Garth gives us an insight into his professional history and qualifications.
I quickly came to realise that it was my daily exercise sessions that helped me to stay sharp mentally and physically for those all important business decisions. I also noticed that the employees who worked out on a regular basis and kept an eye on their nutrition were more balanced and relaxed in the workplace (and life in general), so didn’t get as stressed when deadlines were approaching or the pressure was on.
After going through significant personal and professional change, as you do, which either destroys you if it hits you hard enough and you don’t learn from it, or build you if you roll with the blow no matter how hard and painful to gain from the experience, which is akin to the universe telling you that it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee. I decided that it was time to alter my entire life and put into practice what I always had a natural affinity for.
I’ve trained in kickboxing for over 25 years and am a black belt 2nd Dan instructor. I decided to begin teaching martial arts and was an instructor at some of the most popular City and West End gyms and the positive feedback and overwhelming response and “buzz” I received was fantastic.
Having an insiders knowledge of physiology as well as being able to train people, I was also able to advise on every aspect of training and nutrition…
…This really was my turning point, my Eureka moment!
I enrolled in college and qualified in physical assessment, nutrition and personal training and also weight management. I worked as a personal trainer for 9 years training people in their own homes, across Kensington, Chelsea, Mayfair and Knightsbridge and there seemed to be a real need for my type of service because, although a lot of commercial gyms offer the equipment and trainers, they don’t provide the personal service and attention that most people like and need.
I made people feel special and shared their enjoyment as they saw and felt very real changes inside and out. Whilst I was the Lifestyle Manager at a trendy Camden gym, I was lucky enough to work with an Evening Standard journalist who wanted to change his entire life and also lose two stone in weight in a eight week period, which with my help he accomplished easily and safely and as a consequence, I was featured in two separate articles, in the London Evening Standard.
I also hold qualifications as an NLP Practitioner, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Reps 3 qualified Personal Trainer, BAWLA Weightlifting Coach, Nutritionist and Weight Management Coach.
It was about this time that I decided to utilise my Martial Arts skills to the fullest extent and worked closely with a metropolitan police officer with whom I put together my “Women’s Safety Awareness” workshop.
And thus was born The Lifestyle Guy-providing personalised programmes for both companies and individuals!
Radio Links
Garth Delikan, has recorded many radio interviews. Listen to a few top tips from The Lifestyle Guy.
A sound alternative to: yo-yo dieting with ‘lifestyle guy’ Garth Delikan
The irrepressible Garth Delikan, brings us more of his expert knowledge on nutrition, exercise and self esteem.
With his rapid fire ‘get as much info out in half an hour as possible’ style he chats to Carl Munson and Franji Cassini about the benefits of tweaking your lifestyle to a healthier, fitter one - a taster for his seven week ‘Food for Thought’ weight management teleclass which starts on 11th May; a perfect way to make sure you feel your best for the summer.
30 minutes of your life (that could save your life)
The Lifestyle Guy brings us ‘how to stay safe and be more confident - a woman’s personal safety guide’ - the 10 things you should know.’
In his own unique style Garth Delikan shares with Carl Munson and Franji Cassini some great tips on feeling and being safer no matter where you are.
Covering - body language, safety alarms, the power of the voice, personal possessions and mobile phones, Garth also has 4 special tips that can help you:
- make an emergency code even if your phone keypad is locked
- get into your car, even if your keys are locked inside and your spares are miles away
- boost your mobile battery power, even if it appears to be flat
- block your handset, should it get stolen
Who is the ‘Lifestyle Guy’ and how can he help you?
Not only does Garth Delikan - the ‘lifestyle guy’ - teach you how to think and “eat your way to a fitter, healthier you”, he also empowers you with the knowledge and skill to not only manage your weight forever but also how to maintain it easily and effortlessly.
Hear Garth on the latest Sound Alternatives show, recorded 9th April, 2009.
Visit thelifestyleguy.co.uk for free e-books and lifestyle assessments.