Trainers – Athletic Edge Gym

Violaine

Violaine Delauge is a Level 3 REPS accredited personal trainer as well as a Life Coach. She has a keen interest in strength and conditioning and holds specialist certification in Pilates and pre and post-natal coaching.

For the past 7 years, Violaine has worked with men and women of all ages and capabilities. If you’re looking to build general strength, rehabilitate after surgery or train for a specific sport, then Violaine has the experience to drive you towards your goals. Violaine’s specialist training for pregnant and Post-partum women means she is uniquely equipped to guide you through the various stages of pregnancy. She loves seeing her clients progress and reach their goals. Each session is tailored to the abilities of the client and is always delivered in a very positive way.

Violaine is passionate about exercise for all and she is currently deepening her knowledge by studying Pregnancy and Post Athleticism. This will allow her to offer more advanced coaching to female athletes during pregnancy and post-partum.

"Training with Violaine has been the best thing I have ever done . I'm stronger and more confident than ever at 54! I recently upped my training with her to twice weekly and my confidence has grown so much as well as my strength . I’m doing things in the gym with weights I really thought was not possible . With her continued guidance and encouragement you can do anything and achieve goals you never thought were possible . Her sessions are hard work but enjoyable and varied I’m confident in everything she does with me and look forward to each training session"

"I've been training with Violaine for almost 2 years. I’ve gone from being a reluctant gym user, with sore knees, unable to squat to a lover of exercise. Never the same workout, gym sessions are always fun but effective. Violaine’s knowledge and experience combining different techniques and a firm focus on posture and good form, is outstanding."

"I have attended Violaine’s Pilates class for the past four-five years and have received personal training for almost three years.

Following her instructions she has helped me achieve my goals in an efficient and effective manner. Her approach is meticulous, focused and tailored to personal needs. Put simply she is the best; I am sixty years old and have osteoporosis. With Violaine’s individually structured approach I have gained in both muscle and core strength, with noticeably improved posture and balance.

I would have no hesitation recommending Violaine whatever one’s requirements are."

I have been training 1-to-1 with Violaine for 2 years now. Her expertise, ability to adapt to her clients needs and attention to detail set her apart from her peers. When you add in her outgoing and friendly disposition it's a winning combination. Also the reasons I moved with her to Athletic Edge Gym.

Anthony

With 10+ years experience with coaching in sport and personal training Anthony is a competent and confident exercise professional. Passionate about movement and strength, coaching to any level is a rewarding and addictive process for him and the client. Anthony, believes that with time and hard work everyone is capable of positive transformation.

With his accumulated knowledge and experience Anthony will put you on the right track towards your goal from weight loss, muscle gain, injury rehabilitation, strength and sports performance.

Anthony is a qualified REPS level 3 Personal Trainer, BWL 1 Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Precision Nutrition qualified nutrition coach with aspirations of becoming a UKSCA accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach within 2020.

Anthony is just well...EPIC! Great sense of humour, very approachable,motivating and such a knowledgeable person. Also genuinely being interested in your goals and achievements. I can’t wait to see what happens in the future!

Iain

Iain is an experienced exercise professional with 8 years of coaching and personal training experience having qualified as a PT in 2013 from the European Institute of Fitness. He also graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Management from Glasgow Caledonian University giving Iain a well rounded view of the relationship between sport & exercise and society.

Iain has a deep passion for health and fitness, particularly in how sport and physical activity promotion can help work towards meeting Public Health initiatives and the prevention of chronic diseases.

Iain aims to coach and educate safely, building an individual’s confidence and positive lifestyle habits. He takes great pride in helping each and every one of his clients thrive and get the very best out of them on their health and fitness journey while also maintaining a fun and enjoyable training experience.

“I’ve trained with Iain for almost 2 years and can’t praise him highly enough. I’ve had problems with my lower back for years and haven’t come across any other coach that provides the same care and attention to detail to ensure I can train safely, whilst still making significant progress. He’s a real stickler for form and is always so thorough in making sure I’m performing exercises in the correct manner. Outwith our one-to-one sessions, he goes above and beyond to provide additional support, advice and guidance. You also couldn’t meet a nicer guy and he always makes sure our sessions are varied and fun!”

“Since I met Iain two years ago, he has been coaching me at regular classes and 1-1 in the gym and during the pandemic he has been doing classes via zoom. Iain regularly reaches out to me individually to check in knowing how active I am & how much I love working out, he always makes sure I’m okay when I miss a session and I know he’s there for a chat! In his 1-1 coaching he always makes sure he explains what muscles we are working on and talks through the form in detail so that I understand it better. During such a crazy time, Iain has been a constant support! (His jokes/banter is top notch too!!)”

"I've worked with Iain on and off for about 8yrs. He's totally dedicated to getting you to your goals. He'll work with you on what you want, how quickly you want to get there and then develop a plan to get you there. His training is fun but focused. I'd work with Iain in a heartbeat if back in the same city as him. Go with Iain; you won't regret it"

Tuomas

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Tuomas Lyons is passionate about helping people lead a healthier lifestyle. As a level 3 personal trainer and fitness practitioner he has both the skills and experience to help motivate and guide his clients towards their goals.

For the past 15 years Tuomas has been working with clients ranging from the very fit to the very unfit, everyone has their own goals and motivations.

Whether you are completely new to the world of health and fitness or you are an experienced veteran Tuomas is happy to work with you at your own pace to help you take the steps towards your health and fitness goals.

Tuomas’ reputation as an experienced personal trainer preceded him. From 2014, we have had weekly training sessions. As well as his varied previous experience, I have seen him work with all ages and all backgrounds. He is patient, kind and sees his clients as the most important element in his work. He is also a good listener, is very motivational and encourages gently but truthfully. He brings an interest in diet and nutrition, inventive programs and keeping up to date with new equipment with him. He has helped me maintain my fitness as a retired person and following open-heart surgery by setting realistic goals, even enabling me to complete a 5k run which is right out of my comfort zone. Even though I am now in my 70s, I feel confident with Tuomas’ fitness guidance.

"Tuomas has been my personal trainer for almost two years. I go to PT twice a week and it is an important part of my fitness and health care. As a woman in my fifties my main goal when starting PT was to prevent my strength and flexibility deteriorating. In fact, my strength and flexibility have improved massively as a result of this training. The content of the weekly training is flexible and designed by Tuomas around my long-term fitness goals. He also provides very helpful advice on nutrition.

Tuomas has spent his entire career in fitness, health and nutrition which is clear from his knowledge, experience and his genuine interest in achieving the best for his clients. His style is friendly, encouraging but determined as he pushes you along towards your goals. I never miss my PT sessions if I can avoid it and had no hesitation in moving to AE Gym when Tuomas moved there. I would recommend that you give Tuomas a call either if you are not too sure about starting training or if you are already training but perhaps feel that you are just not getting what you want out of it.