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Kieran Drew
Kieran Drew
Personal Trainer
Area of Expertise
- Weight Loss / Toning
- Muscle Building / Strength Training
- Goal Setting & Training for Beginners
- Personalised Nutrition Plans
Qualifications
- Certificate in Personal Training Level 3 with Merit
- First Aid Certified
I believe that physical training is an essential part of life – whether it be cardio, weights or sport. I know very well the many benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle, and my personal mission is to help you experience those benefits for yourself!
I have many years of weight training experience and have developed a ‘healthy addiction’ and passionate enthusiasm for the gym environment. I believe in combining strict technique with intensity, consistency and enjoyment to help you achieve your goals!
As a strong advocate of flexible dieting, I believe that it is the most effective and maintainable way to manage weight consistently. I am very familiar with calorie and macronutrient tracking and am passionate about teaching you how to apply these essential steps to lose fat while maintaining your hard-earned muscle and tone.
Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, get fit, or just feel good again – I will work with you to get results and transform your lifestyle.
Discover your ‘healthy addiction’ now.
Contact:
027 350 5091
kieran@goodguysnz.com
Testimonials
“I had a health scare 12 months ago when I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I weighed 141kg, and I was put on high blood pressure medication at the age of 34.
I went and saw Kieran at Exodus. He listened to what I had to say and formulated a complete health plan to help me lose weight. Not only did he take measurements and help me with the nutrition side of things, he also formulated great training sessions. He encouraged me to push myself so that each session we had resulted in me walking away feeling like I had achieved something. While training with Kieran I lost 26kg in 12 weeks! From nutrition to weight loss, if you follow what he has to say you can’t go wrong.
Over the years I’ve had a lot of trainers and Kieran is by far the best trainer I’ve had. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone, and I think my weight loss results are a testament to just how good he is.” – Brett
Check out my article on NUTRITION AND BODY COMPOSITION
“When I first met Kieran he asked me what I wanted to achieve at the gym. I enthusiastically said ‘weight loss, weight loss, weight loss’ and we set a goal to lose 20kgs. I can happily say I’ve lost 13kgs to date, and have shape and tone like never before. Everyone is commenting! I could never have done this without Kieran’s knowledge and advice, and his belief in me! We still have a bit to go but this journey is totally worth it. Working with Kieran is a true partnership and he puts a real investment into understanding me and my goals, and helping me achieve these – it’s hard and challenging, and incredibly rewarding, but most of all, fun!
Kieran is more than a personal trainer – he really is a life coach! Kieran doesn’t just focus on gym training sessions – his support continues outside of the gym and he is always available for questions and advice whether it’s training, nutrition or general health based. No question is a silly one! The key to my achievement thus far is that ‘back to basics’ combination of exercise and nutrition, and Kieran regularly monitors and adjusts my food diary to ensure I’m keeping to my goals and my weight-loss schedule (and will give me a nudge if I need to get back on track!).
There is no denying that Kieran is the best personal trainer I’ve ever had the chance to work with – he knows his stuff, and I’m so lucky to benefit from all of his knowledge, his time and his enthusiasm! Kieran wants you to be successful and will really push and challenge you to achieve, and the results are totally worth it. I’m absolutely focused on achieving the goals that we’ve set and the next milestone ahead, and it’s truly a privilege working with him.” – Shelley
“I’ve been training with Kieran for over 3 months now and he’s been fantastic. He’s an excellent motivator, fun to work with, and always has special tips to get the most out of an exercise. I came into it with a couple of injuries, and he’s been great at working with and around them. Training has gone from a bit of a chore to something I look forward to, and I highly recommend Kieran to anyone looking to get into it.” – Josiah
“I have struggled at times to motivate myself to go to the gym but ever since Kieran started training me he has led me to become extremely motivated and I always look forward to the next training session. Although Kieran’s sessions are always enjoyable, they are never easy. I have often walked out of the gym contemplating why I have to do this, but since training with Kieran, my energy levels have risen, I am sleeping better and feel much healthier. Kieran is extremely personable and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone that wants to make a lifestyle change.” – Richard
Cravings – The real reason behind them
We’ve all experienced cravings, but we should be careful about the way in which we satisfy them. By understanding what your body is actually deficient in {assuming it is a physical, not an emotional craving} you can get to the root cause of the cravings.
With the crazy holiday season at an end, most of us will be feeling low energy, bloated, heavier after the last few weeks’ overindulgence. These feelings often result in you reaching for a quick junk fix to get you through your day. Resist this feeling! Each craving feeling we get is our body talking trying to communicate to us that it needs something – and it’s NOT the junk you want to put in your mouth!!
