Personal Training in Truro, Cornwall

About Us

MIKE CASEY
Advanced Exercise Specialist

  Qualifications:
  BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Sciences
  C.H.E.K Practitioner Level 1
  Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1
  Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor

  Bio:

  Mike specialises in back pain, sports
  conditioning and weight loss. Having moved to  
  London, Mike spent 5 years working as a
  Personal Trainer in Canary Wharf and Surrey,
  before returning to Cornwall in 2009 to set up Optima Personal Training.

Previously, Mike has worked with triathletes, golfers, tennis players and rugby players. Notably, he achieved high levels of success working with individuals suffering from low back pain as well as those interested in weight loss. Mike has presented to corporations including Citigroup and HM Customs & Excise on various topics including Nutrition, Back Pain and Stress Management in the Workplace. Also, he has recently piloted a very successful specialised obesity programme on behalf of a primary healthcare agency in Cornwall.

Other Courses:

• Scientific Core Conditioning (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Scientific Back Training (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Programme Design (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Advanced Programme Design (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Swiss Ball Training (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Dynamic Medicine Ball Training (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Advanced Swiss Ball Training for Rehabilitation (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Equal, But Not The Same (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Neurodevelpmental Approach to Conditioning (C.H.E.K Institute)
• Gravity Personal Trainer (Gravity UK)
• Weight Management and Nutrition (Weight Management Centre)
• Movement-Based Anatomy (Premier Training International)
• Postural Assessment (Premier Training International)

Professional Bodies:

Register of Exercise Professional (REPs) Advanced Instructor Level 3
C.H.E.K Institute

Mike is first-aid qualified and holds Public Liability Insurance to £5m

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KEN WALKER
Personal Trainer

Qualifications:
FdSc Personal Trainer
C.H.E.K Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1
OCR Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing including:

• Exercise & fitness knowledge
• Health & safety and professionalism in exercise and fitness instruction
• Instructing gym based exercise
• Instructing circuits

Bio:

Ken recently studied a Foundation Degree Personal Trainer course at Truro College, covering aspects such as exercise physiology, nutrition, anatomy, injuries and rehabilitation, and exercise psychology. Whilst completing this course, Ken also completed the OCR Level 2 fitness instructing certificate, in relation to gym and circuits.

Ken has a long background of competing in running and triathlon, including marathons and Olympic distance triathlons.  This involves balancing training, family life and a full time job, along with Kens desire to help others achieve their own personal health and fitness goals. This experience, in conjunction with the personal trainer foundation degree, has given Ken a greater understanding of the challenges in balancing modern day life. The foundation degree has also given him the knowledge to be able provide training programs that are time efficient, flexible and specific to each individuals unique circumstances.

Professional Bodies: 

Ken is first-aid qualified and holds Public Liability Insurance to £5m

 

About Optima

Optima Personal Training was launched in 2009 by Mike Casey with the aim of providing the very highest quality of personal training in Cornwall, coaching people towards healthier, happier lives.

Our Philosophy
When coaching clients to achieve their goals, we always work with the understanding that the human body is a complex system of systems. There is no part of our being that works in isolation and we believe that taking a holistic approach is the only truly effective method for achieving outstanding results. Therefore, Optima provide coaching on all areas of health and have a network of health professionals to refer to if necessary.

To find out more why not book in for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation.

Our Facilities
The Optima Personal Training Studio is a 1-to-1 facility and all of our services are by appointment only.

The studio is full equipped with a private changing room and shower.

Water and towels are provided.