Plymouth (Barbican) Fitness & Wellbeing Gym

Personal Training at Plymouth Fitness & Wellbeing Gym

At Plymouth gym our personal trainers can help you become fitter, healthier and reach your personal goals faster.

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Our staff at Plymouth

Dan Brooks

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

My focus is not on creating six-packs and feeding egos. My goal is to help build a healthier, happier, and stronger version of you. I specialise in fluid movement, joint health, and mobility so if you have any pain or just want to move with more strength and freedom, please do come and talk to me.

My qualifications

  • 1st Class degree in Sport Science & Exercise Sport
  • Reps Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer
  • Level 2 Olympic Lifting
  • Level 2 Competitive Weightlifting
  • Level 2 Kettlebells
  • ZUU & Ankorr Instructor

What my Clients say:

 "With Dan’s support and guidance, I am now moving pain free for the first time in years. After completely losing confidence in my body, I can now say I don’t have to think twice when playing with my kids, and I’ve even enjoyed the process of getting there!"

Alexandra Cadman

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

My experience as an athlete, research scientist, and Personal Trainer has equipped me with a blended skill set to best guide you through your fitness journey. With a personal appreciation for all that health and wellbeing encompass, I specialise in functional health that emphasises the relationship between brain and body; ranging from injury and illness rehabilitation to improving self-esteem and motivation in the gym. An empathetic and conscientious individual, I pride myself on providing a tailored service that will help you gain autonomy and confidence in your health and wellbeing.

My qualifications

  • MRes Health and Welleing (in progress)
  • First Class Honours in BSc Sport and Exercise Science
  • Level 3 in Personal Training
  • Level 3 certificate in Nutrition
  • Level 3 certificate in GP Exercise Referral
  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
  • Level 1 Badminton Coach

What my Clients say:

"Alexandra is the most engaging, warm, energetic and highly skilled personal trainer I have worked with. She made sure to ask thorough questions regarding my goals and needs, and would always provide extra support outside of our sessions when I needed it. Working with Alex built my confidence in the gym environment and I would always leave sessions feeling motivated and positive. Alex’s personality is pure joy and I always look forward to working with her."

Paul Dean

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

Having been a personal trainer for over ten years I have been on a constant journey to better myself, and I pass on what I’ve learnt to my clients. I love training people from all walks of life, the best part of what I do is seeing the positive changes my clients make. Please get in touch with me to start your health and fitness journey here at Nuffield.

My qualifications

  • Level 2 Fitness Instruction
  • Reps Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer
  • Advanced Kettlebells
  • BSC Sport & Exercise Coaching
  • Functional Movement Training
  • Advanced Indoor Cycling

What my Clients say:

“Paul has given me the confidence and tools to continue to better myself! After 3 years now I have always looked forward to my training with him- even when I start to feel loss of motivation - he keeps me content to keep believing in myself”

Alex Fox

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

As I used to be a dancer for Plymouth raiders, and the British basketball league, being fit and healthy has always been a priority for me. After working as a receptionist in the leisure industry I felt like I was on the wrong side of the fence. I enjoyed training and coaching people and embarked on becoming a personal trainer.

I aim to inspire people to take control of their health through fun and interactive sessions. I feel that training has a huge knock on effect on our daily lives. Being more active and physically able brings positive changes so that you feel that you can live better and feel fabulous.

My qualifications

  • Level 3 in Personal Training
  • Level 2 Mental Health Awareness (with MHFA)
  • Les Mills Body Jam Instructor
  • Group Cycle Instructor
  • Level 2 Kettlebells instructor
  • Level 2 Circuits instructor
  • STA Level 1 Swimming instructor
  • Level 1 Cheerleading Coach
  • BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (In Progress)

What my Clients say:

“Training with Alex is great fun! Alex is friendly, approachable and really pushes me to limits I didn’t know I had. Alex has helped improve my physical abilities, which has in turn helped my mental wellbeing. She instils a confidence in me I didn’t have before! I always look forward to our sessions, and leave feeling more positive.”

Simon Francis

Fitness and Wellbeing Manager

How can I help you improve your health?

I have worked with every type of individual. My level 4 qualifications allow me to give the very best up to date advice for those suffering with diabetes and cancer. Regardless of your current health, movement is everything and can improve your symptoms hugely. These conditions do not intimidate me. With my Recovery Plus qualification I have gained extensive knowledge for the rehabilitation of skeletal surgery. So whether you are suffering with diabetes, cancer or facing the prospect of surgery, I would be delighted to try and help you. 

My qualifications

  • CanRehab Level 4 Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Active IQ Level 4 Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients
  • Level 3 in GP Exercise Referral
  • Level 3 in Exercise for Pre & Post Natal
  • Kettlebell and Tri Planar Kettlebells Instructor 
  • Advanced Nutrition for Weight Management 
  • Recovery Plus Specialist
  • Sports, Agility and Quickness Trainer
  • Diabetes Understanding and Management
  • Programming for people with Cystic Fibrosis

What my Clients say:

“I recently completed a post op recovery programme with Simon Francis. As a triathlete the correct recovery was needed for a speedy return to training”

“I cannot praise Simon enough for his knowledge and professional attitude in helping me achieve this, I am back to full training with some very noticeable results.”

