Personal Training

"AJ helped me shift a stone in weight in just six weeks, going from a 38 inch waist all the way down to a 34. He encouraged me every step of the way, pushing me at the gym when I needed to be pushed and how to change my attitude to food, breaking bad habits and promoting new ones. His friendly informal style made getting fitter and healthier a much less taxing experience than I had expected."

Dan, 34, Film Producer

A Fully qualified REPS Level 3 Personal Trainer, First Aider and with an Award in Nutrition, AJ is a friendly, enthusiastic guide on the road to health and fitness. Do you want to:

Tone up?
Bulk up?
Lose weight?
Increase your cardiovascular fitness?
Have more energy?
Feel better all round?

AJ can help you do all of the above. Increase your fitness today for improved health, longer life and to look and feel better. AJ will give you a free consultation and then work at your home, outdoors, at the location of your choice or in a private gym in London to help you set and achieve your goals. Private Zumba, dance and bespoke fitness sessions (mixed dance/fitness/holistic) available upon request. Complete client confidentiality assured.

AJ O'Neill was featured on Cosmopolitan.co.uk

AJ can provide all of the above and will ensure that you are supported every step of the way. Do you want to make the most of life? Then email: imready@ajoneill.co.uk for your consultation.

Personal training service rates differ according to venue: Home call, Gym call, Outdoors call, Office call.

Cancellation policy - cancellations made within 48 hours of session will be invoiced fully

Zumba Fitness

"I have just completed a Zumba course with City Academy at the Columbo Centre and thoroughly enjoyed it. AJ was a great teacher with loads of energy and enthusiasm, he made the class lots of fun every week and it was a great way to unwind after a hard day at work. The dances were fairly easy to follow and there was a mixture of repeating them so you could learn them along the way but also new stuff thrown in every week which kept it interesting. I would thoroughly recommend the course, and AJ as a teacher!"

Karen Hague, 35, Recruitment Consultant

Zumba is the World's hottest new dance fitness craze! Combining the infectious beats and joyous rhythms of latin american music with the heart-pumping cardio workout of aerobics, Zumba gets you fit without you even noticing

AJ is a qualified Zumba Instructor and has taught nationally for Virgin Active, Soho Gym, the Civil Service, various Charities and in Pineapple Studios. AJ believes that each Zumba instructor brings their own style and flavour to the class - his enthusiasm and love of movement and carefully picked music tracks influenced by latin hiphop and jazz as well as salsa, meringue, cumbia and raggaeton will have you dancing up a storm and shedding calories like you wouldn't believe!

And the best bit - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!

Anyone can do Zumba, first time around, with no problem. It's the dance class and the workout you've been waiting for.

Zumba - Ditch the workout! Join the party!

As Zumba instructor for Virgin Active, AJ was instructor of the month in Tower Bridge and Holloway Gyms

Zumba is also fantastic fun to have at a party and is guaranteed to get your guests moving their hips and loving it.

Rates vary according to location.

To see when and where AJ's classes are please click on the schedule on the right

Fitness Classes

"Honestly I cannot stand any sort of exercise apart from swimming but your class makes me enjoy working out. Your personality brings lot of joy to the class and I can only hope I will be able to attend more of your classes. Fantastic job you do and please! For the sake of the human population carry on!" 

Gabriella, 26, Catering Manager

Body Balance
Life in London is hectic and takes its toll on us all - Body Balance is a holistic strengthening, toning relaxation class utilising aspects of Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates to calm the mind, centre the body and focus your energy.

AJ is a fully qualified and insured trainer for Les Mills and teaches regular classes at the locations and times below. He is available for private classes or corporate classes upon request - Please note that Body Pump requires specific weights and therefore cannot be done in a non-gym environment.

Willpower and Grace
America's latest craze has come to our shores and AJ is very excited and privileged to be one of the first certified instructors in Britain of this fantastic new fitness class - barefoot cardio training, WillPower and Grace is a Virgin Active exclusive for the next year and is a combination of yoga, functional movement and basic dance and flexibility training that will have you sweating, stretching and coming back for more

Visit www.virginactive.co.uk for details on classes and guest passes.
For more details on WillPower and Grace, visit www.willpowermethod.com Trust your feet.

Body Conditioning / Abs, Bums and Tums
AJ's extensive experience of dancing has taught him the value of body conditioning and he brings this to classes, ensuring that you work out your entire body and come away feeling strengthened, toned, lengthened and at peace.

