Testimonials

Here are some testimonials from our Personal Trainers' clients.

The first lesson with Jay, I shared with him my reason for engaging a Persoanl Trainer, which is to better fit into a dress which I'd bought for a wedding dinner just 2 months away. I told him I needed to lose 1 inch off my waist. I asked him what was his success rate, and he told me, "200%". I was really very skeptical about it. However, in less than 2 months, I really did see a loss of 1 inch off the waist. When my best friend saw me for the first time one month after I started training with Jay, she exclaimed that I looked like I've shrunk about 2 sizes! I was so happy about it!

Indeed, Jay not only is a very approachable and dedicated trainer, he also makes a good friend to have. I believe if I had been a more obedient student, we would have been able to acheive even better results.

Thank you!

- Christina, 23, Bukit Batok

I was a naturally lazy person when it came to exercise and working out. I wanted to get in better shape by losing weight and getting some muscle toned and so started working out with Darren at Le Meridian gym, Singapore from August 2008 onwards.My experience with Darren has been extremely rewarding to say the least. Training with him has been an exhilarating, life-changing experience. It is one of the best investments I've ever made. The results have been amazing and I have never looked better in the last 3 years. I have lost tremendous amount of weight and look much leaner now. Most of all, I am feeling great and fitter.

I found Darren to be extremely organized and professional in every aspect of his operation. He has been extremely motivational, inspirational, knowledgeable and well-prepared. He keeps the energy up during the workouts and his personal care and attentiveness is unmatched.I never expected to learn so much about my body and how to sculpt it. His nutritional guidance is invaluable and has changed the way I view nutrition. If you're serious about training and want someone who really cares about getting you results, than Darren is the trainer for you. I am leaving Singapore assured that I can use his guidance to help me keep in shape for the rest of my life. Thanks a lot Darren!!

Davesh Manocha
Email: Davesh.Manocha@gmail.com
November 2008

Hi Dan… On our 2nd last sms…you wrote…“Haha. Great to know that you are prepared to train hard”.

When we met…you took my % body fat readings thrice and each time there was no reading a.k.a error on the digital screen. Dan…I saw the shock on your face. You took your own reading and Jay’s and it worked miraculously. Haha… Wow! I was totally embarrassed. That was me at 71.4kg and haha…. more than 40% body fat as of the 12 Nov 2007. That was due to my undying love for refine carb…the yummy pizza. Lord!

The last training with Jay on 23 May 2008, I weigh 51.3kg, body fat 23.9%, BMI 21.1. As of 1st Aug 2008 at 47.8kg, I am targeting 45kg towards a 16% body fat...aka…a bikini body before Christmas 2008. All the above said… I could have not done it without Jay.

“Jay is a trainer to keep for life...his passion in helping his clients meet their fitness goals is second to none.”

On one of the training session…Monday blues struck me. When I stepped on the weighing scale, I was very upset with myself because over the weekend my caloric intake was for maintenance not weight loss and oh my Lord…I gained 300g instead…wishing the 300g weight gain was from water retention instead and deeply regretted not taking enough psyllium husk.

Had Jillian from the Biggest Loser be my trainer, she would have reprimanded, screamed and instructing more cardio for me. However Jay is totally the opposite. In confidence Jay said “Sofia…I promise…I will take that away from you by friday”.

At 7.10am, I was half dead…haha…even before attempting the 200lb leg press and looked at Jay and said in much disbelief. ”Really…Jay?” At that instant…that 300g increased in weight just melted away and psychologically I felt much lighter in years. That is how magical Jay is… even my belly dance
shimmy improved with gym training.

Dan and Jay…what I want to really say is… You guys breathing and living a body building life. I am proud to say that body fat, lean muscle and nutrition makes more sense to me rather than obsessing on BMI and weight. “Whatever your fitness goals are, other than making it come true, Jay makes it simple, easy and fun too”. Jay…Thank you and Happy Birthday!

Dan…Thank you for recommending the ‘crème de la crème’ de best fitness trainer around. Body building is a sculpted art.

Fitness 101 : Fat Loss
It’s 40% nutrition, 40% resistance training, 20% cardio, 1% Fun

- warmest regards…Sofia Jane

When I first started weight training in 2001, I said “I want my body back! I want to shed 10 kgs!”. I was a 63.4 kg fatso conquered by 36% of fat invaders. I detested looking at mirrors.

Now, I am able to look at and admire myself in front of the mirror again. I have regained my self-confidence and this wonderful feeling is a result of careful dieting, engaging a dedicated and motivating Personal Trainer and putting plenty of effort and determination in my weight training. I have lost 7.4 kg and my fat % has been reduced to 27.5%. I definitely would not have made such great improvement without a devoted, caring, and motivating trainer and that's “My Favourite PT - Darren Perera”. Thank you! You have certainly made my costly investment in the training very worthwhile.

I have gained a better knowledge of nutritional values for my body. I have learned to eat only what's good for my body and “gently push away” what's bad for me (I must confess not all the time). The dieting made a good contribution to my fat reduction and together with my very disciplined resistance training..... Bingo!

WHAT A FEELING ...!

- Adeline Sim, Singaporean

'I cannot express enough just how happy I am with my new trainer Jay Belmont. In just four weeks of training Jay has motivated and inspired me to aim high and achieve my fitness goals. He is very dedicated, reliable and informative in all aspects of health and fitness and offers great advice and guidance. He is friendly and very amiable and immediately put me at ease so that my training sessions although very challenging are always great fun and very productive.

Within this first month I am already seeing significant results and am enjoying receiving compliments from my friends and family who have noticed too. Having achieved such positive results from one month training with Jay I am eager and excited to see the effects of future training. Before moving to Singapore I have worked with three other personal trainers and I would definitely say that Jay is by far the best trainer I have had. He always goes above and beyond my expectations and the results we have achieved speak volumes.'