Iestyn Harris

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

My focus is to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. My background is football related, starting at an early age and carrying on my career until present. Over time, this has allowed me to gain knowledge about keeping fit and healthy both on and off the pitch. I love working with clients with all different goals and backgrounds and I am invested in you and your journey which you will go on. I cover all aspects of health and fitness from improving general fitness to high-intensity training, sports-specific training, strength training and weight management. Please feel free to come up and ask me any questions you have (I don’t bite) and let’s start your health and fitness journey together.

My qualifications

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Level 4 Nutritionist in Weight Management and Athletic Performance
  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport

What my Clients say:

"Booked 8 sessions as I really needed a push and some motivation and didn't have the confidence to go to the gym. Iestyn has been amazing, pushing me to achieve far more than I thought I could every session. By the end of the 8 sessions, I felt much more confident in my abilities, had more energy and started to enjoy and look forward to working out. He always checks in between sessions and when I had to miss a session he provided me with things to do at home. If you’re thinking about booking some sessions I would 100% recommend going for it, you won't regret it!"

Lewis Jago

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I’m here to help you optimise your health and performance. After working in elite sport at Plymouth Argyle it was time to take my knowledge into the field and help build a healthier nation. I specialise in Injury Rehabilitation and have many experiences in recovering ACL ruptures, Meniscus tears, joint pain, muscular injuries and muscular imbalances, as well as having successful experiences in weight loss and strength training.  So, whether you are suffering from any pain or just want to improve your health. I would be happy to help.

My qualifications

  • Rehabilitation in Sports and Exercise Degree
  • Certificate in Level 3 Personal Training
  • Certificate in Level 2 Gym Instructing
  • UEFA B Football coaching
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training
  • CAVA Level 3 certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

What my Clients say:

“For the last 2 years, I have been fortunate to have had Lewis Jago as a Personal Trainer to help me through my ACL rehabilitation journey. Lewis has always been friendly, approachable, motivational, and very knowledgeable about various exercises and injuries incorporated in my recovery. He always showed a personal interest in my progression even during out-of-season breaks by contacting me and checking up on my progression and ensuring I had completed my daily exercises.  I feel I owe Lewis a debt of gratitude for his personal dedication to my recovery and all the hard work and varied routines, to ensure that my ACL had fully repaired whilst not rushing my recovery period. I would highly recommend Lewis to anyone who is looking for Rehabilitation or Personal Training. I am extremely grateful for Lewis getting me back to match fitness!"

Esmée Laville

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

Everything we do, how we act, how we feel and how we motivate ourselves all stems from one place: our mind. Mindset is a very powerful thing and it can be the thing that sets limits for yourself or it can be what drives you to strive for the best and surpass those limits reaching towards your true potential. This is what I want to help you with, adapting your mindset to reboot your fitness and mental wellbeing, enabling you to celebrate what your body can do instead of making it feel like fitness is a chore.

I have an extreme passion for strength training, with personal experience in this completely transforming my own confidence. There is so much more to fitness and exercise than purely aiming to reach a certain number on the scales. I can help you focus on making yourself feel strong and powerful as well as training your mind and body to work together in a way that suits you and your goals.

My qualifications

  • Level 3 Personal trainer
  • Level 2 Fitness instructor
  • Nutrition and weight management diploma
  • Circuit training Instructor

What my Clients say:

“Esmee has helped me feel much more confident within myself and helped me learn to enjoy the whole process towards reaching my goals. I wake up excited to train rather than dreading it. She has also helped me improve my own knowledge about my training and understanding how my own body works, constantly reassuring me that I can and will reach my goals, she has really helped me believe in my own potential.”

George Street

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

How can I help you improve your health?

I’m here to help you reach your potential, not your limits. Spending over 2 years here at Nuffield Health has given me the opportunity to open pathways for those determined for success.

As an experienced trainer in weight loss, strength training and body composition improvements; I will construct the right tailored programme for you. Start your journey here with me now, and together we can build a better you.

My qualifications

  • BSC Health Exercise and Physical Activity
  • Reps Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer
  • Level 3 in GP Exercise Referral
  • Advanced Programme Design
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor

What my Clients say:

“George has been training me for twelve months and has kept me focused and made my training very interesting, but more importantly enjoyable. I have received unique designed programs to me, which has enabled me to train independently and to understand my body and limits better. From this he has ensured that I progress each and every time I visit the gym"

About Personal Training

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

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 flexibility with assisted stretching
  • Increase your energy levels

Nuffield Health offers a range of fitness experts in our gyms

Wellbeing Personal Trainers

Our Wellbeing Personal Trainers attend our clinically-led training course before they are accredited and are able to clearly assess your overall health and wellbeing. Wellbeing Personal Trainers are located in all our centres and are on hand to help you today, so please utilise their knowledge and skill. Contact your nearest centre to book your Health MOT and see how our Wellbeing Personal Trainers can help you reach your health goals.

Nuffield Health’s Wellbeing Personal Trainers:

  • Carry out our unique 12-point Health MOT, (within our Wellbeing Gyms)
  • Are able to advise on how to improve your health score
  • Are clinically accredited professionals and experts in health and wellbeing
  • Help you reach your individual health goals

Personal Trainers

Our personal trainers will use their expertise to design a fitness and lifestyle programme to suit your goals, helping you become fitter at a healthy rate. All our personal trainers are highly qualified, which ensures that their personal training is effective and right for you. Take a free personal training taster session to see how our personal trainers can help you reach your fitness goals faster.

Our personal trainers are:

  • Qualified professionals
  • Experts in motivation
  • Trained to a high level
  • Approachable, knowledgeable and supportive