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andy wadsworthAndy Wadsworth

Andy Wadsworth has been training everyday people and elite athletes for the past 10 years. His background is in a number of sports. Andy was Amateur Xterra Triathlon World Champion in 2002. Before that he competed in international cycle races including a number of World Cup XC Mountain Bike races. This competitive sporting career is backed up by with an Honours Degree in Sport and Human Movement Science.

But there is no doubt that his experience comes from training a massive number of athletes and everyday people helping them achieve what they dream of. Andy has more than 15000 hours of one to one training experience.

He likes to share his knowledge by regularly contributing to the BBC, and magazines such as Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, What Mountain Bike and is the author of The Complete Encyclopedia of Personal Fitness Training.

chris barkerChris Barker

In 1999 I completed the London Marathon. Since then running over long distances has become my passion. This year my goal is to complete the Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc (163km run around Mont Blanc with a total positive elevation change of 9,500 metres). Most/all of my clients think that I am mad, but I say whilst you are fit and healthy you might as well do it. It’s all about getting the balance right. This can sometimes be hard to do, especially as a society we keep putting pressure on one another to strive and achieve.

A good training session will release the endorphins that will make you feel good and help you cope with these pressures. Slightly increasing your muscle mass will help you tone up and increase your self esteem. Changing your diet to a more balanced one will increase your energy levels, leaving you nourished and vitalised. I understand most of my clients that come and see me and say that they want to get there fitness and health back. I couldn’t imagine being without mine. Being healthy means you can live. Being fit makes you live your life to the full.

graham wadsworthGraham Wadsworth

Graham has been competing in Triathlon for the last 6 years. He has represented Great Britain at a number of age group world championships over varying distances. In 2007 he won the amateur double for the fastest combined time at the Ironman and Xterra World Championships. Graham is an experienced personal trainer and Triathlon New Zealand accredited triathlon coach. In the last 2 years he has been living and working in New Zealand with a range of clients from an elite junior development squad to first time Half Ironman and Ironman athletes. Graham’s recent triathlon results include:

Richard Spink - Physiotherapist

Richard is a highly experienced sports physiotherapist. He graduated over 10 years ago from Southampton from here he consolidated his skills around the UK and Canada until settling in Bristol 5 years ago. Having worked for a time in professional football he started in Private practice, managing a very successful clinic before moving to My Life.  

He has had successfully rehabilitated numerous World Class athletes in a range of sports from Boxing and Judo to Athletics and Triathlon. Over the last 3 years there has been further specialism in the stage and performance, and has been sought after by some of the biggest theatre producers. 

His dedicated, patient and highly personable approach has made him a popular clinician throughout Bristol and the West, although his love of adventure does take him away at times. He has successfully skied unsupported to the North Pole. He now leads long distance expeditions and is known to take an occasional adventure.

Jenny Jagger

Jenny is an extremely talented and highly experienced Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Practitioner.  

She began her training at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff nine years ago, completing her BSc honours degree in Sport and Physical Education. After specialising in Sports Injuries, Health and Exercise Psychology she furthered her skills by completing out an Oxford and Cambridge Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy. From here she became a Certified Health and Fitness Specialist with the internationally regarded, American College of Sports Medicine. 

Jenny brings is an elite marathon runner, she is known as one of Britain’s up and coming distance stars and is keen to impart her knowledge to those she trains.  

Aside form the sports therapy Jenny has also recently specialised as a Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer, bringing all the physical and psychological benefits of exercise to oncology patients. She has also refined her massage skills to include Hydrotherm therapy- ideal for cancer patents post operatively.  

alice hectorAlice Hector

Alice is a former professional triathlete and European elite Bronze medallist in 2007.  She was also elite GB sprint triathlon champion as well as Scottish champion, and has racked up 15 National championship triathlon/duathlon/cycling podiums over the years. She also competed as a pro in Ironman UK in 2008. More recently, she has switched to ultra distance running and won her first 50km event by 45 mins. Next up: a 60 mile challenge!