- Katie Owens, 31, Tanjong Pagar

'Tze Khit is a very professional and proficient trainer who is skilled and competent at what he does. During each training session he sets realistic goals and encourages you to achieve them. He is able to motivate you to push yourself harder, especially when you feel like giving up. He successfully reminds you to focus while training so as to obtain optimum results. Tze Khit also willingly extends into his personal time to coach you. This includes lengthening gym sessions if necessary to ensure that you have a proper workout. He even dedicates extra hours of his personal time to engage in sports with you outside of the gym, thus allowing you to have a more well-rounded workout.

After engaging in sessions with Tze Khit for slightly over one month, I have found that my metabolism has effectively increased. I can feel myself growing stronger and I am able to lift heavier weights as time passes. He also advises me on good nutrition and eating habits, as well as how to achieve a balanced diet.

Ever since beginning training with Tze Khit, I have felt myself becoming healthier and stronger. He is indeed an excellent trainer who is able to plan effective and efficient exercise sessions for your body which reap visible and satisfying results.'

- Tisha,19, Undergraduate and Freelance Model

I started training with Patrick Foo at The Legends Fort Canning Park gym from October 2003. Each training session lasts around 1 hour to 1.5 hours once a week.

My goal was to reduce my weight from 88 kg to 75 kg. With Patrick's training and a sensible diet plan, I was able to reduce my weight to 80 kg within 10 weeks of training with him. This would not be possible without my training sessions with Patrick.

Patrick is a polite and conscious instructor, always placing safety and safe training as a priority. He is very knowledgeable in regards to training methods and techniques to achieve the best results. He provides an environment where I can be myself and train to the best of my ability. The most important part of training is to provide motivation and give the necessary push to train that little bit harder. This is one thing that Patrick can do with friendliness and care.

Patrick has been the one who has helped me work towards attaining my goals, providing motivation and support. I am sure he can help anyone attain their goals too.

- Terence Kho

I used to be 73 kg before I meet Dennis, he give me motivation and let me set my dream goal.3 years ago as a mother of 1  and sadly overweight - I was unfit and out-of-shape but found it hard to get back into exercising - something I've done on and off over the years but have never been able to keep up for an extended period of time.

Now, instead of something I should do, my training sessions are something I look forward to and derive a great sense of achievement from. It is fun, personal and most importantly, I can see and feel how my body is changing for the better.

Dennis has worked out a programme suited to my specific needs and goals and keeps adding to it as I progress and to keep it interesting. he has also helped me with nutritional advice and guidance on my out of gym training sessions to keep me motivated and challenge me.

I have never been an athlete but Dennis have motivated me to completed in the lady fitness , and …  I have won bronze ! I could never have achieved this without Dennis’s advice, motivation and interest in my achievements.

I especially appreciate that Dennis understands the need to “have a life” and are creative in finding ways to achieve goals without giving up your social life and the things you enjoy.

- Mei, dentist

Before I met Darren, I'd never really given much thought to exercise, training, fitness, or my eating habits. Darren told me that my life could change with exercise and working-out - if I wanted it to.  Wow - was that an understatement! It takes a hell of a lot to get me out of bed and into the gym at 10 am in the morning twice a week – and believe me I haven't missed a single session with him since I first started training with him in 2004. I feel more physically fit now than I did in my teens and early 20s and am totally enjoying leading a healthier and physically fit lifestyle.

Darren is a fantastic trainer for lots of reasons, the most important being his infectious enthusiasm and support.  He taught me that fitness isn't impossible, or even all that difficult - and the more results I see, the more encouraged I will be to keep going…and I am still going!! Don't think I'd ever want to stop either…

The interesting fact is that it's Me who's done the work that's gotten me to this point - but I never would have done it if it hadn't been for Darren. Someone recently asked me if I could have accomplished the same results without him.  Could have?  Sure. Would have?  Never!

- Amith Narayan, Musician

'I had a good time with my training. Michael was patient and helped me to be comfortable and work hard. Thanks.'

- Salwin, 37, Tampines

I have approach Dennis  in 2005  and taken his weight Training programme. . Under his supervise, I have made large vast of improvements throughout the years in this sport and have enabled me to represent Singapore on a couple of occasions. Without him, I would not have made the improvements and achievements today.

He always coaches with patience and fun in it. He is always willing to teach and share from his vast knowledge of training and fitness. As a bodybuilder himself, his specialized skills are hypertrophy for muscle gains and fat loss when preparing for competitions. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a personal trainer to help achieve his or her goals. I have attached a couple of pictures to show the improvements I have made over the few years of his guidance.

 - Elton Lim, National Jr. Bodybuilding Champion 2007

'To motivate ourselves to get to the gym or do any training was close to impossible so we engaged the services of Jay as our trainer. With his guidance, we were able to not only get into a routine that we looked forward to every week, but also see and feel the real benefits of one-one training. Jay pinpointed our strengths and worked on our weaknesses making us stronger, fitter and healthier with every week that passed. Almost every session we would achieve a new milestone and made happen things we never thought possible! With Jay's continuous support we were able to push ourselves and each other to get closer to our goals.'

-Ching Yau, 21, Yishun

What impresses me about Ben is that he 100% present when he is training. He is very motivating and is aware of both my limitations and potential. I definitely lost substantial cm off after training with him. Also, I was never bored, and always looked forward to attending the sessions. 

- Zaitoon, 34 Executive

Darren is an excellent personal trainer.  Just look at him!  Wouldn't you be inspired? He practices what he preaches, he genuinely cares about your personal goals and he pushes you to achieve them while making the workout interesting and fun.  He takes the time and energy to plan each and every workout so that you are efficient with your one hour session.

My original goals were to establish an exercise routine, lose weight and tone up some muscles.  Having never worked out a day in my entire life before meeting Darren……he certainly had his work cut out for him!  Within 6 months of working out with Darren on a bi weekly basis, I dropped 8 kilos and felt stronger and more energized.  Our workout routine was an interesting balance of weights and cardio boxing.  In addition to exercise, he would counsel on diet and nutrition.  In order to achieve my weight loss goal, I had to do everything in tandem….real lifestyle changes which included regular exercise and healthy eating.  Darren encouraged me to stay focused on the goal….and if it wasn't for Darren, I'm sure I would have failed.  After the initial weight loss, Darren and I continued our exercise routine for another 3 years until I moved to Bangkok.  I have kept the weight off the entire time…and have since had a baby.  Darren changed my attitude toward diet and exercise. These lifestyle changes will stay with me forever.  I enjoy working out with Darren so much that when I visit Singapore, I'll still book a session with him.

