The Weight Is Over, Academy. Chris Marco Flores

Imagine that the thing you want is at the other side of a tunnel, and when you enter it, you can't see the the other side, there is no light, you have no idea how long it is or what you have to do and the more you walk through the harder the tasks get, and it becomes painful, it makes you tired, upset, hard to handle and the hardest thing about it. Is you have the choice to give up instantly and go back to comfort but miss out on what you want.

But if you push through and keep putting one foot in front of the other, and take whatever comes your way and just get on with it. You get to push through to the otherside and receive the reward of what you want.

The best things in life are the hardest to achieve, but they are not impossible.

Anyone can get to the otherside, it is completely up to you if you give up or not.

We have a new trainer joining the team.

Hi, I'm Dean

With over 10 years of experience as a Personal Trainer and a degree in Sports Science, I've had the privilege of helping a wide range of people achieve their fitness goals—from children and older adults to those managing health conditions, losing weight, building confidence, or striving for peak athletic performance.

While my passion lies in strength training and powerlifting, specialising in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, I believe fitness should be accessible, enjoyable, and tailored to the individual. My role isn't just to tell people what to do; it's to give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their goals while making sure they enjoy the process along the way.

Alongside coaching, I've worked as a chef for many years and previously ran a meal prep company for athletes, giving me a strong understanding of nutrition and performance. I'm also a qualified sports masseuse, which has provided valuable insight into injury prevention, recovery, and keeping people training safely and effectively.

I genuinely love what I do, and there's nothing more rewarding than seeing clients progress, gain confidence, and achieve things they never thought possible. Whether you're stepping into a gym for the first time, looking to improve your health, lose weight, get stronger, or take your training to the next level, I'm always approachable, happy to help, and excited to be part of your journey. I look forward to meeting you all!

If someone said to you, I'll give you an opportunity to make £1,000 tomorrow and all you have to do is work for 8 hours. And if you want, you can do it every day and for the rest of your life.

You'd most likely jump at it because it will help improve your wealth.

Now, the interesting thing is, I can offer the same equivalent but to your health and all you have to do is exercise for a very small fraction of your day between 30 - 90 minutes and eat healthy and if you do that, it will be like adding £1,000 to your health.

And the great thing is, you can do it everyday.

But a lot of people shy away from it.