David Kingsbury Reviews 

Coaching with Paul has been great. He is genuine, he truly cares and he wants to see you succeed. I am a 40 year young man. Over the last 6 months, I have gotten to and surpassed where I was 11 years ago. I am currently the strongest version of myself to date, and it will only go up from here. If you are looking for a great coach at an extremely reasonable price, Paul is your man!

Paul, thank you again, it truly was a pleasure working with you. Cheers Mate.

- Rick K.

I have been working with Paul now for a few months and the results are far beyond what I expected. The mix of diet and exercise plans really work. The accountability calls and advice help to keep you on track. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve lifestyle.

Firstly when you sign up for a call, you get a random personal trainer, not David - feels a bit misleading.

Secondly, this company refused to take me on as a client as I said I only wanted training plans and not any diet advise as I am opposed to dieting and restriction.

This is just another personal training company that wants to stick you on an unsustainable diet, make you take pictures of yourself, then once it’s over and you come off the diet you just put the weight back on.

If these people actually recognised things like binge eating disorder which can happen as a result of dieting, they wouldn’t be so close minded. Perhaps some education is needed for the personal trainers.

I would avoid if I were you.

I’m usually quite a fit guy but was in a rut when I got decided I needed to change things, guidance and some accountability. Unusual for me but I couldn’t see an easy way to change things; felt like an uphill struggle.

I now have a routine in place which is reviewed and a meal plan, which again, based on progress is reviewed. I’m now in good shape; feel really good (which was my original aim), a lot fitter and more toned; getting compliments about the way I look which wasn’t particularly my aim but feels really good. The accountability means I never miss a workout.

Looking forward to carrying on day by day in terms of the journey I’m on; trust what I’m told implicitly given results I’ve seen to date.

Highly recommend, it will improve your mood, how you feel, fitness and physique.

I’ve been working with Chris Emmett since New Year's day and it's been awesome. I had calls with Chris every couple of weeks to answer my questions and keep me motivated.

I'm 31, have a desk job and was definitely consuming too many Heinekens and pringles!

Chris kept me busy with workouts that I didn't get bored of, as they were regularly changed and switched around.

My calories and targets were regularly reviewed to make sure I wasn't feeling overly restricted or limited in anyway.

I wouldn't say I was ever huge - nor am I yet really really lean - but I've lost around 11KG and look a lot more toned. Thanks to Chris I look like a different person - and didn't have to hide my belly at the swimming pool on holiday any more like in previous years.

Looking forward to seeing what's possible in the coming months!

I long considered myself a student of fitness and nutrition. I’ve been training since I was 14 years old in one form of another. But after 40 I couldn’t achieve the results I wanted anymore. I was skeptical about personal coaching in general, especially online only, but I decided to give David Kingsbury’s organization a shot. I mean after all, if it’s good enough for Hollywood…

I can honestly say it’s been great. I’ve been working with Chris Emmett on David’s team for about 10 weeks now, and in that time I’ve been able to hit many goals I didn’t think I’d be able to achieve ever again, let alone in this amount of time. It takes dedication like anything else, but there is an elegance in its simplicity. The lessons you see on David’s Instagram or in his marketing messages are exactly the principles that are implemented in a great way while training with his team.

I’m looking forward to continuing my journey with David’s team - and for those of you here looking at reviews and waiting on the sidelines - don’t! Start today.

Paul Emmons 10/10
Paul was my trainer and right from the start was excellent. He took time to understand what my goals were and what I liked and didn't like. He then created a variety of plans for me over 4 months and a simple nutritional guide. I wasn't great at filling in the updates so Paul would reach out to me every week to check-in, see how I did and how we could progress.

The results also speak for themselves my body has transformed (still got some way to go) but feel much fitter, stronger and confident.

Highly recommend.

