Instructors
Head Instructor/Founder
Sam — Founder and Head Coach
Sam has over 20 years of martial arts experience, holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and has trained extensively in Muay Thai kickboxing.
With 12 years of experience as a professional personal trainer, he has helped people of all abilities become stronger, improve their fitness and build confidence.
Sam created Equal Fitness to provide a welcoming alternative to commercial gyms and large fitness classes. He coaches Equal Strength personal training sessions and private one-to-one PT, combining technical knowledge with individual support, encouragement and clear progression.
“I believe becoming stronger is about more than what you can lift. The right training can improve how you feel, build confidence and help you create a more positive future.”
— Sam
Instructor Tori
Tori is an experienced coach with over a decade of teaching experience. Growing up as a dancer, she has a deep understanding of movement mechanics and is an expert at breaking things down.
She wants her clients to truly understand their bodies and build confidence in their movement practice. Tori has trained and delivered many modalities over her career from yoga, to dance, aerial, reformer and more. These days her practice is heavily focused around weight training, calisthenics & mobility, whilst weaving in her other skills when it is called for.
Tori is open and capable of training any one with any goals, but her ultimate joy comes from helping clients train to unlock skills, confidence, maintain the privilege of movement as we age and of course find movement they genuinely enjoy.
Her specialties lie with the neurodiverse, Hypermobile & chronically ill. Living with multiple chronic health conditions such as hyper mobility & endometriosis herself, she knows all too well how much of a privilege it is to move well and often.
After years of trial and error Tori has mastered living and training in a chronically ill body (as much as is possible) and has a deep passion for helping others build trust in their bodies, quiet the industry noise and bespoke an approach that works for YOUR specific needs. She will help you build a sustainable practice that reduces pain and inflammation rather than increase it.
Whether you are looking to unlock cali skills, lift some serious numbers or pick up your first weights, Tori will meet you where you are at. Most of us don't realise how capable we really are, best believe Tori does!
Sessions
Monday - 8:05am - Equal Strength: Personal Training
Thursday - 7am - Equal Strength: Personal Training
Available for 1-2-1 Personal Training
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Instructor Mimi
Mimi is a dedicated personal trainer and fitness coach specialising in strength training, conditioning, and pre- and post-natal fitness. With a passion for empowering individuals to become stronger, fitter, and happier, Mimi brings a client-centred approach to every training journey.
A seasoned athlete herself, Mimi is also the HYROX Doubles World Champion (2022), an achievement that reflects her commitment to high performance, discipline, and teamwork. Whenever possible, she embraces new fitness challenges, always seeking opportunities to grow and inspire her clients by example.
Her supportive and motivating style helps clients build confidence, develop sustainable habits, and discover what their bodies are truly capable of.
She teaches the Mum’s Strength Club Sessions for Postnatal Fitness & Strength Training every Monday & Friday at 11am.
Offers 1-2-1 Personal Training Sessions at the studio also.