- Jasmine Calver, Canadian, Event Planner & Mom

I’m glad to have meet Dennis through the recommendation for my friend., I was overweight back then and have tried LOTS of way to slim . Dennis makes me laugh during the training sessions and manages to take my mind off during the training. He makes each session unique, tailored to my needs and combines a mix of hard work with fun. The results show for themselves - I feel healthier, fitter , can wear more dresses and generally better about myself, can't imagine what I did without him. Thanks Dennis!

- Jacelyn

'I'm pleased and happy with the Johnson's service and think he will be able to help me achieve my goals. Good luck and do appreciate your service and am glad to have found you guys. THANK YOU!'

- Clara Daniel, 29, Redhill

'Can't imagine anyone better. Hope to train with Jay for a longer period of time.'

- Bob, 32, Woodlands

As an experienced trainer and bodybuilder himself, Dennis got me started by introducing me to the proper training techniques and the right diet. Under his guidance, I was able to make remarkable progress and even won a silver medal in the Pesta Sukan Bodybuilding Championship after a year of training.

Throughout these few years, I was impressed by Dennis as he is able to design different training and dieting programmes that fix my lifestyle. I for sure have benefit greatly from him . He is also been a great trainer as he always have ways to make me yield for maximum results from my workouts. This is unlike most trainers who I have been trained before, who just give me a  fixed or seem similar programme to me to follow.

Besides teaching me the correct exercise techniques, Dennis is also an great excellent motivator. Me sometimes tend to give up training.  Dennis has helped me to overcome this mental barrier and train consistently. Three years ago after my A’Level examinations, I was left discouraged as my physique was in a very poor condition due to a prolonged lack of training. I was on the verge of giving up training totally but Dennis spurred me on and inspired me to train regularly again. Under his patient guidance and constant motivation, I was able to get back in shape and emerge as one of the top finalists in the National J Bodybuilding Championships a few months later.

I would strongly recommend Dennis to anyone who wishes to improve their health and physique through personal training, as not only is he capable of assisting you with your training and diet, he would also be able to help you keep up with your goals in the long run. Thanks  dennis!

- Zhi Qi

' Caine got me up from 65kg to 71kg within 2 months. My strength also increased significantly. His knowledge about diet and supplementation helped alot and i'm sure Caine can motivate me to achieve my ideal shape soon.'

- Lee Ming Wei, 22, Hougang

I know Patrick as a fitness instructor and personal trainer at Fitness Network located at Science Park

Before that, I have been a member of Fitness Network for close to two years, and have been a frequent gym-goer. Like most girls, my workout program includes no more than just jogging on the thread-mill, using the stepper and the cross-trainer machine. Weights training was usually minimal because like most girls, I had the mis-conception that weights training will make me bulkier, and thus the tendency to avoid it.

Patrick was, at that time, not assigned as my fitness instructor. Yet he took the initiative and patience to instil the right concept about weights training into me, and encourage me to include weights training in my fitness program to achieve my target of a more well-toned physique. His professionalism and his in-depth knowledge about fitness prompted me to take on his advice. He became my instructor and planned a series of exercises to help me achieve my workout objective. He exercised great patience in guiding me through the exercises to ensure that they were done properly and safely so as to achieve the best results. He was also very motivating, giving a lot of encouragement that I especially appreciated during the initial stage of the workout. Another strong point of him which I think is highly commendable, is that he is well-versed in formulating a variety of exercises for each muscle group. This has helped to make my workout more interesting as I am able to switch between different workout program.

Besides his professionalism and knowledge in fitness, Patrick has the additional edge in that he is sociable and is thus able to establish personal touch with his members. This has helped him in knowing them better, especially in terms of their workout objective, and hence able to plan more effective training programs for them.

In just three months, I saw myself becoming more well-toned than ever before in the past two years. I'm now more confident in my physique, and I'm really grateful to Patrick for his great workout program. I would highly recommend him as a personal trainer who is capable of helping his clients achieve the desired level of fitness.

- Lyn Ang

'On March 2007, in order to enhance our physical fitness, we engaged the services of professional trainer Jay through PT.com.sg. In terms of training programme and attitude, he was always professional and well mannered. He stood by his principles and was never compromising towards his training programme. Analyzing our individual weakness and strengths, Jay is always on the lookout for more training schemes to improve our individual fitness.
Every session is a sense of satisfaction we enjoy from the services of Jay. We firmly hold to this belief, training under Jay, our fitness will continually achieve greater heights.'

- Lionel Ang, 21, Yishun

' I have been training with Darren for almost 2 years now. He is my first personal trainer. A colleague recommended him to me. She told me that he could make working out so much fun. I did not believe it at first, but I decided to go for a trial session and she was right. I never looked back ever since.

Darren is a great trainer, very professional and passionate about his job. Not only can he stretch me beyond my comfort zone, he extends it further to where I even do not know I can reach. Of course, all these are done in a very fun way.

The training has been very beneficial to me, both physically and mentally. I lost 5 - 7kg and it helps me improve my swimming technique. More importantyl, I learn how to control my mind, believe that I can do what I tell my mind to do.'

- Endina Widartama, Indonesian

'For 4 years I have tried out various weight loss methods without much success. Now, with a sound nutritional and exercise program, i'm losing fat effectively and the best thing is that the weight doesn't come back on!'

- Lonny Smith, 27, Orchard

I have engaged Patrick as my personal trainer since Feb 2004 and am still training under him to date.

Besides meeting the basic selection criteria of having the necessary credentials and experience to be my personal trainer, Patrick has demonstrated the following attributes:

1.   treats his clients as long term accounts -  this is reflected in the consultation style and approach he takes with managing his client relationships

2. good interpersonal skills - during training, Patrick is always actively listening and his responses are always considered and appropriate

3. willing to do research and ability to apply - Patrick has demonstrated that he's willing to research new areas and capable of applying/adapting his knowledge to develop a training program that is suitable for my needs

4. develop trust in his clients - Patrick has demonstrated that he has my interest and safety in mind when training me and I trust him implicitly when we train

I have set out to achieve the long term benefit of good health from the training with Patrick but have surprising achieved several benefits in a relatively shorter time.

