About us...

JAMES BARTRAM - Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor

James Bartram is a highly qualified and experienced Registered Exercise Professional (REPS) who has helped many clients from all walks of life get into the best shape of their lives.

Specialising in fat loss, core stability and outdoor bootcamp style training James regularly undertakes further study to ensure that his clients receive the most up-to-date and effective techniques available.  He offers wholehearted personalised 1-2-1 training sessions at his home gym based in Hove, local parks, the beach, clients' homes, and other locations, avoiding excess gym membership and providing a fun, flexible professional service.

James strives to be the perfect fitness ambassador, keeping in tip top physical condition. Clients enjoy training with James, finding him the perfect training partner as he encourages and motivates, whilst raising the bar that little bit higher,  getting you working to your maximum potential.

James’ sincerity and dedication to getting the very best out of his clients is unequivocal.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

YMCA Gym Instructor
YMCA Circuit Training
YMCA Client Lifestyle and Fitness Assessment
YMCA Advanced Gym Instructor
YMCA Exercise Nutrition
YMCA Business and Marketing for the Fitness Professional
YMCA First Aid at Work
YMCA Training in Different Environments
YMCA Strike!
YMCA Core Stability
YMCA Advanced Core Stability
Angie Dowds Kettlebell Trained

 

James enjoys competing in the Triathlon, Duathlon, Half Marathon and 10k runs,
consistently improving on his performances.

RACHEL LOVE   Nutritional & Massage Therapist

Rachel, founder of bodyoptimum.co.uk, is a highly qualified health professional who holds diplomas in nutritional therapy and Swedish body massage.  She thrives on helping people to reclaim their health and reach their body's potential.

Rachel specialises in nutrition for sport and weight loss, working closely with fitness professionals and athletes.   

Having undertaken three years of nutritional training at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, Rachel has an extensive understanding of the delicate balance of nutrients needed for our body systems to function effectively and how to identify and address any deficiencies or imbalances.  

Rachel studied massage with Brighton Holistics, accredited by the CMA.  She also regularly undertakes additional training as she constantly strives to add to her skills base and ensure her clients receive the most effective treatment & information on the market.

As a member of governing body; the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy, Rachel is bound by a strict code of conduct and ethics, and is fully insured.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CNM Diploma in Nutritional Therapy
Member British Association of Nutritional Therapists (MBANT)
CMA Diploma in Swedish Body Massage