Meet The Team

PAUL COLLINS

I have always enjoyed taking part in sports, from swimming and rugby at school to body building and martial arts as an adult. I still like to take part in a variety of activities from Obstacle Challenge races to surfing, cycling (road and mountain bike) Yoga and Tai Chi.

I grew up on a farm and have always had a keen interest in food. I worked as a chef for 20 years, with five years as Chef Patron of an award-winning seafood restaurant. I adapted my classical French training to create my own lighter and healthier style, drawing on the dishes and ingredients I tasted whilst travelling in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

I am now in the privileged position of being able to combine all my passions and share them with others. I really enjoy seeing people change their lifestyles for the better and watching them transform before my eyes.

Qualifications include:

  • Level 4 Low Back Pain Management
  • Level 3 Exercise Referral
  • Level 3 Personal Training
  • Level 3 Sports Conditioning
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Boot Camp Fitness
  • Advanced Boot Camp Instructor
  • Training for Warriors Levels 1 & 2
  • T3 Train, Track & Transform
  • Kettlebell certified instructor
  • I Move Freely – Biomechanical Advanced Screening
  • Nutrition Coach
  • Pre & Post Natal Nutrition
  • Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Prevention
  • Detox Specialist
  • Paleo Nutrition Coach
  • First Aid
  • Crudelli Simple Tai Chi Instructor
  • eDBS
  • Member of Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS)
  • Fully insured

TINA COLLINS

As a child I loved all things dance but as a teenager became too self-conscious to continue with it as a career! As the years went by, I was busy building a career and never seemed to find time for myself to exercise. Several years later, I found myself over-weight, with constant back pain, stressed and a working mum with two children! Having battled my own weight issues, I am now a regular attendee at our Group Personal Training sessions which is my favourite way to exercise! I took up running as an aid to weight loss and became a Leader in Running Fitness.  This year I have completed my first marathon in London and many smaller running events (can’t call them races as I only aim to complete not compete)!

Qualifications include:

  • Leader in Running Fitness
  • Bootcamp instructor
  • eDBS
  • Mental Health first aider
  • ITEC Diet & Nutrition
  • ITEC Sports Therapy
  • ITEC Anatomy & Physiology
  • ITEC Swedish Massage
  • ITEC Aromatherapy
  • ITEC Reflexology
  • Bowen Technique
  • Reiki

ALEX READ

I love the water, and can usually be found kayaking or surfing. I exercise on land to maintain my fitness for my water-based activities!

I am qualified to teach a range of exercise classes and outdoor pursuits and support Paul in his classes and retreats.

Qualifications include:

  • BA Hons in Outdoor Adventure & Sport Development
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Spin Instructor
  • Gym based boxing Instructor
  • Circuit training
  • BCU UKCC Level 5 Star White Water Assessor
  • BCU UKCC Level 2 Water endorsement
  • eDBS