Meet the Team
The personal trainers at Riptide are dedicated to achieving your fitness goals. Your goal is our goal, when you achieve, so do we.
We are in this together with you.
During a one to one consultation we will get to know you and assess your past and current physical condition including an optional body check. We will also consider your previous exercise history, your commitment to train and set up a relevant schedule to suit your needs. Then using this information provided together, we will set both your short and long term fitness goals and write a specific personal training plan. During your first session your personal trainer will explain your training programme, demonstrate and observe you performing each exercise and ensure you are comfortable.
With regular exercise programme updates available every 6 – 8 weeks, we are able to monitor your progress and make certain you meet your personal goals. There will also always be someone available at any time for fitness advice, making sure your technique is safe and effective, provide ideas for different exercises you could perform or even just a spot.
Sam - Fitness Manager
Sam has an extensive sports background, chiefly football and bodybuilding. Since leaving football at 16 he has dedicated his life to the muscle building lifestyle, his 17 years of extensive knowledge are an invaluable resource to the gym. Specialising in muscle nutrition, muscular development and the counterbalance of sports yoga.
Specialising in: body building, muscle nutrition, sports yoga and getting ripped.
Qualifications: W.A.B.B.A personal trainer
Favourtie Quote: to laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded! - Emerson
Your ideal personal trainer if... You want to incorporate fitness into your lifestyle. I’m not pushing short-term fixes or fitness fads – this is a science; some things work, some things don’t... let’s focus on the things that work.
Get to know Sam - Fitness Manager
Favourite Food: eggs
Favourite Drink: protein shakes!
Favourite Sport: football (working-class ballet!)
Favourite Music: eclectic
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Nix
Nix has over 20 years of experience in Martial Arts. She is also a keen sportswoman in a wide range of sports, including football, badminton and volleyball with experience coaching swimming and self defence in America. Nix is energetic, motivating and passionate about personal training and achieving your personal goals.
Specialising in: Anything health and fitness related; Karate; Kickboxing; Muay Thai (Thai Boxing); bag/pad work; nutrition; toning and weight training. Nix has her own website - http://www.nixfixbrighton.com
Qualifications: YMCAfit Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor.
Favourtie Quote: You only live once so make the most of it!
Your ideal personal trainer if... you are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic, fun but firm trainer to work on your fitness, toning, weight training. Specialising in bag/pad work, and also can offer nutritional advice.
Get to know Nix
Favourite Food: Anything with lamb! And Thai food.
Favourite Drink: A nice cup of tea!
Favourite Sport: Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Kickboxing, Karate, Snowboarding and Football.
Favourite Music: Live rock bands; Basement Jaxx; Gorillaz and Fat Boy Slim.
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Drew
With over 13 years of experience in training I aim to keep my training varied and fun but also disciplined. I adapt my training style to suit each individual and their goals and design programs based on client needs – to encourage and help them to achieve their full potential.
Specialising in: improving physical fitness, core conditioning and stability; improving flexibility and balance, muscle tone, strength and endurance. Also a focus on circuit training, nutrition and weight-loss management.
Qualifications: level 2 and level 3 NVQ
Favourtie Quote: Even a fool knows you can’t reach the stars, but that doesn’t stop a wise man trying.
Your ideal personal trainer if...
1) You lack motivation or just need that extra bit of encouragement to achieve your fitness goals and are ready to be pushed beyond your comfort zone to get results you want.
2) You are looking for someone who is extremely focused and passionate about what they do, with an ability to remain professional yet good humored and sensitive to the needs of those around him.
3) You want variety in your workout and really want to make a positive change in your life.
Get to know Drew
Favourite Food: Jerk chicken, rice and peas
Favourite Drink: orange juice and lemonade
Favourite Sport: tennis
Favourite Music: a good mixture – deep house, funk, soul, reggae, blues, easy listening.
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Tom R
Training to achieve you goal or developing an overall healthy lifestyle can be tackled with inspiration and fun. I strongly believe in making exercise a habitual way of life and not seeing it as a chore or a treat. I will make you do the best you can, and you will enjoy it on the way.
Specialising in: core stability, circuit training, cycling performance, running performance, childhood/ adult obesity and general health and fitness.
Qualifications: BSc; Sport and exercise science degree.
Level 2 reps.
In house personal training.
NPLQ + first aid.
Favourtie Quote: As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell all the roses, for you only get to play one round.
Your ideal personal trainer if... you need that little bit extra, served to you will a smile. If you want to learn more about the hows and whys, as well as the motivation to push yourself to be the best you can. I am also keen to go through all the hurt will you and love running, swimming and cycling with clients.
Get to know Tom R
Favourite Food: curry
Favourite Drink: mint tea
Favourite Sport: surfing
Favourite Music: Jazz, chill out, all.
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Galen
I am passionate about health and fitness, and committed to helping you achieve and surpass your goals. I believe that living an active life is essential not only for optimal health, but also for improving mental and emotional well-being. It would be an absolute privilege to be a part of your journey to achieving your health and fitness ambitions in a fun and enjoyable way.
Specialising in: Strength and conditioning, weight loss, toning, cardiovascular fitness, muscle gain, sports and general nutrition.
Qualifications: Premier International Fitness Instructor
Active IQ Level 2
REPS approved (register of exercise professionals)
Your ideal personal trainer if... You want motivation from someone who is totally passionate about health and fitness, and loves to share in the satisfaction and happiness that comes from you achieving what it is you want to achieve.
Get to know Galen
Favourite Food: Curry, eggs, anything with coconut!
Favourite Drink: Water, protein shakes
Favourite Sport: Tennis
Favourite Music: Pretty much anything... rock, drum n bass
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Arash
Your body is amazing! No matter how fit, strong, fast, young or old you are, You are capable of incredible feats that would surprise yourself!
I am a strong believer in the extraordinary capabilities of the human body and mind, and the uncapped ability of every individual. Hard-work and dedication pay off.
I would love to help you realise your full potential and achieve your goals.
Specialising in: High Intensity Strength and Conditioning
Boxing and Boxing Drills
Circuit Training
Core Stability
Qualifications: REPS Level 3 Personal Trainer (pending)
REPS Level 2 Fitness Instructor
CPD in Core Stability
CPD in Circuit Solutions
REPS registered
Favourtie Quote: "Success has been and continues to be defined as getting up one more time than you've been knocked down" Gary Racer
Your ideal personal trainer if... You like the idea of being exhausted and pushed beyond your limits, with a grin on your face.
Get to know Arash
Favourite Food: Steak, Ribs... All you can eat buffets.
Favourite Drink: Coke, Smoothies, Shakes
Favourite Sport: Boxing, Football, Tennis
Favourite Music: Everything, Hip-Hop, RnB, Electro
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We love making positive changes for life.
It’s not just about a better body, it’s about a better life…