Throughout his 20-year involvement in the health, fitness and sporting arenas (as an educator, athlete and writer), David has built a solid reputation as a personal trainer and is widely sought after for his body transformation and exercise science knowledge and ability to achieve for his clients long-lasting results. His motivational skills, commitment to excellence and knack for solving any weight loss/bodybuilding dilemma, big or small, has helped thousands of people achieve positive training outcomes. As an athlete himself, David has experienced firsthand just how difficult, and rewarding, it can be to achieve physical excellence. As a double-international athlete (in Tae Kwon Do and bodybuilding) he has trained in an elite fashion for much of his life. What he has learned along the way he now uses to help his clients become the very best they can be, mentally and physically.

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As a writer, David is known for presenting balanced and thought-provoking works that entertain while enabling the reader gain previously hidden insights. His ability to have captured the essence of the many subjects he has covered through his articles has gained him a strong readership. As a book author, David specializes in biographical writing and is known for detailing, in an easy-to-read style, the essential elements of a subject’s life and works.

Academic qualifications and awards

Bachelor's Degree in Sport and Leisure Studies (BSLS).Univeristy of Waikato - 2002.
Graduate Diploma in Social Science (GradDipSocSciences).
University of Waikato - 2003.
Fitness Leader certification (Network) - 1996.
Golden Key International Honour Society inductee - 2001.
National Diploma in Journalism (Wintec) - 2005.
"Classic Anatomy Hall Of Fame: 2009 inductee".
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (with Merit). Wintec-2011

Current Roles

Personal Trainer: 1990 - 2011
Book Author
Professional freelance writer
Professional support worker and therapist

Sporting Achievements

1st Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Awarded on May 1st, 2010, by Quantum International Martial Arts.
Rugby player (1990 - 1993).
Bodybuilding competitor (25 competitions).
Power-lifter: 1st. Place 1995 Bay of Plenty strongman competition.
World Bodybuilding Championships 1997 (2nd).
New Zealand Tae Kwon Do Championships (National's)1998 (2nd - Silver Medal).
Oceania Tae Kwon Do Championships 1998
(3rd - Bronze Medal).
Traditional Martial Arts Weapons practitioner.
Registered new Zealand boxer - from 2003.
Midwestern Christian Bodybuilding (March) 1996 Cyber Contest (Class Winner)
NABBA Auckland bodybuilding championships, 2006 (2nd).
Midwestern Christian Bodybuilding Cyber Contest (November) 1996 (Class Winner and Overall Champion).

My Current Stats Are

Height: 5'9"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Arms 17"
Waist: 32"
Thighs: 26"
Calves: 16"
Neck: 16"
Chest: 47"