The benefits I have obtained since training under Patrick are:

• a significant positive reconfiguration of my body composition e.g. started with 28% body fat and am currently down to 16.2%

•   a more manageable weight from 82.5 kg to 77 kg

• my blood test shows that my gout problem is no longer a problem and a significant positive trend for my cholesterol level

• confident that with Patrick's guidance I can achieve my short term goal to complete my first Triathlon on 3rd July 2005 safely

I am pleased with Patrick's performance and would highly recommend him as a personal trainer. I have also referred my wife to Patrick and she is also enjoying the benefits of his training.

- Patrick Goh

'I find Herman a superior personal trainer.  It has to be that he is certified in fitness coaching and in strength & conditioning AND he is a qualified physiotherapist.  I have rehabilitative & corrective exercises with him so that my past injuries can be treated, my training can be more effective and I can be assured that I won't injure myself during training anymore -  all my training objectives achieved AT THE SAME TIME!' 

- James

'Jay is a very professional trainer who is extremely knowledgeable in the field of bodybuilding. He shares not only his wealth of knowledge about body building but also his personal training experiences. Jay’s approach to training is holistic as he not only comes up with the training program but he also focuses on safety as well as nutrition.
He is very encouraging and supportive during training and this has helped me to push myself to train harder. Jay’s friendly nature makes him very approachable and training has become enjoyable.
I personally would recommend Jay as a trainer as through him I have become stronger and healthier and my physique has become more defined. Thanks Jay!'

- Alvin Chua, 34, Bishan

When I first started working out in a gym back in 2000 all I did was endless hours on cardio machines. Even though I managed to lose some weight, my body was not svelte nor toned. My weight was always in a yo-yo state, mainly due to my inconsistent diet which only comprised of fruits and vegetables. When frustration got the better of me because of not achieving my goals, I would swing between bingeing on desserts & chocolates and my fruits & vegetables diet.

I have always associated weight training with bulky muscles (which most women do) – how wrong was my perception!!! Not only has weight training toned up my body tremendously, it has also built up my strength and endurance. Darren's customized training program is specifically tailored around my objectives and capacities. He adopted a very intelligent approach to training and fitness which suits me and evolves with my personal progresses. I lost 7kg since I begin personal training with Darren and my weight has been consistent. Of course all this was done through regular weight training, cardiovascular exercise and proper diet (which he had planned for me). I was very resistant and skeptical towards weight training in the beginning but Darren has proved me wrong! Not only have I achieve a firm and toned physique, I am in better shape than ever!!!

- June Koh, Singaporean

'It was early May 2008…I was frustrated, angry and not motivated….

I had reached a wall in my gyming routine, and wanted to get a personal trainer to achieve my fitness goals. I started surfing the net and came across the Personal Trainers Singapore website. I called them and signed up within 24 hrs :)

To say that Tze Khit is an extremely good trainer is an understatement. He is more – much much more than that!! Extremely professional, friendly, competent, knowledgeable and I could go on… He goes the extra mile to make you feel good and is always there to give then extra push just when you feel you can’t do it anymore. His sessions are very engaging and as much I don’t like some exercises I have started enjoying them - well some of them at least.

It’s been about 6-7 weeks now since I started and I feel GREAT about myself.  Ffriends, colleagues, etc have noticed the change in body size and it makes me feel good. I have a long way to go, but I would not have been able to do it without a great trainer like Tze Khit!

It’s good to know that there are trainers who go beyond their time and their specific framework of their job to take care of their clients, and Tze Khit is just one of them. I have a long way to go, but I have a great trainer with me…so it’s going to be motivating, challenging and great.

Thank you!!!'

- Reema, 34, Psychologist

' Jay has got to be one of the friendliest trainers I know and continues to impress me with his wittiness!!
He has helped me shed the pounds and continues to push me to all levels.  As a result of some injuries I am not a big fan of cardio so my concern was losing weight and NOT building muscle….his training techniques has proved amazing results in the few months I have had him as my trainer.
Nothing does more to ensure a healthy attitude than heading in the right direction with an enthusiastic trainer and companion…Thanks Jay.
I look forward to more training sessions and even more results!!!'

- Kelly Puri, 30, Tanglin

I've been training with Darren for 2 years now and can safely say the sessions have been one of the most positive and transformative things I've done.

His expertise in both fitness and nutrition has helped me achieve my fitness goals and his persistent dedication has kept me constantly motivated.

Darren has also managed to customise my workouts around injuries, which has meant I've been able to grow stronger and more confident with each session.

 His personal training regime has undoubtedly set me on a lifelong path to a fitter, healthier life!

-  Mark Francis, Singaporean, Executive Producer

Dennis was fundamental in my weight training . He taught me all about nutrition, as well as how to train correctly. Till today, I’m using his advice in my pursuits in strength sports. As my trainer cum buddy , he constantly sought to upgrade himself in his knowledge of sports science in order to be up to date with the latest happenings in the field. And he was a damn nice guy as well! Thanks Dennis!

 

- Jen Li Sheng, Champion of Strongman Challenge 2008

'A month of training with Tze Khit has not only made me stronger and more motivated to improve my health and fitness levels but also, has pushed me further in working hard to aim better than my current set goals. Tze Khit's words of encouragement and motivation has truly helped in spurring me further to better myself from each previous session each time I meet him for a new session.

Not only is Tze Khit patient, he is also a caring trainer ensuring you are in the best of form before each session and making the effort of asking you on any problems encountered so far since the start of training. He patiently advises you on the set nutritional diet, giving tips along the way in improving your diet thus enabling you to achieve a better progress in the long run.

Tze Khit is truly a wholesome trainer who provides a holistic training programme for his clients catering to their individual and specific needs. He is able to answer any queries that you have and advises you accordingly in both your training and nutrition diet. He also exhibits strong patience and motivational values as a personal trainer, enabling a client to be comfortable during his/her training programme and spurring him/her on in working hard for a better result.'

