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ABOUT ME

Hi I'm Val Mackay, a Guinness World Record Holder, an Ex British Army Physical Training Instructor and a Professional Coach with many years of experience, recently relocated to Sarasota Fl. from England.

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MY STORY

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I had a passion for fitness ever since I was a kid. I was inspired by the likes of Bruce Lee, Arnold Schwarzenegger and movies like Karate Kid and many others - I wanted to be as fit and strong as they were.

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I started doing Martial Arts and then continued my fitness journey becoming a Certified Personal Trainer then a British Army Physical Training instructor. I later became a Health Club Manager and also worked as an Auto Injury Rehabilitation Therapist. Making people fit and healthy became my passion.

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It hasn’t all been plain sailing for me and in 2017 I was diagnosed with a heart condition and had to have a heart operation. After the operation, I have gained a lot of weight and lost all of my fitness. When I looked in the mirror, I couldn’t recognise the person who was staring back at me. I knew I had to make a change.

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I knew I had a lot of people looking up to me and wanted to inspire those around me by showing that we all have our setbacks and that we can rise up from them. I like to practice what I preach.

I started to train and lost over 50lb. I then went on to achieve my first Guinness World Record.

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I now continue with my goal to inspire and help those who need it the most. Those who have hit their low point, like I have in the past, or just need guidance and motivation. I also continue to train for my future Guinness World Record attempts.