The BodyByJR Story
The BodyByJR story started in 2014 when we (Jordan & Ray) met, sweating it out in an Essex gym. After a number of workout dates, we realised we shared a passion for health and fitness. This passion quickly turned into a dream, a dream of creating our own Personal Training business.
Alongside helping others with their fitness goals, we both competed in fitness modelling shows. This gave us first-hand experience and knowledge, allowing us to help over 100 people train for such events.
Since then we have undergone a number of recreations and iterations to improve our knowledge, skillset and expand our services to help the people we serve.
Today we personally strive to grow and develop our team of coaches to be able to deliver first class coaching from the experience and knowledge we have.
We understand that challenge is what drives change so we like to put ourselves through fitness races because to lead a team or coaches and our members we lead from the front, it challenges those around you to grow.
We help the general population believe they can become fitter, stronger, more confident and live a higher standard of life through improvement of self-esteem. We drive results through accountability and a community that holds you responsible to our values and culture.
The BodyByJR brand quickly grew from strength to strength and this success recently enabled us to open up our very own BodyByJR HQ gym in July 2019!
We have over 20 years of combined experience, working with over 1,000 clients, clocking up 25,000+ PT sessions. That's a lot of early mornings and late nights!
We hope to we can help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
The BodyByJR Team
Jordan
Director, Head Coach
Bsc Hons Sport Science, Level 3 PT, Pre / Post Natal, Group Ex
jordan@bodybyjr.co.uk
Read MoreFrom the age of 10, I competed as a national swimmer. I battled an unhealthy relationship with food and my weight, which sadly lead to a vicious circle of an eating disorder, which eventually affected my female health. After studying Sports and Exercise Science at University, I soon realised my passion laid within helping people to overcome battles with food and training. After qualifying as a personal trainer, I realised that I could not only help people with their physical results, but getting to know them on a personal level, I could also help with state of mind.
I've had many ups and downs over the years. I competed on stage in fitness modelling three times, which took me from a size 14 to an 8 and back to a 12. I've recovered from amenorrhea, had a miscarriage and gave birth to beautiful baby girl. It took strength I didn't know I had to overcome my demons, but I have found happiness within myself. Our ethos not only achieves sustainable results, we educate our clients so the results are long term and life is to be enjoyed. Be kind to your body and your body will be kind to you.
I work with online clients all over the world who each have personal goals and challenges to overcome. Whether it be an eating disorder, weight loss, weight gain or wanting to find happiness and build a healthier lifestyle. We celebrate all progress, however big or small. It's not always about the physical results, but the mental aspects are as equally important.
In the years myself and Ray have been together (now married), we have grown year after year and so has our passion for our clientele. We are striving to create a community by making fitness fun. Our ethos educates our clients on how they can achieve sustainable results with long term lifestyle changes.
Elliott
BodyByJR Coach
elliott@bodybyjr.co.uk
Read MoreI have such passion for the health and fitness industry, which begun at a young age playing football. I have always played sports and continued this journey studying Sport Science & Coaching at the University of Chichester.
Following this I worked at the University of Essex as a PT & Coach. Working with clients of all ages and teaching a wide range of classes from circuits to spin.
Most recently I was working as a rehab personal trainer at both Life Chiropractic Clinics in Wickford and Spinal Care Clinic in Brentwood. Both of these roles really helped to develop my skillset & knowledge in a 1-1, small group environment and again cater to a wide range of clients of all different age groups and abilities.
Outside working life, I love to personally go to the gym and push myself to see what the body can achieve. Aside from health & fitness, I am a massive foodie and love my food. I really understand the importance of having that balance with your social life.
Ray
Director, Head Coach
Level 3 PT, Group Ex
ray@bodybyjr.co.uk
Read MoreAfter spending the first 7 years of my working life as an accountant, I realised it wasn’t for me. So shortly after meeting Jordan, I completed my Personal Training qualifications...
After spending the first 7 years of my working life as an accountant, I realised it wasn’t for me. So shortly after meeting Jordan, I completed my Personal Training qualifications. I remember look of worry on my parents face when I told them I was going to become a full time Personal Trainer. However, this career path has been so much more rewarding for me.
As a young lad, football was my life! I played up to the age of 16 when I was offered a semi-professional contract. By this time though my focus had switched to golf.
My own training style started out focusing on bodybuilding, due to competing in a number of competitions, but this lifestyle is unsustainable. I now focus more on physical performance, using fitness and endurance training, Crossfit, circuits, Tabata to name a few.
Eleanor
BodyByJR Coach
eleanor@bodybyjr.co.uk
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