Derby Fitness & Wellbeing Gym

Personal Training at Derby Fitness & Wellbeing Gym

Are you seeking specialist advice on how to reach your health goals? One-to-one sessions with one of our qualified personal trainers could help.

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Our staff at Derby

James Abbott

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I began training and finding my interest in fitness and well-being at the age of 15 and ever since then I have been committed to learning and gaining knowledge within the industry. Helping people gain confidence and the body they desire is my top priority, So I am here to help anyone who would like to better their health and fitness and overall confidence and motivation.

What my Clients say:

At 51 years of age, I was struggling with losing weight and keeping fit. Then came along James. His knowledge within his field is superb and his support has been essential in achieving my ideal body.

Olivia Brown

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

Through creating and achieving goals in the gym environment and gaining the confidence and motivation needed I’am now here to pass my knowledge and help you achieve your goals. We won’t only reach them we will smash them together!

What my Clients say:

"From my sessions with Liv I am going from strength to strength and definitely feel as though this is down to her encouragement and enthusiasm. She has a way of making the sessions challenging but enjoyable at the same time."

Jemma Docker

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

As somebody that absolutely loves training and pushing myself to the limit, I promise I'll work with you to help find your passion and excitement for exercise.

What my Clients say:

"Jemma's energy is infectious. Always smiling and always pushing for more. She is a great instructor and an inspiration"

Sophia Gaiqui

Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

Hey, I'm Sophia! I am a British Weightlifting Coach and Personal Trainer. Working with a diverse client base from GP-referred clients, clients starting or getting back into fitness to competing athletes your goals fuel a bespoke personalised plan which suits both your potential and ability as well as your personality.

I work to enhance and develop men and women of all abilities to achieve the best version of themselves and enjoy moving and moving well! Your goals become my goals. Whether it is for optimum performance, recovering or managing conditions, starting back after having a baby, or starting out from scratch and wanting to see what you can do but don't know whether to start.

I have a massive passion for sports, nutrition, and fitness. I’ve competed in various disciplines from running, cycling, triathlons, CrossFit, and Weightlifting, along with 16 years of coaching providing vast knowledge and experience along with training and competing in a number of sports from running, cycling, track racing, triathlons and CrossFit.

What my Clients say:

"Working with Sophia over the last few months has been an absolute game-changing experience. She has helped to rehabilitate a Cross Fit injury, and significantly improve my mental well-being, confidence and overall health. She is patient and caring and tailors everything each session as needed to deal with any pains from previous knee surgery, however, the frequency and need have been minimal used and I’m now going into a full weightlifting squat programme with a view to competing in the future. None of that would be possible without her total support and ability to always make me smile. Having trained with various other PTs previously, there is none that I would recommend as highly as Sophia."

Emily Gent

Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

Fitness is my passion and I love helping others gain confidence and reach their goals, Whether it be weight loss or muscle gain or just feeling better mentally and physically. I specialise in strength training too, which I have helped so many people reach their fullest potential and smash their goals. I am so proud of each and everyone that has given me the chance to help them change their lives for the better.

My qualifications

  • CIMPSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer

What my Clients say:

"Where do I start…

I have been with Emily for just over a year and the results speak for themselves, I have lost over 4 and a half stone and over 65 inches!

Emily is an incredible PT, she makes workouts and exercise fun, Emily is a highly experienced trainer, extremely knowledgeable and takes regular measurements to keep me on track and it motivates me so much seeing the changes every few weeks.

Emily pushes me 110% and encourages me so much which gives me even more motivation to keep going. I can’t recommend Emily enough she’s extremely passionate about her work and that passion comes out in her clients. My confidence has definitely increased huge amounts and now I have even joined a running club which is something I never thought I would be able to do. Thank you Emily for everything you’ve done and the confidence you have given me…. You’re the best and very highly recommended xx"

Darren Hasall

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I have spent many years researching the training methods that yield optimal results and I use this evidence based approach to inform the majority of my decision making. However, I believe that personal training is both a science and an art, the plans I put in place have to be as good in real life as they are on paper. If the sessions are realistic and enjoyable my clients will to adhere to the programme and make life-long changes. In addition to personal training I am the joint pain programme leader for Nuffield Derby, working closely with GP referred adults living with conditions such as Arthritis.

My qualifications

  • CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • Joint Pain Programme Leader

What my Clients say:

"Since I have worked with Daz I now comprehend how energising and fun the gym workout can be. I am more focused on clearer, smarter workout goals."

Rob Hines

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

My approach involves educating my clients and providing them with knowledge so that they may find a new passion for fitness, nutrition and goal setting and always give me 100%.