  Alice can offer you specialist triathlon/run/swim coaching and a structured program to follow as well as sharing the valuable knowledge gained from operating at the highest level. She has also worked as a Personal Trainer in the past and loves working with people who simply want to make positive changes to their lives, whatever the goal. By working closely with Alice you can look forward to achieving and surpassing your goals and making lasting changes to your lifestyle. We can even have fun along the way!

 

Henry Abrahams

Henry has a National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M) Personal training qualification, Register of Exercise professionals level 3 advanced status and a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science . Further to this Henry has the N.A.S.M Junior conditioning qualification and is a SAQ trainer. Most importantly he has 6 years experience of training people with health issues through to elite athletes. Henry believes in functional fitness training, that should be enjoyable, fit into your life and be specific to you and your needs. 

 

Llewellyn Holmes

Llewellyn’s education stems from a degree in sports science, exercise physiology and nutrition. He also has an advanced diploma from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in corrective exercise. He has worked with elite sports people ranging from international rugby to disability athletes. Seven years experience in the health and fitness industry has furthered his knowledge with issues such as weight loss, body image psychology and postural distortions. 

Paul Millard

Paul qualified as a Personal Fitness Trainer through the Central YMCA in 2002.  Since then he has achieved certification as a Health/Fitness Instructor with the ACSM, and as an Extreme Kettlebell Instructor.  Paul believes in a holistic approach to exercise, training the body to function as a unit, while losing weight and becoming fitter.  He enjoys both strength and endurance training.  

David Lake

David is a highly talented and dedicated personal trainer with experience in a number of sports. He started out playing football where he played for Bristol City in their centre of excellence. He then decided to move to golf where he now has over 7 years experience playing Gloucestershire 1st team county golf and competing in National level events.
His best achievements to date were winning the Welsh Open Youths title and being Gloucestershire County Champion.
This sporting background is backed up by being a REP’s level 3 qualified personal trainer where he specializes in sport specific and ante/post natal training.
With this knowledge and experience he is able to achieve results with all types of clients ranging from professional sportsmen and women to people just wanting to lose weight and tone up.

tom moss mylife ptTom Moss

Tom is a highly talented and passionate Personal Trainer, with a REPS Level 3 qualification and a background in a number of sports, including county athletics, rugby and representing Somerset 2nd eleven in county cricket.

Tom has a wealth of training experience, training with a variety of clients and colleagues from everyday people, wishing to improve their health and wellbeing, to elite athletes, such as ocean rowers, professional bodybuilders and rugby players.

Tom believes in adapting every training session to meet the goals and needs of each client, and slowly changing your exercise and nutrition habits to help aid a healthier lifestyle, improve performance and help prevent/relieve injury.

As well as fat loss, core stability and CV training, Tom also has a passion for strength and conditioning, using his knowledge of weight training methods, plyometrics and bodyweight training, to improve power, speed, strength and muscle tone/size.

Andy Reay Mylife pt personal training teamAndy Reay

Andy is an ex full time professional rugby player having played for Harlequins (3 years) and Bristol (2 years) and still takes part in national 1 rugby for Moseley on a part time basis. He has also represented England at under 18's and under 21 level. He is REPS level three qualified in Personal Training, Nutrition and Sports Therapy and has a huge knowledge and background in high level sport.

' I believe in specific training which is personal to the client, keeping the training functional and complimentary to their needs. I am here not just to train people, but also to give advice on small changes they could make to their lifestyle, which will make a huge difference in everyday life. I enjoy finding new and interesting ways to train, setting people achievable goals that they may not be able to achieve on their own, and getting people into the habit of keeping fit and feeling like they are getting the most out of their body.'

So if you want to maximise the effects of your training, or just need some motivation to get fit, get in touch and start feeling the benefits today.

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