“In my early 20s I played competitive sport and was strong by all measures. Professional life got the better of me. I was at the point where I could no longer do a pull up or a push up. After working with Denis I am now stronger than I was when I 21. I do push ups as a warm up, pull ups are now part of my weekly exercise. With all the improvements I have had to buy a wardrobe of new clothes as none of my old clothes fit!
John, 32, Business Development and Strategy Executive”
“I have known Denis Zolin for the past 2.5 years whilst training at Fitness First, St Leonards. Over that time we have gotten to know each other on a personal and professional level. I have also noted his training style and the manner in which he carries himself in the gym. I have also noticed the results he has achieved for his clients. He is caring, has a genuine interest in people and has the utmost professionalism.
I would rate myself as an elite athlete so this results in a high level of expectation and performance. 4 Months ago I approached Denis to train me in preparation for the Mens Fitness Magazine Fitbloke Challenge at the 2012 Sydney Fitness Expo. He structured a training and nutirition program month by month aswell as monitoring body size and composition. Denis has a real passion for ‘True’ strength training. I wouldnt hesitate at all to recommend Denis to someone who is serious about training and wants serious results! I also consider Denis to be one of my life coaches.
He is highly respected and is an inspiration to many. ” Scott Pollard, Banking Executive
“I have used Denis for the past 4 months and I can honestly say it was the best investment I have ever made. Before using Denis’s services I was constantly going to the gym but not seeing any results. Denis pointed me in the right direction and I have been more than impressed with the results. Denis always makes the sessions interesting and fun, whilst also pushing me to the limits. Thank you Denis! ” Chris, Digital media advertising executive.
“I’m a 32 year old professional in Sales, who used to invest more time into work than I did into myself. Being overweight for my height and age I decided it was time to do something about my health. I was nervous about joining a gym for 2 reasons, firstly I find gyms to be intimidating and secondly I doubted whether I would keep it up.
Well I’m pleased to say I did join a gym and signed up for 3 introductory sessions with a personal trainer (chosen at random). Fortunately for me I was assigned to Denis. The consummate professional Denis made me feel comfortable and confident walking into a gym for the first time. That was hurdle number one conquered! From day one with Denis it has been a collaborative relationship between master and amateur. I play club soccer on weekends and I wanted to last 90 minutes without feeling like my heart was going to burst out of my chest, and have my lungs explode on me. The point is Denis listens as well as directs, and customized a program specifically targeted to deliver my desired results.
Then with his experience and knowledge (I’ve lost count of the number of qualifications Denis has earned!) started a program so varied that it kept me interested week in and week out. So what started as a 1-3 month plan has now just ticked over into 6 months. And the results…well I’m simply stoked! I’ve lost 5 kilos, and 2 inches off my waist! And I’m now the hardest working player on the soccer field, easily lasting the 90 minutes until full time. And just last week I did a back squat with 120kg!
Denis will deliver results, trust me that’s a given, but he’ll do it in such a way that you will look forward to your sessions, be eager to improve, and will change your life…I promise!
I also now consider Denis a mate, and highly recommend him to anyone who wants to simply live better. ” David Sales professional with multinational company
“Denis has been my personal trainer for a year. If it had not been for him, I would have given up ages ago. I really hate exercise and I really hate how my muscles ache. I hate how much I sweat and gasp for breath, but I really like Denis. He is sensible, thoughtful and he doesn’t talk the scientifically unsupportable garbage that lots of people in his profession do, which as a doctor I find pretty tedious. If you want a civilised, mature trainer, who knows what he is doing, I could not recommend Denis enough, but don’t even think about taking my morning sessions or I might be obliged to put some of my new muscles to use.” Dr. Julian Short, MB BS FRANZCP Psychiatrist and author of “An Intelligent Life”
Denis Zolin brings to personal training a personalised professional approach.
” I am a business owner with a young busy family and find myself time poor. I have trained for 20+ years in the sports of triathlon and more recently kayaking/ocean racing. Being time poor my training was often repetitive so I did it regularly and easily and managed to get fat while being fit!
When I think back to what I hoped I would get from a personal trainer when I started I would have to say it was someone to motivate me, someone to push me harder than I push myself and someone who had the experience and qualifications to deliver on my performance, body balance and injury management goals. This is what I got from Denis.
Denis has been one of the first “coaches” I have worked with who got to know me and my reasons for training and has focussed my gym based training on those goals resulting for me in great results both in terms of my performance in my loved sports but also in terms of managing injuries and my weight. Working with Denis in the gym has allowed me to balance my training in specific sports with exercises that have helped balance out my body, (strength and shape), and improve my performance in those sports to levels I have not achieved in years without having to increase the time spent training. Not to mention the fact that I can now wear clothes I have not been able to fit into for 10 years.
Denis’s experience and personal commitment have inspired me in my training and lead me to set new goals. His attention to detail and my busy personal/professional life have made him more than just a trainer, he is a coach and friend. I would whole heartedly recommend Denis to anyone who wants or needs professional training to achieve their goals, just make sure you aim high.” Simon, business owner and young family man”
“Denis has been my personal trainer for 6 months. He worked with me from the start to understand my objectives and tailor a program to suit. He makes sure I stay focused and on track. He explains everything very clearly, how to do things properly, why you are doing them and then monitors the results – and the results have been great, in fact more than I had hoped or believed I could have achieved at this point. I would recommend Denis to anyone who wants to work with someone who’s genuine, interested in you and really cares about his clients”. Graham, Business Owner
“Denis planned a weight program to complement my own cardio sessions. Following several years of back problems it has helped strengthen that area and my body as a whole. I now feel confident enough to again participate in sports like soccer. Denis’ knowledge of all things fitness is fantastic and he creates a fun, encouraging and enthusiastic atmosphere. ” Nerida, Online Marketing Professional,
“Having had no structured exercise program for almost 15 yrs., working with Denis of Fitness Moves over the last 4 months has been life changing. Denis’s time and effort in structuring a tailored workout program has helped me achieve great results, not only have I lost weight but my stamina and fitness have improved dramatically allowing me to play injury free over a 35 match football season for the first time in years. With Denis’ great enthusiasm and motivation, I look forward to my workouts each week and working to reaching my next goal.” David, Senior Designer
“I find my personal training sessions with Denis are the major reason that I have kept on track to keep my 2010 resolution: to get fit and lose weight. I was someone that could find a hundred things to do before considering going for a workout or to a gym. Denis’s encouragement keeps me on track and positive about going to the gym. Plus I find Denis very easy to talk too, which makes training much easier. Donna
“Denis recently put together a training program for me and delivered 60-minute training sessions. Denis is extremely knowledgeable on fitness aspects, he also has a good understanding of nutrition as well as the human physique. He understands a person’s individual goals and based on those goals he builds a personalised plan. Whether it is weight loss or general fitness you are aiming for, Denis is a great trainer and therefore the right person who can help you achieve these goals.” Victor