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.
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.
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.
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.
Certified Personal Trainer from American Council on Exercise
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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Saturday: 6 am–4 pm
Sunday: Closed