Gav OBrien Fitness Online

I can't recommend Gavin at 3Fs personal training highly enough. He worked with us from the very outset, differentiating our plans to accommodate our modest fitness in the beginning, encouraging us over the 12 week period to reach our goals. His sense of humour and music tastes only served to make the process more fun! He's fab, a great personal trainer and a truly nice guy. We're gutted he's moved to Spain but delighted for him. You can't go wrong! More...

I used a 10 session block to kickstart me back into exercise having been knocked off my usual routine by the pandemic. Having a regular weekly time in the diary really helped me get my mind back into exercise and healthy eating. I lost around 5kg of lockdown weight over the course of our sessions which I was really happy with. Gav was great to work with and created a relaxed, friendly environment whilst ensuring sessions were challenging and motivating. I would recommend for anyone looking to get back into the swing of things! More...

Although I do a lot of running, my GP advised me that "at your age" you should also be doing some strength and resistance work.

I was looking for a PT that worked with me, not against me, and as no longer a youngster I did not want some sort of 'boot camp'. I have held a weekly session with Gav for the past six months and have seen visible improvements in tone and muscle but perhaps more importantly an increase in my energy levels.

Shifting half a tone of compost at my allotment in one morning recently was completed without feeling exhausted either during or afterwards.

My sessions with Gavin are hard work (that's what I expect) but done in a constructive and gently encouraging way that focusses as much on form and technique as well as actual weights shifted.

I am very satisfied with what Gavin has helped me achieve so far. More...

Excellent. Easy to follow. Good solid workouts

Gav is thoroughly professional and experienced, providing tailored and well structured and timed training sessions. Had to train over Zoom but again well organised and didn't detract from the session.

Gav specialises in training for the over 50's, I would recommend him absolutely.

Ian More...

I find Gavin very professional his continual commentary very helpful as you can concentrate on the exercise rather than looking at the screen. I have been doing the sessions for five weeks and can see a marked inprovement already in my body tone. More...

Gav’s training sessions are pitched perfectly for us. My wife and I aren’t the most natural or enthusiastic exercisers but we knew we needed to get into a better, healthier routine, motivated by someone who would push us without getting all sergeant-major-like. We also wanted the sessions to be fun, a weekly date in our diary that we’d actually look forward to – and, yes, they genuinely are.
Our training programme has been carefully devised to suit our personal needs – taking into account our ages, our lifestyles, our fitness levels, our goals, any injuries etc. It's a long way from the one-size-fits-all approach you often encounter elsewhere.
If you're looking to shape up (particularly if, like us, you're in a somewhat more, erm, senior age bracket), we can’t imagine a better motivator.
We've been with Gav now for the best part of a year and feel fitter and more energised than we’ve felt in ages.  More...

Highly recommend....Gav has helped me over the last couple of months to become fitter and eat healthier. I'm 61 and feel that I'm in better shape now than when I was in my 30’s! ! I have changed my lifestyle and am overjoyed with the new fitter me. More...

The training is excellent. I have never done a zoom class before but would recommend Gav's. The notification comes 30 mins before so plenty of time to sort yourself out. A recording is sent either the same day or the next day allowing you to catch up, if you've missed a session, or do an extra session if you want to!! Each exercise is clearly explained and often there are a number of alternatives catering for individual's ability. I have tried following videos in the past but usually give up before the end. Having Gav leading the session helps keep me going to the end.
Gav telephones you before you start the course to discuss it and offers nutritional advice. He also publishes articles on his website.
What I particularly like is he never tries to sell you anything other than the next session. These are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm.
Highly recommend. Thank you Gav. More...

It has changed my life, I'm 66 and fitter than I've been in a long time, the classes are enjoyable and work, I live in a second story flat and some days found it hard to get up the stairs, now I find it easier, even carrying my shopping up isn't a chore any more, I'm going out for longer walks with out getting tired. Gavin is an amazing trainer and would recommend him to anyone who wants to feel better in them selves and get fit, I've lost weight and inches. Go for it 👍 More...

I have been participating in Gavin's online 3x a week HIIT classes for about 9 weeks now and I can't believe how much fitter and leaner I feel. All my back aches and knee twinges have also disappeared! Gavin is absolutely great, he varies the routines and explains modifications to the exercises so you never feel like you can't do something. He is also upbeat and very personable so it is a pleasure to spend time with him. I would thoroughly recommend Gavin as an experienced and empathetic personal trainer who understands the challenges of trying to get fit in your 60's and knows when its a good idea to push you that bit further and when to let you work at your own pace. Thanks very much, Gavin - you are an absolute star! More...

Completed six week online HIIT programme designed for people 60+. Found it very motivational and has helped me improve my lifestyle and boosted both my physical and mental fitness. I’m feeling great.

I have rated 3Fs Personal Training highly since Gav's presentation, patience , preparation and follow-up are excellent. The pace and scope of each session have been tailored to meet the demands and challenges of us senior members of society. Gav explains the safe approach to each exercise and provides various options to successfully tackle it; these range from the less taxing to the more strenuous. I have now been attending his free tri-weekly session for 10 weeks now and the benefits, both mentally and physically, have been beyond my expectations. Each class is delivered at the right pace. Every session commences with a warm-up and is closed by a cool down in order to avoid injury and muscle soreness. In addition, each session is recorded and sent via email to you should you wish to repeat the session. This recording is just of Gav demonstrating each exercise so there's no need to feel self-conscious about you being recorded. If you have never tried a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) session then I highly recommend you give these training session a go and come and join us. These sessions are fun and aimed at maintaining your mobility , flexibility and aerobic capacity as we move into the next chapter of our life. More...

I have found the experience quite surprising considering my age (74yrs). Only wish I had started something like this years ago. Gav’s routines for me have been just right, I certainly feel more energised. More...

I have enjoyed personal coaching sessions with Gav both in person and online for the past 2 years. I have always found Gav to be highly professional, caring and supportive to meet my personal training goals. Gav is highly motivational, keeping the sessions varied whilst delivering the results and health benefits. I would highly recommend Gav and his approach to personal training. More...

I have always found it hard to motivate myself regarding fitness and Gavin 3F’s personal training is outstanding! The motivation, care, consideration and patience is why it is worthy of a 5 star review ! my confidence and fitness has now improved considerably and I have only been with it for few months . Bravo!! And thank you! Andy Briggs 58 (becoming a young 58) More...

I have been working with Gav twice a week since last June as a way to rehabilitate form long Covid - and 20 years commuting ! I originally signed up for three months but find he is supporting me to turn my whole life around in a way that's really valuable to me and have no intention of stopping now. He is kind, dedicated and committed to my wellbeing and Im learning to be the same ! More...

I have been working with Gav for over a year and this has been predominantly online. He has been amazing to work with - I was a novice and he’s gradually built up my strength and appetite for exercise. I have lost over 1.5 stone and feel great in myself - sleeping better and less stressed. He’s approachable, great company and he knows when to go easy with me or push me a bit further. I can’t recommend him highly enough. More...

Very impressed so far, have had 4 sessions with Gav and he is very good and has set programmes to suit my needs! He is very encouraging and am enjoying getting fitter and feel motivated from the first session! So far so good!!!