About Empower Lift Coaching

"It has been a pleasure to work with Marley over the past year and a half. My fitness has come on leaps and bounds in short order. Marley has been especially helpful in showing me how to train holistically - combining mobility and injury prevention with strength training. I've really appreciated Marley's responsiveness to my fitness targets, too: the programmes he has given me are always tailored to my priorities. Last, Marley is great fun and makes sessions in the gym much more enjoyable."

Before starting training with Marley, I was nervous about going to the gym. From the very beginning, he made me feel comfortable and supported, which helped me overcome that anxiety. Every session is well planned, motivating, and tailored to my goals, and he always pushes me in the best way possible while still being encouraging and approachable. Since training with him, l've not only seen physical progress but I also feel much more confident in the gym and in myself overall. His knowledge, positivity, and support has made such a big difference to my fitness journey, and I'd highly recommend Marley to anyone looking for a professional and supportive personal trainer.

"I honestly Can’t recommend Marley enough. I’ve always been a chronic self-critic – something I’ve struggled with for as long as I can remember – and I’ve never met someone who makes me feel as confident and at ease as Marley does. His confidence, knowledge, and passion for what he does shines through in every session, and it is clear that he genuinely puts the care and needs of his clients first. I have a condition called endometriosis, which can sometimes make training pretty uncomfortable. The first thing Marley did when I told him was go home and research the best ways to support me and adapt my training program. That level of care and dedication speaks for the kind of person and trainer he is. That being said, please don’t mistake his kindness for an easy ride! He’ll still have you questioning your life choices halfway through a set and he certainly not afraid to push you when he knows you’re capable of more. Most importantly, Marley never fails to make me laugh, which makes even the toughest session enjoyable. Anyone would be lucky to have Marley as their trainer."

“Marley introduced me to the gym and helped me train for my 17-kilometer open water swim across Windermere. I had very limited experience in the gym before, so Marley first taught me basic gym skills and injury prevention exercises to prevent my shoulders getting injured from all the swimming I was doing. This worked excellently and I was able to make it through all my training with nothing more than a few minor niggles which sorted themselves out quickly. Marley then taught me the three main compound lifts (bench press, squat, and deadlift), which were really helpful for improving my power and coordination. It surprised me how useful they were for improving all aspects of fitness, and I personally think everyone should learn these and use them at least occasionally to stay functional. I successfully swam the length of Windermere that summer (half with butterfly), and have continued to use the skills he taught me ever since. I do a lot of swim teaching and coaching myself, so it was enjoyable to be on the receiving end of instruction for once. What I loved most about Marley's coaching was his ability to give actionable feedback which allowed me to learn things that didn't come naturally to me at first, like deadlifting. He was great at switching approach when something wasn't working, and it really felt like we were working together to build my skills. I always looked forward to our sessions and felt accomplished afterwards, which isn't surprising because in addition to coaching excellently, he heavily personalised my sessions to be relevant to my goals.”

“Working with Marley has been a game-changer for me! I used to feel intimidated and out of place at the gym, but Marley has completely changed that. He’s not only helped me understand proper lifting techniques and routines but given me the confidence to push myself and enjoy the process. With his expert knowledge, guidance and support I’ve developed a healthier mindset and lifestyle. I would recommend him to anyone looking to feel empowered and make lasting progress.