- Filzah, 22, Undergraduate

I trained with Darren 3 times a week for almost 3 years until I had to move back to the UK. At the outset, regular gym attendance did not come naturally to me:  I found the places intimidating and lacked any real goals or means to achieve them. I was enthusiastic, but on my own had no chance of sustaining a training program.

Darren provided so much. His friendly manner made me feel welcome and at ease in the gym. And the professionalism with which he established targets with me and then set a program to achieve them gave me huge confidence. Each session was pre-planned so that time wasn't wasted and the exercises properly targeted. He introduced each exercise with careful explanation, a gentle start and an unbending insistence on form so that I never had the chance of developing the bad habits that might otherwise have lead to injury.

However, he wasn't always nice – once the introductions were over and the lessons learned he pushed me - and then some. As a consequence I covered ground in those sessions that I wouldn't have believed possible. Never aggressive, he had a way of knowing what I could do even if I did not believe it myself and of giving me the confidence to achieve what seemed outrageous.

It is a huge tribute to Darren that over the years of guiding me to the very edges of my capacity I never once sustained an injury. And how I looked forward to the sessions! The feeling of satisfaction that came with growing myself Darren's way was beyond description. If you are looking for a trainer today then you could not do better.

- Steve Jemmett-Page, 47 and old enough to know better ..., British

 

Patrick was introduced to me in June/July this year when I moved to Singapore for my employment as Regional General Manager for Burger King Asia Pacific. He was referred to me as a great Personal Trainer who could cause the right amount of pain as I continued to improve my fitness. How wrong this recommendation turned out to be!

I am 57 years of age and have had a number of sports injuries. I have worked out regularly for about 13 years. When I arrived in Singapore I had had a recent operation on my knee, had a sore right shoulder that would not allow me to swim for more than about 25 meters and wanted to restart playing golf after an absence of about 2.5 years of regular play.

I commenced a programme with Patrick to work on my overall physical health. 

What impressed me about Patrick was the depth that he went to, to understand my body and interests and devise a programme to build my strength and remedy the injury to my knee. He always asked about the input from my physiotherapist and would adjust programmes to suit my treatment I was receiving. He had amazing knowledge about physiology.

The results of the programme over these last 6 months have been outstanding:

I was so impressed with Patrick, that I was able to convince my wife (who does not particularly like gyms) to commence a programme.

I mentioned to someone the other day that what I will miss most about leaving Singapore (my assignment has come to an end and I am returning to Australia) is Patrick and my fitness programme he devised and we worked on. I have asked Patrick to consult with my PT in Australia to continue the amazing work he did for me here.

I have the highest regard for Patrick's capability and would recommend him to anyone.

- Rudi Selles, 57

Ben is a very patient trainer who I would highly recommend to those looking to lose weight and have fun doing so. Every session was great and I learnt to be more disciplined when it came to my exercise routine. Thanks Ben!

Debby Nesbastiansyah, 42 Mother of Two

Darren has been my trainer for nearly seven years now – I thought I would train with him for just three months! Darren stands out not only as a committed fitness professional who gives 100% of his undivided attention to his clients but also because he is highly personable and knows how to put you at ease whilst training. I thought I knew how to exercise until I started with Darren – there is no comparison to my physical conditioning now and before. Darren has been able to improve my fitness despite my chronically bad back and right knee. For anyone serious about getting and staying fit I cannot recommend Darren highly enough – he really cares about getting sustainable results.

- Steve Small, British, Businessman

Dennis  has been providing me with coaching and dieting advice for more than four years. As an experienced trainer and bodybuilder, he got me started by introducing me to the proper training techniques and the right diet.

I have always been able to run and keep relatively fit, but my real weakness was upper body strength and toning back. I called on Dennis to help me with this area where I really struggled, lifting weights would make me feel physically sick back then, therefore I gave up easily! But now I can see huge changes in my arm shape and tone and it feels really good to see these results.

Dennis has taught me how important it is to vary your workouts and not just stick to cardio training. Dennis is always good fun and takes my mind of the pain. He varies our routines so I never become bored with our workouts and the hour flies by. My main reason to choose Dennis to train me was that he has a real passion for the healthy lifestyle and sport himself. He competes in bodybuilding Competition and this makes a big difference. He is very knowledgeable in healthy eating and training techniques. He even cured me of my stitch problems which I had suffered with for years in running!!

A wealth of information! Strange as it may sound, I really look forward to our workouts . Under his guidance, I from a non-placer in 2005 to a 2nd place finish in 2006, followed by a 1st place finish in 2007. I certainly owe most of my success to him!

- Leon, National Jr. Bodybuilding  Champion 2007

Without Darren I would not be as fit and healthy as I am now.  I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a few years' ago and at the time was unable to do any real exercise as I would suffer from debilitating headaches and muscle pain.  But Darren was determined that I should be able to exercise on a regular basis and therefore improve my overall fitness and ability to cope. He researched the background to my condition and tailor made a programme and allowed me to moan and groan and say 'enough' when I knew that my body couldn't take any more.  Progress was gradual to begin with but the important thing was that I was able to stick to the programme and am now fitter than I have been for years!!

Not only is Darren dedicated to improving his clients' fitness but he is also great fun to work out with!

- Tat Small, British/Singapore PR, Homemaker

Greetings Tze Khit!

Wellington here. I'm writing in to express my gratitude for being my pt! Around 2005, while I was in the army, I lost a considerable amount of weight. I was really skinny and it was affected my physical health. In addition, I got really self conscious at times. Even after countless times to the gym, I made no progress at all!

Meeting you a few months back was indeed a fortuitous encounter for me. Considering how lanky you were in Junior college, I was amazed by the success you achieved in building up a fantastic body! I needed help from someone who has "been there and done that.", thus I decided to take up your personal training; with the goal of gaining more body mass and muscles to look good on the beach!