Hey guys, I want to tell you that Dean Arvin was a great trainer/guide/friend in this process!! I have been fairly active in lifting/exercise for a lot of years but never got the results I was looking for. I never had the nutrition to back things up. While, bc of my job and schedule, I wasn’t able to follow everything perfectly Dean was always positive and supportive. He had new ideas and various directions I to go. He adjusted his guidance to help fit my need. If you get the chance to work with Dean, you’ll definitely benefit from it.

I just want to say, Thanks Dean. I will definitely continue working towards the right foods and be willing to try new foods along the way. You’ve been great.

I am a 44 year old male and had pretty much plateaued with a DVD (yes old school) workout that I had been doing since 2013. Somehow I was not losing weight anymore and was holding bulk in the wrong places despite doing a good amount of cardio.

I started a platinum course with DK back in January 2021 and was teamed up with Chris Emmett as my trainer. The brief was simple. I wanted to lose a bit of weight, change my body composition to get the bulk into the right areas and most importantly, get a better understanding of my body so I could look after myself for the next three decades.

Chris responded to the challenge and we started training. To my delight there was pretty much no cardio in my personal programme and so I no longer feared injury. This enabled me to push harder than before with confidence. My weight started to drop gradually which you measure by logging it into the app each day and my body composition was reviewed by uploading photos each week. Chris is an excellent coach and despite my best efforts, I am yet to exhaust him of all his knowledge of fitness and nutrition.

The platinum course means you speak to your coach every week. I would suggest this to anybody starting out with DK as you learn so much in such a short time and it helps with motivation and keeps you on target. After an initial six month course you can then choose to go down to seeing your coach once or twice a month and pay less of course.

I would have given DK 5 stars but I think the app lets them down a tad. Its not bad by any means but it could be much better. I understand a new one is in development though which I am looking forward to.

I aim to stay with Chris and DK for the foreseeable future and I now have my wife training with them and have also introduced a friend in his 70s.

Lastly I would highlight what other people have written here. You only get out what you put in. These coaches are not here to "beast" you. They are there for support and guidance.

If you want to be shouted at then go to a spin class.

I have been working with David Stocks from just after Christmas to the end of July. My goals were originally fat loss without losing strength and to develop good long term dietary habits to avoid Yo-Yo dieting. The training plans were simply, but effective. If you do them, you will see results. I actually saw my strength increase as I started to lose fat. In terms of my diet we would tweak things weekly as to what are bad, fine and good food choices, but also not to feel guilty if I went out with friends, had a big meal with family etc. I've lost 10kg and changed my goals to complete an Ironman. As such my dietary needs completely changed and the support from DS made all my goals achievable. The education I have received has been fantastic regarding eating habits, macros and training/workouts. I have kept my 10kg off, have had to buy a new wardrobe and will aim to lose a little bit more post Ironman too. A fantastic service that will give you everything you need, if you give the effort and little time it requires. Good luck to everyone on their journeys, would highly recommend this service.

This plan is the best investment I've made in to my personal weight loss/fitness journey! Taimar has been fantastic with weekly support and I've lost a few kilos but more importantly a good few inches. I can actually see the great results from taking my own progress pics which are easy to compare on the app and I love tracking my gym routine on it too.

I feel ten times more positive generally and my goals dont seem that far away now! I didn't know how I would fit in training 4x a week with tracking but it becomes a routine and a lifestyle choice quite quickly.

So you can be a mum to young kids, work full time and make time for yourself! I've surprised myself but the tools and support is there, absolutely take it and reach out to your coach, you wont regret it!

I cannot recommend this programme enough. I have completed numerous programmes over the last 5 years and not 1 has taught me how to manage my weight under normal everyday conditions except this programme.

This programme has given me the flexibility i need with my life style. With a variety delicious meal options and extra ones sent from Taimar (my PT) as i didnt want protein supplements. I have steadily lost 1kg a week and even had days where i didnt have to track.

I am over the moon with the results. I feel confident moving forward on my own and have the knowledge to be able to enjoy meals out without "the guilt".

Taimar has supported me every step of the way and understood my needs feom the beginning.

I wouldnt hesitate to recommend her and the Kingsbury team.

