MEET THE NEW LOOK TEAM AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE IN REDDITCH
AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE, WE BELIEVE THAT GREAT COACHING MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE TO HOW PEOPLE TRAIN, PROGRESS AND FEEL ABOUT THEIR FITNESS. WHETHER YOU’RE STEPPING INTO A GYM FOR THE FIRST TIME, RETURNING TO EXERCISE AFTER AN INJURY OR WORKING TOWARDS A COMPETITIVE SPORTING GOAL, HAVING EXPERIENCED COACHES AROUND YOU CAN HELP YOU TRAIN WITH GREATER CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE.
BASED AT PHOENIX WORKS IN REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, ATHENA PERFORMANCE BRINGS TOGETHER FIVE COACHES WITH BACKGROUNDS IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, PERSONAL TRAINING, BOXING, JUDO, REHABILITATION AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE.
OUR TEAM WORKS WITH PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT AGES, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS, COMBINING PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH FIRST-HAND SPORTING EXPERIENCE AND A SHARED COMMITMENT TO HELPING MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.
HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW THE PEOPLE BEHIND ATHENA PERFORMANCE.
MEET OUR COACHES
DAN ALLEN | CO-OWNER AND COACH
WITH OVER 14 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE HEALTH AND FITNESS INDUSTRY, DAN ALLEN IS ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF ATHENA PERFORMANCE AND BRINGS EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, REHABILITATION AND HUMAN MOVEMENT TO THE GYM.
HAVING EXPERIENCED REPEATED SPORTING INJURIES WHILE GROWING UP, DAN DEVELOPED A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN HOW THE BODY RECOVERS, ADAPTS AND BECOMES STRONGER. THIS EXPERIENCE HELPED SHAPE HIS APPROACH TO COACHING, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LONG-TERM HEALTH, MOVEMENT QUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.
DAN HOLDS A BSC IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING AND A POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH. HIS COACHING COMBINES STRENGTH TRAINING, MOBILITY, REHABILITATION AND BREATHWORK, WITH PROGRAMMES TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL’S NEEDS AND ABILITIES.
FROM YOUNG ATHLETES DEVELOPING THEIR PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TO OLDER ADULTS LOOKING TO IMPROVE STRENGTH AND MOBILITY, DAN IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE MOVE BETTER, BUILD RESILIENCE AND MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH THROUGHOUT LIFE.
RICHARD BENNETT | OWNER AND COACH
RICHARD BENNETT, KNOWN TO MANY AS RICH, IS CO-FOUNDER OF ATHENA PERFORMANCE AND AN EXPERIENCED BOXING AND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH WITH A BACKGROUND IN COMPETITIVE BOXING AND KICKBOXING.
RICH BEGAN HIS COACHING JOURNEY IN KICKBOXING IN 2011, BEFORE PROGRESSING INTO BOXING COACHING AND WORKING WITH RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE BOXERS OF DIFFERENT AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS. HIS EXPERIENCE ALSO INCLUDES CORNERING COMPETITIVE BOUTS AND PROVIDING STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SUPPORT TO PROFESSIONAL BOXERS, INCLUDING DYLAN NORMAN, SIMON IBEKWE AND JAY VAN GELDER.
OVER THE YEARS, RICH HAS DEVELOPED A COACHING APPROACH THAT BRINGS TOGETHER BOXING, STRENGTH TRAINING, CONDITIONING, PLYOMETRICS AND OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE.
ALONGSIDE HIS PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, RICH HAS DELIVERED PERSONAL TRAINING COURSES AS A TRAINING EDUCATOR FOR ARROW FITNESS EDUCATION AND IS WORKING TOWARDS A DEGREE IN STRENGTH, CONDITIONING AND SPORTS NUTRITION.
HIS KNOWLEDGE AND ENTHUSIASM HELP MEMBERS DEVELOP THEIR FITNESS, REFINE THEIR BOXING SKILLS AND BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH STRUCTURED, PURPOSEFUL TRAINING.
