With a 20-year involvement in the health, fitness and sporting fields, David has
built a solid reputation as a personal trainer and mentor to other trainers. His
knowledge, motivational skills and commitment to excellence have helped
thousands of people achieve their best results. As an athlete himself, David
has experienced firsthand just how difficult it can be to reach the top in this
arena. 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 achieve their goals, whatever
they may be.
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As a writer, David is known for presenting balanced, articulate and thought-provoking works that entertain while enabling the reader gain previously hidden insights. His ability to have captured the truth through the many hundreds of articles he has written has gained him a strong readership. As a book author David specializes in biographical writing and is known for his ability to capture all of the essential elements of a subject’s life while presenting them in a unique literary style.
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".
Current Roles
Personal Trainer: 1990 - 2009
Book Author
Professional freelance writer
Professional support worker and therapist
Sporting Achievements
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)
