"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."