Dance Classes

"I really enjoyed the class, I found it a great way to de-stress and found myself laughing which when I'm in a gym doesn't happen often! I thought it was fun while still being challenging enough to leave feeling like I had had a work out but energised and looking forward to the next class. The pace of the class was appropriate to the group with AJ regularly checking in with everyone and responding to feedback consistently. AJ was consistently encouraging, positive and thus ensured an enjoyable atmosphere in the class."

Eileen, 23, Occupational Therapist

Wedding Dance choreography and lessons
AJ is available to choreograph or teach a basic dance to any and all styles for your wedding, from a basic waltz to the routine to Single Ladies or Thriller, you name it. Enquire with your requirements for pricing and availability, or make a general enquiry if you would like some ideas. Everyone can dance if they practise and you will get the most out of your wedding day for you and your partner with his expertise, help and patient guidance. Make a splash whether it be with grace, humour or a mixture of the two.

Glee Class
AJ teaches the official Glee class of the UK for Soho Gyms, London. He has taught competition winners for Fox/Pringles and heads the UK's Nr 1 Glee tribute band The Gleeks, as seen at West End live 2010/2011. Glee classes have become increasingly popular with the explosion of the television series Glee and this fun dance class with optional singing can be hired for private parties as well as regular teaching. The Glee class focus can be on dancing or singing, specify when hiring. Rates vary depending on location and private/corporate hire. Enquire for rates.

Jazz, Street, Commercial, Tap, Basic ballet (children), Fosse
An experienced dancer from the West End to TV and film, AJ has taught dance for the National Performing Arts School in Dublin, Sunshine Theatre School, Song and Dance Theatre School, Stagecoach UK, Fitness First, Soho Gyms, Virgin Active, in Pineapple Studios and in the Special Olympics Athlete's Village to name but a few. He has extensive experience teaching children of all ages 3 - 18 and adults and his classes have become synonymous with fun, enthusiastic learning of effective choreography in a friendly, relaxed environment. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will find something to enjoy. AJ's choreography and dance teaching skills are also available for private hire, whether to improve in a specific discipline or to learn a dance for a specific event e.g. your Wedding. Rates vary depending on location, duration, etc.

Dance Workshops

"AJ O'Neill's Chicago Workshops are nothing short of absolute perfection. The material (choreography from the Chicago Musical, West end) is outstanding (and he has performed nearly every role). He is utterly charming and entertaining but above all, he is an incredibly astute, truly professional teacher with a Master's command (and pure love) of Fosse technique; his passion is nothing short of inspirational as a teacher, dancer, performer. A truly admirable teacher, incredibly positive and generous. 5 Stars."

Loretta Yurick, Co-Artistic Director, Dance Theatre of Ireland

Chicago
Single Ladies
Glee

These all-day dance workshops have been hugely popular, teaching routines from the West End, music video and television show to kids and grownups, Hen parties and Corporate Events. The rates vary depending on location, duration and technical requirements.

AJ's dance credits include Chicago (Cambridge Theatre, West End), Eastenders (BBC), The Tudors (Showtime), Ella Enchanted (Miramax) and ads for Subway and Christian Dior - he brings this wealth of professional experience to his classes, fusing a love of dance, expression and acting through movement with a passion for teaching both casual dancers and helping the next generation of young professionals to follow the road he did. Dance classes are available for hire both for parties and for cover - rates on request.

About Me

Hi there,

I'm Alan-Joseph O'Neill - AJ - and thanks for clicking on my website.

Originally an actor and dancer, I became intensely interested in fitness a few years ago through the course of my training and it has ended up being my passion. Whether I am training people individually as a Personal Trainer, helping them out in groups in my Zumba classes, fitness classes or regular dance classes, there is nothing that I love more than seeing people enjoy themselves and start to achieve their fitness goals at the same time.

Get in touch, and I'm sure we can help you on the way to a happier, healthier, fitter you!

I am represented by Gilbert and Payne www.gilbertandpayne.co.uk

I also run the UK's Number 1 Glee tribute act The Gleeks, available for hire on www.thegleeks.co.uk

If you would like to contact me then please fill out the form below and I will be in touch shortly

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Like many dancers, I found the initial transition to another career quite difficult. I was lucky enough to receive a grant from the Dancers Career Development organisation. They were both friendly and helpful and I would recommend that any dancers interested in a new career or advice on what to do later in their own career take a look at their website: DCD

Dancers’ Career Development (DCD) offers practical, psychological and financial retraining support services reaching from educational advice, career coaching, emotional counselling, CV & Interview guidance and school workshops for dance students to grants for retraining & business start-up grants for eligible professional dancers in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to empower dancers in all dance forms, so that in overcoming any insecurities arising at the point they cease to perform, they are able to develop the remaining part of their career, within or outside the dance profession, by building on their distinctive strengths and transferable skills."