About me
Dermot Kavanagh
Hi Everyone
My name is Dermot and I'm a level 3 PT based in Walton on Thames and South West London. Since joining the Army Reserve as a light cavalry soldier some 7 years ago, fitness has been a huge passion of mine. After spending a couple of years building strength I soon needed something else and luckily came across Calisthenics.
Since then I rarely pick up any weights and have taught myself a high standard of bodyweight control through calisthenics, including bar work and handstands. As well as this I also enjoy running, swimming, climbing and team sports, basically anything that keeps me moving!
I have a huge passion for the environment and co-run a community conservation charity called Connected Planet Foundation. We have programmes running in both the UK and in Africa. I also have experience training and working alongside Anti-Poaching Units in South Africa.
With the exception of home visits all of my sessions take place outside in nature so you really do get a sense of healthy body, healthy mind and healthy planet.
Training
Each individual I work with is unique, and therefore I develop a structured and effective training plan which will suit their needs and fitness goals. There are three main areas I focus on:
HIIT Training
This high intensity training is a fantastic way to get you in shape fast. It focusses on bursts of high intensity exercise followed by a lower intensity period.
Calisthenics
Want to work on your dead hangs or even master that elusive handstand? The calisthenics movement is fast growing and I can help you to master the techniques and be rewarded with the strength and flexibility results this training delivers.
SEN training
I specialise in providing PT sessions for children and young people with SEN. I have two years experience working with children with autism, ADHD, PDA, hypermobility, sensory processing difficulties, processing delay, Dyspraxia, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and Tourette Syndrome.