Personal Trainer in the Forest of Dean, Chepstow and Monmouth

ForgedIn TheForest

Resilience. Consistency. Strength. Built over time.

Start With a Simple First Session

An Introduction

I'm Mark — a family man and local to the Forest of Dean. I came to fitness relatively recently, walking into my first proper workout just a couple of years ago with no idea what I was doing. What followed changed everything. Not overnight — but gradually, session by session, I found a routine that made me feel stronger, healthier and genuinely better in myself. That journey is what led me to become a Personal Trainer.

This Is Where It Changes

I'm here for anyone who wants to feel better — whether that's building on what you already do or starting completely from scratch. Where I come alive as a coach is with people who want a genuine lifestyle change. Those who are ready to invest in themselves but aren't quite sure where to begin. I know that feeling personally — and I know what the right support at the right time can do. That kind of change takes time, commitment and someone willing to stay the course with you. I'm in this for the long run if you are. Honest coaching. Real progress. And the satisfaction of becoming someone you're proud to be.

How I Can Help You Get Started

(and keep going)

1-to-1 Coaching

One session at a time. Consistent, structured and built around your life. — everything else follows from that.

Weight Loss (Without Extremes)

No strict diets or all-or-nothing thinking. Just a steady, realistic approach that fits your life and actually lasts.

Creating a Routine

It may have been a while — and that's okay. Together we build the structure, consistency and confidence to make movement a natural part of your life again.

Why This Works

(when other things haven't)

Most people don't struggle because they're lazy. They struggle because what they've tried doesn't fit their life. This approach is different. It's not about pushing harder for the sake of it — it's about building something structured, repeatable and built to last. That's why people stick with it. Forged doesn't mean broken down and rebuilt. It means shaped over time — through resilience, through consistency, through showing up even when it's hard. That's what we build here.

Looking for a Free Way to Get Started?

I run a community Couch to 5K programme in the Forest of Dean — no cost, no commitment, just support.

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Get In Touch

If you're thinking about starting, that's enough.

You don't need a full plan — just send me a message and we'll figure it out together.

It's okay to feel unsure before starting.

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