ZEN Bootcamp

I came to Alan for the first time maybe 3 months ago, recommended by the physio at Waldegrave clinic. At that time I has experiencing severe and chronic pain in the region of my left hip, radiating down my left leg with exercise. A keen runner for 30-odd years the pain had become so bad that I couldn't run and was struggling to even walk long distances.A hip surgeon had suggested that I might consider a hip replacement.Not keen on the surgeon's knife, but seeking to be pain free, I visited Alan and we started left side strengthening exercises, focusing on lower body strength, but also mixing in core and upper body work. I supplemented by additional work at the gym.Simply learning how to stretch and strengthen properly was a huge bonus and the benefits from increasing core, glute and adductor/abductor strength and mobility has been fantastic. Now I am back to running once a week and am looking to increase that over the next weeks and months.Alan is an excellent trainer, knowledgable and committed to delivering on one's personal goals. He pushes you when needed but, through good judgement, builds exercise intensity slowly. He's also a great guy and a real pleasure to work with. I have signed up for the long term as I can see real benefits in continuing to train with him on a weekly basis.

The transformation I have achieved is nothing short of remarkable with ZEN Training. Within just three months, I have lost an incredible 23.5lbs in weight, and the 6.2% reduction in body fat has been a major milestone in my fitness goals. ZEN's approach to health and wellness has been instrumental in nearly 20 inches of overall body measurements lost, and I am delighted to witness a significant 3.4% increase in muscle mass, signifying a stronger and healthier physique.The impact of the 6-week challenge at ZEN was evident from the start, and I was motivated to continue with the program, leading me closer to my ultimate fitness goal. I cannot emphasize enough how ZEN's tailored workout plans and expert guidance have been instrumental in this journey. The trainers' knowledge and support have been invaluable, pushing me to achieve more than I ever thought possible. As I reflect on my progress, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for ZEN's dedication to helping individuals like me achieve their fitness aspirations.Your program has not only helped me achieve remarkable physical changes but has also boosted my confidence and overall well-being. I wholeheartedly recommend ZEN to anyone seeking a life-changing fitness program backed by expertise and a supportive community.

Having been plagued with various injuries (mostly brought about by having played rugby for too long, but not helped by young kids!) I was recommended Zen Training by a friend as they had had similar issues.I took on the 12 week programme and am nearly at the end of it now, but the results have been AMAZING!!My injuries are not bothering me anywhere near as much as they were and I'm feeling pain free for the first time in ages! Not to mention I'm sleeping better, eating better, feeling more energetic, stronger, faster, fitter!Alan has been hugely motivating and focussed on all the things that I needed to improve and the support team behind him are always there to help and give guidance on diet, technique, etc..I can't thank them enough for what they've helped me achieve and plan to keep going with them.I never thought I'd feel this good, this quickly.

I joined Zen training in the 6-weeks’ challenge programme and I am happy to say that it has changed my life. I have lost more than 26 lbs and 8% body fat in these few weeks.The groups are sportive and friendly, everyone tries to motivate each other. There are varieties of workouts every day, so you never get bored or fall in a routine. The trainers are professional, supportive and fun at the same time. They ensure you are doing the exercises correctly, conducts proper warm up and stretching sessions, and encourages you to push your limits.I would recommend Zen training to anyone looking to improve their lifestyle, fitness and confidence. Thanks to the fantastic team, you are doing a great work.

I joined ZEN almost 3 years ago when I completed a 6 week challenge and haven't looked back since. The trainers are amazing, I've met so many new friends and the challenges keep me motivated.After having children, I had an inverted pelvis and such bad back pain that sometimes I could barely sleep. I tried everything, acupuncture, chiropractors, massage and nothing was helping until I joined ZEN! A combination of focusing on good form, strength training and learning to engage my core means I haven't suffered ever since!I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to kick start their health and fitness journey as well as sustain the great results that are consistently achieved on the 6 week challenge. I'm so much happier, healthier, slimmer, fitter and more toned thanks to ZEN :-)