From day 1, while assessing my physical aptitude, I was impressed by your professionalism and knowledge in personal training. Going a step further to advise me on my recommended diet to achieve my goal was an added bonus! While at the gym, you taught me the proper forms and techniques to lift the weights; it was alot of information and yet, you managed to help me digest the information easily. I really appreciate how you handled my questions as well as how you initiate positive conversations and friendly banter along the way to keep the sessions enjoyable! More importantly, thank you for instilling in me a great attitude to exercising. You provided me much encouragement, and I remain just as motivated when I go work out now!

I'm still keeping up to my workout schedule because I'm loving it! Recently, my Dad passed a comment that he's noticed great improvements to my body. Yeah! I can feel my abs now too! And I feel more empowered and confident to embrace the present and take on challenges tomorrow brings. Spiritual, mental and physical fortitude are extremely important in my life. Tze Khit, thank you for bringing that to me.

Warmest regards,
Wellington Lee
Associate Manager
Dennis Wee Realty Pte Ltd
HP: 9380 6433

After a month of weight training with Tze Khit, I have experienced significant improvement in strength and stamina as well as lost some unwanted weight. Tze Khit is a truly professional and competent trainer who is able to plan effective exercise sessions to help you achieve your goals. He is also very patient and is able to explain the techniques involved and the rationale behind each exercise clearly. Tze Khit sets out realistic goals and always motivates you to push yourself harder, especially when you think you can’t go further. An encouraging and friendly trainer, Tze Khit certainly makes each session engaging and enjoyable. Having never done weight training before, I wasn’t sure I would like it but now I find myself looking forward to each session. Besides, weight training has also motivated me in sticking to my exercise regime and now,  I  always set aside time to work out no matter how busy I am.

Tze Khit is really a great trainer who takes a genuine interest in your overall well-being. I am thankful to him for helping me achieve my short term goals in merely four weeks. I still have a long way to go but I believe with self-discipline and determination, my fitness levels would continue to improve and I would eventually achieve what I set out to do.                    

                       - Yilin, Teacher

Tze Khit has been my personal trainer for the past 2 months. 3 days a week he will meet up with me to give me proper weight training instructions. Knowing that my main concern is to reduce my weight, Tze Khit personally prepared a food menu for me. I always thought that to lose weight I definitely must say NO to lots of food but surprisingly, the meal plan Tze Khit had for me was kind of interesting and there was no deprivation. After one month of following his menu plan, Tze Khit encouraged me to start my own food journal so that he can help to keep track of my food intake. I think that it is a very good idea because we will then be encountable for each other in both ways.... I eat and he track... he advise and I follow : )
 
Tze Khit has in depth knowledge of fitness and food nutrition. He often shares with me different kinds of weight training exercises that will tone up different parts of my body. He also explains to me that how proteins, vitamins & omega 3 fatty acids and other nutrients are beneficial to your body and how they can help to increase your metabolism so that you can achieve your ideal body with good results.
 
I'm very glad I have Tze Khit as my personal trainer. Sometimes I think that I'm just so lucky to have a trainer cum a food nutritionist : )

It has been two months since I have started training with Tze Khit and it has definitely been a very enjoyable and beneficial experience despite all the pain that this guy has put me through. (haha) Tze Khit is a very professional trainer, with a lot of knowledge and insite into physical training. The first thing he gets you to do is tell him what goals you have for your body, and he uses these goals to develop a programme for both your workout in the gym as well as for your diet and nutrition at home. He is very focussed on what he has you working toward and in doing so guarantees results.

Tze Khit gives you a very solid techinique in the exercises that he has you doing, as the first few sessions is spent on trying to get your form perfect. I believe this is very important as it prevents injuries to the body which is probably the worse thing that can happen after starting to go to the gym (both for you and the trainer’s rep.) When this is done, the weights then start piling on. I should make it clear that Tze Khit does not take it easy on you, neither does he push you over the edge, theres always that balance that he maintains to ensure that the body can recover in time for the next session. He is always there to give you motivation and push you to achieve your potential. Every session, the weights get heavier, ensuring progress toward what you are aiming for. Any question that I throw at Tze Khit is always answered in detail and often he goes beyond what he needs to tell you. For example if you asked him what thisparticular exercise is good for, he answers the question and helps you understand by demonstating which muscles you are activating. Also he elaborates on the different variations of the exercise that could be done.  After the gym session you are always cursing Tze Khit for the soreness of your muscles and for all the energy that hes drained from you, but in the end when you start seeing the results you would love him for it.

Within this two months of training with Tze Khit, I have certainly felt myself growing bigger and stronger as each session passed. I’m also receiving comments on how I look bigger than I was just two months ago. My knowledge of weight lifting has increased, not only in the area of how to build up muscles, but also in the areas of nutrition and prevention of injury. When training with Tze Khit, you do not need to worry whether the results will come, all you need to do is listen to his advice and before you know it you will see yourself getting closer towards your target.

- David Hum, Student

"A committed and knowledgeable trainer, Tze Khit is someone who emphasises form and technique of the exercises, and not how heavy one can lift. I have been training for a few years before I engage him as my personal trainer. He corrected my posture in many of my lifting exercises and explained clearly the reasons for correcting them. Cordial and approachable, he shows an interest in talking to you and getting to know more about you, other than fitness issues. I would highly recommend him as a personal trainer."

- Alfred Loo, Teacher

" For a long time, my weight has hovered between 59kgs - 61kgs. Therefore, it was to my utmost delight and excitement when I lost a grand total of 8 inches around my body and a staggering 4.5kgs in simply a month! Other than that, i feel stronger, less lethargic and more equipped to take on the pressures of the business world.

Tze Khit stands out where he is ever so patient, supportive and focused about what he does best. More importantly, he displays a fiery passion for health and fitness and has led me into a steady, manageable and healthy weight loss by being a prime example of what he preaches. Initially, he would even extend the session so that he could educate me on the importance of nutrition and having the right food-ration. Eventually it was this same dedication that he had for his work that won me over and helped transformed my lifestyle in to a much more pleasant and healthy one!

Today, i look better than i ever have and am more confident in my demeanor and attitude. Thank you Tze Khit for bringing such positive impact into my life. You are much appreciated for your work.

