Personal Training

Do you want to feel good about your body?

Meet Personal Trainer Dean Schaffer

If you’re looking for a personal trainer that promises a fast route to dropping weight by banning carbohydrates and exercising until the point of exhaustion, then I’m not your guy! Why? Because to me, fitness is a lifestyle, not a fad and I’m trained to look at the long game, not just the short term gain.

Heavily into martial arts – I’m a black belt in Kung-Fu and weight training since a teenager; I’ve always been passionate about fitness. For me, it’s a big part of my life and as founder of The Fitness Club I want to make it a part of your life too.

Big on communication and trust, my friendly but focused training gets anyone hooked. There’s a lot of copycatting in fitness, but I’m a trainer who’s a little bit different. For one, I listen and secondly, I care. I adapt my techniques to create programs around my clients’ needs according to their abilities and goals.

Working both anaerobically (short and fast exercise) and aerobically, I use core, resistance and circuit training to improve and empower their life through exercise. I like seeing my clients happy, and the right program will undoubtedly raise confidence levels, making you look and feel good. My personal mantra is ‘health is wealth’, and I like to think of myself as the backbone that keeps my clients standing up straight and looking to the future.

Working with all ages from 18 to 83, I’m consistently challenging my clients – whether they’re overweight, stressed city suits or post natal mums, and pushing them towards their next goal. I’m always thinking of new ways they can progress. I understand bad days and whatever problem my client has, I have a solution. Ultimately, my personal training sessions are about you, not me. I get enjoyment from seeing results – and that makes me thrive.

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  • The Fitness Club London is the best Gym I have discovered. Being 23 years old and a size 18 is not pleasant. I had lost my confidence and my personality was hidden within me. Having tried 2 personal trainers and kick-boxing classes nothing seemed to motivate me and most importantly understand me. Then one day, after a period of time, I decided I would try again and by chance I had met Dean at the Fitness Club. Dean equals ‘changed my life’. I explained what I wanted to achieve and finally someone understood my goals and the results are fabulous. I am an individual that cannot stand repetitiveness and Deans sessions are always exciting as you just don’t know what to expect apart from one thing, results. But, it is important to remember that results will take effect only if you follow Dean’s advice.

    Olivia Murai (Age 23) June 10, 2011
    13th February, 2015

  • Dean’s approach to training is tailored to my personal needs. When I first started, Dean took time to ensure that I improved my fitness levels and built up my core strength until I was ready to move on to more demanding training. He has a wealth of experience and is aware of my capabilities such that the risk of injury is always avoided. His sessions are well planned and balanced and his advice on nutrition and lifestyle are invaluable. He is flexible and committed to his clients, helping me to fit my training into my busy lifestyle.

    Andy C (Jan 15 )
    13th February, 2015

  • I have been training with Dean - about ten years now, and at least twice weekly. During that period, I seem to have doubled the weights on all the equipment used; so I can now be reckoned strong for my age – which is 82. This is impressive; and I owe it to your careful supervision.

    Chris Jukes (Oct 2016)
    11th February, 2017

  • When I started training with Dean I was totally out of shape and I was overweight. I was not walking properly and I couldn't do a single push-up. After training for three months I have lost 8Kg and my body fat has gone down from 18% to 15%. My metabolic age is 15 years less than my physical age. Now I can do 300 push-ups No problem Each training session is different and more challenging than the last one. You can feel you improve from week to week. What I liked the most is that training is really carefully tailored for my needs and goals, and even if it is hard work (as it should be!) it is feasible and effective. Nutrition is also very important and if you follow Dean's advice (not crazy or impossible diets but straight to the point adjustments to your Life style) results are guaranteed. No stone is left unturned to help you achieve your goals. Juan A. Rufes (Age 45)

    Juan A. Rufes (July 2014)
    13th February, 2015

  • (Dean)

    I sent a newish client of mine an email asking him, how is back was after he came in complaining of back pains after bending over and lifting a few things. This is the response I got and thought  I would share it with you all. 

    (Client) 

    Thanks for asking. My back has recovered a bit today, your work on it clearly helped and i am grateful,

    My wife and I were only just commenting before your email how much better we both feel generally and how grateful we are to you. It’s certainly one of the best things (if not the best) that has happened to us for a long time

    Leslie S (June 16)
    7th February, 2017