Signed up to the six month package back in January, it really helped me stay focused during lockdown, I also learnt new ways and methods of training, and at the same time I got the body transformation I was after. I'd recommend this to anyone who struggles to keep focused with their training and diet. Thanks for your help Dave Stocks!

I signed up for the 6 month package after a year of lockdown lifting as I knew I had a lot to learn. David Stocks was knowledgeable and encouraging. He was careful about building my plan and respecting past injuries, would recommend getting feedback on form early as David’s feedback was excellent and he was responsive when I asked questions. As much as I have developed strength I have also learned a lot about training. It was a good experience.

I started my journey with DK back in November 2020 after a health check left me concerned about my weight. I was targeted on FB by an advert as I stood in the reception area of BUPA and saw that as a sign to make a change. I invested in the 6 month plan and have now gone onto a monthly rolling contract.

I have tried PT, diets and fads before however it is safe to say that the last 7 month have changed my life and the way I think about nutrition and training.

I was assigned Chris Emmett from DK and the guy is a legend. Supportive, experienced, knowledgeable and always there for you. I would 100% recommended his services through DK to anyone who is serious about changing their body composition and fitness levels.

The proof is in the pudding and I have shifted nearly 20kg since I started and significantly increased my muscle which are my two main goals.

Be aware, the programme is not cheap, this is a premium service at a premium price, however if you want results, don’t mess about and make the investment.

I signed up to David Kingsbury 8 week online coaching programme hoping that it would give me a push to train harder, eat better and ultimately get to my pre-pandemic shape. I was assigned Paul, who was absolutely brilliant, he supported me, motivated me and challenged me at the same time throughout the entire programme. Paul has a vast knowledge in training and nutrition, however, what I appreciated even more was his continuous focus on my mental well-being.

My biggest issue before signing up to the programme was being stuck in a diet culture mindset: constant deprivation and restriction followed by the inevitable overeating. Paul helped me to break free from this cycle, I now concentrate on getting enough food during the day to fuel my body properly instead of cutting out meals or food groups to achieve a faster weight loss.

Being able to reach out to Paul whenever I had concerns or questions about my diet or exercise plan and having a weekly coaching call kept me on track, engaged and motivated. I kept pushing myself harder during the workouts by increasing weight/reps and sticking to tempos determined by Paul, which I believe made all the difference when it comes to the the great results I got in the 8 weeks.

I now feel fitter, stronger and more confident than I have felt in years. Thanks Paul, it’s been an amazing journey!

My experience with the David Kingsbury programme was excellent, I think a lot of that was down to my personal trainer Taimar, she was very professional knowledgeable and always on hand to answer any questions or queries I had about my training, thank you Taimar for helping me achieve my goals!!

If your serious about changing your lifestyle I recommend the programme

And as a personal trainer I can’t rate Taimar highly enough! She was superb!!👍🏽

The meal plans are really good and training plans very easy to follow, although the app can be a little temperamental! The difference here is the support from the trainer. Taimar is amazing! She is really motivating and has great advice and tips. She also really understands that sometimes life can get in the way, which was so important to me as a first time Mum trying to regain my pre baby body!! I would not have achieved the results I did without her.

I'd been killing myself by working out all the time but not achieving good results when I took the plunge and joined the eight week programme.

Results were really good (despite a bout of Covid and occasional waning motivation) and the team were patient and motivating while helping me towards my goals.

Plenty of opportunity to interact and get in touch via the FB group and regular check-ins kept me on track. If you've got the drive, then I would recommend!

For many years i’ve been overweight and unfit. During the past couple of months I decided that now is the time i needed to do something about it. The best decision i have ever made, and i wish i did it earlier. I’ve lost nearly 3 stone in weight in total, feel fitter and leaner, so much more energy ( which isn’t easy with 2 kids under 2 🙈) the best thing for me was that i could do my workouts at home after the kids went to bed. The support i’ve been given has been amazing, i can’t thank David Stocks enough from the DK Team, i’m so grateful, and thank you gor everything 👍🏻