TESTIMONIALS

"Dfit is more than a fitness provider - it's a community. And it's beating heart is Dermot. Entirely authentic`'

Helen

(Roots and Reps)

DFIT delivers tough varied outdoor sessions to challenge and motivate you. Our amazing Instructor radiates positivity and encouragement throughout his workouts, maximising each second to keep you fit, push you to your capabilities and get results at all levels. No two sessions are the same! Great bunch of people who will welcome you and support you through the pain!

Anthony

(Roots and Reps)

Having trained with Dermot for the past 9 years, I can honestly say that he's one of the best fitness instructors I've ever worked with! What sets Dermot apart is how he makes everyone feel welcome, regardless of their fitness level or background. He has this incredible 'can do' attitude that's genuinely infectious - one of his sweatshirts even says 'Nothing is Impossible' and that really sums up his approach. His encouragement over the years has helped me break several personal bests in my running, and he continues to inspire me to push for new PBs while constantly improving in calisthenics. Dermot brings real structure and discipline to his sessions, but he does it in a way that builds you up rather than breaks you down. He's brilliant at adapting exercises so everyone can participate fully, and there's a genuine sense of community in his classes where everyone celebrates each other's progress. His sessions are always varied and challenging, but never intimidating. After all these years, I still leave feeling accomplished and motivated to come back. If you're looking for an instructor who combines expertise with genuine care for his clients and gets real results, Dermot is your guy!"

Tim

(PT)

The best way I can describe Dermot is someone for whom you want to push yourself to the max.

Why? I think it’s because he is an inspirational guy. Multi talented, both in and outside the exercise arena, a passionate conservationist, a champion of those less privileged, and just an all round thoroughly decent guy.

I’ve been lucky enough to train with Dermot in both a group bootcamp setting, and 1-2-1 calisthenics sessions. And one thing is for certain, he has got more out of me than I ever thought possible.

His bootcamp sessions strike the perfect balance between an intense work out and a commitment to continual improvement in technique and strength. I have honestly seen people improve ten fold within six months compared to the level at which they’ve operated for years prior.

But it’s the personal calisthenics training which has been utterly transformational for me personally. My strength level is unrecognisable to where I was before we started. I am now doing some of the more advanced technical skills, mastering moves I believed would be simply impossible for me to achieve.

It’s tough, sometimes extremely tough. But I’ll keep coming back with a smile. Even if it turns quickly to a grimace.

Dina

(Roots and Reps)

I’ve been fortunate enough to have Dermot as a trainer both in a circuit group and as a Callisthenics PT. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Dermot has the thoughtfulness and ability to get every ounce of possibility out of me, every time, every session with his quiet sustained encouragement and positivity in each persons ability. And he makes it fun. Don’t hesitate. Join in.

David

(Roots and Reps)

DFIT has been providing me with personal training in callisthenics and group circuit training for a number of years.
Dermot is not just a trainer whose enthusiasm, knowledge, and motivation drives myself and others to achieve more than we would believe possible, but he is a coach who gets as much if not more enjoyment from seeing his client’s progress as the client does.

Lewie

(Calisthenics)

DFIT has truly helped me to improve my fitness.
Varied and well thought out all weather training
with a fun bunch of like-minded characters
beats mooching about in the gym.
Roots and Reps, Calisthenics and Run Club will take
anyone’s fitness to the next level.

Pip

(Roots and Reps)

Dermot’s sessions are always challenging and fun ~ never boring. Every class is meticulously planned for all abilities ~ nothing happens by accident. And I hugely appreciate how organised and punctual Dermot is. Thank you!

Jane

(Calisthenics)

Dermot represents strength in everything he does , he is both physically and mentally strong and has built a community that replicates this. Dermot is your man wherever you are on your fitness journey just starting out or training for a particular event ,he will support you ,on every level ,to achieve your goals”

Claudine

(Mum of SEN child)

Dermot is an outstanding PT. He is professional, knowledgeable, and very personable. He has worked with my son for a couple of years, and in this time my son's fitness has improved immensely and his confidence in his physical ability has grown tremendously. My son has complex SEN, and Dermot is patient, kind, and tailors the session to what my son wants to do and how he's feeling at the time. As well as the physical training aspect, my son enjoys Dermot's company. He feels confident to talk to Dermot about his interests and his worries, so the sessions become a helpful way for my son to engage with the outside world, as well as an important form of exercise. Dermot is encouraging and positive, and we are very fortunate to be working with him.

Lucy

(Calisthenics)

“I have been training with Dermot for over six months now and I have been impressed from day one.

His sessions are always carefully planned and delivered with professionalism and humour.

I can see huge improvements already and I just wish I had discovered calisthenics sooner”

Iona

(Calisthenics)

Reliable, patient and with a rock solid belief that you can achieve your goals - Dermot is a gem of a trainer. He's just so good at taking anyone, of any ability or fitness level, and making them better. I have seen it time and time again throughout the 7 years I have been attending his sessions.

Dermot has a talent for differentiating his classes - great for beginners all the way through to people at the top of their game. I've moved up and down the scale a few times and have always found sessions exactly match what I need.

Sarah

(Calisthenics)

I’ve been training with Dermot for a couple of years now and his classes are fantastic. No class is ever the same and his encouragement, ethos and ability to inspire are second to none. I’m achieving things I never thought I would. No matter what your goals are, there is something for everyone. I cannot recommend enough.