Coach Derek: Transform Your Fitness with Coach Derek

DEREK

Personal Trainer
“I blend science-based methods with personalised care, ensuring clients’ achieve sustainable progress through meticulous form and technique."

Coach Derek believes in a science-based and objective approach to achieving results, ensuring that every training program is grounded in proven principles. However, he also recognises the importance of individualisation in fitness, customising programs to suit each client’s unique goals and starting points. He emphasises on the proper form and technique execution to ensure injury-free and effective training, taking into account the varying capacities and ranges of motion each person can handle. His philosophy aligns seamlessly with TSquared Lab's approach, as we prioritise science-backed, evidence-based methods, personalised coaching, and a commitment to safe, sustainable progress for every client.

I blend science-based methods with personalised care, ensuring clients’ achieve sustainable progress through meticulous form and technique.

Coach Derek believes in a science-based and objective approach to achieving results, ensuring that every training program is grounded in proven principles. However, he also recognises the importance of individualisation in fitness, customising programs to suit each client’s unique goals and starting points. He emphasises on the proper form and technique execution to ensure injury-free and effective training, taking into account the varying capacities and ranges of motion each person can handle. His philosophy aligns seamlessly with TSquared Lab's approach, as we prioritise science-backed, evidence-based methods, personalised coaching, and a commitment to safe, sustainable progress for every client.

DEREK

Personal Trainer

Coach Derek believes in a science-based and objective approach to achieving results, ensuring that every training program is grounded in proven principles. However, he also recognises the importance of individualisation in fitness, customising programs to suit each client’s unique goals and starting points. He emphasises on the proper form and technique execution to ensure injury-free and effective training, taking into account the varying capacities and ranges of motion each person can handle. His philosophy aligns seamlessly with TSquared Lab's approach, as we prioritise science-backed, evidence-based methods, personalised coaching, and a commitment to safe, sustainable progress for every client.

I blend science-based methods with personalised care, ensuring clients’ achieve sustainable progress through meticulous form and technique.

Coach Derek brings over six years of experience in the fitness industry, including four and a half years of group class training and a year and a half of personal training. He prioritises form overload during the initial sessions, which may initially feel less intense but sets the foundation for effective training. In these early sessions, clients’ can expect a strong focus on teaching proper form and nutrition, preparing them for increased intensity as their proficiency grows.

From the outset, Derek creates a customised training and nutrition plan tailored to each client’s needs. He conducts a 5-10 minute check-in before each session to assess factors like nutrition, sleep, and stress levels. Regular check-ins via WhatsApp help ensure clients’ adhere to their plans, while monthly progress photos and Fit3D body scans at our Raffles Place facility track visual and measurement progress. He also reassures his clients’ that weight loss is not linear and encourages them to focus on the overall progress they've made rather than day-to-day fluctuations.

    Excels at building strong, positive relationships with his clients’, fostering trust and open communication. This rapport helps create a supportive environment for clients’ to stay motivated and committed to their fitness journeys at TSquared Lab.

    He has a talent for simplifying difficult exercise and nutrition concepts, making them easy for clients’ to understand. This clarity helps clients’ feel confident in their knowledge and better able to apply it.

    Progress tracking and assessment through our in-house Trainerize app and Fit3D body scans to keep track record of all our clients'.

    Meticulous in selecting and instructing exercises, ensuring that clients’ perform movements with proper form. This technical precision helps clients’ progress safely and effectively in their training.

    Passionate about analysing data and making projections to optimize client progress. Enjoys the day-to-day interactions with clients and finds fulfillment in building relationships with them. Has a strong interest in the biomechanics aspect of training, focusing on how the body moves and functions during exercise. Takes pride in achieving results for clients, feeling fulfilled by adding value to their lives and knowing they’ll carry these habits and knowledge forward.

Certified Personal Trainer from American Council on Exercise

Certified Resistance Training Specialist Level 1


    Competed in both calisthenics and powerlifting competitions, showcasing his versatility and dedication to different training disciplines.

    Secured 2nd place in a local powerlifting competition, demonstrating his strength and commitment to the sport.

    He is proud of his client Robin who started his journey at TSquared Lab when he weighed 83.3 kgs and is now at 75kgs. After losing 8.3kgs he is continuing his transformation journey and aims to shed more weight.

    Lynn, a long-term client of Coach Derek, decided to take her weight loss phase seriously this year in March. Started from 91.2kg and has lost almost 12 kgs, currently hovering around 79kg. Knowing that she has come a long way from 130kg, Coach Derek is super proud of her.


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Paul

I Was Sedentary, Low on Energy, and Weighed 95kg - But at 40, I Lost 20kg and Got Into the Best Shape I Can Remember, All for My Kids.

Within his first months at TSquared Lab, Paul's energy, long drained by work, family, and years of inconsistency, started coming back. Structured nutrition and progressive training delivered milestone after milestone: breaking 80kg for the first time, his first unassisted pull-up, then weighted pull-ups. By the end, he had gone from 94kg down to 74kg, gaining not just a leaner physique but the stamina to show up fully at work, on the golf course, and at home with his kids.

Paul says, and we quote, "I have not been in this good shape since I can remember. More energy, easier to run around and play with the kids. Being in good shape going into my 40s was important to me. It is not a quick fix, but once you get into the routine and keep going, it gets easier."

