Gloucestershire Powerlifting

I was introduced to powerlifting by Ryan around 3 years ago, when looking to improve my general strength. Since then and with his guidance and support I have gained a huge insight into understanding how my body works and how I can improve it. He hosts a supportive and friendly community where technique and safety are paramount. Thanks to the help and coaching I have received, I managed to achieve a 200kg deadlift personal best this year and look forward to more. Thank you Ryan for all your time and effort you have invested in us to help us achieve our goals.

I would never have gone to a powerlifting session if my sports team hadn’t organised an intro session for us all to attend together. My perception of lifting was exclusive, testosterone-fuelled, shouty, not at all welcoming. What I experienced with Ryan was the complete opposite. He is super skilled and knowledgeable and coaches in a very inclusive supportive way. I have never done anything like this before but am really enjoying learning something new and feeling stronger all the time. I cannot recommend Ryan’s classes & 1-2-1 pt sessions enough, especially for people like me who are both newbies and don’t respond well to the Bootcamp style ‘drop & give me 50’ personal training!

I originated in the southwest and naturally as an active young lad I looked to join a local gym. I had been going to a commercial gym for around 1-5 years when I met an energetic new PT who offered a free barbell class if I won a game of beer pong (sports drink version). Of course, I won and had joined the class. I quickly discovered that although my technique wasn’t too shabby, I had yet much to learn about the details and proper programming. As a person who is naturally introverted, having been new to the area, I found Ryan’s unique personality very accommodating, helped me boost my confidence and come out of my shell. During the COVID-19 pandemic Ryan has been a god sent in maintaining my mental and progressing my physical wellbeing. I am glad to see Ryan’s personal progression as a coach now being head coach of Gloucestershire Powerlifting Club.

I started working with Ryan three years ago, when I took up powerlifting to build strength after I sustained some serious injuries playing rugby. Thanks to Ryan’s expert guidance and support, I have literally gone from strength to strength. His encouragement has helped me exceed my goals and I am not only stronger than ever now, I have gained confidence too. Thank you Ryan!

I’ve learned so much from Ryan over the past 18 months I’ve trained with him. Because of his vast knowledge, I now train pain-free for the first time. I started barbell classes on my own in an environment where everyone had known each other for years. Everyone in the class is welcoming and offers encouragement and advice. We always have a laugh in class. In our PT sessions Ryan has taught me variants of exercises I couldn’t previously do. I’ve learned not to give up, as there is always a way to progress and achieve a goal, you just have to find your own path.

Ryan provides classes that are suitable for everyone, providing great individualised coaching to help everyone improve and meet their goals. Ryan has not only taught me to lift but has given me confidence in myself. Even during a pandemic Ryan has continued to support and challenge, allowing me to achieve more than I thought I was capable of. I am excited to get back into the gym with the rest of the class. Enjoy some great music, celebrate other people's achievement and smash some of my own.