Personal Training

Our personal training team cover Thornbury and the surrounding area.

All of our personal trainers are fully qualified, insured, DBS checked and first aid trained, giving you peace of mind that you are in safe hands.

We are customer focused and driven by the latest science and research to help keep you on the right path.

It is our aim to make you feel competent and confident with exercising and making it an important part of your life.

It doesn’t matter if you are a complete novice or an experienced athlete, we will enable you to exercise at a level that suits you and is realistic as well as challenging.

Russell – Personal Trainer

I have always been an active person participating in many team sports. In recent years I’ve leaned more into training for wild adventure and multi-day fitness events. These challenges have taken me around the UK, Dominica, Patagonia and Guatemala, so far …

I aim to guide and encourage you to improve your fitness levels at a rate that is appropriate to you. It’s great working as part of a team with a collective purpose of supporting the local community and beyond.

Come and talk to me about your aims and objectives and we will come up with a personalised plan for you to break down and achieve your goals, step by step. Maybe even a wild adventure trip!

Latest posts:

Dominica toe to tip challenge, July 2021

105 miles. 1 day. Scotland.

Will – Personal Trainer

I’ve always been a very active person with a love for fitness. I enjoy training clients to achieve their fitness goals by creating a fun and effective program which not only educates them but helps them to reach their potential.

I have played different sports throughout my life which sparked my interest in training, and in turn helped me pursue a career in the fitness industry. Training is not just a way to stay in shape, it builds a good base to improve your lifestyle in a positive way.

I hope my passion for health and fitness shows in the way I talk to clients and members by giving them different tips and tricks to improve their workouts.

Tommy – Personal Trainer

I have always said that if I can help one person achieve their fitness goals then I have a achieved a lifelong ambition. I am now in a fortunate enough position where I get to do this on a day to day basis.

My philosophy focuses on continual lifelong learning as I work towards enhancing the well-being of my clients by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, support and motivation to assist and inspire them on their journey to a healthier life.

Together we will transform your quality of life through tailored personal fitness activities and the integration of guided fitness programmes, to make your health goals become a reality, in a caring, fun and friendly environment.

Hattie – Personal Trainer

I have always enjoyed being active through sports, powerlifting competitions, and fitness challenges.

I enjoy nurturing and empowering clients, taking time to understand their motivation and setting realistic goals so that achievements can be celebrated. Outside of the gym I work with children and young people with additional needs or disabilities, and their families. Supporting people to recognise and achieve their potential whilst improving their wellbeing transfers from this work into my personal training style.

Whatever your starting point or where you want to get to, talking to someone who understands is often a good first step. Come and chat to me in the gym or book online to start your journey today.

Hannah – Personal Trainer

I am very passionate about helping others find happiness through fitness and moving their body because I strongly believe moving your body improves your whole lifestyle and outlook on life.

Everything seems so much more positive when you keep fit and healthy. I was once very self conscious and would avoid to even look at myself in a mirror but ever since I began lifting weights and treating my body well every aspect of my life has improved so much.

I will make it a goal of helping you to not only feel confident in your own body but also have a happier and more energised lifestyle through fitness. Please feel welcome to come and chat to me in the gym, I would love to help you!

Alex – Personal Trainer

I’ve always had a lifelong passion for sports, from playing football at a competitive level to excelling in athletics and becoming a national cross-country champion. My journey has now shifted towards getting stronger and enjoying being able to train everyday.

Having experienced my own fitness challenges, including struggling with body confidence, I know how important personalised support is. This inspired me to pursue a career in fitness to help others overcome their obstacles and achieve their goals.

I am dedicated to helping people with their fitness goals and my mission is to provide tailored programmes and tips that I have learned along the way that help to achieve results, build confidence and a positive mindset.

Ollie – Fitness Instructor

I have been lifting weights since age 15 because I wanted to make a change for myself. My dad helped me to get started.

I had a lot to learn about how to do exercises to achieve my goals, so spent a lot of time learning and practicing.

Now, I want to help more people get stronger and to build the body they want to have.

Jenny – Receptionist

I have always prided myself on being a friendly, organised person with a keen interest in customer service.

My goal is to make sure everyone feels welcome here at Elite, to signpost you in the right direction and connect you to our services, then to check in with you and ensure everything is going as good as it possibly can.

I have recently gone from minimal activity to working out five times a week with the help and encouragement of the team here and my physical and mental health is in the best shape it’s been for years.

I am proud to be part of a team dedicated towards helping others and really enjoy the inclusive community feel here at Elite.

Hazel – Receptionist

Since joining Elite Fitness I have enjoyed being a part of a warm and welcoming team. The gym is at the heart of the local community.

I have worked as an administrator in an office environment for many years including 10 years in recruitment and 16 years in the care industry. I am very much enjoying working in Thornbury. The gym is also offering me new horizons regarding my own fitness.

I have enjoyed outdoor activities including walking and hiking. My main achievement was in 2023, I completed the South West Coastal Path – 630 miles from Minehead to Poole. This was an inspiring challenge with amazing memories. Come and ask me for advice and recommendations on this!

Noah – Receptionist

As an aspiring national swimmer competing at the highest level, training and fitness is an integral part of my life. I believe keeping active is paramount in sustaining a healthy mind and body.

By working with and learning from various fitness and psychology professionals I have gained valuable understanding. I love applying what I’ve learnt to different people’s unique goals and experiences.

I am always happy to help around the gym, whether you need a spot or a second opinion. I strongly believe in enjoying the journey to your goals, as that is often where you find the things more important than what you want.

Cesare – Receptionist

I’ve always had a passion for the fitness industry. Since playing rugby from a young age, I understood that I needed to not only be aerobically fit but also physically fit.

My journey really started taking course in the gym when I was involved with Bristol Bears up to Under 18s level. This really opened my mind about how important the gym and nutrition is for sport. This motivated me to starting attending Elite Fitness to compete at these higher levels.

My passion for helping others also drove me to look for a career in the fitness industry. I’ve always wanted to work in a gym and the team here are really inclusive with anyone at any point of the day which gives me the drive to do what I do here.