MEET YOUR TRAINER
James Waddington
With over 30 years of experience in fitness and personal training, James Waddington has worked with everyone from elite athletes to busy professionals balancing fitness with daily life.
His mission is simple: to help people move better, feel stronger, and stay active for life.
James holds a degree in physical education, specialising in rehabilitation. He later worked as a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) with the British Army, helping injured soldiers rebuild strength and mobility. This gave him a deep understanding of how the body works and how to support recovery and performance.
In 2011, James faced his own challenge. A stroke, caused by an undiagnosed heart condition, meant rebuilding his fitness from the ground up. With resilience and smart training, he not only recovered but went on to rank among the UK’s top 10 cross-country mountain bikers. He knows what it takes to overcome setbacks and come back stronger. James’ approach is practical and results-driven. No gimmicks, no generic plans. Just smart coaching tailored to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. Whether you're training in person, online, or through the Trainer Fu app, he’ll guide you to move better, build strength, and stay injury-free.
Testimonials
"I have been training with James for over a year now and couldn’t be happier with the change I’ve seen in my strength and recovery.
3 months into training with James I fell pregnant with my second child. With his expert knowledge and experience of pre and postpartum exercise and pre hab, I was able to continue training for the entire 9 months without injury and was able to return to full exercise after 12 weeks post c-section"
Stephanie
"James has been training me for about 8 months now , and I’ve seen the most incredible results. I have lost over 20 Kgs due to his detailed and targeted workout plans. He makes sessions both informative and varied which means there is never a dull moment!! I now look forward to exercise and so happy I have found someone to help implement a routine into my lifestyle
Can’t wait to continue my weight loss journey with him."
George T
"James has been a great trainer and listened to exactly what I wanted to achieve and came up with a brilliant action plan that has kept me going for a long time. He always gives helpful advice and has helped me reach my goal in a way that fit around my lifestyle."
Olivia
"James has trained me nearly every week for 15 years. I’m grateful for his efforts and professionalism. I’m not disciplined and he is thank goodness. Tim. Here’s to another 15 years!"
Tim
"James helped me train for my first marathon with a tailored strength training to keep me injury free. I’ve continued my sessions with James for my next marathon where I hope to achieve a sub 4 hour! "