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Stratford l Nick Bishop l Laura
Thompson l Danny Lanham | David Bellas | KellyAnn Ripnar | James Eatock | |
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| Staff Profiles |
Tony Sephton - Head of Health, Fitness and Performance
Profile:
Tony is responsible for the whole fitness department and is also involved with delivering the strength and conditioning programme.
Education:
Bsc (Hons) Sport Science.
ACSM HFI Advanced Personal Trainer Qualification
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professional
Work Experience:
Tony has worked in the industry for 11 years working in various roles including Academy Trainer with Holmes Place, Group Fitness Manager for Imperial College and Self Employed Personal Trainer in Saudi Arabia. Tony currently works as the strength and conditioning coach for the Mavericks Netball team.
Outside Vision:
Tony comes from a keen sporting background, specifically football and cricket. Tony completed the 2000 Flora London Marathon in 3 hrs 42 mins, and feels this is the best time he will ever do so has decided to never re-enter.
What’s your Style?
Open, honest and fair and I embrace this approach in every walk of life.
Areas of Expertise:
Back Rehabilitation
Strength & Conditioning Athletes.
Marathon Training.
Boxing Training.
More Information
Email Tony today or call 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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Barry Stratford - Performance Co-ordinator / Personal Trainer
Profile:
Barry has now been at Vision for 3 years, combining his gym duties with his new role as Performance Coordinator. This involves working with the University TASS and Scholarship Athletes.
Education:
BSc. (Hon's) Exercise and Health
UKSCA Accredited Member
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
SAQ International Preliminary Award
B-Tec Science and Sports Studies
NVQ2 Health and Fitness
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professionals
Work Experience:
Barry has 6 years of experience in the fitness field. Since being at Vision Barry has taken on various Strength and Conditioning roles, working with organisations such as Saracens Academy, RFUW, Herts Sports Partnership and St Albans RFC.
Outside Vision:
Barry is a county standard 800m runner and spends most of his spare time pounding the track or the streets of St Albans. Aside from this Barry is a keen sports fan and also likes to make the most of his free weekends.
What’s Your Style?
Keep it varied, keep it fun and educate the client!
Areas of Expertise:
Strength and Conditioning
Speed and Agility
Hypertrophy
General Fitness
More Information
Email Barry today or call 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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Nick Bishop - Fitness Co-ordinator / Personal Trainer
Profile:
Nick is one of the original team members from the opening of Vision back in August 03. He is the Fitness Coordinator of the gym after being promoted in October 2005 and now has day to day responsibility for the running of the gym.
Education:
BSc. (Hons) Sport Science
HND Science (Sport Studies)
GP Referral Consultant
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professionals
Massage Therapist
Work Experience:
Nick graduated in 1998 and has had 8 years experience, initially working in a private Personal Training facility. He has also worked for a local authority gym, reaching Senior Instructor level before joining VISION in 2003. Nick has also taken Speed and Agility training and fitness conditioning work, with County Junior basketball, rugby, netball and football squads. He is currently doing some work in Schools in SE Herts to promote healthy lifestyles & physical activity in children.
Outside Vision:
After completing the 2005 London Marathon, in just over 4 hours, Nick has entered again for April 2007. Mad!! This time he is hoping to run a bit quicker and actually break 4 hours! In his spare time Nick enjoys working out and is now busy spending time with his first child Samuel who was born September 06.
What’s your Style?
A direct approach to Personal Training, which challenges my client to reach their goals.
Areas of Expertise:
Core Stability
Endurance training
GP Referral
Exercise correction & technique
More Information
Email Nick today or call 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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Laura Thompson - Studio Co-ordinator / Personal Trainer
Profile:
Laura has been at Vision for 3 years as a Health and Fitness Coach and was promoted to Studio Coordinator December 06’ . She is looking forward to the challenge of making the Studio classes energised and fun.
Education:
Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy
Level 2 Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children
Exercise to Music
Mat Based Pilates
Speedo Aqua Aerobics
YMCA Cardio Kick
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professionals
Work Experience:
When Laura first qualified as a Personal Trainer in 2002 and worked at Old Albanian Rugby Club in St Albans for 2 years then started at the Sports Village in Jan 2004 as a Health & Fitness Coach. Having a interest in classes Laura over the years has qualified in various classes Aerobics, Combat, Conditioning, Aqua, Spinning, Pilates and Kids Fitness. Laura loves to have variety in her job so being the Studio Coordinator is the perfect role for her.
Outside Vision:
Laura being a bubbly and outgoing person loves to socialise with friends and have a good boogie on the weekends. She plays Netball for OA Sevens a local team in St Albans on Saturdays. Laura also loves to travel and recently came back from Goa, India where she got engaged.
