All of our trainers are qualified and enthusiastic about personal fitness. Below is a list of our trainers and if you click on their names you can read about their experience and qualifications.
James Forrest - Owner/Head Trainer
Steve Duke - Personal Trainer
Rob Kember - Personal Trainer
David Shires - Group Trainer
James Forrest - Owner/Head Trainer
I founded The K Club in 2004. The six years prior to this was spent working in a variety of rolls within the fitness industry.
I knew it was time to go alone when I noticed a pattern forming in health clubs which I felt strongly against. This pattern being that shiny clubs had thousands of members all training like robots. There was no consideration that everybody is different. Just when you got to remember a members name it was to late; they had left! With the average large chain gym having a 60% retention rate, something needed to be done.
My aim was clear and simple. To provide effective training for all abilities with a personal touch. Three years on and my expectations have been surpassed. Since we been open 95% of our current members are original users, it speaks for itself.
Qualifications - YMCA Personal trainer award [reps level 3] 1998 Schwinn spinning Instructor- 2000
3D Senior Instructor 2001
NEB’s Leisure management 2002
Trainee fitnesstutor/assessor 2003
Adavanced flexibility- Intelligent fitness 2005
Advanced weight loss- Intelligent fitness 2006
Vibration trainer level 2
Advanced Kettlebell workshop
Currently- Working towards CHEK certification
Motivational quote - “invest your time, enjoy your future”
Steve is the newest trainer to join The K Club. After conquering the corporate ladder over the past 15 years, he is now looking to build a career in the fitness industry.
I am very pleased Steve has joined the team, he brings with him life experience that he can relate with many a customer. He is a very confident trainer considering this is his first step on the health and fitness ladder. Steve has played rugby for local teams and now focuses his training on running, trying to run 10km in under 40 minutes.
Qualifications - YMCA Fitness trainer award 2004
Vibration trainer level 2
Advanced Kettlebell workshop
Graduated through the Crystal Palace Youth Academy to become a full professional with them between 2000-2002. Went on to play professionally for Crawley Town and Woking. Currently playing Semi professionally for Bromley FC in the Blue Square South.
Previously worked in a boxing gym (ABA affiliated) and also large health club Amida, as well as free lance personal training at various locations to suit clients.
Enjoy watching and playing all sports, such as boxing, golf, cricket and rugby.
Qualifications - YMCA Personal Trainer Award and Advanced Gym Instructing (Level 3).
YMCA Circuit Training Award (Level 2).
To be confirmed.
K-Club News
Boot camp
Every Sunday at Nork Park (Times vary). Members Free. Non-members £8 per person per session. Call 01737 851115 for times and more information.
Boxing circuit
Every Friday at 10.15am with Rob. Using his boxing experience Rob will coach you with new skills and ensure the session is both fun and challenging.
Member to mention
Glen Stubbings - A member for over 18 months and since joining us he has achieved all the goals he set out to achieve from day one. 100% attendance is what has given him 100% results.
