Meet OriGym' Authors

Meet OriGym’s Authors

All of OriGym’s articles and blog posts are written by our dedicated team of authors. Each of our authors are qualified and experienced in their respective disciplines, including qualified Personal Trainers, Yoga Teachers and Nutrition Experts.

After taking up the 'Couch to 5K Challenge' on a whim in lockdown, James found a new passion for fitness and qualified as a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. He has written for popular outlets including Yahoo News and Stylist. When he's not writing, he's regularly researching the latest industry trends and updates.

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Kimberley Mitchell

Kim is a fully qualified fitness instructuor and personal trainer with specialist qualifications in yoga, nutriton, spin and many more. After working in the industry as a PT, Kimberley went on to study an MA in Digital Marketing and continues to expand her knowledge in the industry. Her main focus is to keep up with current trends and communications with a focus around health & fitness, writing and being creative.

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James Brady

James achieved his Personal Training Diploma with OriGym, and has since gone on to earn a Level 4 Advanced Sports Nutrition qualification. He believes daily exercise, especially running, is imperative in keeping him motivated and productive. As a result, he has a particular interest in the psychology of physical and mental health. James has gone on to write for popular outlets, including The Metro and Yahoo News.

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Rebecca Felton

Graduating from the University of Liverpool with a first-class degree in English, Rebecca’s combined passions for fitness and writing are what brought her to OriGym. Rebecca is a keen gym-goer and specifically enjoys lifting weights. Outside of fitness and writing, Rebecca enjoys cooking, reading, and watching the football.

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Alice Williams

Alice is a fully-qualified, practising yoga teacher and enjoys writing about her practice. Since completing her training, Alice has gone on to teach regularly in studios across the UK. When she’s not in the studio, she also loves running and healthy cooking.

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Luke Hughes

Luke is the Co-Founder of OriGym. Holding a first-class degree in Sport and Exercise and an MSc in Sport and Nutrition, he is also qualified as a Level 4 Personal Trainer with various specialist credentials covering the entire spectrum of health, fitness and business. Luke has contributed to a variety of major industry publications, including Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Metro, Cosmopolitan, The Mirror, The Sun, The Standard and more.

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Chloe Twist

Since joining OriGym, Chloe has become a qualified Personal Trainer and advanced Sports Nutrition Specialist. Chloe's professional interests intersect content development and the world of online fitness, especially across social media and YouTube, and Chloe has herself contributed pieces on fitness and weight loss to sites including the Daily Star and The Express. Outside her day-to-day role, Chloe enjoys playing the guitar, gaming and kettlebell training.

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Abbie Watkins

Abbie is a qualified Personal Trainer and since joining OriGym she has completed an advanced certification in Nutrition. Abbie has also written for several publications, including the Daily Express and Stylist. Outside of work, she keeps up with the latest in fitness trends and loves group fitness classes - her favourites are barre and reformer pilates.

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Jessie Florence Jones

Jessie has a 1st class honours degree in English Literature from University of Leeds and an MA in English Literature from Durham University. Naturally Jessie has a real passion for writing especially about film, culture and wellbeing. Outside of writing she loves hiking, country walks and yoga, which she has done religiously since lockdown.

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Liam Donohoe

Liam graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a 2:1 in BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing. He has also co-written a short film that has been featured in several film festivals. In October 2023, he ran and completed his first half marathon and for 2024, he's now training to complete his first metric marathon. In his spare time, Liam likes to teach himself German, read books, lift weights and listen to metal music that only passionate fans of the genre will understand.

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Emily Evans

Emily studied English Language and Literature at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2021 with a 2:1 BA honours degree. Alongside her degree, she also gained experience in student publication as Forge Press’ Lifestyle Editor and Deputy Editor for Post-Production. This is where her love for content writing stemmed from, which also led her to OriGym. Outside of her work, Emily will either be found on a long hike, at the gym or making a mess trying new healthy recipes in her kitchen!

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Erin McDonough

Erin holds a BA in English Language and Linguistics, which she attained whilst studying at Bangor University. Whilst studying, she found a passion for editing and writing, and has worked with writers from the Wirral and Liverpool area over the past 3 years. Erin also has a keen interest in strength training and yoga, often incorporating mindfulness techniques into the latter. Outside of work, Erin can be found gaming, catching up with the newest book releases, or song writing.

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Zac Yeo

With a BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations from Kingston University and previous experience working in the finance sector, Zac’s passion for fitness brought him to OriGym, and ultimately led him to become a qualified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist. With a keen interest in developing consumer trends, Zac enjoys the creation of deep, insightful content catering to new trends and has contributed to various publications including the Daily Star. Outside of work, Zac can be found watching football, either in-person supporting Charlton Athletic or virtually on Fifa.

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Rachel Stevens

Rachel is a freelance content writer and fitness enthusiast based in Liverpool. She completed her BA (Hons) in Egyptology and Ancient History, followed by a MA in Ancient History, at the University of Liverpool. She has a keen interest in many water-based sports, like kayaking, in which she holds a 1-star qualification with the intention of progressing further. She is an avid reader, runner and yoga enthusiast.

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Dee Hammond-Blackburn

Dee's passion for fitness brought her to OriGym, and she has since become a qualified Personal Trainer and a Sports Nutrition Specialist. Combining her skills in fitness and writing, Dee has a professional interest in fitness blogging and content creation.

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George Aird

George Aird is a content writer and marketer with specialist knowledge of health and fitness, online marketing, and start-up businesses. In his spare time, he is a keen climber, and a (reluctant) runner.

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Annie Williams

Annie specialises in mental and physical wellbeing, with a specific interest in nutrition and mindfulness. Her long-standing interest in fitness is what brought her to OriGym, and led her to become a qualified Personal Trainer and obtain specialist qualifications in Advanced Sports Nutrition. Annie’s primary professional attraction lies in following and tracking the ever-changing trends in the fitness industry.

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Chris Allsobrook

Chris is a keen runner and is currently undertaking both his fitness instructing and personal training qualifications here at OriGym. Outside of fitness, you’ll often find him gaming, watching football, cooking, or spending time with his family.

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Harry Griffiths

Harry is a senior editor for Origym. With a degree in creative writing at his back, he writes about all things fitness for our company blog, covering everything from exercise techniques to product reviews. A passionate weight lifter, Harry’s commitments to fitness and wellbeing extend from behind the keyboard all the way to the gym floor.

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Lauren Banks

Lauren is a history graduate with a first-class degree from Lancaster University and is currently completing her Masters Degree. She worked on the university paper Scan for her 4 years there, eventually becoming the Carolynne Editor, overseeing 5 sections underneath her. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her lifting weights at the gym, trying to beat her current 5K personal best, or with her head in a long book.

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