Coaches who care about your success
Our trainers all have different styles and abilities to suit the differing needs of our clients, with consistent quality, professionalism and attitude. Our role is to support you to become a fitter, stronger and healthier person, and we will always go the extra mile.
Richard Adams
Owner & Senior Trainer, “The Gaffer”
Richard Adams is the owner and one of the senior trainers at Studio 121. As a competitor in endurance events Richard enjoys helping prepare his clients for similar challenges. His knowledge of functional strength training has helped many clients achieve lifetime bests and most importantly kept them injury free.
As a strength and conditioning coach he has worked with a number of local athletes in Rugby, Athletics, Golf, Rowing and Motor Racing.
Kirsten Carter
Personal Trainer & Class Instructor
Since becoming a full-time member of the Studio 121 training team, Kirsten has firmly established herself as a highly valued personal trainer and class instructor. She is known for her infectious energy, creative classes and caring but challenging coaching style.
Passionate about helping people become stronger, fitter and more confident, Kirsten works with clients of different ages and abilities. She has a particular interest in women’s health and fitness and is currently developing her expertise through specialist menopause training with Jenny Burrell Education.
Away from coaching, Kirsten has a keen passion for triathlon and endurance sport. Having competed in several triathlons, including completing her first Olympic-distance event, she continues to train towards new challenges and future race seasons. Her own experience gives her a real understanding of the commitment, determination and self-belief involved in working towards a goal, something she uses to encourage her clients to achieve more than they thought possible.
Mat Blake
Strength & Conditioning Coach & Nutrition Coach
Mat has been working in the health industry for over 20 years both in the NHS and the private sector. After playing football at a high level he has applied his experience into helping others push themselves to uncover their potential.
In addition to huge experience as a personal trainer and strength coach Mat has also spent several years working as an online Nutrition and Behavioural Change Coach which has added to his skillset and helps his clients transform their mindset and their physique.
Mat truly loves training and is rarely seen without a barbell in his hands but away from the gym he's a full on dad to 2 children and a lifelong Crewe Alex fan. COME ON THE ALEX!
Connor Watts
Personal Trainer
Connor started off as a Gym Instructor in the prison service and has since upgraded his skills to become a personal trainer in the private sector. After this tough introduction to the industry no challenge is too daunting for Connor!
He loves the big lifts and is focused on pushing up his PBs in the Bench Press, Squat and Deadlift whilst also refining his Olympic Lifts. His passion and enthusiasm for weight lifting is channelled into his personal training, helping his clients enjoy strength training and achieve sustainable, long-term results.
Interested in becoming part of our team?
We are always interested to speak to the most talented trainers in the area. If you think you have something to offer, send your CV to Rich Adams.
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