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Dorking & Surrey Hills Personal Trainer

Transform your body and your life with Master Trainer & Integrative Health Coach - Paul Persad a specialist in nutrition, habit mindset and lifestyle change

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A person looking stressed at a cluttered desk with sticky notes and a computer, a woman in workout clothes sitting on an exercise ball appearing distressed, and a close-up of a person fastening a button on their jeans, indicating themes of frustration or exhaustion.

Let me guess what every trainer or other well intentioned health professional has told you…

‘You just need to eat less and move more’

‘You’ll lose weight and keep it off by counting calories’

‘You just need to have willpower and stay motivated’

What a crock of Bull****

If it were that simple, you'd have fixed it already, and you wouldn’t be back at square one all over again. You're not stupid. You're not lazy. You're over 40 — your life has changed! Your hormones have changed — whatever your gender — your stress is through the roof, your sleep's broken, and your body doesn't respond the way it did 10-20 years ago. It feels like crap.

Let’s face facts: The last pandemic has left you more tired, anxious – less resilient. You're carrying excess weight you can't shift. Your back, joints and muscles ache. Your stamina's gone. The once, gentle rolling Surrey Hills - now feel more like mountains.

BUT you know — deep down — that something has seriously got to change.

That's why you're here.

Start Your Transformation

A FREE 60-minute planning chat in Dorking - no obligation

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Master Trainer | Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach

Hi, I’m Paul - Personal Trainer and Coach

Why My Clients Work with Me

I'm not here to just count reps or tick boxes. Yes, I'm a Master Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience, but what sets me apart is that I take a rounded Health Coach approach. Aside from an exercise professional, I'm a lifestyle expert, a specialist in nutrition, weight loss, and sustainable habit change. I'll teach you how your body actually works, what's holding you back, and how to create lasting transformation.

Aren't you a bit tired of standardised exercise training methods that ignore how you're actually feeling? That don't account for how your body can operate on that specific day? Bad night's sleep? Stressed about work? Menopausal hot flush hitting mid-session? Painful back and joints? Your size impeding some of your movements?

Personal Training + Personal Coaching = Personal Transformation

True personalisation means - If you need to ease off that day, we'll ease off. If you're ready to progress, we'll find a way that works for you. If you need a straight-talking reality check, I'll give you one. If you need someone to help you understand what's actually going on in your body — hormones, inflammation, why you can't sleep, why the weight won't shift — I'll teach you what your GP doesn't have time for. I'll inspire and empower you.

#1. I actually listen to what you need

“ You can’t step into the next chapter of your life if you’re still clinging to the last one…”

Of course, we will train. Movement matters. But I'm also here to teach you how your body actually works and get to the root causes - so that you will actually change.

Isn’t it time to understand - Why you're inflamed. What food and drink do to your hormones. What it really takes to become leaner and healthier — and how to sustain it for life?

I'll help you develop better habits around nutrition, sleep, stress, and recovery. I'll simplify the noise. No fancy tools, apps, or endless tech. Just up-to-date knowledge, honest guidance, and a practical plan you can stick to.

Who I work with and what to expect

I work with professionals over 40 who are ready to invest in their long-term health — at your home in the Surrey Hills or Dorking area (if you have space), or other studio space.

I work with people who want privacy, expertise, and a holistic approach. Whether you're a complete beginner who feels anxious about exercise and your body, or someone returning to fitness after years away, you're in the right place.

You'll train 2–4 times a week minimum while receiving better understanding about food, drink, stress, general health and recovery. You'll learn. You'll get stronger. You'll lose weight and sleep better. Your blood sugars will stabilise, your inflammatory markers will drop. You'll feel like yourself again — maybe for the first time in years.

Some clients work with me long-term. Others come for a focused period — 2, 3, or 6 months — to get back on track. Either way, my goal is the same: to teach you how your body works so you can sustain the results for life.

What My Clients Say…

  • A woman holding a small white puppy in a garden with colorful flowers.

    3 years on after working with Paul and for the first time in my life, a dramatic change has had long lasting results (on several occasions in the past I have lost weight but within a few years I piled it all back on). Now - I've found it easy to stay at a fairly constant weight without feeling as though I'm depriving myself.

    Tracey - 5 Stone Lost

  • Two women exercising outdoors with kettlebells during sunset in a grassy field.

    Paul really helped me make a lifechange. I've lost 15kgs and I couldn't have done it without your help Paul!

    Catarina - Gomshall

  • An elderly woman watering plants in her garden on a paved patio.

    Paul has a wonderful holistic approach to achieving & staying healthy, all his sessions are enjoyable and varied. He is an enormous help in my post cardiac surgery rehab

    Jane - Dorking

  • Woman wearing sunglasses and a bright green t-shirt standing outdoors in a park with trees and a pathway in the background.

    Before I started training with Paul I was a mum with two young children and a busy full-time job who hadn't exercised in years and wouldn't even run for a bus. 4+ years on I now run regular 5k and 10k events and have never felt fitter!

    Nicola - Dorking

  • A woman standing outdoors surrounded by greenery, holding a phone above her head, smiling and looking up.

    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul as an effective, organised and thoughtful Personal Trainer

    Hannah - Dorking

  • Three people standing at a red pinball machine outdoors, near a staircase and construction site in the background.

    Paul is excellent. He is knowledgable, listens, is patient and most importantly personalises the programme for your needs.

    Philip - Dorking

“Nine times out of ten, it isn’t desire or willpower that fails us — it’s the lack of clarity, a clear plan, and direction. Having a coach beside you to help draw the map and walk with you is vital.”

Get Started Today

  • I offer a few flexible ways to work together, depending on your goals and schedule:

    1. Personal training at home

    If timings work, I can visit you at home for tailored 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 training and coaching sessions.

    2. Early morning small group personal training

    Live near Dorking? Join my small group strength training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.15am — a focused, energising start before the workday begins.

    3. Coaching for transformation

    Already training elsewhere but not seeing the change you want? I also offer coaching-only sessions to help you make progress with weight loss, nutrition, and lifestyle habits — the key ingredients for lasting transformation.

  • Let’s be upfront — I’m not the cheapest option. But that’s because people come to me for lasting transformation with a holistic, personal approach that goes beyond standard fitness training.

    1-to-1 Personal Training

    Standard rate: £550 for 10 sessions

    Discounted packages are available for clients training three or more times a week.

    2-to-1 Personal Training

    Shared sessions: £650 for 10 sessions

    Early Morning Small Group Personal Training (Dorking)

    Monthly subscriptions start from £110/month (for 4 sessions)

    Train twice a week or more for £220/month

    All sessions come with a FREE 60 mins Consultation, planning chat - based on meeting in Dorking or local village cafe.

  • Not at all. While most of my clients are professionals over 40 or starting to enjoy retirement, anyone is welcome to join — as long as you can handle a bit of 80s-90s nostalgia once in a while!

  • Not at all. I work with people at all stages of fitness and well-being — especially those who are getting back into exercise or starting from a limited base. Whether you’re rebuilding after a break, managing stress, living with a long-term health condition, or aiming to reach a new level of performance, everything I do is tailored to your starting point and personal goals

  • That’s absolutely fine — I regularly work with clients managing joint issues, post-viral fatigue, or other health conditions such as diabetes. Sessions are always adapted to your ability, energy, and recovery levels.

  • I completely understand that illness or unexpected health issues happen. If you’re too unwell to train, please let me know as soon as possible.

    • If you can give 48 hours’ notice, you can reschedule the session at no charge.

    • For same-day cancellations due to illness, I’m usually happy to discuss rescheduling where possible, but these will be handled case by case.