Get to know the MHR team a little more...
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Established in 2016, the MHR coaches have over 15 years of combined experience in the world of personal training and professional sport.
MHR Fitness is built on our coaches’ passion for improving the lives of people through functional fitness and sensible nutrition.
Our team of coaches have excellent customer testimonials, which are backed by continued proven results. These are as a result of training hundreds of people through thousands of hours of personal training.
MHR Fitness has evolved in to so much more than personal training. Specialising in mixed small group personal training, WE HELP ANYONE WANTING TO BUILD A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND STRONGER VERSION OF THEMSELVES. Our classes are designed to directly improve your aerobic capacity. At MHR Fitness we will improve your fitness at your level and challenge your perception of what's achievable.
Maxwell Rust
Director
Driven by his own fitness journey, Max transformed his passion for training into a career, founding MHR Fitness in 2016 to help others achieve their goals and build a stronger, healthier community.
Mark Connor
Head Coach
After transitioning from a police officer to a full-time career in health and fitness in 2018, Mark has dedicated himself to helping others achieve their goals, drawing from his own journey and passion for fitness to inspire and guide his clients.
James Foad
Coach
Personal Trainer & the proud owner of an Olympic Bronze Medal in rowing. James brings his knowledge from professional sport to MHR.
Andrea Errington
Coach
After discovering a love for weightlifting, Andrea became a personal trainer in 2018, focusing on proper technique and movement quality to help others find strength, balance, and a sanctuary in fitness.
Amanda Wilson
Coach
After 24 years in the beauty industry boosting people’s confidence, Amanda transitioned into personal training to help others build both physical and mental strength, now coaching small group classes and private sessions at MHR Fitness.
At MHR Fitness we have three principles
which run through our DNA:
Mindset:
Your mind controls everything, we help you change and develop the mindset you need to succeed with your health and fitness.
Health:
We help you live a healthier lifestyle by teaching you about sensible nutrition and developing healthy habits. Also, we focus on training that’s not only going to challenge you but you’ll also enjoy and happily make a part of your life.
Results:
We are highly professional and results driven. We understand that you’ve reached out to us because you’re seeking a specific outcome with your health and fitness. The first thing we want to know is what outcome you are you looking to achieve. Once we have this information, we’ll map out how we’re going to get you there and set very specific goals to keep you focused and accountable on your journey with us.
Sara Bunn
Sara is one of our longest serving clients at MHR Fitness.
Sara completes two small group personal training sessions each week and since joining us has seen significant improvements in her strength, her technique as well as her body composition.
Holly Bathgate
Raising a family and bringing two children into the world can be one of the most rewarding things that a person will ever do.
But as any Mum will tell you, pregnancy can take a real toll on your body.
Jess Gill
Jess reached out for help feeling like the girl who lacked body confidence and self esteem. She was already a member of a gym but lacked the knowledge and confidence to go it alone and achieve results.
Jess came to MHR wanting a programme that would guide her through nutrition and fitness. It was clear from the start that her demanding desk based job with crazy hours was causing a lot of stress and waning habits were adding to her stress.
Bailey Donald
From boy to man and from amateur to pro, professional boxer, Bailey Donald, started training with MHR Fitness at the young age of 17.
Under our guidance, his strength and power has rocketed. Bailey has gained 7kg in weight and gone up a weight class with his boxing.
Jodyne Jurd
Jodyne started training with MHR Fitness in May 2019. At the consultation phase of Jodyne's journey, she told us that she wanted to tone up and feel stronger.
Since then, Jodyne has completed two 1-1 personal training sessions each week.
Lee Rees
Before training with MHR Fitness, Lee had a gym membership but rarely used it due to a busy lifestyle and a lack of confidence of knowing what to do to achieve the results that he wanted.
It's fair to say that Lee likes to enjoy life and after a period of late nights and big weekends he decided that enough was enough and reached out to us to help him achieve his goals.
Kim Searl
Kim trains with MHR Fitness twice a week and joined us wanting to lose fat and tone up.
Kim has had an incredible journey: losing 10kg (2 stone) in weight, reducing her body fat by 10% and losing 22 inches from across her body.
Louise Edwards
In only five months with us Louise has managed to lose 3 stone in weight, this has been achieved through a sensible diet, personal training once a week and our online accountability group.
No fad diets, just a consistent nutrition plan and a progressive training programme, coupled with her own determination to succeed, helped Lou achieve these results.
Get into the best shape of your life… in just six weeks
Our six week challenge, based in Hedge End has been labelled as "life changing".
We offer mixed small group personal training.
Our small group personal training packages combine personal training and group exercise. Delivered in a 1-6 ratio this concept allows us to facilitate our clients on a 1-1 basis while being surrounded by like minded individuals.
