Introducing the Primal Mvmnt Fitness & Nutrition team

Adam Clasper

Owner

I am passionate about health and fitness! having worked in the fitness and outdoor industry since 2009 with most of them as a Coach/Personal Trainer. I have also led large teams as a general manager in leisure centres/gyms. Realising I had more to offer – Primal Mvmnt Fitness & Nutrition was born. Our mission is simple – reduce chronic disease & illness in 5000 people. Our deepest purpose as an organisation is to be the best, most fun, non-judgemental and effective fitness community striving to support the health, mental well-being and fitness of our clients and their families. We believe in fun and strong relationships between staff and all clients that just don’t exist elsewhere. caring is our super power.

Jamie Manning

Coach

Qualifications – L2 Gym & Group Exercise – L3 Personal Trainer – BSC (Hons) Health, Exercise & Physical Activity, when I was growing up, I just loved being outdoors and exercising. I would try any sport or outdoor activity. This led to my gaining a BSC in Health, Exercise and Physical Activity at University. I had the opportunity when I finished my degree to travel in the United States and to work with children. This experience was one of the most rewarding of my life as I saw young people grow in confidence and become leaders in just a few weeks because of the positive role models surrounding them at camp. Upon my return to the UK, I have worked my way up in the leisure industry. But in the past few years, I recognised that I didn’t want to climb the corporate ladder. I had lost sight of why I went to university and what I loved about health and exercise. So, I have spent a lot of time looking at what I want from my life and what makes me happy. I left the management side of the business and have been working as a personal trainer and coach ever since. I have always wanted to help people and in this work, I have seen people become healthier, happier and fitter. I truly believe I have found my true purpose in life and love what I do now so I can’t wait to work alongside you at primal Mvmnt.

Hayley Read

Coach

Qualifications – CrossFit Trainer Level 1, I have been a member at Primal Mvmnt since March 22 and have loved every single part of my progression and journey so far. Without a doubt this gym has changed my life for the better. I am a 41-year-old mum of three and thanks to the amazing coaching I’ve received I feel the strongest and fittest that I have ever felt in my whole life. The community feel at Primal Mvmnt has also played a key part in my progression and given me the confidence to push myself to the max. I have always worked at a desk as an accountant and over the years I have realised how important it is for our bodies to incorporate physical activity into our daily routine, not only for our physical health but for our mental wellbeing too. I have a passion for outdoor activities and regularly take my children coasteering within Torbay and for walks and wild swimming on Dartmoor. When I do get time alone I enjoy running and paddle boarding. I love watching an early morning Torbay sunrise on the water! My competitive nature also ensures that I enter at least one running event each year. I recently attended the ATC (Advanced Theory Course) at Primal Mvmnt, hosted by founder and coach Adam. This course, along with encouragement from himself then inspired me to further my knowledge and attend a CrossFit Level 1 course in Nottingham. The course was amazing! It has motivated me to want to become a coach myself so that I can help other people on their health and fitness journey. I am extremely excited about working within this wonderful community in the near future.

Jake Dan

Coach

I have a range of qualifications, from my degree in BSc Sport and Exercise Science to Level 3 Personal
Training and Level 2 Badminton Coaching qualification. Sport, performance, well-being, nutrition,
psychology, strength, and conditioning-you name it, it’s probably a passion of mine! Throughout
my life, I’ve been fortunate enough to take part in almost every sport you can think of, which, in
particular, sparked my passion at a young age for badminton, track and field athletics, and more
recently, calisthenics/gymnastics training. I’ve competed at a national level in badminton during my
time at university, at a regional level in athletics, as well as competing for my university in BUCS
volleyball.

As you would probably expect from many years of competing in numerous sports, I have had my fair
share of injuries, mental blocks, and questions about whether the different kinds of training and
competing I was carrying out were correct. Due to my competitive nature, these hurdles didn’t lead
to a lack of motivation but instead fuelled my never-ending thirst for knowledge and self-
improvement. This drive motivated me to complete a degree at university and strive to pass on
knowledge and help others achieve their goals so they don’t feel as lost as I did as a teenager, all
while aiming to reduce injury risk and improve health and well-being.

It has been phenomenal to be able to coach in a badminton performance centre, working with
athletes of various ages. As well as this I have also had opportunities through volunteering to help
people improve their health and well-being through activity. I have also had the blessing of working
alongside those with disabilities to promote physical activity, and recently, coaching a national-level
disability badminton player. I look forward to being able to work with you and help you achieve your
goals.