There are many possible meanings behind cravings depending on the type of craving and your eating habits. Before you satisfy or give into any cravings, I suggest the FIRST thing you do is drink a BIG glass of pure water {not tap}. Often we misinterpret our body’s cravings for thirst as a signal of hunger. By drinking a big glass of water first, you may be giving your body exactly what it wants and needs and in doing so eliminating the craving.
There’s more to cravings than you think. To help you understand these more I have outlined the most common craving I find my clients come across and how you can stop or overcome them WITHOUT adding to your waist line!
Chocolate If you are craving chocolate, it doesn’t mean your body has a chocolate deficiency, although I think we would all prefer that! Craving it often indicates that your body is deficient in magnesium. Eating chocolate will NOT give you the dose of magnesium your body needs (sadly) so it’s important to eat foods that will, such as nuts, seeds, fish, and leafy greens. For rare occasions you want to reward yourself for all those good nutritional choices you’ve been making – go for dark chocolate or raw cacao!
Sweets If you crave sweets you may be experiencing blood sugar fluctuations. When your blood sugar drops, your body may be trying to get you to give it more fuel to keep your blood sugar levels stable. If this is a chronic occurrence you may have hypoglycaemia, which simply means low blood sugar. Whether your sugar cravings are sporadic or chronic, it is important to choose the right type of food to bring your body back into balance. Giving in to refined sugars will only cause a blood sugar roller coaster that leads to more cravings. Try reaching for a piece of fruit instead – frozen grapes are one of my favourites! Adding more high fibre foods to your daily intake, like beans and legumes, and complex carbohydrates like whole grains will help give you the fuel you need without the blood sugar spikes.
Salty Cravings for salty foods like popcorn or chips and adding extra salt to foods can often indicate stress hormone fluctuations in the body. Getting in control or being aware of the stress in your life is step one. The adrenal glands help your body cope with stress tend to become worn down due to our fast-paced, hectic lives from constant stress hormone production. Try some yoga, meditation or breathing exercises to calm the nervous system down, or any other stress relief strategies you have. Some research has shown that people who take a break to breathe deeply or meditate before reaching for salty snacks reduced their stress hormones by 25 percent and cut the bingeing in half. Additionally, organic leafy greens helps and high-quality B-complex vitamins with extra pantothenic acid (that’s vitamin B-5) and vitamin C will help your adrenals to supply your body with minerals that support the adrenal glands.
Cheese Cravings for cheese or pizza often indicate a fatty acid deficiency which is common in most people. Thanks to the 90’s fat was labelled bad which is very untrue for some fats. Eat foods such as raw walnuts, wild salmon, avocado, coconut oil and ground flaxseeds in your diet. Feel free to supplement this with a high-quality supplement that includes the beneficial fats, especially Omega 3s. It should contain both EPA and DHA. Two to three servings of fish such as wild salmon or a small handful of raw walnuts or 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds in will often cut out cheese cravings altogether.
If you need help to get your cravings under control or advice with your current nutrition habits, contact Jess to get a customized nutrition and training plan suited to your lifestyle and goals.
(P) 021 216 6145
(E) Jessica.anderson.pt@gmail.com
Grilled Garlic Dijon Herb Salmon
Salmon fillets seasoned with a garlic, Dijon herb sauce and served with a squeeze of fresh lemon… delicious!!
Salmon is a fatty fish, rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin A… and a great healthy dinner choice year round!
You can use a cast iron grill pan or the barbie for this dish- just be sure the grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking. If you don’t own a BBQ this can also be made in the griller of your oven adding the mustard sauce during the last minute of cooking.
Servings: 4 • Calories: 233 • Fat: 7.9 g • Protein: 34.7 g • Carb: 3.1 g • Fiber: 0.1 g
Ingredients:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried Herbs or 2 tsp of fresh Herbs (a mix of dill and parsley is what we fancy!)
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- olive oil
- 4 (180-200g) salmon fillets
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 4 lemon wedges for serving
Directions:
In a mini food processor, or using a mortar and pestle mash garlic with the herbs, vinegar, oil, and Dijon mustard until it becomes a paste. Set aside.
Season salmon with a pinch of salt and fresh pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until hot. Spray the pan lightly with oil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Place the salmon on the hot grill pan and cook without moving for 5 minutes. Turn and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes spooning on half of the garlic herb mustard sauce.
Turn and cook 1 more minute spooning the other side of the fish with remaining sauce. Turn once again and let the fish finish cooking about one more minute. Transfer the fillets to plates and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Spotted at: www.skinnytaste.com