Luke@athletemovement.com
Athlete Movement was born out of the idea that everyone deserves the very best training facilities without committing to long, expensive contracts. Designed, created and built by hand with no corporate or commercial interests, Athlete Movement was specifically built to serve it’s community. To describe Athlete Movement as a passion project would not do the gym justice!
At Athlete Movement, our team are as dedicated as you are to achieving your goals. Each and every member of our team is available for a quick bit of help, advice or encouragement whenever you need it.
Whatever your question, need or problem we have a member of the team who can provide expert support to help you succeed. All of our team members are highly qualified and experienced trainers who genuinely practice what they preach. Whether we are on or off duty, we are here to help.
Luke Binding
Founder & Director
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Before opening Athlete Movement, Luke qualified with a Bachelors in Education (Hons) and went on to work in various roles in the teaching profession across both State and Independent schools. Whilst working as a Teacher, Luke was at the forefront of developing Physical Literacy in Surrey and received the Association for Physical Education’s Award with Distinction.
Alongside the fun of running a gym, Luke’s main responsibilities are heading up our social media and looking at ways to continue improving Athlete Movement. If you’ve been on our Instagram and Facebook you will have seen Luke’s handiwork and if you’ve direct messaged us then you will have received a response from Luke 99% of the time!
Whenever Luke isn’t at the gym he is with baby Josh and loving every second of being a Dad!
Ben Glasscock
Personal Trainer & Strength Coach
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Ben has a huge amount of experience helping people from all walks of life achieve their fitness, strength & weight loss goals. Whatever level you’re at or challenge you are setting yourself, Ben will work with you and make sure you reach your goal!
Ben’s background as a competitive Powerlifter, Strongman athlete and well renowned Strength Coach, means you are guaranteed to feel stronger and more confident in the gym after your sessions together. Be ready for an all-inclusive training style which will keep you engaged and lead to excellent results and personal bests!
Ben’s Powerlifting & Strongman background give him a specialist area of expertise. Anyone looking to pursue Powerlifting, Strongman or improve their technique and performance levels should speak to Ben about both personal and online training. Ben takes great pride in his client’s successes with many clients repeat booking so don’t miss out!
Alex Fraser
Personal Trainer & Sports Massage Therapist
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If you’re looking to get in shape or need help with an injury, Alex is the trainer for you!
With years of experience and University level qualifications in injury rehabiliation, Alex has the perfect skillset to help you achieve your goals.
If improving your fitness & getting in shape are your goals, Alex’s methods will ensure you succeed whilst enjoying the process.
If you’re looking to either prevent or rehab an injury, Alex can take you from the massage table back to the gym floor in a few sessions. Ensuring you can continue working on your fitness without sustaining further injury problems.
Ed Crossley
Personal Trainer
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Ed has the honour of being the only person Athlete Movement has ever head hunted! Ed was originally a member of the gym and after observing how he helped and treated other members we knew he would make a fantastic addition to our staff team.
Ed’s enthusiasm & knowledge know no bounds. Having qualified with the highest grade possible, Ed is an expert Personal Trainer.
Working with people from all walks of life, Ed specialises in helping people develop both their physical and mental health in tandem. If you are looking to improve your performance in every aspect of life, you will find no Coach as talented as Ed.
Ed is also an extremely accomplished athlete, having represented Great Britain in international powerlifting competitions. Ed has now left competitive powerlifting behind in order to pursue his true passion of expanding his knowledge base and help as many people as possible.
Tim Goodman
Nutrition Coach
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Tim is a nutrition coach with a passion for helping people to unlock their inner athlete by eating to perform at home, work, in the gym or on the sports field.
Tim’s philosophy is that nutrition isn’t necessarily complicated but figuring out what works for you can be tricky. Rather than give out generic meal plans, Tim helps people match the food they love to their goals.
If you’re looking to upgrade your nutrition for fat loss, muscle gain, athletic performance, endurance, or improved health, Tim can help.
Shea Taylor
Olympic Weightlifting Coach
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Shea has been with Athlete Movement since our opening day in June 2018.
Despite his youthful appearance, Shea has been coaching for over 10 years and comes with the highest qualifications and a level of experience to match.
Holding a Master’s Degree in Strength & Conditioning alongside his British Weightlifting Level 2 Coaching Qualification, Shea is truly dedicated to helping people master Olympic Weightlifting.
Shea runs our Olympic Weightlifting programme; from beginners classes up to coaching athletes in competition.
If you would like to come along to an Olympic Weightlifting class we welcome all experience levels and you will be fully supported by an expert Coach the entire time.
If you are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Olympic Weightlifting session reach out to Shea to book in.
Joe McLachlan
Personal Training Apprentice
Joe joined our staff team in August 2022 to achieve his long-term dream of becoming a Personal Trainer.
After studying BTEC Sport Coaching & Development at college, Joe has the perfect foundations to grow into an outstanding Personal Trainer. Since starting with Athlete Movement everyone has been impressed by Joe’s initiative and keenness to learn.
We are excited to see how Joe progresses and grows into this exciting career and see the value he will bring to Athlete Movement’s community.
RECENT TWEETS
Something exciting is coming...
The Month of May will see the first ever Athlete Movement Fittest Member Competition!
This annual competition will crown the Fittest Male and Female… https://www.instagram.com/p/BwL9tXmF3Lb/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=74rcwh4fiobs
New Equipment Alert!
It's going to be a big week at the gym with a few new things coming. First up is some new dumbbells!
@primalstrength_ have delivered some fresh 42.5KG and 47.5KG… https://www.instagram.com/p/BwBniqyFKa4/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=lz20jequ5bs2
Come and train at Hampshire's best equipped gym for free!
For the first time this YEAR we are opening our doors to friends, guests and anyone who'd like to make the most of our equipment… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_M-qYFIq-/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1kimlwmafplrm
Next up in our Athlete Stories series is the tale of Ali and Helen!
Ali & Helen had been members of lots of other gyms before coming to Athlete Movement and we're pleased to say they've found a home and they are a big part of our community!
Watch their fantastic story below
Louisa has been through an amazing transformation since joining Athlete Movement. She easily our most active member, training more times since we opened that anyone!
We felt it only right to celebrate her hard work and inspirational story with the world!
#callherWes
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