I have been training at Zen now for over two years. I started doing the 6 week boot camp to lose some weight. I didn’t quite lose the 18lbs I was targeting, but got pretty close at 16lbs. It was hard work, but the encouragement of everyone at Zen and the feeling of being fitter was enough to see me through. After I finished my first 6 weeks, I carried on with bootcamp for about a year and have progressed on from there to the small groups. My biggest challenge has always been the motivation to turn up at all, let alone work on my fitness on my own. Knowing that a coach was waiting for me when I was booked in, let alone all the other terrific people trying to do the same thing is a great motivation. Small groups is excellent as well and I concentrate much more on building strength and shape – as you get older…. well I need a little help with the midriff!I find it hard to think about not doing Zen these days. I train with good people, I feel better as a result of being fit and healthy and although I struggle always to get out of bed – I have the impetus to make sure I get these first thing in the morning or I let others down.I would thoroughly recommend Alan, Richard and all the team at Zen to anyone a little nervous of starting out on a fitness journey. They carefully motivate you to do whats good for you, to achieve goals you set. Lots of social side to get involved in and no ones going to tell you not to drink or things you cant eat!

I’ve been at Zen Training for just over a year now and loving it!My primary fitness passion is running and in the early part of 2022 i was getting needless soft tissue muscles injuries so a friend of mine suggested i looked into getting a S&C coach.Alan at Zen Training fitted that bill perfectly. My ask was to get stronger, more toned and to make my running more resilient and sustainable. Since then my ‘gym’ journey has far exceeded any expectations i might have had. So much so that while running is still my focus - S&C has become a close second!Without doubt my running has improved - i am running longer and stronger but my thirst for PB’s in the gym has been huge. With Alan’s tailored coaching plans i have a set routine of compound exercises - bench, barbell squats and deadlifts - complemented with core, arm and leg exercises. Around these we do free weights on upper body and a range of kettle bell exercises and lunges on the legs. Together they are a great mix.In terms of body stats - I have actually put weight / muscle on and have gained 4 kgs over the last 12 months by improving muscle mass and lowering body fat - it would be more but my running helps ensures my BFI stays around 10% - it was at 16% this time last year. But this is what i wanted and now feel much better in myself.Ofcourse we took the obligatory before and after photos whilst i am very pleased with the improvement and gains - my S&C physicality is good but still very much work in progress. I still want to gain a couple more kg’s of muscle and have my eye on several more PB’s. Muscle mass aside my ‘strength’ has improved enormously. In the dead lift i am lifting over double body weight, on the bench well over 1x body weight and 1.7x on the squat.Alan has obviously been integral to this and through a combination of the training plan, the excellent gym facilities and hard work we are making great gains! I cant recommend it highly enough and always look forward to our sessions.Thank you Alan!@ teddington, london

I joined Zen Training for their popular 6 Week Challenge. Very satisfied with the results, and impressed with Alan's professionalism and knowledge. He is the best guide one can get in a journey towards achieving fitness goals. And his studio is well-equipped. I have since signed up for another twelve months.Results of after 6 weeks:Lost 5.4kg in weight or 11.9 lbsDropped 2.5% Body fatLost 7 inches off the bodyIncreased muscle mass by 1.1%Further, the fitness and strength gains are reflected in how much I am now able to lift. After about 8 weeks:Deadlift - 85kgSquat - 70kgBench - 45kgIt would have been quite hard to imagine such numbers before I joined! I am also performing other activities such as bicycling with much more ease. Impressive! and hope to keep doing better!

Throughly recommend.I did the 6 week challenge and not only did I loose 9lb but I put in 3% muscle - very pleased.I have continued with the boot camp which is hard work but such fun. Alan and Richard make the training sessions very varied and challenging. They take care of and injuries and generally help you build your fitness safely.Just started the small group weight training… so far so good!Alan creates a real team and friendly atmosphere and organises a range of socials - including Tough Mudder - which I got persuaded into doing. When I started at Zen I could not even run 100m but amazingly I managed to get through 10km of running and challenges (Including jumping into a big pool of ice!!!!).Huge flexibility in the schedules - so meeting needs of early birds at 6 am and owls at 8pm. They also do on line. So all excuses are covered!!!Could not recommend it enough. Great way to train in Teddington. I

I trained with ZEN for just over a year and loved it. My husband and I decided to join the 6 week challenge before our wedding and both really enjoyed the routine of working out early in the morning and were both happy with our muscle gains and toning.Alan, Rich & SJ always keep the bootcamp classes interesting with varied exercises and formats. It's a really friendly group to be a part of and a great way to start the day if you can make it to the 6am sessions!