"Hi, I'm Marek Doyle. In my capacity as Fitness Director of Blueprint Fitness, I operate as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Consultant and Allergy Therapist in and around Basingstoke , backed by qualifications from NABBA, BCMA and BIAET. I am a BCMA Registered Practitioner (reg no PO4295).

I have spent years extensively reading and educating myself to reach my current level of understanding. Imparting this knowledge into my clients is essential, as it leaves them in no doubt as to the constant influence that nutrition has over our lives and how important it is to get this right in conjunction with a suitable gym program. It is an approach that pays handsome dividends.

I feel it is extremely important to have a more extensive knowledge beyond the scope of the mainstream industry. This means understanding health and fitness issues at more than just a textbook level - at a level that provides balanced answers to all of the questions clients ask with a deep but translatable understanding of physiology, nutrition, the digestive system and every other relevant matter. However, whilst constantly called into use when appropriate, this advanced knowledge is not the main reason I get such reknowned results; its mainly just getting the basics right.

My own training centres around martial arts and I have competed in Muay Thai kickboxing at Super Middleweight, enjoying success in the ring. This uncompromising martial arts training gives me not only a remarkable level of fitness but also a first-hand exposure to sport-specific issues. I am also lucky enough to be trained by Andre MacIntyre, the current double World Champion at Cruiserweight, at his 3D Gym in Reading. In the past, I was Basingstoke swimming champion in successive years, I ran for Basingstoke Area in Athletics and set a school record in high jump. However, my major passion was always football. I played to a high level and was part of Swindon Town's youth system until they closed their Yateley centre following successive relegations. Some while after accepting I was not going to play for England, I set up my own company at 18, which is when I found less time for sport and found myself out of shape. It was only then that I first used the gym, and my quest for results then sowed the seeds for a later journey.

Before long, I began to identify less with the mechanics of the finance industry and so began preparing myself for a career in health. Having been pro-active in my own reading etc, I was shocked at the low standards within the fitness industry. Regulation through REPs has created a dumbed-down qualification system which floods gyms with weekend-course personal trainers, those who know nothing beyond what their substandard textbooks tell them - I have met some who even cannot boil an egg (no joke); these guys are only at the gym to count your reps. There really are plenty of excellent personal trainers around in every town, so there is never any need to settle for anything less.

I write regular articles for a number of industry publications (AFN, Fitsense, PTN) and I have amassed experience advising a host of different clients, including top models (like Hayley Parsons) and world champion athletes (like Julia Foxwell). However, most of my clients are regular members of the public, with normal aims varying from losing unwanted weight or adding muscle and strength to preparing for a marathon or even a new job. The beauty of an intelligent and balanced approach is that it can be applied to help anyone regardless of their situation.

I offer an approach that is holistic and well-planned, combining science with common sense. My personal experience in health, fitness and sport allows me to offer something that is practical, enjoyable and effective. If you would like to hire me, give me a call on 07833 715010."