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Garrath Pledger
Fitness Lecturer
Garrath has a background in Professional golf, having studied with the Professional Golfers Association at PGA headquarters going on to work as an assistant professional before switching to a full time playing career. He then decided to switch to the fitness industry and took the Premier Diploma in 2005/06 after which he started his Personal training career, training sports teams and individual athletes in a range of sports. He also gained experience of club management within a private club environment. He joined Premier in 2008 as a Fitness Lecturer and now looks after the Certificate in Gym Instruction and Advanced PT course. His experience in sport and fitness at a professional level gives him a great understanding and level of expertise.
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Helen Brown
Fitness & Therapy Trainer
Helen has a background in Clinical Sports Massage Therapy. She initially studied Swedish Body Massage at Bath College which led to further studies in Anatomy and Physiology and Sports Therapy. Her career as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist led her to establish and manage a GP referral gym. She joined Premier in 2003 as a Sports Masssage Therapy lecturer and now enjoys sharing the knowledge and experience gained in the industry, inspiring students with the rewards of success.
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James Clynes
Fitness Trainer
James has a background in the Army, serving in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment. He also trained as a medic at Defence Medical Services training centre where he developed his interest with educating and learning. After six years James completed the Premier Diploma and after leaving the army went on to work as a Personal Trainer in Bath. He joined Premier in 2009 as an Intern and is now currently completing his lecture training. He enjoys various outdoor activities such as caving, surfing, climbing and martial arts. His passion to increase his own learning has put him into an excellent learning and training environment at head office.
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Melanie Nicholls
Fitness Trainer
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Stewart McKinnon
Centre Manager
Service life initiated Stewart's interest in therapy and training. He has developed a personal training and sports therapy business over a four-year period and has been involved with a diversity of teams, notably the Scottish triathlon squad, which meant extensive travel in the UK and even further afield to Holland, Spain & Hawaii. His own "athletic" career has seen him participate in several Ironman triathlons and ultra-distance mountain events and, more recently, Scotland's 95-mile West Highland Way race. Stuart's extensive experience provides an excellent learning opportunity for students at Premier's Wiltshire venue.
Premier House
Willowside Park
Canal Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8RH
01225 717224
faye.george@premierglobal.co.uk