Building strength, fixing injuries, focusing on movement quality, and getting fitter and stronger for everyday life.
We cater for anyone, regardless of your training experience or goal.
Our personal training packages are structured from the very beginning of your journey with us.
During the consultation phase we identify your ‘why’ and the goals that you want to achieve. This is your journey and our trainers are on it with you every step of the way to coach you, support you and to celebrate your successes with you.
Everything you need to know about our latest events, offers and blog updates.
Maxwell Rust
From a young age, I was passionate about sports, playing football, cricket, and tennis. After suffering several injuries throughout my sporting career, I became very sedentary at the age of 14. Taking a break from sports led to unwanted weight gain, which motivated me to do something about it. At 15, I stepped into the gym for the first time, and from that moment on, there was no turning back.
Years of dedication to training helped me become fitter, healthier, and more confident. It was this personal transformation that inspired me to help others experience the same benefits.
After completing college, I embarked on a Personal Training apprenticeship at the Solent Hotel in Whiteley, which marked the beginning of my fitness career. After gaining my Personal Training qualifications, I took the opportunity to travel to Australia for a year, combining work and travel.
Shortly after my return, I went back into Personal Training, and in January 2017, MHR Fitness was born. Since then, I’ve been committed to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and live healthier, happier lives. I've also focused on building a professional coaching team so that we can have an even bigger impact on our local community.
Building something that has a positive impact on thousands of people's lives through education on training and nutrition.
Hip Hop, RNB & House.
A cheeky Starbucks (most mornings).
Mark Connor
In 2018, I swapped my job as a police officer for a full time career in health and fitness and haven't looked back since. As the old saying goes, find a job that you love and you'll never work a day in your life. Life in the police involved long, irregular hours which made me appreciate how hard it can be to balance a busy work and family schedule whilst also finding time for your own health and fitness. I know, first hand, that it isn't easy.
Fitness found me in my early twenties and has been a massive part of my life ever since. I've gone from a regular gym goer to a group exercise instructor to a qualified personal trainer. I've now been personal training and teaching classes for over 4 years and have loved every step of the way. Fitness is my passion and I thrive off helping people smash their goals!
Helping someone achieve what they thought was impossible.
If you check my most played, you'll find all sorts of songs and artists. From the latest dance releases to the cheesy tunes of the 90's. They'll either make you cringe or get up and move!
Watching Love Island with a bag of Percy Pigs!
James Foad
Sport & exercise has been my life since my teenage years, having been mostly involved in rowing. I have been lucky enough to compete for my country at all age categories, from European to Olympic Level. With my biggest achievement taking home an Olympic Bronze Medal from London 2012.
I lived the dream then, doing a sport that I loved for a job. Now I'm still living the dream being involved in sport, exercise and health and having the opportunity to pass on everything I have learned in my own sporting career and the new knowledge I am still learning. I use this to help others lead healthier lifestyles and have the confidence to get more active.
I'm super proud to be part of the MHR Fitness team, love working with our existing clients and can't wait to start working with new clients.
This sounds so cheesy, but I get a lot of inspiration from my wife Sophie. She is the one that gives me the confidence to go for my dreams, keeps me focussed on my goals, keeps me driven & helps me see things from a different perspective on a daily basis.
I'm not really into any one style of music but I mainly listen to a lot of Grime, Rap and R&B. However, come into the Foad household, you'll most likely hear me singing along to any Disney song or Little Mix with my two girls.
My dream location/holiday would be to explore Sri Lanka's rainforests, temples, national parks and take in all the beautiful sites it has to offer. Followed by a trip across to the Maldives to kick back and chill.
Jack Coak
I am a registered nutritionist with the association for nutrition, an awful tennis player and a current sports nutrition master's student. My journey all started when I was 6 years old and wanted to become a chef. I followed that dream right up to the age of 18, where I trained to be a chef. Despite my excellent cooking skills, I quickly realised that my passion was the science of what was on the plate. I gave up being a chef to go to university to study Human Nutrition at St Mary's University in Twickenham and I am now studying a Master's in Sports Nutrition.
I must confess I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to nutrition, I print off and read 2-3 research papers a day. I love the science behind how food fuels us, keeps our bodies ticking and how we can utilise the power of food to help improve our health and propel us towards our goals. You can do all the training in the world but if you don't support that training with the correct nutrition you are not going to see the results you desire.
I don't see nutrition as meal plans and macros. It's much more than that. Nutrition is part of our day to day lives and always will be.
People always ask me what famous person inspires me and my answer is why would someone I have never met inspire me? My inspiration in all aspects of life is my Dad. His continuous love, support & friendship wouldn't have got me to where I am or make me believe I could have done half of the things I have done. If I become half the person he is then my children are going to be very lucky! Although I don't take inspiration from his nutrition - he eats a packet of chocolate buttons every night.
