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Julian Orme

Head Coach / Owner

Julian studied at Loughborough University where some of the worlds best Athletes started their journey. 

Having worked in Ashby for 20 years, Julian is now the Head Coach at STORME CrossFit Ashby.
 
With the experience of working within the community at local sports clubs, Julian has put a lot of time into creating good relationships with the people of Ashby. Delivering Training sessions to the Local Football, Rugby clubs and Motorsport athletes.
 
Qualifications
 
Level 4 Strength  Conditioning Coach
CrossFit Level 1 

Tash Kirk

Coach/Personal Trainer

“Tash has been a qualified PT for 3 years and loves to help people get to grips with the basics of training, build a great relationship with exercise, and grow in confidence. 
 
She enjoys incorporating both traditional resistance training as well as some fun circuit-style workouts to help people reach their fitness goals. Tash is passionate about exercise being fun and enjoyable to promote lifelong habits, whatever that may be for each individual. 
 
Tash also has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Exeter University and an MSc in Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health from Loughborough University.”
 
 
 

 Jake Smith

 Coach/Personal Trainer

Jake, Level 3 Personal Trainer qualified, is a BA (Hons) Graduate, studying Sport and Fitness at University College Birmingham. With a love for sport and fitness, he gained 10 years of experience sports coaching before transferring to fitness instructing with which he is still currently doing, leading a broad range of fitness and functional classes.
Jake’s main focus and passion is to help people gain confidence within the gym and improve their fitness, wellbeing and overall ability.

Rachel Owen

Fitness Class Instructor

Rachael Brings a wealth of experience & knowledge to the hub & she sure knows what local people want & enjoy!

At 18 years old (30 years ago!) she qualified as an aerobics instructor and found her passion for fitness. She is known for keeping her classes fresh and motivating, encouraging her clients to push themselves, focus and give 100% with modifications and adaptations for injuries.

Her love & personality really motivates group fitness classes, She designs classes that are accessible to most abilities, which are fun and effective, no matter what fitness level the participant is.

 

Classes taught and Qualifications

  • Exercise to music
  • Step and Power Step
  • Boxercise
  • Yoga Strenght
  • Power Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Fitness Pilates
  • Spinning
  • Body Pump
  • Body Balance
  • Exercise Referral
  • HIIT
  • Kettlebells
  • Fitball
  • Reebok Slide
  • Circuit Training
  • Insanity
  • PiYO
  • P90X
  • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Stretch

Rachael will be taking a large number of our Classes here at the hub, our class timetable is now finalised on our website, Please message us for further details

David Fraser

Weightlifting Coach

I’m going to be your weightlifting coach here at STORME.

 

 I’m PE teacher by day and by night I train and compete at weightlifting and crossfit. I’ve competed at a National standard in Rugby, Athletics and olympic weightlifting. I have just moved to Ashby recently from Manchester and knew that STORME was a place that I wanted to continue crafting my trade passion and hobby at.

 

If you would like to learn how Snatch, Clean, Jerk and Squat some big weights with excellent technique then get in touch and come and get involved here at STORME.

 

See you at the bar 

Hugh Clewes

Coach

Hugh has been a Personal Trainer for 9 years coaching a range of people and helping them become fitter, happier, and healthier he is a CrossFit Level 1 Coach and a Functional Fitness Coach and has a passion for helping people move better become fitter and enjoy the gym.

 

He believes that exercise and food must be enjoyable for it to be a lifestyle change and understands not everyone comes to the gym for the same reasons.

 

He loves all things nutrition having completed his precision nutrition certificate so if you want any help with your Nutrition, please do not hesitate to contact him.

 

Qualifications
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 1 CrossFit Coach
Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach
Level 1 Functional Fitness Coach
07841975483
hugh@hcfitness.org

Kieran Taylor

Coach/Personal Trainer

Kieran has been a Personal Trainer for 4 years and his primary focuses are helping people to get stronger, move better, and increase their confidence in the weights area.

 

In his own training, he competed in his first Powerlifting meet in November 2021 and after having his son, he’s started the road to his next competition for the end of this year!

 

The aim isn’t to make you feel sore down to your bones for days on end. It is to educate you and help you to get stronger and lift weights well and on your own.

 

Kieran has worked with 100’s of people over the years, and is always ready to help more and more.

 

If your needs tick any of these boxes – his inbox is always open!

 

@kierantaylorpt_

Jessica Shelley

Coach/Personal Trainer

Jess has been a personal trainer for just over 3 years, working in a commercial gym, spa and now in the CrossFit world.  She also spent 2 years learning how to box and had 1 fight pre covid .

 

She is a level 3 qualifed personal trainer, and also has certificates in sports nutrition, sports psychology and sports injuries. Jess is also looking to do my CFL 1 and BWL qualifications in the future.

 

Jess has been training for 5 years now, and has been doing CrossFit for around 18 months. She enjoys competing in CrossFit and BWL competitions. Last year, gaining 10th place at the European CrossFit Championship finals!

 

She love’s learning and teaching all functional movements and gymnastics within classes and too individual clients.

 

Jess is here to help anyone looking to learn new skills and improve. If you see her around club or need any help don’t be afraid to reach out. And if you’re thinking about doing your first competition, Jess is your girl!

 

@jessica_shelley_fitness

Elise Watts

Sports Therapist

Elise is a Level 4 Sports Therapist with 6 years hands on experience. She has been Sports Therapist for Ashby Ivanhoe Football Club for 3 seasons and provides pitch side first aid for the semi professional club.

 

Being active is a key element in Elise’s lifestyle and she is passionate about helping others maximise their wellbeing.

Ben Butson

Coach/Personal Trainer

Ben is a recently qualified personal trainer with a huge passion for fitness. With over 9 years of experience of strength & conditioning training he is keen to help others start or improve their fitness journey.

Whether it’s 1-2-1 in person coaching, online programming or a hybrid of both, Ben aims to make your fitness functional, sustainable and purposeful. 

He is here to help anyone looking to improve their strength and / or fitness so don’t be afraid to reach out! 

Sam Gilespie

Coach/ Personal Trainer

Sam has had a real change in career, originally a front-line manager for DHL, but when Covid hit realised that this wasn’t his passion in life.

Sam took the time to qualify as a level 3 personal trainer and has since worked in a commercial gym and local leisure centre.

I like a real mixture when it comes to training. I will always look to tailor the sessions so that they are accessible for all. I want to help people lose weight, build muscle and have fun doing it.

@sam_g_pt

Chloe Finlayson

Coach / Personal Trainer

Chloe is extremely passionate about health and fitness. She graduated in Bsc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Loughborough University, gaining valuable experience as a strength and conditioning coach for England Cricket. While working as a fitness instructor during her university years, Chloe has led numerous group fitness and weightlifting classes. Chloe’s main passion is helping people gain confidence and feel stronger in the gym.