Testimonials about performance

I undertook a shoulder programme with Conrad over the last 3-4 months to correct long term issues I have been experiencing with my shoulders.  My arms have typically hung low causing my shoulders to round and my upper traps and teres major and teres minor to be very tight. This has redulted in some very […]

I undertook a shoulder programme with Conrad over the last 3-4 months to correct long term issues I have been experiencing with my shoulders. 

My arms have typically hung low causing my shoulders to round and my upper traps and teres major and teres minor to be very tight. This has redulted in some very painful trigger points in my back and neck as well as limited overhead range of motion for my shoulders. 

Since starting the programme with Conrad, I have noticed a decreasing need for self-massage in my upper back with fewer trigger points, more sustained range of movement in my shoulders, stronger and more prominent neck muscles (with better connection into and coordination with the upper traps). We focus on keeping my rib cage expanded in the exercises using a lighter weight but really focusing on challenging the relevant support muscles in the exercise. My posture has improved and my strength in my shoulders and traps as a result of this programme. I would highly recommend it to those who have similar issues with their shoulders and back. 

Dylan Kelly

I was recommended to see Conrad by a good friend who had trained with him for a number of years. I wasn’t sure about personal training at first as I had always thought I could do this for myself, having played sport for many years and trained lots. I was delighted to realise I was […]

I was recommended to see Conrad by a good friend who had trained with him for a number of years. I wasn’t sure about personal training at first as I had always thought I could do this for myself, having played sport for many years and trained lots. I was delighted to realise I was wrong!
I had had lower back and hip pain for at least 5 years. I also had ACL reconstruction surgery and multiple ankle injuries, ligament tears and an ankle break followed by surgery. I had been to physios and chiropractors for about 10 years which helped short term but never seemed to solve my pain issues or ability to play sport as freely as I would like. Conrad assessed my issues and worked with me to resolve my problems which plenty of medical and clinical professionals had struggled with long term. Ultimately it was all about strength and mobility. I have now been pain free and healthy to play sport, even football, for the last year. Conrad is a consummate professional and expert. He pushes his clients hard to overcome the issues they are working through. He is clear, open and driven to help his clients achieve their goals. 

Sam Hockman

“A period of CrossFit training left my shoulder in a bad state – even putting a jacket on or pushing a door open saw me grimacing with pain, let alone doing any sort of mainstream strength exercises for upper body. A few unsuccessful attempts at physiotherapy and prescribed steroid injections later, I was on the […]

“A period of CrossFit training left my shoulder in a bad state – even putting a jacket on or pushing a door open saw me grimacing with pain, let alone doing any sort of mainstream strength exercises for upper body. A few unsuccessful attempts at physiotherapy and prescribed steroid injections later, I was on the verge of booking a surgery when a colleague put me in touch with Conrad. Conrad quickly identified the underlying postural issues and designed an exercise programme which specifically targeted the problem areas without triggering the pain. After 8 months of training under Conrad’s guidance, I can again lift, pull and push and do movements which I had not imagined possible 8 months ago. Progress has been remarkable and this has kept me highly motivated to keep going to the gym and get stronger and stronger. Conrad’s training methods and advice have clearly worked for me and – muscle-ups and handstands – here I come…. ”

Gert Raig

He immediately evaluated my nutrition and this combined with a highly effective training programme produced amazing results in a very short time frame”

“Aside from being a Kiwi I thoroughly enjoyed training with Conrad. He immediately evaluated my nutrition and this combined with a highly effective training programme produced amazing results in a very short time frame. Conrad inspired me to take a fresh view with regards to my health and body and has set me on a new and enlightened path – I would highly recommend him to any budding athlete.”

He has expertly guided the staff through an affiliated course in basic lifting technique and this has allowed us to educate the pupils safely and progressively…the pleasant atmosphere that he creates in his sessions… I cannot recommend him highly enough”

“We have utilised Conrad`s expertise in fitness training on a number of occasions here at Haberdashers`. He has expertly guided the staff through an affiliated course in basic lifting technique and this has allowed us to educate the pupils safely and progressively.

Conrad has also produced a conditioning programme for our senior rugby players. As part of the package, he came into school to guide the boys through the lifts and included aspects on nutrition and cardiovascular development. Conrad placed all of the information on a specially designed webpage on his site and encouraged the boys to add details of fitness testing results.

We have used fitness specialists before at the school but no one has come close to Conrad in terms of the bespoke nature of the product, his own personal expertise and the pleasant atmosphere that he creates in his sessions.

I cannot recommend him highly enough”

knocked 50 mins off my time from last year so pretty chuffed”

“Did my half ironman yesterday and knocked 50 mins off my time from last year so pretty chuffed. Put a lot of it down to the core work I did earlier in the year with you guys and carried on on my own so massive thanks for that.”