JAY VAN GELDER | COACH & PROFESSIONAL BOXER
JAY VAN GELDER BRINGS COMPETITIVE SPORTING EXPERIENCE TO ATHENA PERFORMANCE AS A QUALIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, PROFESSIONAL BOXER AND TWO-TIME NATIONAL BOXING CHAMPION.
HAVING COMPETED AT A HIGH LEVEL, JAY UNDERSTANDS THE DEDICATION, CONSISTENCY AND DISCIPLINE REQUIRED TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTING PERFORMANCE. HE USES THAT EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF GOALS, FROM IMPROVING GENERAL FITNESS AND DEVELOPING STRENGTH TO LEARNING BOXING TECHNIQUES AND PREPARING FOR MORE DEMANDING PHYSICAL CHALLENGES.
JAY HAS EXPERIENCE COACHING COMPLETE BEGINNERS THROUGH TO ASPIRING ATHLETES, CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE CAN DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AT THEIR OWN PACE.
HIS COACHING PHILOSOPHY FOCUSES ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE, DEVELOPING HEALTHY HABITS AND HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE CONSISTENT PROGRESS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE GYM.
JAKE ASHEN | COACH
JAKE ASHEN IS A PERSONAL TRAINER AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE AND THE FOUNDER OF JA.PT, BRINGING AN IMPRESSIVE BACKGROUND IN COMPETITIVE JUDO AND ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT TO THE COACHING TEAM.
DURING HIS SPORTING CAREER, JAKE REPRESENTED GREAT BRITAIN IN JUDO, EARNED MULTIPLE NATIONAL MEDALS AND BECAME A BRITISH UNIVERSITY CHAMPION. HIS EXPERIENCES AS A HIGH-LEVEL ATHLETE HAVE HELPED SHAPE A COACHING PHILOSOPHY BUILT AROUND DISCIPLINE, RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
JAKE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING PHYSICAL STRENGTH ALONGSIDE THE MENTAL SKILLS THAT SUPPORT LONG-TERM PROGRESS. HIS APPROACH ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES WHILE WORKING TOWARDS REALISTIC, MEASURABLE GOALS.
WHETHER YOU’RE INTERESTED IN PERSONAL TRAINING, IMPROVING YOUR SPORTING PERFORMANCE OR EXPLORING JUDO, JAKE BRINGS THE KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION TO HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR ABILITIES AND BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH TRAINING.
JAMIE BOYLE | COACH
JAMIE BOYLE IS A STRENGTH AND FITNESS COACH WITH A BSC IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE AND A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATION.
JAMIE’S PASSION FOR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE BEGAN THROUGH FOOTBALL, BUT HIS EXPERIENCES RECOVERING FROM TWO ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) INJURIES INSPIRED HIM TO PURSUE A CAREER HELPING OTHERS IMPROVE THEIR STRENGTH, FITNESS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES.
HIS OWN RECOVERY JOURNEY DEVELOPED A LASTING INTEREST IN HOW THE BODY RESPONDS TO EXERCISE, ADAPTS TO TRAINING AND RECOVERS FROM INJURY.
WITH AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO COACHING, JAMIE SPECIALISES IN STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT, FAT LOSS AND PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATION, SUPPORTING MEMBERS THROUGH STRUCTURED AND SUSTAINABLE TRAINING.
HE WORKS WITH PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT AGES AND ABILITIES, HELPING THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND DEVELOP HABITS THAT SUPPORT LASTING RESULTS.
EXPLORE OUR STRENGTH, FITNESS AND SPECIALIST CLASSES IN REDDITCH
WITH SUCH A VARIED RANGE OF COACHING EXPERIENCE, ATHENA PERFORMANCE OFFERS A WEEKLY TIMETABLE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT INTERESTS, FITNESS LEVELS AND TRAINING GOALS.
STENGTH AND FITNESS
OUR SMALL GROUP STRENGTH AND FITNESS CLASSES FORM A CENTRAL PART OF THE GYM’S SCHEDULE, WITH SESSIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, INCLUDING EARLY MORNINGS, LUNCHTIMES AND EVENINGS, AS WELL AS SATURDAY MORNINGS. WITH A MAXIMUM OF 12 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION, MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM STRUCTURED TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL COACHING ATTENTION IN A SUPPORTIVE GROUP ENVIRONMENT.
