Leisure and Physical Activities

Meet the Vale's Exercise Referral Scheme team

 

When you join the scheme, you will be assigned a highly-qualified exercise professional who will oversee your progress.

 

They will be your first point of contact and will lead your exercise classes and sessions to help you achieve your goals. You may be assigned one of the following members of staff...

 

Jamie Lane

Jamie has worked in the leisure industry for nearly 15 years since he gained his degree in Exercise Science from Brighton University.  He works from Barry Leisure Centre and co-ordinates the scheme.  Jamie is a Level 4 Instructor with qualifications in British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitiation Instructor and Obesity and Diabetes Instructor. Look out if he is filling in for one of the instructors as it is sure to be intense!  Jamie can be contacted on (01446) 403000 ext 012.

 

Amy Phillips

Amy has been involved in the health and fitness industry for 14 years and has very diverse experience having been involved in the set up of a nutrition business from scratch.  Amy loves to motivate people and has specialist qualifications as a Level 4 Postural Stability Instructor and has a personal training award.  Amy works between Cowbridge and Llantwit Major and takes classes as well as one to one sessions.  Amy can be contacted on (01446) 403000 ext 055

 

James Cook

James has worked in the health and fitness industry since gaining his Sport and Exercise Science degree from Liverpool's John Moores University. He has worked for a local trust, a private organisation and also for local government so has a wide knowledge of the industry. James has level 4 qualifications as a British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructor and Back Care Instructor.  He is also an Advanced Fitness Instructor with Exercise Referral qualifications, the British Lung Foundation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Instructor, Mixed Martial Arts Fitness, Studio Cycling Instructor and Circuit Instructor.  James is currently working from Penarth Leisure Centre and can be contacted on (01446) 403000 ext 037

 

Martin Naughton

Martin is the newest addition to the team. Martin has been working in the team since June 2010 and has made a big impression. Martin 'the motivator' has already enthused hundreds of people with his attitude to health and fitness. Martin has a degree in Exercise Science from Aberystwyth University and has gained Level 4 qualifications as a Postural Stability Instructor and also as a British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation instructor.  Martin is currently working from Barry Leisure Centre and can be contacted on (01446) 403000 ext 013

 

Scott Jenkins

Having worked in the health and fitness industry for three years, Scott has a gym background but is also a qualified circuit training instructor and group cycling instructor.  He is an advanced fitness instructor and holds the British Lung Foundation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Instructor qualification.  Scott is currently studying for his British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructor having deferred last year due to running 2,000miles from Boston, Massachusetts to Austin, Texas, for charity.  He currently works from Barry Leisure Centre and can be contacted on (01446) 403000 ext 014

 

Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111