The People i Coach become stronger, healthier and more confident with weight training.
here is what they say about my service.
LATEST REVIEW - DECEMBER 2023
“I contacted Byron online to ask whether he could help me with programming. We spoke on the phone and he quickly identified that in fact I needed help with technique.
I booked a video call form check during which we reviewed films of my lifts.
Byron told me precisely and clearly how to correct faults in both my set up and movements.
This one video call has transformed my lifts and has proved essential and invaluable. I would recommend all lifters (particularly those who can’t visit Byron in-person) do the same.”
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“Thanks Byron! I’m really loving my workouts.
It’s the first time I’ve really fallen in love with training like this! And I’ve been an athlete all my life!”
Ruth, locks out a 75kg deadlift
Lennart learns the squat
Ollie, before ands after strength training
“We are remodelling our kitchen and the demo was this weekend.
Cabinets and granite countertops out.
Mike kept saying how heavy all this was and kept having to put things down.
I did not have the heart to tell him this was easy and not heavy at all.
A little awkward at times, but all easy.
But my inside voice was saying woohoo this is nothing and I am not holding up a project because I am not strong enough!”
Olivia, before strength training and after
“I took part in a little internal competition at the gym where I train, for fun, to challenge myself a bit.
I’ve deadlifted 80 kg for 5 reps, felt heavy but flew from the floor - what is this miracle training program that you’ve put me through?”
MaryAnne learns the deadlift
“Building strength is a way to create an entirely different kind of relationship with your body”
Lennart locks out the standing shoulder press
“I have more confidence now in my life as well as in the gym than I have ever had before ”
Crossfit testimonial
Mark says:
“For 3 years before meeting Byron I had been an avid CrossFitter. In 2018 I realised that a lack of strength was my main weakness and started training alone in my garage with programming from the Internet.
Unfortunately, while my strength slowly improved, a somewhat haphazard approach to programming ("meh, who needs a deload week") led to me rupturing a disc in my spine and having to take 6 months away from the barbell.
When I was able to rejoin the gym, I felt like I needed proper programming and to focus on good form. I knew about Starting Strength (everybody knows Rip) and was therefore seeking a coach with that experience.
Byron took an in-depth look at my form for the squat, deadlift, bench press and shoulder press, and was quickly able to diagnose a variety of ingrained habits that we set about correcting. This quickly led to considerable progress on my strength (with no injuries!), which has continued as we worked together for the subsequent two years (with no injuries!).
Now I'm back to 4-5 CrossFit sessions per week and am undoubtably the strongest I have ever been; with some pretty good personal best numbers. The knowledge I gained from Byron means that, even when I do add some garage strength sessions, I feel confident that I'm able to build muscle without risking my health.”
Gianfranco
Gianfranco Joins The 100kg Club.
Gianfranco started training with me in the second week of July; starting deadlift 50kg x 5. Now 100kg x 5 (October)
During this time we have reduced his bodyweight on an easy to manage diet.
What's more his busy schedule (he is the owner of his own company) means he only gets to check in with me once/week, yet we have made consistence progress in strength gains across all his lifts, while reducing bodyfat.
My favourite part of this lift was right after when he set the bar down and immediately declared he wanted to go after a 2 x bodyweight deadlift for his next goal
kate
Kate speaks about her journey from an initial weight loss goal to falling back in love with gym training, gaining confidence and strength.
jonathon
From a bad back and post surgery, I've helped Jonathon to get back under the bar. We worked on modifying his squat form, then rehabbing his back with strengthening exercises.
He is now hitting personal records in his weight training sessions.
olivia
Olivia, is a hard working mum to three wonderful kids. She runs her own business in wellness and massage as well as a busy household. Her gym thinks she is inspirational and featured her in their own promo ad, which plays at the top of this page (desktop viewers)
Olivia Says:
I started my fitness journey in 2017 with simple goals: lose the weight I had gained from having kids and build a physique that I could be proud of. I knew what I needed to do to reach my goals, get stronger.
I did lose the weight I wanted to, but I was really struggling to get stronger!
That’s when I started working with Byron. He simplified my training, analyzed form and broke it down for me into manageable pieces so that I could gain confidence under the bar as we kept increasing the load.
Byron has the patience of a monk! I am the girl with 2 left feet, and it felt hopeless to me sometimes, but Byron always got me to the next level by giving critique in a very caring manner so that you are walking into the next set feeling ready to conquer it instead of letting it conquer you.
He taught me that lifting is a skill, something you learn, and it takes a lot of practice to get good at. He also taught me how to have a lot of fun while challenging yourself week after week.
Watch Olivia’s training journey
I have more confidence now in my life as well as in the gym than I have ever had before and that gives you a sense of self worth that no one can give or take away from you, all from the simple act of lifting with a good coach.
As a plus to all this I added almost 100lb onto my squat, hit 2 deadlift goals of 200lb and 250lb, and have benched 103 for 3. These numbers would NOT have been possible without Byron and his eye for detail, encouraging attitude, and sense of humor.
jeff
Never in a million years did I think I would get/need a trainer, but I’m sure glad I did. Even more so, I’m glad it’s Byron.
While there are many trainers out there Byron rises above the rest. He’s passionate about helping people reach new heights all while doing it in a caring and patient manner.
If you are thinking you don’t need a coach- YOU DO. If you are thinking about getting a coach, choose Byron. As a coach he is always there for you even if you are online and 1,000 miles away. He listens to your needs, watches your form carefully, sets you up for success at every workout while challenging you so that you meet your goals.
Byron brings the full package- training, meal planning and RESULTS every time.
Jeff worked hard to add 130lbs to his squat total and get in great shape doing it.
“I thoroughly look forward to working with Byron for years to come.”
nigel
I worked with Nigel on a short diet at first, then we trained to progress his gym lifts. Below you see him at the start of this strength journey and approx 1 year into it.
Nigel has been strength training for just 1 year. We added 117.5k/258lbs to his squat total.
Siham
“Byron knows exactly what he is doing and cares a lot about his trainees which makes him an excellent coach”
I’m Siham, a 20 years old football player in AMHS, a football club in D1 in Morocco and I play left winger.
I started weightlifting to improve my performance on the field, I learned the form of the compound lifts in books, and I always thought that my form was good. Until I started getting form checks from Byron Johnston, and I was impressed by how much improvements I made!
Thanks to his advice, I could start doing full squats safely again with my torn ACL from football practice, and I added 85lbs to my deadlift in 1 month!
And even though it was all done online, and from different countries, it was really easy and the results were amazing. I wouldn't have done this without him. He also provided a lot of help in planning my program and helping me get the right accessories for weightlifting.
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Tel: 07813 195 588 Email: Byron@StrengthRevolution.org
“After a few months I found myself feeling a lot stronger and looking much leaner”