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Training for me is all about intensities and volume, I’m a born motivator and I will find the formula to achieve the best results with my clients.

I am familiar with many forms of different training techniques, not only designed to stimulate muscle fibers but your mind too. I like switching training techniques, for excitement and variety. I keep the human body guessing and adapting, to assure progression.

Boxing  and  functional  training  is  my  passion,  combine  that  with  my  strength  and  conditioning  knowledge, and  I  can  push  your performance, sculpt your body and make every minute of your time spent in the gym productive.

I was an Amateur Boxer in the Southern region for seven years. I now pass on my skills and passion as an ABA Boxing Coach. My exercise foundation in one of the most vigorous of sports has provided me with the attitude of “no limits”. I fully understand what is needed to push the body beyond its usual capabilities to attain performance goals. During my ten years of Personal Training, I have experience working with figure competition models, professional boxers and I have delivered years of exercise physiology lectures to BTEC and A Level students at Queen Marys College, Basingstoke, Richard Tauntons College, Southampton and Southampton City College.

Work Experience

Former General Manager of The Gym Southampton, I decided to embark on a new journey and develop a venue a bit special. Pound For Pound is a contact sport facility with a great Strength, Functional set up. I run two amateur boxing clubs and personal train all variations of clients.

I have vast fitness industry knowledge to support my managerial skills.  I have been a Registered Exercise Professional (REPs) level 3 Personal Trainer since 2007 and I have been a qualified Amateur Boxing Association (ABA) Coach since 2011. Additional to my full time management position and personal training, I am a qualified Post Compulsory Exercise Physiology Teacher with two years experience at Queen Marys College, Basingstoke and two Southampton based Colleges. I now use these skills delivering First Aid Courses to various other fitness centers around the region.

I am a highly driven and confident person, with responsibilities that have shaped and educated my approach to business, management and decision making. I am a natural communicator and team leader with creative ideas. I have experience of working in all three Public, Private and Education sectors of the fitness industry. My own experiences of education, sport and personal life have enabled me to become a well time managed and mature individual who thrives on good health and success.

Qualifications:

England Boxing Level 3 Coach Certification

BA (Hons) Sports Studies Degree

Certificate In Education: Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology & (CYQ) Fitness Instructing

The Register of Exercise Professional (REPs) Level 3 Certification

Spin Instructor

Central YMCA Qualified (CYQ) Assessor

First Aid Trainer / Assessor

Lifeguard Trainer / Assessor

Boxing History:
HMS Nelson: First introduced to Boxing with the Navy, Q Shillingford train me alongside his Naval Team

Titchifeld ABC: I furthered my Boxing experience and fought all my amateur fights of 7 wins and 6 lossesfor Titchfield. Meanwhile kept close links and occasional sparring sessions with Q Shillingfords Boxers.

Millbank: Wayne Batton coached me for a couple years where I was tempted turn over to professional boxing.

HOP: Heart of Portsmouth was set up and managed by Q Shillingford. Q encouraged me to start coaching and put me through my assistant and full coaching badge over a 2 year period.

Southampton Solent University: Head coach for Solent Uni, BUCS finalists, achieving gold and silver medals.

Barnes Boxing Academy: Head Coach for Pound For Pound Boxing Club. Head Coach for Richard Tauntons Boxing Club. I introduce hundreds of people to boxing in the city center from all walks of life and for multiple reasons. I spot talent and provide the opportunity for people to experience boxing at competition level. I have promoted boxing shows around the City Center which are hosted now in our new venue Pound For Pound Show Ground!

The most important part of exercise to me is too make sure all of my clients are challenged mentally and physically, leaving the session content that they have pushed themselves to the limit.
I have a large toolbox and experience to drawer in with interests in rehabilitation, boxing, strength training and most importantly functional training that allows all of my clients to move correctly, freely and still achieve their goals.
Having boxed for 7 years I know exactly what it is like to push your body to the maximum and reach new heights that you thought were impossible. For your body to adapt you need to be put out of your comfort zone, this is true for all aspects of life.

Qualifications:

Bsc (Hons) Fitness and Personal training
Level 2 certified Amateur Boxing Coach
REPS Level 3 personal trainer certification
Sports Massage Qualification
Kettlebell Instructor
GP Referrals

Experience:

Whilst studying at university I have gained many valuable experiences such as working with athletes on conditioning programmes to improve at their sport, older adults training including medical referrals and a lot of experience massaging a variety of clients. This is just a few of the clients I have worked with in the 3 years of doing my degree and believe I have got a large enough skill set to suit most people’s needs.
I have worked at Pound for Pound now for 2 years not only boxing for the university out of this great gym but having the privilege to coach some top level amateur athletes and learn my trade as an amateur boxing coach. This has led to me being the current owner of Fighting to Fit Ltd which provides personal training, large coaching sessions and rehabilitation from injury.

Boxing Experience:

I started off my amateur boxing career at a small club called Horsham ABC, since walking into the gym 6 years ago I have fallen in love with the sport and never looked back. In my 6 years of competing I boxed in the amateur boxing championships, represented my county and boxed abroad in Germany. The experience that really sticks out in my mind is boxing for Solent Uni/Pound for Pound at Horsham ABC’s Home show, which was my first fight for Steve in which I won a close decision. Boxing has really shaped who I am today and I am so lucky to be able to pass that passion over to my clients and people around me. I gained my level 2 ABA award in November 2015 and haven’t looked back since.