been able to do more than 2 press ups; now I can happily complete sets of 10-20 as required). Having been so unfit initially I was very nervous to be in a group gym environment but Russell’s manner is superb and very encouraging. He is calm, motivational, highly professional and very good at adapting his style to suit each person. I don’t know how he does it but even with a group of 12 Russell manages to make you feel like it’s a personal one-on-one training session.
Russell has managed to change my mindset toward exercise and I quickly started enjoying the sessions, looking forward to them and even missing them when I couldn’t attend!

I would and do recommend Russell and The Conditioning Centre to anyone and everyone. Attending just one session per week gave me more benefit and I saw more difference than going to a regular gym three times per week. So, a combination of physical improvement and the personal service Russell gives, makes The Conditioning Centre very good value for money”

Asa Stevens
Bournemouth Bobcats and 12 week S&C programme member

"Training with Russell over the last year and a half has had an enourmous effect on my life. I was born with a serious congenital heart defect and I have not had the opportunity / confidence to do an real sport / exercise since leaving school 20 years ago. This was mainly down to my health and school not wanting me to participate. Since meeting Russell however my confidence has grown, I'm leaner, more toned / defined, definitely have more muscle and I am loads stronger. The best part of working with Russell is that my health improved. Since going to The Conditioning Centre my cardiologist has found that my heart function has improved - with no medicinal reasons for this change I believe it is down to Russell's hard work, enthusiasm and passionate approach to every session we have. To that end I would like to take this opportunity to thank Russ for everything he has done over the last year and a half"

Ed Keynes
Personal Training Client 2009-Present

"Russell has been our Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the past year and we have seen some fantastic results! The specific programmes across a range of sports have seen our athletes greatly increase their physical and mental attitude to sports performance.
Russ works with all our elite athletes including archers, golfers, volleyball players and judo, as well as all of our varsity athletes. I cannot recommend Russell highly enough; he is passionate, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable and we look forward to another successful year at sportBU."

Debbie Timberlake
Sports Performance Manager, sportBU.

"Russell is both a friend and professional colleague of mine.
Having worked with him on a professional basis when he was an athlete, then together when he started his strength and conditioning career, as well as knowing him on a personal basis for some time, I can say that Russell is a very competent and committed strength and conditioning coach who will always take that extra step to get results from his clients.
I have always found him to be switched on and hungry to learn, especially when it comes to improving his own knowledge base and coaching delivery and I think this is one of the key aspects when it comes to getting results in the real world. He has high levels of energy and enthusiasm, and this comes across strongly in his sessions, making them fun and enjoyable along with being challenging and satisfying.
If you're in the Bournemouth area I would strongly encourage you to pay him a visit, and be prepared to work hard and improve your performance levels! I would have no hesitation in recommending Russ, both to athletes and the general population and am very pleased to have worked with him. He is certainly an individual I would like to have in my team in the future!"

Brendan Chaplin MSc ASCC CSCS
brendan@athletesunlimited.co.uk
Tel: 07889022388
www.brendanchaplin.co.uk
www.athletesunlimited.co.uk
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"'Gymtime' (otherwise known as Strength and Conditioning) was a major part of my Varsity training whilst I studied at Bournemouth. Taking part in it 2 or 3 times a week really kept my mind focused on my sport whilst also giving me a break from my studies and a chance to relieve some stress. Getting in there with the rest of the team was a big team building opportunity bringing all the girls closer together as well as hugely increasing our performance on the Basketball court. My vertical jump alone increased by 15cm over the 40weeks. I felt that the power we all gained through the Basketball specific weights training with Russell improved our strength, focus and determination in games. Also it made a huge difference to how I felt. I felt healthier, more energised, and alot more capable. I would recommend training with Russell to anyone who wishes to improve their talent in their chosen sport or anyone who fancies a challenge."

Leah Beevers
Bournemouth University Ladies Basketball Captain 2008-10

"The 09/10 cricket and football season was my first injury free season, I can only attribute that to the high quality of strength and conditioning support from Russ. All athletes respect him and the intensity of our sessions was always high. As an S&C coach myself Russ has been a great role model and he can take some credit for my achievements in my career!"

Ivan Mukandi
Bournemouth University Cricket and Football

"As part of my sports scholarship commitments for Cricket at Bournemouth University, I began Russ's meticulously planned Strength & Conditioning Programme with a broader aim of developing my strength to compete as an allrounder.

After learning effective functional, compound and innovative cricket specific exercises, I gained strength in areas that significantly enhanced my athletic ability. This resulted in quicker reactions, faster bowling, greater agility in the field and more boundaries scored as a batsman. The intensity of the training sessions also enabled my body to 'recruit' strength - a vital factor when bowling or batting for long periods. This also mitigated the chance of injury.

However, the most valuable element of the program I learned to appreciate was the role of the mind and the positive mental benefits I acquired; goal setting, focus, discipline, determination and improved concentration transferred to my sport and work. As a squad, the sessions provided a weekly challenge. This instilled strength in character amongst the SportBU cricket squad that was central to enforcing team spirit for the competitive BUCS Cricket season.

On behalf of the whole Cricket Squad, I would like to thank Russ for his continued dedication and quest for excellence."

Chris Cahill
Bournemouth University Cricket Captain 2009-10

"Training with Russell has had a big effect on my life; I am stronger and leaner than I have been in years, physical tasks in my job and everyday life are easier and I am much more relaxed when I am not training. The sessions are tough but the benefits show and are definitely worth the hard work"

Andy Baker
Personal Training client 2009-Present.

 "After training with Russell for a brief period at the uni I was happy to find out that he'd gone out and set up on his own. The gym is as far as I know is a one off in the area and Russell is a brilliant trainer, who makes sure that you get the most out of every single session. I had tried multiple times to keep motivation whilst visiting an 'off the shelf' gym but had failed every time. Within a matter of months through encouragement and constant progression in programs I have begun to see real results. I would (and have) recommend the Conditioning Centre to anyone."

Rob Young
Open Session member 2011-Present

"I rowed and trained with Russell for a number of years through University and have always known him to be a dedicated athlete. Even when others found things tough, Russell would always be pushing on and never let his enthusiasm drop. Russell's attention to detail and dedication even in the face of adversity are what make Russell a great coach."

Henry Chin
Pictured with a silver medal in the Men's Lightweight Double, World University Championships, Belgrade 2008

"Having trained and competed with Russell I know that, not only does he train hard, but he understands the science and mechanics behind optimisng physical performance, which will allow you to gain maximum return from your efforts in the gym."

Jaimie Watson
Bronze Medal representing Great Britain at the U23 World Championships (2010 - LwtM4x)
Gold Medal representing Great Britain at the Junior European Championships (2006 - M4x)
Gold Medal representing England at the Home Countries Regatta (2007 - LwtM 1x)

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