If I am going out, I'm going out in style!
Starter - Winter vegetable bruschetta
Main Course - Seafood paella
Pudding - Apple pie & vanilla ice-cream
Drink - Estrella
That's easy, hands down driving down the motorway where no one can hear me singing Take That as loud as I can. Although, Love Island does get a worthy mention. I used to tell my girlfriend I hated watching it, then ended up watching it without her when she was away from home!
Sasha Hart
I started training with MHR Fitness nearly two years ago, taking the plunge to join a Bootcamp and a small group PT session per week. I experienced immediate benefits both in my fitness levels and in my sense of wellbeing.
My confidence grew and as a result in September 2018 I made the decision to make a big change; to leave a job with which I had become emotionally disconnected and to find something about which I felt passionate.
When Max approached me about joining MHR Fitness I was over the moon, as there isn't a company I could believe in more.
I passionately believe in the benefits of training with MHR Fitness. Health and fitness has certainly become a massive part of my life, I am now training five days a week.
MHR Fitness is a community and I really enjoy being part of our members' journeys, not only via email and social media but training alongside them. I am driven by helping others to grow and develop both in terms of their fitness and their confidence and self esteem. It is so rewarding to watch members blossom.
It has to be the people around me. They inspire me all the time without even realising it. Whether that's our members, my friends, family or people I read about or see online.
I naturally observe people and try to take something positive away with me that I can put into practice in my own life.
Starter - Deep-fried Brie
Main Course - Pork belly with red cabbage and dauphinoise potatoes
Pudding - Brownie and ice-cream
It has got to be iced ring donuts. I don't allow myself to buy them because fact is, if I did, I would eat them all in one sitting!
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Amanda Wilson
After 24 years in the beauty industry with the aim of increasing people’s confidence, I felt the next logical step in my career was to become a personal trainer to help people both physically and mentally.
Since qualifying as a level 3 personal trainer I have not looked back (although I still like to make people look pretty on the side).
As a long-standing client of MHR Fitness, once fully qualified I was thrilled to be offered a place on the team taking regular small group classes and private sessions.
When not working or training you will find me spending time with my family or walking our two beautiful dogs Sophie and Duke.
Making people feel confident about their appearance
House and Dance
Adam Kiernan
I was inspired by my dad to pursue fitness at a young age. He was a fitness enthusiast who always managed to fit it into his busy work schedule. I started going to the gym with him when I was 14. Although I didn’t take it seriously at the time, I began to understand the importance of fitness for my well-being.
In my mid-20s, I discovered my true passion for fitness, focusing on my health and learning how to train effectively through proper nutrition and strength exercises. I decided that I wanted to share my enthusiasm with others, so I trained to become a personal trainer. My goal was to help people improve their nutrition and become stronger versions of themselves, both physically and mentally.
As my knowledge of strength training grew, I also decided to compete in powerlifting competitions, focusing on the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
I developed an interest in cycling to commute to work, which led me to road cycling, competing in duathlons and time trials.
To inspire my children to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
Upon reviewing my playlist, you will find a diverse range of musical genres, including AC/DC, Fleetwood Mac, and Pearl Jam. Additionally, there are some popular hits from the band Five, as well as tracks that demonstrate my appreciation for R&B and dance music.
Combining cottage cheese with various sweet ingredients and consistently doing so.
Andrea Errington
I’ve always enjoyed exercising, but after having my daughter I developed a love of weight lifting. Wanting to satisfy my own quest for knowledge, I became a PT in 2018 and took the PFCA Functional Fitness Coaching qualification in 2023. My coaching philosophy centres on the importance of correct technique, emphasising the quality of the movement over the volume of weight lifted.
For me, the gym is a place where I can switch off for an hour or so and just have some time to focus on a different set of goals, away from the demands of everyday life. It allows me to walk away stronger both mentally and physically, with a rush of endorphins to fuel me through whatever is coming next. Coaching allows me to help others find this sanctuary, whilst also aiding them in achieving their goals, providing them with the knowledge and support they need to succeed.
Away from MHR, I have a job, family and dog to keep me busy, so I understand the requirements of having to juggle and balance multiple commitments.
As a coach, having found the gym, I love being able to share the positive impacts it can have on your life with others. And personally, I believe that consistency is a superpower! It’s not about being perfect, it's focusing on showing up, doing your best on the day and in no time at all, you’ll be able to look back and see how far you’ve come.
I grew up listening to the radio, so it's mainly chart music from the ‘80s through to now.
Chocolate, chocolate and well... more chocolate!
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