Robin

I learned a lot from this program.

For Robin, fitness had never been a constant focus, and his nutrition was often overlooked. Frequent business trips made it even harder for him to stay consistent with his fitness goals, so he sought professional support and a trainer to help him make holistic and sustainable changes. With Coach Derek's guidance he lost 6 kg of weight and reduced his body fat by 2.5% at TSquared Lab.

Robin says and we quote, "I think almost in the first, second week I already saw and felt some differences. In terms of how I eat and, especially in the beginning, the body weight and body fat percentage, dropped faster than at the end. So, I felt the progress pretty pretty much right away."

Ivy

I’ve actually changed my lifestyle a bit. I’m more conscious of what I eat now, & with Derek’s advice on nutrition guidelines, I’m mindful of what I put into my body. Also, my training has improved.

Coach Derek at TSquared Lab tailored Ivy's training to focus on body recomposition, addressing her goal of reducing body fat while maintaining her weight. The program emphasised shifting the balance between muscle & fat, allowing her to achieve a leaner physique without significant changes on the scale.

Ivy says and we quote, “I used to be between M or L, but now I fit into S!"

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Guna Sigamani

Couldn’t have asked for a better trainer pairing at TSquared Lab Raffles Place. Coach Derek pushes me to the point of failure during each session and that’s when I realised the only true limits are the ones we set for ourselves. Am walking away from this fitness journey, stronger, healthier and more importantly, happier as well.

This is just beginning, and I’m grateful for the lessons on strength training and calorie deficit. Come discover your true strength with Coach Derek, you’ll be surprised at what you’re actually capable of.

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Wee Jason

My personal trainer was Coach Derek. I benefited a lot from him and managed to lose about 10 to 15kg in about 8 months. From ny personal experience, I would recommend Tsquared lab to anyone who is willing to lose weight and build muscle. I say willing because 70% of the time it's your will to follow the diet and exercise regime.

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June Gee

Being almost half a Centurion, I have struggled with weight gain and lethargy for the past 4 years. In my recent Personal Training fitness journey with TSquared Lab, Coach Derek has been an amazing inspiration. He is a very detailed and experienced coach who is always ensuring I get the most out of each session. There is never a dull moment in every lesson with Derek, constantly challenging my limits and increasing strength, with all done under his supervision and support. In 4 months, I have experienced a reduction of 5kg in weight and 9% fat loss, thanks to Coach Derek for this amazing result and journey. 🧡

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Ivy Ng

I want to take a moment to thank Derek for his incredible support as my personal trainer. He has truly helped me become a fitter and stronger person. His expertise in teaching the correct form on machines has made a significant difference in my workouts, and his advice on healthy eating has completely transformed my approach to fitness.

Derek's patience and dedication are evident in every session, and he consistently checks in on my progress, motivating me to push my limits. The results speak for themselves—everyone around me has noticed how much fitter I’ve become.

I’m genuinely grateful for his encouragement and commitment to my journey. I will continue to work hard and maintain my progress, ensuring that I honor the effort he has invested in me. Thank you, Derek, for everything!

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Esther Ong

I enjoy working out at Tsquared lab, Raffles Place. Derek Tan, my coach is very patient, explain everything in details and has a hollistic approach from diet to workout and long term sustainable approach! The place is lovely and equipped with great equipments.

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Shermaine Sim

I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible training experience Derek has provided at TSquared Lab. Having worked with several personal trainers in the past, I can confidently say that Derek has set the bar exceptionally high with his professionalism and unwavering passion for his clients' transformation journeys.

Derek’s personable approach and genuine interest in my well-being have made every session enjoyable and motivating. I particularly appreciate how he start each session with a quick five-minute chat to understand how my week has been. His sound advice on fitness, diet, and overall state of mind has been invaluable, and I’ve seen significant improvements in all these areas thanks to his guidance.

All in all, Derek is a solid trainer, and I would highly recommend him. Thank you, Derek, and TSquared Lab for being such an integral part of my fitness journey.

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Lynn Lim

I would like to give a shoutout to my longtime PT Derek, who has played a big part in my fitness journey and transformation over the past 1.5 years. While it’s easy to find coaches who preach about exercising and nutrition, it is rare to come by one who listens and factors in your lifestyle, personal goals (and struggles) to see how best to make gradual tweaks to make the fitness transformation a sustainable one. Derek is mostly encouraging, but can be brutally honest when he needs to and pushes you to improve for the better - both physically and mentally. I think my 1.5years sticking with him and my transformation in both lifestyle, fitness (and physical looks of course) are the best testimonies to his abilities as a PT, attested by family and friends around me.

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Emmeline Woo

My main reason for getting a personal trainer is because I was diagnosed with knee osteoathritis earlier this year. I experienced pain going up and down the stairs and could not walk more than 5000 steps a day without feeling tired and strained on my knees. When I started training, I lacked confidence and was also fearful of injury. My coach, Derek, is patient, understanding and always encourages me along the way. He is always mindful of my knee situation and makes sure I am comfortable during training. After 4 months, I am now able to walk and climb stairs pain free. On top of that, I also lost 5kg of body weight. Training sessions with Derek are the highlights of my week! If you are looking for a trainer who is meticulous and committed to help you reach your goals, please look for Derek!

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