Neal founded Avatar Fitness in 2014.

He has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over a decade. His strong passion for helping people improve their lives through better health and wellness is apparent in the many avenues he has explored and studied.

Neal has been a sports and fitness enthusiast from a young age, and has played golf at a high standard. During a 3 year spell at The University of Central Lancashire studying Golf Coaching and Performance, he attained a handicap of scratch. During this time, he competed in University and County events and represented the University golf team as a player and team captain. He holds the following coaching qualifications:

-BA (Hons) Golf Coaching and Performance
-FdSc Golf Science and Performance

Neal has also studied Martial Arts for many years, and has studied many disciplines, such as; Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, and Kali/Eskrima. Watching Bruce Lee as a young boy sparked his interest in martial arts and he's had a passion for learning different styles ever since.

Neal holds the following Martial Arts qualifications:

-2nd Dan Black Belt in Martial Arts Concepts
-KRU Thai Boxing Instructor
-British Combat Association Self Defence Coach
-MAXT Filipino Martial Arts Level 1 Instructor
-MAXT Grappling Level 1 Instructor
-Brown Belt in Wing Chun

Neal's combined experience as a martial artist, fitness instructor and golf instructor, allow him to provide cutting edge sessions for people looking to:

-Improve their golf swing
-Enhance golf specific fitness
-Improve sports specific fitness and performance
-Learn martial arts
-Develop self defence skills
-Improve functional strength and fitness
-Attain peak levels of health and wellness

Neal is also trained on providing body composition assessments to delve deeper into areas such as body fat, muscle mass, and metabolism.

To book a session with Neal, please contact the gym on 01352 331392.

(BSc (Hons), MFHT, HSA)

Qualifications

• Level 2 Gym & Fitness Instructor
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture, Chinese and Western Medicine, Bio Sciences and Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutritional Advisor

Speciality

Andy has been involved in the fitness industry for over a decade, and a part of the Avatar Fitness team for 7 years. As well as managing the day-to-day running of the gym, he also provides tailored personal training sessions for his clients.

Andy is also trained on providing body composition assessments to delve deeper into areas such as body fat, muscle mass, and metabolism.

To book a session with Andy, please contact him direct on 07973757967 or alternatively, contact the gym on 01352 331392.

Qualifications

Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Boxfit Instructor

John has a specific interest in strength training and boxing. He has been part of the Avatar Fitness team for almost 3 years now and qualified as a personal trainer in January 2022. Whether you're looking to increase strength, lose weight, or just shape up a bit, John has a unique ability to get you motivated to become the best you can be!

John is also trained on providing body composition assessments to delve deeper into areas such as body fat, muscle mass, and metabolism.

To book a session with John, please contact him direct on 07713018393 or alternatively, contact the gym on 01352 331392.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Nutrition (Exercise and Health)
Level 4 Strength and Conditioning
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 3 Nutrition for Sport
Bootcamp & Circuit Class Instructor

Chris has been in the health and fitness industry for many years and has a vast amount of experience providing bespoke personal training, and nutrition advice for his clients.

If you want to get in great shape and improve your diet as well, Chris will work alongside you to develop and improve your physical capabilities, and eating habits.

Chris is also trained on providing body composition assessments to delve deeper into areas such as body fat, muscle mass, and metabolism.

To book a session with Chris, please contact him direct on 07554667053 or alternatively, contact the gym on 01352 331392.

Julie has been a part of the Avatar Fitness team for over 6 years now. She has been involved in the health and fitness industry for around 35 years - working as a Group Exercise Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sports Development Manager, Fitness Tutor, and Assessor. She has a vast amount of experience along with a strong passion for helping people better themselves through health and fitness.

Qualifications

Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Pre and Post Natal
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Level 2 Exercise to Music
Level 2 Step Instructor
Level 2 Circuit Training

Janet has been a group exercise instructor in the fitness industry for over 20 years and has been part of the Avatar Fitness team for over 4 years. She is qualified to level 2 in group exercise, enabling her to teach a variety of fitness classes.

Additionally, she has also attained qualifications in Pilates (Level 3 Diploma), Zumba (dance fitness class) and Boxing (Thump Boxing qualification).

The main focus for all Janets classes is that they are FUN and inclusive for everyone.

Janet’s main pastimes are fitness, walking, cycling, cooking, travel, films and theatre.

Polly has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years and is passionate about making fitness fun and accessible.

Starting out in the Aerial Fitness industry in 2007 Polly eventually found Yoga and it changed her whole outlook on wellness and fitness. Polly decided to train in Yoga and add her own unique style combining a dance and fitness background to create inventive flows. Not forgetting the all important Breathwork and relaxation that is so important in Yoga.

Polly caries out Yoga and toning classes at Avatar Fitness and is a great addition to our team!

Qualifications
400 hours Yoga Instruction
Level 3 Pre & Post Natal Exercise
Level 2 group exercise
Vertical Dance
Aerial Hoop Instruction
Resistance Bands
Bungee Fit

Qualifications

Metafit Instructor
Kettlercise Instructor
Level 2 England Squash Coach

Tony’s passion has always been in fitness/sport. Tony has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years now and during this time he has been a Leisure Club Manager, a Store Manager for one of the UK’s biggest fitness equipment suppliers plus also an owner of his own Fitness business for over 10 Years. Tony is renowned for his fitness classes, especially Metafit and Kettlercise. He was the first person to bring the Metafit and Kettlercise classes to the local area in 2011.

Yoga Instructor

Qualifications

Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Hatton Academy Certified Boxing Coach

Sammie has recently started teaching Boxfit and Circuits classes at Avatar Fitness. She has a warm personality and brings lots of energy to her classes! Her passion for helping people, whether adults or children is clear to see! Whether you're looking to increase strength, lose weight, or just shape up a bit, Sammie will get you motivated to become the best you can be!

To book a session with Sammie, please contact the gym on 01352 331392.

Qualifications

Pilates Instructor