Hello! I am Simon Donovan and I am the Personal Trainer behind Rusty’s PT. I am a qualified REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals) Level 3 Personal Trainer.
I started working in the Health and Fitness Industry in 2011, with over 10 years of working in the field I come with a wealth of knowledge and experience developed through practice and extensive study prior and throughout my time in the industry.
I have been fortunate to enter the industry at a time where it has expanded at a rapid rate, as the world wakes up to the reality that your health is the most precious commodity that you can possess.
I advocate the use of a holistic approach as health and fitness are multi-factorial; if one piece of the jigsaw is missing it will be much more difficult, if not impossible, to achieve your potential.
I feel the biggest strength of my approach is my ability to establish a rapport with my clients. When I understand and get to know my clients and the context in which they are living I can tailor strategies and interventions towards their circumstances.
I possess the following qualifications;
BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences (1st Class Honours, University of Birmingham
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 3 GP and Exercise Referral
Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Management
Level 4 Low Back Pain
First Aid at Work (3 Day Advanced Course)
I am based at the University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness Centre easily reachable from Birmingham City Centre. The facility spread across two floors provides a 200 station gym and an extensive free weights area with 16 lifting platforms and an additional 12 squat racks will be sure to meet your fitness needs.
I also have access to a much smaller intricate facility with a lifting platform, squat rack, free weights and handful of machines if users prefer a quieter environment.
My aim is to help people to achieve the best version of themselves through lifestyle interventions. I am confident that my knowledge, experience and highly thorough and integrated approach will help you to achieve your potential.