About Dave Saunders
Health Coach Bio
As a dedicated health coach, I specialise in empowering busy people to overcome weight challenges and prioritise their well-being. My coaching style revolves around creating customised fitness and nutrition plans tailored to your lifestyle and goals. By leveraging motivation, progress tracking, and innovative technology, I'm committed to ensuring your success in your fat loss journey by fitting your plan within your current life and not your life in to the plan. Sustainablilty is what we are looking to achieve without sacrifice or stress.
Testimonials
Client Reviews & Success Stories
At Dave Saunders Coaching, we deliver personalised support and guidance to help you achieve sustainable fat loss results. Our approach is centered around understanding your unique needs, adapting your current lifestyle and creating a supportive environment for you make sustainable changes and smash your goals.
Tony C. (Linkedin)
Having been around the sun a good 40 odd times, working full time, and being the father of two mostly delightful young children, I was feeling the pinch. Like, inches of me could be pinched. I was out of shape, fatigued, I looked bad, my health was in the amber lights. I contacted Dave for advice, and I can honestly say, it has been life changing. His advice is practical, it is logical, it is no nonsense, and it is not faddish. His recommendations to get me in better shape worked around my lifestyle and routines.
I lost over a stone in weight, I am 50% stronger than what I was before, I feel more energised, and best of all, when I get my medicals, the doctor doesn't grimace whilst reading my results sheet.
I'd recommend Dave in a (nowadays much more efficient) heartbeat.
Mary D. (Linkedin)
I have been training with Dave for over 2 years. He is a great motivator and has provided a strong progressive programme throughout this period. His advice and guidance on exercise has had a strong impact on my shape, fitness and general well being. I was a size 14 am now size 8/10.
Michael T. (Linkedin)
Having worked with Dave previously and got good results, it made sense to return to his coaching.
This time around things were different though.
I was no longer playing rugby, work had more responsibilities and longer hours, covid had ingrained a more sedentary lifestyle with minimal training and on top of all of that, I’d become a father which became my no1 priority over everything.
Life had become busy and I had lumped on an impressive amount of timber.
The great thing about going back to train with Dave was that he had experienced all of this first hand and knew that I couldn’t train the same way we had done things previously.
I didn’t have the same time available and we would have to approach things differently and build on things slowly so they became habits that were manageable.
Daily steps and a diet that focussed on a calorie total prioritising protein was the foundation of everything. Slowly we introduced gym training and i fed back how things were going through the mobile app. Small tweaks were made here and there and the progress was impressive. Even if my weight didn’t change, the weekly check ins would show cm’s lost and my weekly photos submitted via the app also gave a visual representation of how things were going.
I’m pretty much 15kgs down since mid November and there’s been some down time during all of that for work, family commitments and life in general. Nothing is strict and I have had nights out on the beers too which we’ve planned for.
Dave has given me the tools to get results and it is true that you only get out of it what you put in.
I want to be healthy, fit and strong so I’m around as long as possible for my son. Working with Dave is allowing me to do this. I can’t recommend him enough. 🙌
Aahuti R. (Linkedin)
I have been training with Dave for almost 2 years now and this is testament to the results that I continue seeing. Dave is always researching information on my behalf and finding new ways to help me achieve better results. Whilst I have continued to see results in my fitness, strength, weight and toning, what I hadn't expected is how much I would be educated along the way. I feel confident and motivated in working out by myself for several sessions during the week but my weekly meet up with Dave always keeps me on my toes!
Hannah B. (Linkedin)
I have worked with Dave for a few months now and the results have been fantastic... 8kg in 3 months and counting! He is knowledgeable and able to make detailed recommendations to any questions I've had. Even when I have wanted to give up Dave has kept me going and given me the encouragement I have needed to keep going and achieve my weight loss/ inch loss goals. I would highly recommend Dave as a personal trainer, he is professional, on time and incredibly knowledgable. Thank you Dave!!
Coaching Services Offered
Small Group Training (Gym Based)
Train hard. Laugh harder. Progress like never before.
This isn’t some bootcamp in a muddy field. It’s proper coaching, in small, friendly groups of parents just like you – inside a space designed for you. Think expert coaching, personalised progress, and a vibe where no one cares if your kid kept you up all night – we just crack on and get it done. Energy, results, and zero gym bro nonsense.
1:1 Hybrid Coaching
Face-to-face support, with the flexibility of online coaching. Best of both worlds.
You get in-person sessions at my private gym, plus everything the online crew gets – custom training, nutrition coaching, WhatsApp support, the works. Perfect for people who want that extra hands-on push but still need flexibility around the madness of life. (AKA: real humans with real commitments.)
Group Online Coaching
Big results, low pressure, zero fluff – and you’re never doing it alone.
Inside my group program, you’ll get structure, community, expert coaching, and the accountability you’ve been lacking. You’ll lose fat, gain strength, and actually enjoy the process – without cutting out carbs, booze or your sanity. Designed for busy people who need a plan, not another quick fix.
121 Online Coaching
Personal training that actually fits your life (and doesn’t take the piss).
You get fully tailored support from me, in your pocket – no generic PDFs or ‘you got this!’ texts. We’ll work around your chaos – kids, work, lack of sleep, toddler tantrums – and build a plan that actually works. Expect real coaching, proper results, and accountability that keeps you moving, even when life’s trying to wipe you out.
Our Transformation Philosophy
Training
Train smart. Be consistent. Don’t live in the bloody gym.
You don’t need to train like a bodybuilder or move like an Olympic gymnast to get in shape. My approach is simple: lift heavy(ish), move well, and keep showing up. We focus on the basics done brilliantly — because chasing the latest 6-week shred or TikTok trend gets you nowhere. You’ll build strength, improve your fitness, and actually feel better — not just knackered and sore.
Nutrition
No bans. No bullshit. No beige diet plans.
I’m not here to rip carbs from your cold, tired hands or make you weigh your lettuce. Nutrition shouldn’t feel like punishment — it should work with your lifestyle. We build flexible, sustainable habits that you can stick to even when your kid’s dinner ends up being half a packet of Wotsits. Science-backed, parent-proofed, and designed to make fat loss feel doable, not dreadful.
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