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Meet the team.

The owner and the friendly faces you'll see on the floor at CORE. — the people who keep the place running and know your name when you walk in.

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The crew behind CORE.

From the owner to the floor team, these are the people who make CORE feel like CORE. Say hello — it's what they're here for.

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Jay

Owner
👑 Owner & founder

22 years in the fitness industry, and by his own count 32 years spent dreaming CORE up. Jay's the founder, the driving force, and the reason we're all here — still on the floor most days.

Known forFounding CORE
Off the floor32 yrs of big plans
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Ollie

Manager
🏋️ Manager & weightlifting

Keeps the whole place ticking and runs our Weightlifting Club as a competitive lifter himself. If something's organised at CORE, chances are Ollie's behind it.

Known forRuns the lifting club
Off the floorRacing cars & Lego
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Kieran

Team
🏉 On the floor

Studied strength and conditioning at university and knows his stuff, even if he cheerfully describes himself as a distinctly average rugby player. Always happy to talk you through the kit.

Known forS&C graduate
Off the floorWeekend rugby
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Jake

Team
💪 On the floor

Started training to win a bet at uni and never looked back — now you genuinely can't keep him off the gym floor. Great at making new members feel at home.

Known forWon a uni bet
Off the floorStill training
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Joe

Team
⚽ On the floor

The baby of the bunch and always smiling. Off the desk he helps run our football side, Core Athletic FC, and he's usually the friendliest face you'll meet on your first visit.

Known forCore Athletic FC
Off the floorFive-a-side
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Diwi

Since 2016
🔩 Original & personal trainer

One of the originals from the day the doors opened, and a Level 3 personal trainer big on core strength. A familiar face for long-time members — and famous around the gym for a questionable fashion sense.

Known forHere since day one
Off the floorBold outfits
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