Coach Marc obtained his degree in Sport & Exercise Science in 2001. With twenty years experience of personal training, Marc has also worked in fitness management and developed workplace wellbeing initiatives. Marc is still just as enthusiastic about spreading the benefits of exercise and helping people live healthier, happier lives now as when he started his career.
Marc’s expertise focusses on TRX training and working with older clients and members with a medical condition
“The amazing members of the inside out community is what makes it so special! I love being creative in designing fun workouts and encouraging them to push past their barriers in fitness sessions and their personal lives”
Head Coach Ian is a Registered Associate Nutritionist, Level 3 Personal Trainer, and former professional chef with 15 years’ experience. He holds an MSc in Public Health Nutrition and has coached clients at the UK’s largest private healthcare provider. Ian has been part of the IOPT team since 2020—initially leading fitness classes, then stepping into the role of in-house nutritionist from 2022, and now serving as Head Coach. He specialises in turning evidence-based guidance into practical, sustainable routines.
“From tailored training to meal planning support, I help clients find food and fitness strategies that fit real life—making nutrition emotionally resonant, deeply satisfying, and powerfully effective.”
I have been a fitness professional since 2010. I am passionate about making exercise fun & accessible. I work with people of all ages from teenagers to seniors.
“I am committed to continuous development and have recently gained my diploma for working with people with Long Term Health conditions”
I started my journey into health and fitness through team sports at a young age and became interested in the gym as a teenager. Since then I have gained the following qualification: Level 3 personal training, Advanced human motion, Level 3 diploma in exercise referral, Level 3 running coach, Level 4 lower back pain specialist instructor and many more CPD courses over the 15* years I have been working in the industry.
My hobbies are running, hyrox and spending time with family.
“I love that fitness can have such a huge impact on our life both physically and mentally, I also love how it can bring so many people from different backgrounds together.”
Exercise is something I grew up around so becoming a trainer was a very natural thing for me. I had a physical transformation in 2007 and since then, training has become one of the most important things in my life. I think this transformation was the main thing that qualified me, more so than my academic qualifications.
Over the years I’ve learned various forms of exercise such as calisthenics, kettlebells, martial arts, free weights and flexibility and I have trained for different things. Currently, my training is focused more on having fun by going back to old training regimes I did years ago.
“IOPT is a lovely friendly group of members and coaches. The environment is genuine non judgemental where the community is caring and vibrant. We ensure that every session is different. The option to train outside with a small team at a very inspiring location makes this a great place to work on yourself”
My goal is to empower people on your fitness journey, making it both enjoyable and impactful. I work on building strength, confidence and love to add a Zumba element to my training approach .
“I believe in creating a positive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Let’s crush our goals and have fun while doing it!”
My life as a Group Fitness Coach started in August 2022, I qualified as Group Cycling Coach. I then discovered that I loved instructing and helping others work on their fitness goals. I became a Group Fitness Instructor.
In December 2023, I retired from the Office Managers role that I’d been doing for the past 16 years + and have been enjoying my new career as a Group Fitness Coach.
“I want to deliver safe, challenging and fun exercise programs to groups of people, no matter what ability”