\n Ged Musto, originally from the South Wales Valleys and now based in Brynithel, Blaenau Gwent, first entered the profession in 1985 while serving in HM Forces.\n<\/p>\n
\n Now approaching his 62nd birthday, Mr Musto has spent four decades working as a personal trainer, coach and fitness educator, gaining national and international recognition along the way.\n<\/p>\n
\n UK fitness trainer of the year award 2024 (Image: Ged Musto)\n<\/p>\n
\n Speaking about his career, he said:
\u201cI never envisaged in a million years that when I started out on my fitness journey that I would be in this position.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n After qualifying through London Central YMCA in 1986, Mr Musto went on to excel in physical education and competitive sport, representing the Army and Corps in disciplines including athletics, cross country, boxing, rugby and cricket.\n<\/p>\n
\n He later established his own personal training business in Berkshire, where he said early success came through word of mouth.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cThe hardest part for me was gaining my very first client,\u201d he said. \u201cOnce I did and helped that client achieve their goals, things really took off.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n In 1995, he was named Berkshire Personal Trainer of the Year and later recognised as one of the UK\u2019s Top 10 Personal Trainers. He has since been selected among the Top 10 on three occasions across two decades.\n<\/p>\n
\n In 2023\/24, Mr Musto became the first Welshman to be named UK Fitness Trainer of the Year, beating more than 1,200 other trainers.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cThat gave me the impetus to carry on,\u201d he said. \u201cIt opened new doors and reminded me that I still have a lot to offer.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Alongside personal training, Mr Musto has represented Great Britain in weightlifting, powerlifting and arm wrestling, setting four world bests and seven British records for stamina and endurance. His achievements include being named World Fitness Man in 1999.\n<\/p>\n
\n He said:
\u201cTo be recognised in that way is something I\u2019m incredibly proud of, especially coming from a small South Wales community.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Musto has also worked with elite sports organisations and teams, including rugby clubs and athletics squads, and ran for Thames Valley Harriers during the early 1990s under the captaincy of Olympic champion Linford Christie.\n<\/p>\n
\n More recently, he has been appointed as a tutor for British Weightlifting, delivering coaching and education sessions across Wales and the West of England.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cThat\u2019s something I see as a possible route towards retirement,\u201d he said. \u201cUsing my decades of experience to train and inspire the young champions of the future is what\u2019s driving me forward.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Despite entering his fifth decade in the profession, Mr Musto says his motivation remains strong.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cI still have that hunger inside me,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m optimistic about the future and ready for whatever projects come next.\u201d\n<\/p>\n