- Lucia Ku, Self-employed, Bedok

"Hi Tze Khit,

Time flies. I'm extremely happy with the workouts and the way things are going so far.
I knew that without the guidance of a personal trainer, based on my past experience, I would not likely develop and continue to pursue good fitness habits.

Regarding the workouts...you push limits and encourage progress during each session. It is great to keep building on the previous workout. I find that my body is getting used to this with less muscle soreness. I also like having you keep track of where I am, what I completed the prior workout and where I need to go next. I appreciate your focus on technique. You monitor where my back is and whether or not my arms are tucked etc. Knowing that you have the training and expertise backed up by actual experience leads to a feeling of security that gives me confidence to continue to push and improve my skills.

Your nutrional program is working for me as well based on my progress so far. My goal was/is to get healthier by losing weight, exercising and eating right. So far after 4 weeks, I have lost nearly 5 KGs down to 106.3 from 111. I feel better, am less tired and I have cut much of the sugar out of my diet, while still enjoying a 'reward' meal or two every week.

I like your style Tze Khit. Professionalism is important to me as a beginner because I am self conscious about my lack of skills and how far I need to go. You are serious and professional during the workout, but still friendly and relaxed. For the first time in many years I believe I may actually reach my fitness goals...and that is largely thanks to you."

Best regards,
Michael, Banker, Redhill

"I have been training for Tze Khit for a month. This is my first time using a personal trainer. The best part about training with TK is that I get to do it in the convenience of my home. Juggling family and work leaves me with little time to run to the gym and back. TK has all the requisite equipment to give me a complete workout. I like that he often varies the sessions so that training does not get monotonous. He is also constantly thinking about new equipment and new exercises for his clients. He is professional yet personable. He knows when to motivate and encourage without berating and lecturing. Another thing I appreciate is that he listens to me, the client. Often you meet so-called experts who are only willing to engage in one direction. TK is not like that. He is willing to listen to your opinions, requests, preferences, etc and does not force anything down the throat. I wish him well as he continues to improve himself through part time studies in sports science."

- Dr Suzanne Wong, G.P, Cavenagh Rd

"I have known and worked with Tze Khit for over a month now in his role as personal trainer at pt.com.sg.

At the outset, he asked me to think about my goals and the reasons as to why I had engaged his services. In the subsequent sessions, he structured the work out program to meet these goals. In his approach to personal training, Tze Khit has shown creativity and variety in our sessions and thus I have not been bored at all. Boredom was a wall that I had frequently hit in my own fitness regime (if you can call it that) and thus the variety of exercises that Tze Khit introduced was excellent. His constant encouragement to work harder is a testament to his commitment to my goals. I found Tze Khit to be highly focused, enthusiastic and fully committed as well as knowledgeable about the human body as well as its biomechanics - I felt that the latter was especially crucial so that injuries would be avoided.

I have been exceedingly happy with the results thus far and it is a pleasure to work with Tze Khit as he is a good communicator well and gives essential feedback on my progress.

- Adrian Loh, Analyst, Holland Hill

I have always thought I was in good shape, but as the years catch up with me and portions of my body started to expand I thought that I should get a trainer and start working on my eating habits. Tze Khit sat with me before our sessions began to discuss my particular and individual goals. With these goals in mind, he set up a personal, tailored program to achieve maximum benefits for my body type. Tze Khit is unique because of his ability to appreciate that not everyone's body is the same and his appreciation of this allows me to see maximum gains. Tze Khit's training sessions can be tough, demanding, brutal which is EVERYTHING my body needs! Training with Tze Khit, is not only changing the way my body looked, it is changing the whole way I viewed food and exercise.

I am learning how to get the most out of my time spent working out and how to combine foods for optimum health and energy. He knows and understands the muscles; how they react and respond to weight training. Training with Tze Khit has taught me not just what exercises to do but how to make sure I do them correctly. He not only makes sure that I am on the correct overall workout, but he also knows the small details, such as grip and stance, that can make a big difference.

As a result, I am feeling better both psychologically and physically. At 30, I'm happier and healthier than I ever was in my 20's! More importantly, Tze Khit takes the guesswork out of working out and provides motivation. Tze Khit sees each person's individuality and tailors the workouts accordingly. Tze Khit is, not only a talented and knowledgeable trainer, he is fun, energetic and surprisingly humorous. These qualities make it close to impossible to fail meeting your goals!"

- Loretta Yuen, Legal Counsel, Kallang

 

Personal Training has changed my life! The secret of my success are the following 7 attributes.

1. Self-Confidence: My Personal Trainer has helped me build self-confidence in myself.
2. Courage: I was always reminded by my Personal Trainer to have the courage to go the extra mile.
3. Determination: I was determined to achieve my goal.
4. Endurance: I learnt to endure even though at times I felt I was too tired after a long day at work.
5. Discipline: I had to discipline myself to set aside time for my workout. Be it before, during or even after office hours. If need be, I would work out over lunch time and have a light meal thereafter.
6. Patience: As we all know nothing comes overnight, I was patient to see results.
7. Obedient: Being obedient to my Personal Trainer is the most important key to my success. I never argued, “Hey why do we use this machine?” or “Why the same thing every session?” as I knew he wanted the best for me.

Always remember “Working Together Means Winning Together”. I am a winner today thanks to my Personal Trainer – Darren! Keep up the good work and you will change more lives…..

- Nabeela Gumnani, Singaporean

"I have been training with Darren Perera since 2004. I've trained with other trainers before Darren and have done various types of fitness training routines including, aerobics, yoga and weight training during the last 10-12 years.

Rarely have I seen the single-minded dedication and commitment that Darren gives to his clients and his work. When Darren is training you it is like there are just 2 people in his world – you and him! Darren quickly realizes your strengths and weaknesses, what will challenge you and what will wipe you out – and he is very perceptive and knows the days you are mentally ready to go all out and the days when you are lazy in the head and just don't want to try.

Darren is passionate and enthusiastic about his work - whether he is training you at 7.00am in the morning or 8.00pm in the evening and he meticulously plans each of your work-out sessions. He also makes the work-outs interesting by throwing in some engaging and interesting exercises.

