Meet: Dan the Man

Dan has been a big part of Better Gym Teddington for 6 years and is a huge ball of positive energy. He enjoys teaching classes, motivating members and we love him for his beaming smile! The award for best taste in music also goes to Dan the Man!

JOB TITLE: Fitness Manager

How long have you been in the fitness industry? 6+

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Professional Footballer

If you were on death row, what would be your last meal? Wings, wings, wings!

What is your favourite movie of all time? Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3

What is your dream holiday destination? Anywhere exotic, take me to a beach

What is your go to work out? Hypertrophy training/ Drop sets

What would be your advice to anybody looking to join a gym? Just start! It has so many benefits for you both mentally and physically!

What is the song that you can’t stop playing at the moment? Too many to say!

If you were having a movie made about you – who would play you? Chris Tucker/Kevin Hart

What advice would you give your 16 year old younger self? Learn from everything and anything you go through.

If you could invite 3 famous people to dinner (dead or alive) who would they be? Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole

Who is your celebrity crush? Myself (wink, wink)

What is the single most expensive purchase you have ever made? A pair of trainers

Did you have a nickname growing up, if so…what was it? Annon (surname from playing football)

Who is the most famous person you have met? Thierry Henry, Usain Bolt

If you could only use one piece of fitness equipment/machine for the rest of your life…what would it be? A barbell