MORE THAN A GYM Fitness, recovery and community.

With 25+ years in fitness, Clide is an ACE-certified trainer and black belt in karate, specialising in strength, kettlebells, boxing, and martial arts conditioning. As Co-Founder of Crowns Gym, his high-energy coaching blends discipline, power, and performance.

Vanya is the Operations Manager at Crowns Gym, with 10+ years’ experience in customer service, administration, and gym operations. Currently studying Business Management and Marketing, she oversees HR, marketing, member experience, facilities, and front-of-house with precision and care—driving the day-to-day success of Crowns.

Billy is a passionate Personal Trainer and Group Instructor with 7+ years of experience across London. With a background in professional dance, he brings expert knowledge of posture and form to every session — helping clients achieve goals from weight loss to strength building, all in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

Leigh blends strength, mindfulness, and mobility through Ashtanga, Rocket, and Yin yoga. With a background in QiGong, Reiki, and personal training, her inclusive approach helps clients move with ease, build strength, and find calm—on and off the mat.

With a competitive background in Taekwondo from a young age and over five years of dedicated Muay Thai training, Kim brings a unique blend of technical skill, real-world combat experience, and high-level coaching to every session. She also leads our female self-defence classes, where she’s passionate about empowering women through martial arts—building strength, confidence, and self-belief in every client she trains.

• Muay Thai Coach
• 1:1 Pad Work & Technique Coaching
• Level 2 PT Qualification
• Front-of-House

With years of hands-on experience, I am a dedicated and highly skilled Sports Therapist specialising in musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment, treatment, and injury prevention. Having worked in a variety of settings, including studios, gyms, athletic teams, and private clinics, I have gained experience in treating both acute and chronic injuries, postural imbalances, and sport-specific movement dysfunctions. My comprehensive approach combines manual therapy, corrective exercise, rehabilitation programming, and functional training to ensure long-term recovery and optimal physical performance.

With 7+ years of experience and a First-Class degree in Business & Marketing, Ted specialises in growing wellness brands through strategic content and community engagement. As a passionate advocate of the lifestyle, he brings both insight and authenticity to the Crowns team.

Lauren, with 5 years experience in the fitness industry, has a passion for helping others unlock their full potential. She dedicates her time into guiding individuals towards their personal health & fitness goals – whether that’s building muscle, losing weight, improving mobility or recovering from injury.

Certifications:
– Level 2 Fitness Instructor
– Level 3 Personal Trainer
– Safeguarding Training
– Paediatric First Aid

Ruben is the Head Muay Thai and K1 Coach at Crowns, bringing over 20 years of Muay Thai experience as well as 8 years of grappling (he’s a BJJ brown belt).
A certified personal trainer (level 2 and 3), he takes a well-rounded approach to coaching — focusing on technical skill, conditioning, and mindset.

In addition to leading the adult Muay Thai and K1 programs, Ruben also heads up the kids’ training program, helping young students build confidence, discipline, and strong martial arts foundations.
Whether working with complete beginners or competitors, Ruben is dedicated to helping every student reach their potential both on and off the mats.

Andrew is a certified Personal Trainer with over 8 years of personal experience in strength training, bodybuilding and physique development.

Passionate about helping people become stronger, healthier and more confident, he focuses on delivering structured, realistic and results-driven coaching tailored to each individual.

Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle building, improving gym confidence or enhancing overall performance, Andrew is committed to helping clients achieve long-term, sustainable progress both physically and mentally.

Alongside his fitness background, Andrew also brings valuable experience from the estate agency and sales industry, bringing strong people skills, professionalism and energy to the Crowns team. He will also be playing a key role in helping expand and grow our Personal Training offering at Crowns Gym.

Qualifications:
• Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training (RQF)
• Strength & Physique Development
• Muscle Building & Body Composition Coaching