After having trained with Darren for the past 3 years, I would not train with any other trainer in Singapore – he is the finest trainer I have had (and possibly will ever have)."

- Monisha Kamdar, Lawyer

"I have known Sandy since 1998, when he began working for me at my health club and fitness center, Valencia Street Muscle & Fitness, at 333 Valencia Street in San Francisco, California, 94103. He was a dependable and reliable employee and extremely popular with all the members. He was actually a manager with responsibilities including selling memberships, setting members up on health and fitness workout programs, overseeing other employees, computer input and maintenance, and supervising the general operation of the health club.Sandy also interned under me as an Olympic style weightlifting coach during these years that he was at Valencia Street Muscle & Fitness.

I was the Olympic Team Weightlifting Coach for the United States in 1980, 1988, and 1992 and president of USA Weightlifting from 1988 until 1996 as well as a member of the International Weightlifting Federation’s Executive Board from 1992 until 1996. I have trained many Olympian’s and professional athletes since 1968. Therefore, besides teaching Sandy how to do the Olympic Lifts, the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk, I also taught him the training methods that are involved. These training methods and lifting techniques carry over and benefit all athletes in any and every sport that requires strength, power, speed, balance, flexibility, coordination, concentration, and determination.

On October 30, 1999, Sandy showed me one of the greatest individual efforts in sport that I have ever seen. On that day and night he set the World Record for Inline Skating for distance in 24 hours, going 509.7 kilometers (315.58 miles).

This was a very inspirational and determined effort, Sandy kept going and going and going, after other challengers had dropped out and all the spectators had gone home to sleep. I too had left and returned for the final hours and was absolutely elated to first hear and then see Sandy skating on and on until he broke the record. It was an awesome athletic feat of endurance, strength, power, skill, and determination.

I just wanted to briefly let you know about Sandy Snakenberg. He is a person, athlete, and coach of the highest level."

- Jim Schmitz, 3 Time USA Olympic Weight Lifting Coach

"Sandy Snakenberg coached me for two and a half years before my overseas job posting. When I took up his course, I had wanted to get the right grounding in athletic training, having trained casually and haphazardly on my own for some years. I found Sandy to be very competent in his training methods, not only in terms of prescribing the latest training techniques, but more importantly, in knowing how to adapt training techniques to individuals’ needs. I have a lower back problem and cannot do the full range of weights and conditioning drills.He has been very conscientious in altering the programme to suit my needs, constantly seeking feedback on how I felt doing certain exercises, and offering new variations that he felt might suit me better. His patience, understanding, and adaptability, I believe, comes from over 20 years of training experience - of success, and especially, failures. This understanding and adaptability, to me, is what makes a good coach.When I injured my back, I felt very down. I wasn’t able to sit, let alone train for competition. Most coaches would not bother with me until I was back on form, and ready to train again. Sandy continued to ‘coach’ me until I was well. He gave me pointers on what I could do, and should do to strengthen myself, little by little.
Again, this knowledge comes from his own experience as an athlete. More importantly, he believed in me, as he does with anyone who wants to be better, and is willing to try. I was willing to, and he’s been there for me. I have not met a coach with more dedication and humility as Sandy. I am training again, and doing what I love to do, thanks to him.

I’m not sure how to advise someone or an institution looking for a coach. In Singapore, we usually look for paper qualification. In coaching, however, experience and adaptability, I believe, are the most important qualities. There is no use having someone who knows the textbook way of doing things, and insists on doing it that way, when the people they are supposed to help get injured and ’sacrificed’ because of inexperience and inflexibility. I believe those who have aspirations and dreams deserve a chance to be the best they can be. I would recommend Sandy to anyone who has dreams and aspirations."

- Jasmine Tan

"Aaron took me on as an overweight client carrying several long term injuries. He has helped me to enhance my personal training by introducing smart training that is always challenging, as opposed to hard training with little attention to technique. Being self motivated, taking on a personal trainer was something I never considered. His attention to correct technique and ability to communicate what is being achieved as we train have made training very enjoyable and the results noticeable. I thoroughly recommend Aaron as an honest, diligent and highly capable trainer."

- Richard, ROCAM Solutions

"Aaron has been very effective in rehabilitative training. From being sedentary because of an injured knee, I've managed, under their personal training to complete two 10km runs in the past few months within a reasonable timeframe. They've also helped to turn up the dial not only on my fitness level but my wellness level as well, closely monitoring what I eat and the extra excercise I put in outside of training."

- Joanna, 40, Aviva

"Meeting and training with Aaron changed my perception of peronal training in a gym completely - it can be fun! The workouts vary completely. I never know what we will be doing in each session – what I do know is that Aaron will make me work hard and won’t let me off the hook. I am seeing huge benefits that I didn’t expect more stamina, more energy and jogging is now easier!

I have not made Aaron’s life easy. I have been training with him for about seven years and in that time he has trained me hrough three pregnancies and more importantly he has also been helping me get my pre-pregnancy figure back. No easy task."

- Annabel, Diageo

"In prepation for a 250 kilometre trek in Namibia I decided to get a personal trainer and hit the gym first. Matt had sworn by his personal trainer for the previous four years, so it was easy for me to emulate his routine. In the first week of January 2008 I had my first session with Aaron, little did I know then that I would spend more time with Aaron than any other friend in 2008. Aaron, all credit goes to you for setting me on another unexpected new course: enjoying going to the gym. "

- Oscar

"I was given Aaron’s number by my tennis coach. It took a few months to pluck up the courage to finally call him as I was dreading the pain that I thought I would have to endure. Initially, it was a bit of a drag to go along, as … oh my goodness I had to work hard for an hour, but slowly the scales started to drop and my shape began to change. Soon I would go to personal training and find the hour flew by without me knowing.

As for Aaron, what can I say… he is a professional guy, who is a stickler for technique, which I feel produces results and prevents injury. He changes the sessions constantly to suit your personal strengths and weaknesses. But most importantly when you need the support and encouragement (and a good laugh) ...he’s the guy.

And now… well apart from the weight loss I can see muscles in my body I never knew I had plus the old weight loss cliché - I feel stronger, fitter and most importantly younger!"

- Michelle