Our PT, Chris Baker holds :

Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training / Advanced Fitness Instruction

Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction

is a member of REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals) and FIA (Fitness Industry Association) and is qualified in the following areas :

Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise

Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health

Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme

Heath, Safety & Welfare in a Fitness Environment

GP & Exercise Referral (dealing with many health problems referred by Doctor’s)

Circuit Training Sessions

Group Indoor Cycling Sessions

Personal Training Sessions Outdoors

Emergency First Aid & CPR

Chris is based in Newbridge, South East Wales and his journey to fitness began in 2003 when he successfully lost almost 3 stone in weight.

He works with clients in the NP and CF postcode areas, although will travel further afield for special rates.

Chris believes in an all-round approach to fitness and practices what he preaches by following a healthy diet and exercising 5-6 times per week whether it be

running, cycling, rowing, cross-training, high intensity interval training and weight/resistance training.   He also believes in the significant role of positive psychology and

‘mind over matter’ in exercise and nutrition.  He helps clients believe in themselves and develops a ‘can do’ attitude to help them reach their goals.   

He regularly competes in sporting events and has successfully completed the following :

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Cardiff

Blaenafon Triathlon

(ranked one of the Top 10 toughest Triathlon’s in the UK by Triathlon 220 magazine)

Liverpool Triathlon

ASICS Wildman Off Road 15km

Upcoming events :

Sport Relief 6 mile March 2012

Whitebrook Wind Up Trail Half Marathon May 2012

Bacchus Half Marathon September 2012

Chester Marathon October 2012

Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest London November 2012

Tough Guy January 2013

Chris is also an active ‘adrenaline junkie’ and regularly tries his hand at anything mentally or physically challenging. Events completed in the past include :

Pamplona Running with the Bulls (San Fermin Festival)

3 x Shark Dives

2 x Bungee Jumps

2 x Arrow Breaks

13,000ft Sky Dive

Walking on Fire

Walking on Glass

White Water Rafting

Caving/Potholing

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you dream it, you can be it” – WA Ward

“....any kind of working out is better than no kind of working out.  Everybody gets an endorphin high from it : You sweat, you eat good, you sleep better, sex is better – it’s life enhancing.  All of this is positive stuff.....” – Laird Hamilton