Coaches

All of our qualified coaches take into account your individual needs and ability.

They will:

not make assumptions about your body, or your intentions for training
adapt movements to support your needs,
understand that everyone has different goals

Tim Fred-Jatto

Tim is a personal trainer who specialises in powerlifting and strength training for over 40s.

His approach to training is centred around using strength as an accessible tool for anyone to help them increase their understanding of their body and develop a strong and resilient body.

Tim’s aim is to help create a space where anyone can feel like they can get stronger, regardless of
their exercising background.

Isidora Vlachou (she/her)

Isidora specialises in weightlifting, bodyweight strength and mobility training techniques.

She believes training allows us to connect with our bodies, and become aware of their ability to overcome pain, injury or disfunction.

Isidora’s approach is holistic and functional. Her goal is to create a positive mindset about movement, free from self- judging or image-centered approaches.

Chris Hardy

Chris’ teaching style is engaging, supportive and fun. He’s got a varied background in movement practices including yoga, animal movements, Contact Improvisation, and various somatically informed practices. Chris brings these influences together in how he trains and holds classes and groups.

The foundations that he focuses on are helping people move well, get stronger, and build confidence. This is about working on our body and mind at the same time. He keeps things practical, challenging (where appropriate!), and tailored to what each person needs.

Get ready for some movements you’ve never done before, curious ways to build strength, and a natural and thoughtful approach to being in a gym setting that has you feel welcome and safe.

Lucy Reetooraz (she/her)

Lucy is a Mindful Movement instructor local to St.Anne’s. She aims to offer creative, energising and yet inclusive movement classes with a sense of playfulness throughout.

Lucy has been a committed yoga and mindful movement practitioner since 2011. She has delved deep into the yoga and movement community in Bristol, and spent time in India exploring different practices of yoga.

Robin Harrison

Robin uses strength training, bodyweight exercises and weightlifting. Their aim is to provide a space where everyone can feel like they belong. He believes there is a lot of joy to be had in learning about your body and in getting stronger. Robin wants to create an environment where people have opportunities to connect with their body and with others.

Robin is a home-grown coach for Bristol Co-operative Gym. Coming to strength training from a queer and trans perspective, they found a home in their body after finding Bristol Co-operative Gym in 2018.

Now you’ve met our coaches, find a class that suits you.