Dermot Kavanagh

My two biggest passions are fitness and conservation. I love that I can combine these passions by providing physical training programmes for the Anti Poaching Unit at Nambiti Private Game Reserve. This summer will be the fourth time delivering this training, deep in the heart of the African bush. Training the men who put their lives on the line to protect Africa’s endangered wildlife. It is an honour to train these heroes and something I am very proud of. #conservation #antipoaching #fitnes #southafrica

What a moment 🔥 This guy is the most humble down to earth man you could meet but my word does he work hard. He’s been quietly working away at his banded muscle ups, explosive pull ups, straight bar dips etc then on Saturday his first muscle ups came. An amazing moment and one that I’ll always remember. Work hard, stay humble and be consistent and you’ll reap the rewards. The gains are coming thick and fast for my Cali crew and I couldn’t be prouder. #calisthenics #muscleup #progress #letsgo

I love my job, nothing more to say. 🔥 #personaltrainer #calisthenics #fitness #trainer #letsgo

Where community meets conservation meets fitness 🌍💪 In collaboration with Connected Planet Foundation, @boxcleverldn , @nambitireserve @dfit_pt , and @wild.connection , we’re proud to be part of an initiative that truly makes a difference. Thanks to Wild Connections, children from the communities surrounding Nambiti Game Reserve were invited into the reserve for a special and inspiring day. From an unforgettable game drive to the unique opportunity to train alongside the Anti-Poaching Unit, it was an experience they’ll never forget. With coaching from Pete at Box Clever and Dfit, the day also highlighted the power of fitness — building confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Most importantly, it gave the children a deeper understanding of the vital role rangers play and the importance of protecting wildlife and their natural environment. This is what happens when passion, purpose, and people come together. Inspiring the next generation. Protecting our planet. 🌿 #communityconservation #fitness #southafrica

Happy 100th Birthday to the legend Sir David Attenborough. An inspiration to millions, including me.

🌿✨ A day of wonder, learning and unforgettable firsts in the Kruger National Park! ✨🌿 As part of the Siyafunda Ngemvelo programme, Connected Planet, in partnership with Dogs4Wildlife and Nombekana Safaris, recently took a group of local school children on an educational safari experience into the Kruger National Park. Guided by the incredible Mfundo, the learners — many of whom had never visited the park before — were treated to truly magical wildlife sightings, including African wild dogs, elephants, and so much more. 🐘🐾 For many of these children, this was more than just a day trip. It was their very first opportunity to experience the beauty and importance of our natural heritage up close. Seeing wildlife in its natural environment sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and creates a deeper understanding of why conservation matters. These experiences help young people connect with nature in a meaningful way, inspiring the next generation of environmental custodians and conservation champions. When children are given the opportunity to explore, learn and dream, they begin to understand that protecting wildlife and wild spaces is something they can be part of too. 🌍💚 A huge thank you to Dogs4Wildlife, Nombekana Safaris, and Mfundo for helping make this special experience possible and to the @roots_andreps community for funding this trip. #ConnectedPlanet #SiyafundaNgemvelo #KrugerNationalPark #ConservationEducation #Dogs4Wildlife NombekanaSafaris WildlifeConservation EnvironmentalEducation FutureConservationists CommunityImpact

@calilinkup was pure 🔥 it’s amazing to be surrounded by so many inspiring athletes showcasing what can be done with the human body. Never fails to amaze me. It’s time to take it up another level. #calisthenics #vegancalisthenics #plantpowered #calisthenicsmotivation

My job gives me many extremely proud moments and this one is definitely up there. I’ve been training Huw who has cerebral palsy, for a couple of years now. In that time I’ve seen him go from strength to strength. He is fearless in his training, gives everything 100% and never lets his disability get in his way. This flow is a culmination of all his hard work. Well done Huw. Absolute legend. #calisthenics #cerebalpalsy #calisthenicstraining #streetworkout

Introducing The Safe Space 🌿💪 A brand new women’s-only fitness class, created to do exactly what the name says — give you a space where you can show up, move your body, and feel completely comfortable being yourself and the best part is, it’s completely free. Set in the stunning surroundings of Bushy Park, this session is: ✨ Completely FREE ✨ Open to ALL abilities ✨ Welcoming to women from every background Led by Sophie, this isn’t just about fitness — it’s about building confidence, connection, and a supportive community of strong women who lift each other up. 🗓 Every Tuesday ⏰ 09:30 📍 Meet at the top end of Diana Fountain Car Park And because community matters just as much as movement… we’ll be heading for a coffee after ☕ — a chance to chat, connect, and grow together. This is your space. Your pace. Your people. Hit the link in our bio to sign up — we can’t wait to welcome you 💛 #womensfitnessmotivation #safespace #rootsandreps #strongwomen #bushypark

Earth Day everyday 🌍 There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not fascinated by this planet we call home. Whether it’s rhinos in South Africa, kestrels in Bushy Park or bats in my garden, the natural world is where I’m most at home. The fate of the planet is very much in our own hands and we must do more to protect it. So our kids, and their kids, and their kids can enjoy this incredible planet we live on. #earthday #planetearth🌎 #planetpeople #nature

This World Earth Day, we are reminded of the words of Sir David Attenborough: “No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” At Connected Planet Foundation, this belief is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to fund life-changing journeys for thousands of children to wildlife reserves across Africa—giving them the chance to witness nature’s beauty, diversity, and fragility firsthand. Because when a child stands in the presence of wild elephants, hears the dawn chorus on the savannah, or sees conservation in action, something powerful happens: connection. And from connection comes care. From care comes protection. This Earth Day, we celebrate not just the planet we share—but the next generation of guardians we are helping to inspire. #earthday #natureconnection #ourplanet #connection

World Earth Day 🌍 On World Earth Day 2026 we celebrate our beautiful gym, Bushy Park. A true natural wonder that is brimming with flora and fauna. From red deers to red kites, from rabbits to kestrels, from foxes to common carp, this place is a true haven for wildlife. We are incredibly lucky to be able to train in such an amazing place and it is our duty to look after it. That’s why we pick up rubbish as we go, and ensure we respect all wildlife big and small. Next time you’re in Bushy Park we recommend you put your phone away and open your senses to nature. There’s so much to see, hear, smell and feel in this park! You’ll no about be surprised! Drop us a message and let us know how you get on. Happy Earth Day. #earthday #planetpeople #nature #natureconnection