Personal Training in Surrey
with Personal Fitness Trainer Dan Geoghegan

Latest News

04/09/2010

Here’s a tip for those of you that are coming back from holiday and have not exercised in a while but are looking to change that: to have long term success rather than short term mediocrity, start exercising a couple of times a week (absolute maximum of 3 times). Refrain from trying too much too soon (5 to 6 workouts a week), the frequent outcome is that you get bored and fed up very quickly. You will also get demotivated if you don’t achieve your goals rapidly, so have a more conscientious but less anxious approach. Good Luck! Dan

31/08/2010

A range I think is worth mentioning is the Bear Food range. These are snack packs of fruits and nuts. It may be the perfect alternative for younger children for snacking at nursery, primary school or when out and about without all the added calories and energy fluctuations associated with more unhealthy snacking like sweets, crisps and chocolate.

There is no added sugar and no preservatives in these snacks and they taste great - you may also find yourself snacking on them! For more info check out Bear Nibbles

21/08/2010

The Next Weekend Workshop is fast approaching (less than a month). Can't Wait! Finding Your Way Forward gives you an opportunity to take some time out for yourself and reflect on what it means to be you: where you have been in your life, where you are, where are you trying to get to and what gives you a sense of a meaningful life.

It will leave you feeling mentally revived and physically ready to make some forward steps as we approach the last quarter of 2010. See the weekend workshops section for more details!

16/08/2010

Training Tip: Food is the bodies fuel. Eat about 3 to 4 hours before training if possible - if you eat too soon before training you will feel bloated and unable to perform to your potential.

If you are exercising during the evening then try to stick to a carbohydrate lunch on those workout days. Carbohydrate foods such as pasta will give you the energy you need to have a great workout.

05/07/2010

For those not keen on the gatorade or lucozade drinks, a more natural source of electrolytes can be obtained from coconut water. Just mix it with water and you have your very own sports drink. There is a shop in Guildford called "Food for Thought" that sells coconut water. I believe the H&B and GNC also sell it as well. Dan

17/06/2010

Have you heard of Acai? It's a berry from Brazil that I discovered while out there in March. The berry is now available to purchase from me in a frozen pulp form. A top superfood with lots of antioxidants and numerous health benefits including helping to lower cholesterol and protect the immune system.

It has also shown to decrease heart disease and the risk of cancer. I can purchase acai in frozen pulp form from a Brazilian shop up in London near where I do some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Let me know if you would like to try some and I can offer a free sample. Personally I find it the best energy giving fruit in terms of sustained energy needed for hard training sessions. I have tried the high street retail version of the acai berry and it simply does not compare to the pulp form in my opinion.

Just type in "Benefits of Acai" into google search engine and find out more about its benefits! Dan

21/05/2010

My clients and I are really enjoying this opportunity to train outside in such fine weather - long may it continue :-)

26/04/2010

Congratulations to Dave on completing the marathon yesterday!

13/04/2010

Really proud of Sam for reaching target 3 weeks before our first 3 month goal deadline. You are in the zone!

24/03/2010

Back from holiday in Brazil where I was doing some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also personally discovered the immense benefit of acai during hard Jiu Jitsu sessions! I am Super excited to see my clients and continue on our journeys. New clients are, of course, welcome to join us!

19/02/2010

Personal Training now available in Guildford from Activzone Gym as well as from clients home's and local parks!

01/02/2010

New news section page launched! :-)