THESE THINGS DON'T JUST HAPPEN
Hey, we're the coaches
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our goal is simple: help you become fitter, stronger, and more confident - inside and outside the gym.
Now then, I'm Seb
What I do here
TCG is not just my job, but my Ikigai - my purpose. I truly believe in the power of helping people and improving their lives through fitness and have successfully been doing that for over 10 years… So what I do here is create a place and coach people to be able to live the healthiest, fittest and most fulfilled lives they can.
Coaching, listening & really understanding all the moving parts is what i do best. But im also here to develop this gym into a place that people love coming to and is successful, so we can improve it for you.
Im continually learning everything from Nutrition & Life coaching to Gymnastics & Olympic Weightlifting so that I can use the knowledge to give each one of our members the best fitness journey they’ll find anywhere.
My coaching style in three words
Empathetic, Intelligent, Fun!
My favourite thing about TCG
Watching people fall in love with training and it taking on a life of its own!
Fun fact
I became a coach after 11 years in Civil Engineering. I totally changed & improved my life in the space of a year and thats why its become my purpose to help other improve theirs!
Hey, I'm Jen
What I do here
Seb right hand..but My main focus is making sure you feel welcome and part of the team in whatever way feels right for you. Working behind the scenes to make your journey fun, memorable and fully supported across everything we offer. As a coach, I’m here to help you get the most out of every session whether that’s pushing yourself or letting me guide you through it.
I’ve been on this journey with Seb since day one (ish) I spent almost 8yrs as his client, learning this sport from the ground up. I’ve also expanded my own knowledge through GB Athletes to deepen my understanding as an athlete. Now I bring all of that experience, learning and lived training back into our community, using it to support you, build your confidence and help you level up in your own journey.
My coaching style in three words
Focused, supportive, and a sprinkle of Jen-ism.
My favourite thing about TCG
Everyone is on their own journey, but we do it together.
Fun fact
I’m a jack-of-all-trades - went from Musical Theatre to Tech Delivery consultant to running a whole gym. The story makes zero sense... but its life to be enjoyed!
Hiya, I'm Bex
What I do here
As a busy mum of 2 pushing 40 (ageing like a fine wine though 🤎) and working full-time in the NHS, I’m living proof that you can prioritise your health. With the right motivation, guidance and coaching, we can become our happiest, strongest selves and after 5+ years in the game, I’m all in 😊
I’m approachable, energetic and a great listener. I’ll push you when you need it, challenge you when you’re ready, and support you every step of the way. My goal? To make every session the most uplifting, confidence-boosting hour of your day.
My coaching style in three words
Encouraging, motivating & total viiiibbeeezzz
My favourite thing about TCG
Everyone is on their own journey, but we do it together.
Fun fact
As part of a ‘We Will Rock You’ tribute in Blackpool, I performed with the legendary Mr Jo Longthorn MBE
Iya Folks
What I do here
My role at TCG is to support you in your training journey so you can get the most out of your experience with us.
I’ll be on the gym floor running sessions and working in the background with Seb, making sure we have the best training programmes to get the best possible results.
I’m a bit of a training nerd, which makes me quite methodical in how I coach - but fitness should be fun, so let’s have a laugh along the way!
My coaching style in three words
Fun, flowy, methodical.
My favourite thing about TCG
My favourite thing about TCG is the strong sense of community.
Fun fact
Nothing brings me more joy than a buttery crumpet. 🧈🥞
OUR COMMUNITY
TESTIMONIALS
Don't just take our word for it. Hear it from the team.
I have been training with Seb and the Tough Cookie team for nearly a year. I can see the physical and mental improvements this training has helped me gain. I have joined a very supportive team who encourage each other to be their best selves. I have learnt so much around fitness, nutrition and general wellbeing. Seb is a motivational and calm coach, he is very supportive and adapts the training to your needs . I would highly recommend joining the team as I have not found any other like this.
Aneka
I’ve recently joined this gym on a trial. I’ve wanted to join for a little while but I was a bit anxious as I’ve not done anything similar. On my first session the owners Seb and Jen showed me round the gym, introduced me to the others doing a session and talked me through different skills/exercises at my pace. It was so rewarding, at first I couldn’t get my head round a specific movement, however, Seb took me through it step by step and by the end of the session I felt like I’d progressed significantly. I was absolutely buzzing. The others in the small group gave me encouragement too, it’s such a nice community.
I then attended one of the weekend Sweat classes which is a larger class. Again everyone was so friendly, supportive and at no point did I feel overwhelmed. At the end some people stayed for a coffee/chat, unfortunately I had to leave as I had a family event, however, Seb messaged me that evening just to see how I found the class which I thought was a really nice touch.
I’d recommend this gym to anybody. The support and guidance is brilliant, I wish I’d joined sooner.
Sam Jackson
Seb is a great PT and coach. I have been training with him for over three years and cannot recommend him enough. Tough Cookie Training is not only his business but also his passion. Seb invests time in his own development and it shows in the way he manages his business and training programmes. I would recommend Seb to anyone who looks to improve not only their physical ability but also mindset and focus on setting and achieving goals. Seb created a great training community so no one is a stranger to other people training with Seb. Seb's decision to start small group PT was a game changer for all of us who train with him - it is great to do PT training alongside other people -and learn from them as well as from Seb.
Lucasz Krol
