Family is at the centre of everything I do. It shapes how I spend my time, how I make decisions and how I define success. For me, being fit and healthy has never been about chasing the perfect body. It’s about having the energy to play with my kids, the resilience to handle life’s challenges, and the ability to keep showing up for the people who matter most.
I’ve worked in the fitness industry for more than 15 years, helping people from all walks of life become stronger, healthier and more confident. Over that time, I’ve learned that great coaching isn’t about shouting the loudest or having all the answers. It’s about listening, understanding where someone is today, and helping them take the next step towards where they want to be.
Outside the gym, I’ve spent almost 30 years playing lacrosse, representing England and Scotland, and I still love the challenge, camaraderie and lessons the sport continues to teach me. I’ve also facilitated men’s groups for over a decade, creating spaces where people can talk honestly, support one another and grow through life’s challenges. Those experiences have shaped how I coach just as much as any qualification ever could.
I’m fascinated by human potential. Whether it’s improving strength, building confidence, recovering from injury or simply helping someone feel more like themselves again, I love seeing people realise they’re capable of more than they first believed.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll usually find me with my family, exploring the outdoors, training, or planning our next adventure. I believe life is meant to be lived well, and if I can help someone leave the gym feeling stronger, more confident and better equipped for whatever life throws at them, then I’ve done my job.
What I love most about my job is seeing people discover themselves and what they are capable of, in and out of the gym. Whether it’s building strength, confidence or simply enjoying movement again, helping someone change the way they see themselves is incredibly rewarding. Knowing I’ve played a small part in that journey is what motivates me every day.
Don’t take life too seriously… You’ll never get out alive!
Strength in service of life. I don’t train because muscles matter. I train because you want to be a better version of me. It relaxes me and helps me feel happy more of the time and be a better husband, father, friend and leader. That is basically what motivates me to do (or not to do) everything I do (or do not) do! Tongue twister.
Gym Manager/Head Coach
As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. And that is why it’s called the present.
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One must suffer emotional pain to develop greater emotional resilience, a stronger sense of self, increased compassion and a generally happier life.
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If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
During your kickstart journey, you will be given full access to all Instinct classes and personal training options.