Meet the fitscape team

Stan Blair - Personal trainer

Stan began his career in the fitness industry in 1994. In 2000, Stan joined the fitness team at London's prestigious Harbour Club on a freelance basis, teaching classes and training clients one to one. Stan has a reputation as being a versatile trainer with bags of enthusiasm and is keen to bring a sense of achievement and success to all his clients. Recently Stan has trained in Pilates and is a Level 1 C. H. E. K Practitioner (Corrective High performance Kineisiology). Stan has played a number of sports to a high standard and boasts tennis and golf as his most recent sporting passions. Stan's areas of expertise are in weight management, strength and stability training and lifestyle coaching.

John Brierley - Personal trainer

After post graduate work in Sports Science, John became a senior lecturer at Brunel University in London for 18 years where he taught sports psychology and coaching science at both Undergraduate and Masters level. He provided football-specific conditioning support at West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers for 9 years and was full-time Fitness Coach for Birmingham City in the Premier League for 4 years. After being an international triple jumper for 8 years and managing teams at 6 World Student Games, he became Overall Team Manager of the England Athletics Team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. He currently runs Will2Win, a sports and exercise consultancy based in Marbella, which helps performers of all ages to become more competitively fit. He works predominantly with tennis players, golfers, footballers and motor sport athletes as well as lecturing in team cohesion in sport for business success.

Andy Brodziak - Personal trainer

His clients include a range of ages and abilities which has contributed to his experience. Having represented both Great Britain and South Africa in Triathlon at the World Championships, he also does Triathlon coaching for beginners and intermediate levels.

Andy's philosophy is that having fun is crucial - without enjoyment nothing else matters.

Nik Cook - Personal trainer

Nik's career in health and fitness began at Bristol University where he attained a BSc. Hons in Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science. After moving to London in 1998 and becoming a successful personal trainer, Nik also became involved in ultra and adventure racing. Notable events he has completed include The Thames Meander (52 mile non-stop run), Peak Marathon, Lands End to John O Groats cycle, Three Peaks Challenge, Marathon des Sables (150 mile self-sufficient six day race across the Moroccan Sahara) and the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race once running and once on mountain bike (100 miles in 5 days at an average altitude of 11,500ft). He has also paced the London Marathon three times for Runners World Magazine successfully leading round the 3:30 and 4:00 group. His marathon PB is 2:48.

George Dick - Personal trainer

George graduated from St Mary’s University in Twickenham with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Science and Biology, and has now spent over 20 years within the fitness industry. He has proven an extremely effective and motivational personal trainer over the years, with a wide base of expertise. He was senior fitness coach at Crystal Palace FC before becoming a senior trainer at Matt Roberts in Mayfair training many high profile clients. In the last few years his addiction to skiing lead him to become a BASI ski instructor in Zermatt in Switzerland. George’s philosophy to training ensures fun, effective, holistic solutions to every client’s goals.

Tom Harrigan - Personal trainer

Whilst studying sports and exercise, Tom played rugby at semi-professional level for UWIC and Cardiff. His studies focused on exercise physiology, measurement and evaluation of physical fitness and sports performance. In recent times, Tom has focused on health related fitness and conditioning, working closely with people to enhance their true fitness potential.

Gina Hemmings - Personal trainer

Divan Kombrik - Personal trainer

Divan used to play professional rugby in his native South Africa while studying, and holds a degree in sports science with a major in psychology. Now based in London, Divan has been a personal trainer here since 2003. His areas of expertise are injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, sports specific training and boxing. An enthusiastic sportsman, Divan enjoys contact sports, resistance training and golf.

James Larkin - Personal trainer

James has been coaching clients to reach their personal best in the fields of fitness , nutrition and lifestyle for 13 years working particularly on body fat reduction, and in areas where his one to one approach achieves the best results, particularly in strength training and high intensity cardio vascular workouts .He backs up the ability to inspire others to meet their own personal bests with YMCA & A.C.S.M Qualifications in personal training, nutrition and lifestyle counselling and regularly trains a series of high profile business personalities. James also holds specialist qualifications in post/anti natal fitness training and is considered an expert in this field.

