Find your trainer.

Our personal trainers are an independent crew of specialists based at CORE. Strength, fat loss, rehab, mindset and sport. Find the one who fits how you want to train.

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★ Voted Kent's Best Gym UK Prestige Award winner Open 7 days a week Independent since 2016 2 hours free parking On-site physiotherapy 8-platform lifting area Weightlifting Club Core Athletic FC ★ Voted Kent's Best Gym UK Prestige Award winner Open 7 days a week Independent since 2016 2 hours free parking On-site physiotherapy 8-platform lifting area Weightlifting Club Core Athletic FC
Personal Trainers

Coaches for every goal.

Our personal trainers are independent, self-employed coaches based at CORE. Whatever you're working towards, there's one here for it, and we'll happily point you to the right fit. Tell us your goal, or ask the team at the desk.

Simon, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Simon

Weight loss & confidence

A Level 3 trainer whose background in mental health shapes how he coaches, Simon understands the real struggles people face and the difference a healthier, more active life can make. He has been on his own journey too, starting at 18 stone before finding a love for rugby and fitness that led him into personal training. Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle, general fitness or simply more confidence, he'll help you reach your full potential.

Pete, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Pete

Physique & competition

A Level 3 trainer with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and over 15 years in the industry, Pete is a weight-loss specialist who takes a personalised approach with every client, favouring progression over perfection. He's also a competitive fitness model and bodybuilder with more than 30 accolades, including Pro World, UK and Universe titles and 2021 Pure Elite Pro of the Year. Whether you want to lose weight for an event or level up your physique for a show, you're in safe hands.

Donna, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Donna

Fat loss & wellbeing

A Level 3 trainer and registered paramedic, Donna draws on her healthcare background and her own experience to help people build a strong body and, with it, a strong mind. Whatever your level, she supports fat loss, muscle gain and general fitness with a free initial consultation, regular check-ins and progress tracking, plus nutrition and lifestyle advice. Above all, she wants you to enjoy the process.

Matt, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Matt

Sports performance

With over 12 years coaching and more than 20 years in professional sport, Matt has helped countless people lose weight, gain muscle, live pain-free and reach sporting goals from football to triathlons. Smiley, motivating and genuinely empathetic, he loves teaching you exactly what you need to know to get where you want to be. Come say hi in the gym, or follow him on Instagram.

Cass, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Cass

Mindset & nutrition

A well-qualified personal trainer, nutritionist and mindset coach, Cass helps people look, move and feel better through a lifestyle-first method that stands apart from anything you've tried before. She works on changing how you think about health and fitness so you can achieve your goals almost effortlessly, and for good. She believes strong bodies and minds are within reach for anyone, at any time.

Jon, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Jon

Training & nutrition

Qualified as a personal trainer back in 2005, Jon has trained all over the Maidstone area and built deep experience across different training styles and nutritional support. Genuinely passionate about health and fitness, he knows first-hand how confusing training can feel when you're starting out. He'll help you get the very most from the time you spend in the gym.

Diwi, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Diwi

Core strength

A Level 3 trainer for six years with a BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Management from the University of Kent, Diwi brings a versatile style that makes every session different yet tailored to you, and always fun. He doesn't just train you, he coaches and encourages you to try new movements that build a stronger, more capable core. Your plan is designed specifically around you, so you get the full D1W1 Experience.

Adam, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Adam

Strength & running

With 20 years of experience and a Sports Science degree from Canterbury Christ Church, Adam has helped clients of every age and ability reach their potential. He specialises in strength and conditioning, injury prevention and run-specific training, with eight London Marathons of his own behind him. Focused on both performance and overall health, he offers a tailored approach and accountability that follows you outside the gym too.

Josh, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Josh

Strength & conditioning

A Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coach, Josh has 10 years helping people improve their physical and mental health, sporting performance and body image through training and nutrition. He has competed at a high level himself in swimming, tennis and powerlifting, and brings that passion to every session. Whether you want to lose weight, build strength and muscle, or sharpen your sport, get in touch for a free consultation.

Ben, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Ben

Movement & autonomy

A PT since 2007 and at CORE since opening day, Ben has trained a huge variety of people and built lasting relationships along the way. He believes exercise should be approached with lightness and no pressure, weaving strong movement patterns into busy lives so you feel good, accomplished and in control of your body. Give him a call or say hello in the gym and he'll happily take you for a coffee to see how he can help.

Hannah, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Hannah

Mental health & balance

A Level 3 trainer with a Level 2 qualification in Mental Health awareness, Hannah competed at world level in Irish dancing before her own experience of anxiety and recovery gave her a deep passion for mental health and how exercise supports it. She helps you find balance, hitting the fitness goals you set while still enjoying your favourite foods and a social life. Happiness first, discipline over motivation, and seemingly impossible goals there to be smashed.

Richard, personal trainer at CORE The Gym

Richard

Habits & powerlifting

Richard focuses on building sustainable habits that move you towards your goals while keeping up with the demands of everyday life, all tailored specifically to you. He started out in powerlifting, competing for 10 years and going on to captain and run his university team, coaching new and competing lifters along the way. Whether you want to feel more comfortable in the gym or chase real performance goals, he's a great fit, and offers a free consultation to get started.