What’s your Style?
Achieving results in a fun way with a variety in your workout to keep you motivated!
Areas of Expertise:
General Fitness and Weight loss
Improving Muscle Tone
Pilates / Core stability
More Information
Email Laura today or call 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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Danny Lanham - Health & Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer
Profile:
Danny is one of the original members of the team who started in a part time role back in August 2003 and has progressed to become full time. In September 2006 Danny will be heading back to university to complete his 3rd year on Sports Therapy.
Education:
Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy
HND Sports Therapy
GP Referral
NVQ Speed, Agility and Quickness
FA Level 1 Football Coaching
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professional
Work Experience:
Danny comes from a sporting background and prior to working at Vision was a freelance personal trainer and sports coach. Danny is also a fitness coach for a local football team and is still involved with 1-1 and group personal training.
Outside Vision:
Danny used to play football to a high standard and now plays for a local side on a Saturday morning. Danny also enjoys going out and socialising with friends.
What’s your Style?
A direct and challenging approach with variety to help push my clients towards success and achieving their goals.
Areas of Expertise:
Strength Training ( in particular Muscle Gain)
Endurance Training
Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ)
Weight Loss
Core Stability
GP Referral
More Information
Email Danny today or call 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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David Bellas- Health & Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer
Profile:
David became a casual member of the vision team in January 2006. He has now become a full time member of HSV staff after graduating from Hertfordshire University with a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science.
Education:
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) University Of Hertfordshire
ASCM Certified Fitness Instructor
First Aid and defibrillation qualified
ASA Assistant Teacher
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professionals
Work Experience:
David has gained a furthered understanding of the gym environment since shadowing many members of the Vision team early in 2005. Since then David has extended his interest into the strength and conditioning of athletes and how this can enhance performance. David has also spent three seasons in American summer camps as a Waterfront Supervisor.
Outside Vision:
David comes from a keen sporting background, specifically competitive swimming. David has also represented the university at the BUSA national rowing championships in men's fours and eights and has played for the University of Hertfordshire Men's Rugby team. From this background David has gained much experience in various training routines and understands the importance of designing appropriate training programmes to cater for the specific needs of an individual.
What’s your Style?
Utilising direct and challenging training methods to attain achievable goals.
Areas of Expertise:
Core Stability
Exercise correction & technique
General health and fitness
More Information
Call David today on 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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KellyAnn Ripnar - Health & Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer
Profile:
Kellyann joined the Vision Team in October 2006 and did so diligently working both in the Gym as well as on pool-side teaching. She is also currently studying on a full time Combined Modular Course incorporating Business and Sports Studies with Spanish.
Education:
NVQ Level 2 in Instructing Exercise and Fitness.
Level 3 Personal Training Diploma – Including Level 3 Nutrition
Level 1 ASA Swimming Teacher.
Level 1 England Squash Coach.
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professionals
Work Experience:
From a young age Kellyann has been a keen sports woman participating in a wide range of sports. In keeping with this Kellyann has taught swimming, karate, netball and squash to a variety of pupils from the very able to those with disabilities. Prior to joining the Vision Team she worked for Fitness First providing high operational standards in all aspects of the club.
Outside Vision:
Kellyann is an enthusiastic golfer and travels regularly to play in Portugal and swim in the sea of the Algarve. At present she is one grade from achieving her black belt in Bushido Shotokan Karate and hopes to achieve this in the next year. Kellyann also journeys abroad frequently to all corners of the world; Mexico, Canada, India, France, Spain.
What’s your Style?
Adapt to the needs of my clients & try to incorporate fitness, with the enjoyment of sports.
Areas of Expertise:
Nutrition
Core stability
General fitness and weight loss
Swimming/Squash Training
More Information
Call KellyAnn today on 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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James Eatock - Health & Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer
Profile:
James joined the Vision team in October 2006 as a casual member of staff, which allows him time to study for his current degree in Dietetics.
Education:
Currently studying in 1st year degree BSc (Hons) Dietetics
Bsc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
Level 3 Register of Exercise Professionals.
Work Experience:
James graduated in 2002 and has had various work experience including a period as a health and fitness instructor for Livingwell health club in Bristol. James is currently studying Dietetics at the University with the aim to become a registered Dietitian.
Outside Vision:
James is a keen sportsman, previously having played rugby for Lydney, and more recently for a Bristol team. James enjoys traveling and has recently returned from a year in Australia and New Zealand. Other interests include socialising, playing various sports, working out at the gym and drinking!
What’s your Style?
I try to educate my clients about exercise and making the workout enjoyable.
Areas of Expertise:
General health and fitness
Nutrition
More Information
Call James today on 01707 281182 to find out more about Vision Health, Energy, Fitness.
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