history
As a middle distance runner in 1994, David won an athletic scholarship in America. When his fellow gym members asked him to train them, David discovered he had developed a passion for personal training, so he decided to gain recognised qualifications in the subject.
On his return to England he achieved his objective by gaining Advanced Personal Training qualifications through Premier Fitness.
In 1995, he set up his own business David Fairlamb Fitness and initially trained clients at their home or at work. Later that year, still a freelance trainer, he trained clients from a gym in Gosforth and by word of mouth the business began to grow.
Within two years David was invited to have his own 12 week, live TV slot on the Tyne Tees ‘Tonight’ programme. He demonstrated different exercises each week, helping viewers to increase their fitness levels and knowledge. The public could then obtain a brochure by phoning in. The response was huge, with over 15,000 people requesting a brochure.
For the next 3 years the business continued to grow by word of mouth and recognition from the TV programme.
In 2001 David was asked, by Tynemouth College, to help set up new gym facilities for students and the public. This coincided with David’s need to acquire bigger and more comprehensive facilities, so the offer to rent the completed fitness suite was a well-timed solution. The project took a few months and the fitness suite opened later that year.
David later embarked upon the task of promoting the business by setting up a website and producing printed publicity.
In 2006 Tynemouth College gym closed, allowing David the perfect opportunity to achieve one of his ambitions - to open his own Personal Training Gym.
On January 18th 2007, Matt Burke, Newcastle Falcons Captain and Australian World Cup winner, officially opened the Private Personal Training Suite of David Fairlamb Fitness.
The facilities are ideal for varied personal training sessions and include a new dance studio, large gymnasium, floodlit astro turf football pitch, with the added benefit of fantastic parking facilities.
In addition, David Fairlamb Fitness now has a number of dedicated trainers and a highly qualified and experienced nutritionist, Dr Amelia Lake.
David also runs "Beach Bootcamp" on Tynemouth Beach every Saturday morning and Wednesday evening, as well as "Wakeup Workout' on Tuesday mornings. These sessions have become hugely popular with adults and children of all ages and abilities
Due to the success of the business, David has enjoyed various media coverage including press articles, radio and TV work. He is also recognised by Premier Fitness who use some of his press articles and his TV brochure as motivational tools for new students aiming to be freelance trainers. For further media information see the Media page.
David Fairlamb Fitness has been changing lives for 13 years and continues to grow and develop.