ZEN Training

I have been training at Zen now for over two years. I started doing the 6 week boot camp to lose some weight. I didnt 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!
Jan 30th, 2023

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
Jan 23rd, 2023

Allen is awesome at pushing us to the edge but also keeping things fun along with blasting out house music to hide all our grunting and swearing. Honestly, I think I would go into melt down without Allens classes. Hes great !
Jan 17th, 2023

I was doing regular 5k runs but found myself getting more and more out of breath and I was carrying too much weight (92kg). So I decided in Jan 2022 to do PT/boot-camp style training. I tried a 1:1 session (elsewhere, not Zen) and I tried the Zen group sessions. The group thing really worked for me so I kept it up. In 6 weeks, between the exercise and the diet (which was really nice actually), I lost 9kg. 6 months later I am still going and, although I have relaxed a bit on the diet, I have kept the weight off and am very happy to say I'm not out of breath on runs any more - the core training really makes a difference! But the best part is all the encouraging comments from friends who've never seen me looking this good. Highly recommended!
Sep 16th, 2022

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 :-)
Aug 18th, 2022