Personal Training

The experienced Ardencote Leisure Club staff can provide an individual fitness programme, which can include the use of our full gym, cardiovascular or resistance training equipment.

RICHARD HEATH

Title

Gym Instructor

Qualifications   

• National Diploma Sport Development Coaching & Fitness
• National Pool Lifeguard (NPLQ)
• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Circuit Training Qualification
• First Aid Qualification
• Pool Plant Operator Certificate

Leisure Background

• BTEC National Diploma In Sport at Warwickshire College before pursuing a career in Leisure
• I previously worked for Virgin Active Fitness & Leisure Club as a Lifeguard.

Interests

Having competed at various levels in various sports I am a very keen sportsman willing to try anything new. I currently play Sunday League football and will shortly be playing in the Internal Racketball League here at the Ardencote. I am also training towards my Gym Instructor Qualification with the hope of eventually becoming a Qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer.

Philosophy

Work hard and you will succeed – simple!

JAMES BARTON

Title

Personal Trainer 

Qualifications

• CYQ level 3 personal trainer
• CYQ level 3 sports massage
• CYQ level 2 gym instructor
• BTEC National Diploma - Sports fitness, development and coaching
• Pool Plant Operator Certificate
• First Aid Qualification

Interests

I enjoy playing rugby and currently play for Claverdon RFC 1st team. I also enjoy spending time in the gym working on all areas of fitness, and also working on my fitness outside of the gym by cycling.

Philosophy

The amount you can learn is a skill. The ability to learn this is a skill, but the willigness to do so is your choice

DAVID SHADLOCK BSc

Title

Personal Trainer

Qualifications

• Degree in sports coaching science    
• HND sport and exercise science   
• Personal Trainer Award Level 3   
• Older Adult Award Level 3    
• Nutrition and Weight Management Level 3   
• Advance Kettlebell Instructor
• Power Plates Level 2

Interests

I enjoy competing in local athletics and football teams for my county, completing an indepth sport analysis work for the WBA youth team. Also, coaching and supporting Stratford upon Avon's special needs football team.

Areas of Expertise

• Sports Specific   
• Strength and Conditioning
• Functional Training
• Kettlebells