ABOUT ME

Ok, so a bit about me, I’m Andy and, like nearly every other personal trainer out there, I used to be fat and unfit until I changed my life around. Unlike many others out there I was really big - morbidly obese at 165kg with a 58" chest and a 56" waist. This is nothing to be proud of.

It wasn’t until the excess weight resulted in poor health and started having a detrimental effect on my life that I was forced into doing something about it. Poor lifestyle choices and concentrating more on my work than my own life and wellness had all added up and were not contributing to a positive future.

As my body started to suffer I was pretty oblivious as to how bad it had got “ignorance was indeed bliss” Getting back into a healthier lifestyle was tough and at times emotional, I often felt uncomfortable in a gym or class environment in the early stages of my fitness journey and I don’t want anyone to ever feel like they don’t belong or that they shouldn’t be there. 

Some people can find it hard to stay motivated working out in a run of the mill chain gym, feeling as though they’re in a 'fish bowl' environment. When I started running classes at a dance studio I realised that I could provide a different experience in a space which is friendly and flexible so I opened my own training space. 

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From my own experience  I know that leading a fit and active lifestyle contributes to not only improved health but also an enormous sense of well-being.  I don’t just train or coach, I support and care as I help you on your journey. 

In 2018 The Studio, my boutique training space in Bitterne, Southampton began on its own journey. Since then I have enjoyed being able to help more people achieve their personal fitness and wellness goals with classes, bootcamps and personal training.

Who would have thought 5 years ago that a 25 stone Restaurant Manager would be living out his dream, developing and building his own business and brand within the fitness industry. I can’t help but wake up every day with a smile and a desire to push myself, my clients and my business as we all achieve great things. 

My mantra is ‘motivation, fitness, well-being’ 

See you soon 

• Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training 

• Level 3 Specialist Diploma in Mat Pilates

• Level 2 Diploma in Fitness Instructing

• Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work

• Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebells

• Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions

• Level 2 Award in Working with Communities to Promote and Support Active Healthy Lifestyle

• Accredited Boxercise Instructor 

Affiliated with The Gym, Southampton Central

The Studio is a private training space with fitness studio and training room. 

I want it to be a place where you can enjoy exercising and grow your fitness self.

You could be looking to achieve goals  be embarking on life altering challenges or simply looking to build and maintain a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Mental wellness and physical fitness are always at the forefront of everything I offer.

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On offer are a range of exercise classes, indoor bootcamps, small group training and 1to1 personal training sessions. Exercise classes available include Pilates, Boxercise, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Legs, Bums & Tums, Boxfiit, Kettlebells, Body Conditioning, Pump and Core Strength.

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Training Zone equipment includes half power racks with olympic bars and weights, Concept 2 rower, Assault bike, cable cross over, TRX, kettlebells and punch bag. 

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Other likeminded personal trainers and exercise professionals are welcomed to train on the premises as I believe that there is a trainer, class or a form of fitness out there for everyone.

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The Main Studio, Training Zone, Personal Training Suite and Meeting Room are all available for hire.

491-493 Bitterne Road East, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 5EQ

dreki.life

info@dreki.life

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Monday            6am - 10pm

Tuesday           6am - 10pm

Wednesday    6am - 10pm

Thursday         6am - 10pm

Friday                6am - 10pm

Saturday          9am - 8pm

Sunday             By Appointment

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THE STUDIO