SMALL GROUP ALL-ABILITY BOXING CLASSES
FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN COMBAT SPORTS, OUR BOXING CLASSES TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM, ALONGSIDE A SUNDAY MORNING SESSION AT 9AM. THESE SESSIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP BOXING TECHNIQUE, FITNESS, COORDINATION AND CONFIDENCE.
NEW JUDO CLASSES ON FRIDAY'S IN REDDITCH
WE ALSO OFFER JUDO CLASSES ON FRIDAYS AT 7PM, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE A DISCIPLINED MARTIAL ART THAT DEVELOPS BALANCE, COORDINATION, STRENGTH AND TECHNICAL SKILL.
TEEN STRENGTH AND FITNESS CLASSES
OUR TEENS STRENGTH AND FITNESS SESSIONS, HELD ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 4:30PM, INTRODUCE YOUNGER PARTICIPANTS TO STRUCTURED EXERCISE IN A COACHED ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORTING THEIR PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONFIDENCE.
BREATHWORK SESSIONS
FOR MEMBERS INTERESTED IN RECOVERY, BREATHING AND WELLBEING, THE TIMETABLE ALSO INCLUDES MONDAY EVENING BREATHWORK SESSIONS AT 8PM AND HOTPOD YOGA ON THURSDAYS AT 7:30PM.
1-TO-1 PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE
WITH ADDITIONAL PERSONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE, OUR TEAM CAN HELP YOU FIND A TRAINING APPROACH THAT SUITS YOUR EXPERIENCE, SCHEDULE AND PERSONAL GOALS.
A SUPPORTIVE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY ABILITY
AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE, WE RECOGNISE THAT EVERYONE ARRIVES WITH DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES, PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REASONS FOR TRAINING.
SOME MEMBERS WANT TO BUILD STRENGTH AND IMPROVE THEIR GENERAL HEALTH, WHILE OTHERS ARE RETURNING TO EXERCISE AFTER TIME AWAY, MANAGING PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR PREPARING FOR COMPETITIVE SPORT.
OUR COACHES TAKE THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND HELP MEMBERS TRAIN AT AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL, WITH EXERCISES AND PROGRAMMES ADAPTED WHERE SUITABLE.
WE WELCOME PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES AND DISABILITIES, INCLUDING WHEELCHAIR USERS AND THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. OUR GYM HAS A SINGLE-LEVEL TRAINING AREA AND AN ENTRANCE RAMP, HELPING MAKE THE FACILITY MORE ACCESSIBLE.
BY COMBINING PROFESSIONAL COACHING WITH A FRIENDLY, ENCOURAGING ATMOSPHERE, WE AIM TO MAKE EXERCISE AN ENJOYABLE AND SUSTAINABLE PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
START TRAINING WITH ATHENA PERFORMANCE IN REDDITCH
WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PERSONAL TRAINER, WANT TO JOIN OUR SMALL GROUP STRENGTH AND FITNESS CLASSES OR ARE INTERESTED IN BOXING, JUDO OR SPECIALIST TRAINING, OUR COACHES ARE HERE TO HELP YOU GET STARTED.
AT ATHENA PERFORMANCE, YOU’LL FIND A TEAM THAT UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE OF GOOD TECHNIQUE, CONSISTENT TRAINING AND INDIVIDUAL PROGRESSION, WITH THE EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF FITNESS GOALS.
VISIT US AT UNIT 3B, PHOENIX WORKS, WINDSOR ROAD, REDDITCH, B97 6DJ, CALL 07494 417682 OR EMAIL INFO@ATHENAPERFORMANCE.CO.UK TO DISCUSS YOUR GOALS AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR CLASSES AND PERSONAL TRAINING OPTIONS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO ATHENA PERFORMANCE AND HELPING YOU TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY.
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