My qualifications

  • CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer

What my Clients say:

“When it comes to the body and mind and getting them to work together Rob's knowledge is mind-blowing! I love training with him. He is constantly giving me encouragement and making me realise I CAN do things. He not only educates me on what’s happening with my body, but also about the mindset required both in and out of the gym” Client Testimonial

Sam Hodges

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

Losing weight and building muscle is what I know best! I can design a specific programme for you to follow and help keep you motivated along your journey.

To buy personal training with me, visit your Nuffield Health online account or email: Sam.Hodges@Nuffieldhealth.com

What my Clients say:

"“ I’ve worked with sam as my trainer for 4 months so far and I have absolutely loved (almost) every second of it! He has shown me new exercises and given me the confidence to try new machines and equipment that I never would have tried without guidance. He is a real motivator and creates sessions that feel realistic and achievable, with a little push! He is great at creating a programme specific to you, holding you to account and tries to fit sessions in around my working hours. I can’t speak highly enough of him and have already recommended him to friends.”"

Adam Millington

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

As a highly motivated and enthusiastic trainer, your goals will become my goals, we will achieve them together.

My qualifications

  • CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Training

What my Clients say:

“I first met Adam on the gym floor when he freely offered advice on posture and technique with the battle-ropes. I explained that I was recovering from having a tumour removed from my upper left leg and that I had a two day ultra running event coming up (100K).Two years on, our weekly training sessions have been many things; strength building, conditioning, aqua therapy, swim stroke technique and post running recovery. Just recently I completed three marathons in three days, and my first 50 mile race last year. The confidence I have comes from Adam’s knowledge, understanding and diverse coaching background in running, triathlon and swimming. When you feel good about yourself and your physical ability it’s not only a physical phenomenon but a mental one too, life is good”


James Normanshaw

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I specialise in training for sports performance, and a huge part of that is working with my clients to design and implement training programmes that are specific to their goals, lifestyle and experience. Over the past 12 years, I have worked with people that have never set foot in the gym before all the way up to professional athletes.

To buy personal training with me, visit your Nuffield Health online account or email: JamesNormanshaw@Nuffieldhealth.com

What my Clients say:

"James and I have been working together since 2017 and I could not be more grateful for his knowledge and communication skills. James took me from an 18-year-old with very little gym experience, to the athlete I am today – pushing for team GB selection in both track, cycling and skeleton."

Nathan Rigby

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I believe exercise should be fun so that you can stick to it and get great results, whatever they may be. I want everyone to enjoy training as much as I do and reap all the benefits that come with it.  

My qualifications

  • CIMSPA level 3 Personal Trainer

What my Clients say:

"Nathan is a reliable, happy and approachable personal trainer, I always feel comfortable asking him questions and know he will always be supportive and honest" Client Testimonial

Detleff Van Huyssten

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I can help improve your health by providing an individually designed fitness programme tailored according to your fitness needs goals and personality.

My qualifications

  • CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer

What my Clients say:

"Det has trained me for over 14 years and never have I not been challenged. He has improved my quailty of life by getting me stonger and fitter than ever."

Darren Williams

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

My sessions will marry the discipline, organisation and motivation skills I gained working as a PE teacher for 25 years and the determination, grit, physical strength and training knowledge I have obtained competing in obstacle course racing at a world class level. I specialise in both high intensity interval training and endurance work and I make sure my sessions are always structured, fun and engaging so my clients stick with them and reach their fitness potential.

My qualifications

  • CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer

What my Clients say:

"Darren's sessions are high energy, well constructed and hard work.....really enjoyable from start to finish" Client Testimonial

James Young

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I will utilise the knowledge, skills and experience I gained as a semi-pro footballer to improve your health, fitness and gym competencies.

My qualifications

  • CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer

What my Clients say:

"I have had regular personal training sessions with James and I am very pleased. He is excellent at his job."

Whatever your fitness level or goals, personal training can help you to become fitter, healthier and reach your personal targets.

A personal focus on you and your health and fitness needs

Sometimes we all need that extra encouragement, support, advice and motivation, whether you've just started out on your fitness journey or you’re aiming to run a marathon.

Building a great working relationship with Nuffield Health fitness staff can be a fun and very rewarding experience. They are there to educate and ensure you remain focused on your fitness goals.

Our dedicated and experienced Personal Trainers will help you:

  • Set realistic but challenging health goals
  • Track your progress
  • Improve your wellbeing
  • Increase your energy levels
  • Change your body composition