Dave Woods Barbell Strength Coaching

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• W Moor 5 · 3 weeks ago

  I am a female and started my weight lifting journey at age 53 with Dave when he was still based in NY. I was a complete novice and the first couple of months were definitely more challenging learning proper form and method than the physical part of it. Dave and the program I was in with him prioritized learning the right way to lift to avoid injury and to educate how the progress should be with heavier lifting. I am a not a natural athlete and Dave had extreme patience and creativity to aid with props and adjustments to help get me oriented and safely used to lifting. It could have been very easy to get discouraged and quit but Dave is really invested in making it click for his clients. The classes I took with Dave had 4-6 people in them and his approach with everyone is tailored to their personality and ability. There could be 2 novices and 2 veteran lifters in class and everyone is championed equally. The ages ranged from 20s to 60s, men and women and he fosters a very nice camaraderie among clients. 2 years later I am still lifting, love seeing the people from my classes and really enjoy going to the gym. I am way stronger, body has definitely toned up and my bone density scan one year in showed increase in bone mass since my baseline that was done 2 years prior. I highly recommend Dave as a trainer and coach to help you reach your goals in a very nurturing environment. We miss him up here!