Nick Mays - Personal trainer

Nick is an enthusiastic and motivating trainer dedicated to helping his clients achieve their goals. Since the turn of the millennium he has achieved high levels of qualification with ACSM, NASM and a Diploma in Exercise and Health Management. Nick is based in Chelsea where he specialises in weight management, strength and conditioning as well as functional core based exercises around a strong postural framework. He’s a keen sportsman having played to a high level in rugby and tennis. His professionalism, commitment and passion to fitness has enabled him to train a variety of clients, including high profile celebrities and international royalty.

Winston Squire - Personal trainer

Elizabeth Banks BSc (Hons.) CSCS - Personal trainer

Elizabeth has a degree in Sport Science and has worked in the fitness profession for 10 years. She leads clients in her belief that everyone is able to improve their health and fitness today and every day. Specialities include functional training, strength and conditioning, body weight and suspension training (TRX specialist), sport specific training, rehabilitation, and pre & postnatal training. Always keen to further her knowledge she is currently studying for a Diploma in FASTER Function.

Elizabeth enjoys tearing down the mountain on skis, board or bike, throwing left hooks and watching her clients succeed! She is a keen boxer and aspires to turn pro and has been fortunate to train with many professionals both here and stateside.

Rachael Anne Hill - Personal trainer

Recently voted ‘One of Britain’s Top Six Nutritionists’ by Harpers Bazaar magazine, Rachael is uniquely placed as both a highly experienced personal trainer and a fully qualified and registered public health nutritionist to assist clients in all matters relating to weight management. After graduating with a Degree in Health Studies and a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Nutrition from Liverpool University she went on to become the Director of Training and Development for YMCA Fitness Industry Training, one of Britain’s largest fitness training organisations and now runs her own Healthy Living Consultancy. Her infectious enthusiasm for 'gimmick free' healthy eating and active lifestyles has made her a regular on ITV’s 'This Morning', UK Living, BBC 1 and GMTV and secured her the position of expert columnist for a wide range of national newspapers and magazines. A self confessed ‘food lover’ she is also the author of four healthy living books, including the international best selling "GI High Energy Cookbook".

Jimmy Ingemansson - Personal trainer

Jimmy is a highly innovative and motivating personal trainer. With a degree in sport and exercise science and qualifications from ACSM, Jimmy incorporates the latest research and trends into training. He is currently working on a freelance basis at three of London’s top health and fitness clubs. He offers a holistic and fully integrated service of personal training including a wide range of training regimes to tailor for each individual, as well as inspiring challenges and events. Jimmy is a keen cyclist and skier and is currently training with a triathlon team.

Emily Bird - Manager

A passion for travel and culture led Emily to read Buddhism, Hinduism and Anthropology at Newcastle University.  Emily has travelled extensively in Asia and, eager to further her studies in Eastern traditions, embarked on a series of courses in healing and alternative practices. Now qualified for four years as a Reiki Master and with a keen interest in fitness, yoga and nutrition, Emily has been successfully hosting our holidays since 2007. She will guide you through your fitscape holiday, ensuring it runs smoothly from start to finish.

Amelia Freer - Manager

Amelia, a fitness enthusiast, worked in PR and event management for seven years and is ideally qualified to host fitscape holidays. She is also a nutritionist after graduating from the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Amelia’s passionate about good health and food, re-installing healthy eating routines and encouraging people to rediscover great tasting, fresh and seasonal food. After all, being fit and healthy is not just about taking exercise. Diet is extremely important too.

Katie Millar - Co-ordinator

Katie grew up in the Solomon Islands, Hong Kong, Japan and Brazil. This multi-cultural influence led her to read Communication, Media and Culture with Education and Human Development at Oxford Brookes University where she has recently graduated with a BSc. Katie has a keen interest in yoga, nutrition and healthy living and will make sure that booking and organizing your fitscape holiday is simple and stress-free.