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.
Having gained a B.A Hons degree in Media, Culture and Communications, Kimberley has gained experience in areas of web journalism, website production and marketing.
Alongside this, Kim expanded her knowledge and passion for fitness, by becoming a fully qualified fitness instructuor and personal trainer. Kim has also gained 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 holds a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film Studies and has recently gained a MA degree in Film, both of which he attained from Liverpool John Moores University. After taking up the couch to 5K challenge on a whim, James found a new passion for running, which he combines with his love for healthy cooking and writing. All of this led him to becoming a copywriter for OriGym.
When he is not writing content for the site, James can be found researching new recipes, writing music reviews, reading and watching latest film releases.
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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 graduated with a First-Class degree in French and Linguistics from the University of Leeds in 2019. As part of her degree, she spent a year living in France where she worked for a lifestyle blog, gaining professional experience in both translation and content writing. Alice is also a qualified yoga teacher, allowing her write from a place of expertise when it comes to yoga! When she’s not writing or practicing yoga, she also loves running, cooking and music!
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James graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Manchester. His desire to find a place where he could combine his passion for writing and love of fitness is what brought him to OriGym. He believes his passion for daily exercise, especially running, is imperative in keeping him motivated and productive. As a result, he has a particular interest in the psychology of health and fitness and the relationship between physical and mental health. Outside of work, James enjoys reading, swimming, playing tennis, rowing, writing short stories, and watching classic movies.
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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 graduated with a BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing from Liverpool John Moores University and prior to OriGym worked at J&R Digital Marketing Agency on the Liverpool 'Female Founders' series. Since joining the company, she 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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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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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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Holding an MA Marketing Communications and Branding as well as a BSc Psychology from the University of Liverpool, Abbie’s experience encompasses the retail, hospitality and fitness industries. Since joining OriGym, she has become a qualified Personal Trainer and gone on to complete a specialist qualification in advanced Sports Nutrition. Abbie’s has contributed to various publications, including the Daily Express. Beyond OriGym, she enjoys staying up to speed with YouTube fitness influencers, going on scenic runs and can be found on the front row of a morning spin class.
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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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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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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 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 holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature, and is currently finishing her MA in Marketing Communications and Branding from Edge Hill University. Her passion for fitness and content writing 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, content creation, and social media. Outside of her writing role Dee enjoys reading, healthy cooking, and playing football with her dalmation.
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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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Graduating from Liverpool John Moores University with a BA (Hons) in Journalism, 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. Beyond OriGym, Annie divides her time between personal writing, her passion for the countryside and mountain walking, and charitable runs.
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Chris is a former English teacher, turned content editor. He holds a first-class honours degree in English Language and Creative Writing from the University of Central Lancashire, before going on to complete his teacher training, and obtain a PGCE at Liverpool John Moore’s.
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 the football, cooking, or spending time with his family.
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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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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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Hannah is qualified in Exercise to Music and is passionate about fitness and discovering alternative ways to make exercise as fun as possible. She enjoys aerobics and Zumba classes, and taking part in obstacle mud runs for charity. In her spare time she loves reading, practicing her Spanish and walking her miniature schnauzer, Stella.
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With a combined English Literature & Spanish degree, Lucy is both a fitness and culture enthusiast. With previous experience spanning higher education, recruitment and publishing industries, Lucy has a passion for both excellent customer service and attention to detail. As well as a keen runner and swimmer, her favourite form of exercise is dancing and a stint of travelling a few years ago allowed her to indulge in an authentic tango class from Argentina's resident experts!
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Josh holds a BA (Hons) in Film Studies with Creative Writing from Edge Hill University, combining his love for movies with his passion for writing. His passion brought him to OriGym, where he enjoys writing content blogs on all things health and fitness related.
Josh keeps himself active through long-distance running, participating in HIIT workouts at his local gym playing football and playing tennis for Ormskirk Tennis Club.
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Nicola graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Language & Creative Writing from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). She has a real passion for fitness and has spent over ten years training with TAGB TaeKwonDo, holding held her Black Belt since 2014. During her time at University, Nicola worked alongside The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway where she helped the awards group diversify their review criteria. When not writing, Nicola enjoys hiking and researching the latest trends and diets. She has also recently taken up learning BSL.
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Jess studied English and American Literature and Drama at University of Kent, graduating with first-class honours degree. She went on to gain experience in content marketing, copywriting and journalism, and has written for a variety of organisations and websites. Her passion for health and fitness led her to OriGym. She is particularly interested in the benefits of exercise and nutrition on mental health and wellbeing. Alongside writing, Jess is an English teacher and she enjoys cycling, swimming, hiking, yoga and learning languages in her spare time.
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Natasha holds an Msc Digital Marketing degree in addition to a BA in Business Management & Marketing from Liverpool John Moores University. Combining both her passion for fitness and content creation, she enjoys producing in-depth exercise guides and reviews on the market's best fitness gear. Since joining OriGym, she has become a qualified Personal Trainer, with a keen interest in weight training. After work, if not found in a local powerlifting class, you can usually find her taking her dog on scenic nature trails.
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Katie is a freelance content writer here at OriGym. Holding a first-class honours degree in Theatre and performance from The University of Leeds, Katie has a background in physical theatre, performance arts and cultural industries.
With experience in script writing and having worked for My Protein and My Vitamins, Katie has a keen interest in writing about health and fitness. She has a love for skiing and enjoys attending the gym and personal training sessions.
When not content writing or skiing down a mountain, Katie runs her own foodie blog and enjoys singing, song writing and performing.
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At OriGym, we understand that pursuing your dream career isn’t always easy. That’s why our courses are designed to be affordable and convenient, without compromising quality. Whether you’re interested in nutrition, sports massage, or personal training courses, all of our qualifications provide you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in the fitness industry.
We’re proud to have an outstanding tutoring team, made up of highly-qualified and experienced fitness professionals. Our dedication to excellence has earned us the prestigious ‘Enhancing’ status from CIMSPA, the highest number of 5-star reviews in the industry, and features in top publications including the BBC, Sky News, Men’s Health, and The Independent.
