Personal Training

Meet the trainers

Rachel Potter

Why train with me?

I am a positive person and don’t believe personal training should be taken too seriously. Although I am dedicated to achieving results I provide a fun yet consistent approach with training and support. 

Qualifications

•Level 3 Personal Trainer
•Indoor Group Cycling
•Level 3 Pilates Instructor
• Metafit Coach
• Circuit Training

General Interests

Fitness, my own training, horse riding and spending time with family and friends.

Likes

Positive class feedback, coming up with great ideas, food, animals, watching friends, theme parks and going on holiday.

Dislikes

Being hungry, negativity, fad diets.

Guilty Pleasures

Listening to Justin Bieber, chocolate and watching Disney films.

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Daryl Steatham

Why train with me?

As the Health and Fitness Manager here at Sport Central, I am here to help you achieve any health and fitness goals that you may have with my extensive knowledge and experience. Your health and fitness journey is important to me and through my motivated, well coached, enjoyable and effective sessions you will benefit from only positive outcomes.

Qualifications
•BSc Sport and and Exercise Science
•Advanced Level 3 Personal Trainer
•Sports Nutrition
•Weight Management
•Gym Based Boxing
•Indoor Group Cycling
•Circuit Training
•Aqua Fit
•Metafit Coach

General Interests

Fitness, Football, Rugby, Golf and Nights out with friends.

Likes

Personal Training, competitive sports, history and eating out.

Dislikes

Negativity, losing, poor excuses and being late.

Guilty Pleasures

Pot Noodles and Simon and Garfunkel!

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Hayley Partis

Why train with me?

As an ex amateur athlete in the discus throw with England qualifier status I am a highly motivated and well-disciplined trainer driven by goals. I enjoy working with a range of different people with different goals.

Qualifications
•Level 3 Personal Training
•Nutrition
•Indoor Group Cycling
•Gym Based Boxing
•Circuit Training
•Metafit Coach
•BSc Applied Health and Exercise
•PGCE Sport Specialist

General Interests

Fitness, athletics, shopping, eating out, holidays, days out with family and friends.

Dislikes

Losing, being late, rushing around, lying, avocado.

Guilty Pleasures

Love Island and Chinese food.

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Alan Caveney

Why train with me?

I’ve been working here at sport central since the day it opened, so with over 7 years experience I’ve dealt with a wide range of clients of different ages, goals and backgrounds.

My strongest attribute is tailoring programs and sessions to efficiently meet clients goals whether it’s to increase strength, lose weight or improve stamina.

Qualifications
•Level 3 Personal Trainer
•Les Mills Body Pump Instructor
•Indoor Group Cycling
•Kettlebells
• Metafit Coach
• Circuit Training
•Aqua Fit

General Interests

Going to the gym, parkour and relaxing with box sets.

Likes

Weights, comics, unicorns and candle lit bubble baths.

Dislikes

Powdered deodorant and sand in my trainers. 

Guilty Pleasures

Romantic comedies starring Freddy Prinze jr.

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Dave Clark

Why train with me?

Since making the decision 4 years ago to follow my passion for fitness and pursue it as a career, I have never looked back. I've always felt at home in the gym and helping other people gain the same confidence I have whilst trying out a wide range of new exercise techniques.

Qualifications
•Level 3 Personal Trainer
•Kettlebells
•Circuit Training
•Indoor Group Cycling

General Interests

Keeping fit and healthy, football, UFC and nights out.

Likes

Holidays, dogs and daytime naps

Dislikes

Negativity, laziness, bills.

Guilty Pleasures

Christmas coffees and eating peanut butter straight from the jar

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Gary Embleton

Why train with me?

I started in the fitness industry in 2012 as a Fitness Motivator. Since completing my personal training course this allows me to offer specific 1-1 or small group training. I've worked with a wide range of clients, all of different ages and abilities. My experienced gained in adapting my training methods to meet the required needs of my client has really helped me become a successful trainer.

Qualifications
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Indoor Group Cycling
• Aquafit
• Kettlebells
• Metafit Coach
• Circuit Training

General Interests

Going out with friends, playing sport, keeping fit.

Likes

Competition, new challenges and watching t.v

Dislikes

Lateness, ‘can’t do’ attitude, spicy foods and grapes.

Guilty Pleasures

Watching SpongeBob Squarepants.