Qualifications:
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Weight Management Specialist Certification
- Functional Fitness Conditioning Certification
- Postural and Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Behavioural Change for Exercise and Lifestyle Certification
Expertise:
- Weight Management Training and Programming
- Functional Fitness Conditioning (Sports and General Fitness)
- Postural and Corrective Exercise
- Behavioural Change for Exercise and Lifestyle
- Strength and Conditioning
- Flexibility and Mobility Training
- Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Bio:
Tom specialises in weight management training and programming, functional fitness conditioning for both sports and general fitness, and postural and corrective exercise. Additionally, he focuses on promoting behavioural change for exercise and lifestyle, helping clients build sustainable habits that enhance their overall wellbeing and long-term fitness. Tom's tailored approach ensures each client achieves their goals effectively and safely.
Qualifications:
- Senior Fitness Instructor Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Body Composition Specialist
- Triathlon Coaching Certification
- Suspension, Medicine Ball, and Kettlebell Training Certification
- Aqua Training Instructor
Expertise:
- Body Transformations
- Triathlon Coaching
- Suspension, Medicine Ball, and Kettlebell Training
- Sport-Specific Training
- Aqua Training
- Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Fitness Testing and Programming
- Small Group and 1-1 Personal Training
- Swimming Lessons and Boot Camps
Bio:
James is a senior fitness instructor, assistant fitness manager and personal trainer dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals. He offers body composition assessments, fitness testing and programming, 1-1 and small group personal training sessions, swimming lessons, and boot camps. His latest success story involved guiding a client with patella tendonitis, a frozen shoulder, and chronic lower back pain to complete the Three Peaks Challenge pain-free. With specialties in body transformations, triathlon coaching, suspension, medicine ball, and kettlebell training, as well as sport-specific and aqua training, James provides a comprehensive approach to fitness that helps clients overcome challenges and achieve lasting results.
Qualifications:
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Endurance Coach Certification
- Sports-Specific Training Specialist
- Bootcamp and Outdoor Training Instructor
- Running Fitness Coach
Expertise:
- Endurance Coaching
- Running Fitness and Training
- Outdoor Training (Bootcamp Style)
- Sports-Specific Training
- One-to-One and Small Group Training
- Adventure Racing Preparation
- Strength and Conditioning
- Health, Fitness, and Wellbeing Coaching
Bio:
Richie is an accomplished runner, adventure racer, and experienced endurance coach. Although he didn’t begin his fitness journey until his early thirties, transitioning from a career in the construction industry, Richie is now fully committed to his passion for health, fitness, and wellbeing. He is dedicated to helping members and guests at Champneys achieve their fitness goals and objectives.
Richie offers one-to-one or small group training, outdoor sessions including bootcamp-style personal training, and sports-specific programmes, particularly focused on running fitness. His expertise and personal experience make him an inspiring coach for those looking to improve their endurance and overall fitness.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Personal Training Degree
- Degree in Nutrition
- Advanced Golf Movement and Power Training Specialist
- Advanced Kettlebell Trainer Certification
- Advanced Pilates Instructor
- Body Pump Instructor Certification
- Strength Training Specialist
Expertise:
- Golf-Specific Training and Power Development
- Advanced Kettlebell Training
- Pilates for Strength and Flexibility
- Body Pump and Group Fitness
- Strength Training
- Weight Management and Nutrition
- Athletic Performance Enhancement
Bio:
Michael is an experienced personal trainer and former professional golfer who played on tour for many years. With a Level 3 Personal Training Degree and a degree in Nutrition, he offers a well-rounded approach to fitness and wellbeing.
Michael's strengths include advanced training in golf-specific movements and power training with the swing, as well as expertise in kettlebell training, Pilates, Body Pump, and strength training. He also specialises in weight management, helping clients achieve their fitness goals through tailored programmes and expert guidance.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Personal Training Degree
Expertise:
- Menopause
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
Bio:
Gemma is a Level 3 Personal Trainer at Tring with a degree in Personal Training and a passion for empowering clients through every stage of life. She specialises in menopause support, strength training, and weight loss, creating personalised programmes that build confidence, resilience, and lasting results.
Qualifications:
- Personal Training L3
- BSc Psychology (Hons)
- HYROX group coaching
Expertise:
- Exercise & health psychology
- Body conditioning
- Weight loss
- Tennis conditioning
- Female body transformation
- Beginners to exercise
- Group exercise
Bio:
Hannah is a Level 3 Personal Trainer based at Tring, with a strong focus on helping clients build confidence and achieve lasting results. Her expertise lies in exercise psychology, body conditioning, and weight loss, combining knowledge and motivation to support every step of your fitness journey. Hannah has studied the positive impact physical activity can have on health, self-esteem and motivation and brings this into her one-to-one training.
Expertise:
- Cycling fitness
- HIIT/bootcamp classes
- Functional strength
Bio:
I’ve been in the fitness industry since 1999 and have a keen interest in off road cycling.
Having been given the ‘all-clear’ to testicular cancer in March 2020, I'm putting my energy into improving people health and wellbeing. I can help you with toning, functional strength & overall fitness.
Interesting fact:
As well as being an amateur photographer, I’m also a Tech/Progressive House DJ, with a weekly radio show & monthly podcasts.
Qualifications:
- L3 Personal Training
- L2 Gym Instructing
- L4 Sports Massage
- Exercise for Mental Health
- Nutrition Advice
Expertise:
- Exercise for mental health
- Strength training
- Bootcamps
- Body transformations
Bio:
Lauren is a qualified Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor based at Tring. With further specialities in Sports Massage, Nutritional Advice and Exercise for Mental Health.
Her holistic evidence based approach has given her scope to work with and support an array of clients. Whether you are someone who is struggling to get out of bed or an athlete looking to increase strength, Lauren is able to meet you where you’re at.
With empathy, expertise and a focus on sustainable progress, she helps clients build confidence and lasting change.
Qualifications:
- ActiveIQ Level 3 Personal Training Diploma
- Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification
- Active IQ Level 2 Award in Understanding Nutrition,
- Performance and Healthy Eating
- Les Mills BodyPump, BodyCombat & H.I.I.T specialist
- UEFA B Football Licence
- Sports Instructor
Expertise:
- Powerlifting
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
- BoxFit Coach
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF Stretching)
Bio:
Leveraging my background as an ex-professional footballer and deep expertise in the "dark arts" of powerlifting and conditioning, I'm a certified ActiveIQ Level 3 Personal Trainer and Boxing specialist.
For over 11 years, I've transformed clients across all ages and backgrounds, with a particular focus on youth football conditioning, physique composition, and injury rehabilitation for individuals even with diagnoses like osteoporosis and arthritis.
My training approach prioritises delivering precise, relevant knowledge to help you achieve your goals, ensuring every workout is both effective and enjoyable.
Let's get the best version of you on the surface!
Qualifications:
- BSc in Sports Science
- MSc in Physiotherapy
- Currently studying MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine
- Level 7 AACP Acupuncture Foundation Course – Acupuncture Physiotherapist
Expertise:
- Elite sports physiotherapy
- Strength and conditioning programming
- Load management strategies
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Nutritional guidance for performance and recovery
- Acupuncture for pain management and recovery
Bio:
Josh is delighted to be here at Champneys and excited to support people on their journey to moving better, feeling stronger, and living healthier lives.
Josh started in private practice and then served as Senior Academy Physiotherapist at Watford FC. Since January 2025, he has been a Consultant Physiotherapist for West Ham FC and leads Prestige Motion at Champneys. With a BSc in Sports Science, he advises clients on strength & conditioning, load management, injury prevention, and nutrition.
