More than a founder, Richard also built the stairs you walk up, the floor you stand on and wired the electrics that bring FLY to life! Yes, we’re still impressed to this day. You can see nothing but love, care and attention to detail throughout the building and it’s all down to Richard. Richard regularly trains in the gym and loves to grab a coffee in the FLY café to relax after a workout. Though he admits he hasn’t always been as dedicated to training, he now likes to practise the FLY ethos and ensure he trains to be able to keep his body going and the beers flowing. You’ll most likely find Richard pitching in where ever needed or chatting to everyone that walks through the door. He really embraces the reason FLY was created - to train, eat and socialise all in one place.
Tess is a powerhouse of dedication with an unmatched, positive energy. She gives FLY its vibrant community feel. Her contagious smile is usually what you’re greeted with when she’s on the front desk. Tess is always laughing with the staff and the members, which gives FLY a great atmosphere. Creator of the FLY brand, the empowering colours and sleek finishing touches were carefully thought out by her. Tess is also a qualified personal trainer. You can find her working out in the gym or enjoying a protein shake in the café. She uses her spare time to work on herself and her whole wellbeing. Her determination to give a workout her all is something to be admired. She leaves everything on the gym floor and encourages others to do the same. If you’re looking for inspiration look at Tess! (though she doesn’t like to bask in the spotlight.) She’s modest, friendly and caring. Everything you look for in a gym founder.
Our Head Trainer, Chris is a former Olympic swimmer! Chris competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic games. He has dedicated the majority of his life to health and fitness so he understands what it takes to push through mental and physical barriers to achieve the best possible results. Chris is a high energy trainer, who spends most of his time in the dungeon! No, not for anything ominous or because of his off-key singing! Chris resides in the dungeon because his skills and ability to get the best out of our members makes him the obvious choice to lead our popular FIRE classes. If you need someone to hold you accountable for your fitness then Chris can help you with that too. He is also a personal trainer at FLY and trains a lot of our members. He helps them to overcome fitness barriers or just keep on top of their routines.
I have been training for 10+ years and am an avid lover of all things training related. My sports background is playing rugby before trading the boots for Crossfit training in recent years. I try to incorporate many styles of training into my teaching and daily training, whilst my specialty is movement quality in all its forms. I am PT qualified and have taken an UKSCA Olympic lifting course as well as recently completing a mentorship programme aimed at developing better movement quality.
I have always enjoyed sports, fitness and fun. When I discovered yoga in 2007 I was amazed by the many different aspect that a yoga session included. Yoga has changed the whole of me into a better me. My passion for the discipline has taken me to deepen my understanding and knowledge and to travel to India to experience the real thing. Since my training I have learned and studied so much more that I believed was possible. I am trained in Ashtanga, Hatha, yin and the practice of Reiki. I love my job!
Billy has been involved in the fitness industry for the last 10 years, running multiple fitness classes and personal training clients. Billy’s passion is working with clients to help reach their short and long term goals, regardless of age and athletic ability - from beginners to professionals. Billy enjoys changing people’s attitudes to fitness, encouraging a healthier lifestyle, ensuring all sessions are rewarding, fun and productive.
