Kev Foley
Owner
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Experience
I’ve been into fitness and sport from a young age. My sporting background is in Boxing, where I was lucky enough to travel the World as an amateur and competed in over 100 bouts. This was invaluable experience and gave me the opportunity to train and work alongside some of the elitist athletes of the today.
I’ve been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years. I’ve worked as a gym instructor, Group exercise instructor, self employed personal trainer, I have owned multiple fitness businesses and have worked with business owners all around the World as a fitness business coach.
Specialism
Boxing training, Kettlebell training and Over 40’s fatloss
What drives and motivates you in your role?
I’m motivated by seeing improvement and development in others. I love to see our members losing weight and improving their health and lifestyle and I’ve loved watching our coaching team develop into great coaches
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
It’s most definitely the people. It’s the community that makes B Fit.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
When I’m not working you’ll normally spending time with my Wife and 3 children, playing golf or watching the footy or boxing.
Favourite quote
Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional and mental states
Favourite book/film/podcast
Favourite book: The Slight Edge, Film: The Nutty Professor
What would you be if you weren’t a fitness trainer?
I think I’d probably still own a business, more than likely around marketing, or a chef.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
If you’re the smartest person in the room then you’re in the wrong room. I’m a big believer in self development and continuous learning.
Kath MacDonald
Fitness Manager
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Experience
15 years in the fitness industry, variety of roles – personal trainer, sales and management.
Specialism
Weight loss and toning.
What drives and motivates you in your role?
Coming up with creative ideas to improve something and learning new skills.
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
Meeting new people and seeing people achieve their fitness goals.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
Exploring new places with my dog.
Favourite quote
With pain comes strength.
Favourite book/film/podcast
Harry Potter
What would you be if you weren’t a fitness trainer?
Dog groomer
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
“if at first you don’t succeed, try again”
Nas Suleman
Personal Trainer
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Experience
18+ years in the fitness industry in total:
Certified PT, Nutritionist & mental health awareness
In the gym setting:
Personal training, Nutrition consulting, gym & sales manager roles
As a business owner:
Running my own fitness behaviour change coaching business
Other projects:
Running the Cardiff branch of the international weight loss org – Man V Fat Football
Specialism
Weightloss & behaviour change.
What drives and motivates you in your role?
I’m driven by being able to play a part in other peoples health and fitness success stories and helping people live longer, happier, healthier lives for themselves and their loves ones.
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
Our members and community (the Bfit family).
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
I have no idea what that means, I’m always working 🙂
Favourite quote
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. – Viktor Frankl
Favourite book/film/podcast
Book – A man’s search for meaning
Movie – Gladiator
Podcast – Joe Rogan
What would you be if you weren’t a fitness trainer?
I’ve also worked in media advertising, so either that or I’d consider being the new Batman.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
“Hand in your notice first thing tomorrow morning, life is too short to be miserable” – My Wife
(when I was working in the corporate world after taking a break from the fitness industry.. best thing I ever did)
Harry Bevan
Personal Trainer
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Experience
2.5 years at Bfit, final year student studying biomedical science (health, exercise & nutrition) and exercise referral qualified.
Specialism
Nutrition, strength and conditioning, fat loss and exercise referral.
What drives and motivates you in your role?
Helping to make a difference in people’s lives through exercise and nutrition. People really underestimate what a difference it makes to individuals when they fuel their body properly and push themselves through exercise. The discipline and effects of this really do translate into every aspect of our lives.
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
The sense of community with all of the members, all egos are left at the door and all the PT’s here at Bfit are driven and motivated.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
If I’m not working, I’m normally studying or training myself!
Favourite quote
‘Success isn’t about greatness, its about consistency’. ‘Consistent hard work gains success, then greatness will come’ – Dwyane the Rock Johnson
Favourite book/film/podcast
Favourite Fitness Book – The Art of resilience by Ross Edgely
Favourite book – The lord of the rings
Film – Interstellar
Podcast – The infinite monkey cage by Dr Brian Cox
What would you be if you weren’t a fitness trainer?
The child in me would say an astronaut but more realistically if I had the intellect, experimental physicist, or cosmologist.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
Happiness cannot be bought but it is a choice.
Bethan Box
Client Care Co-ordinator
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Experience
I was a Law Librarian for ten years and then I worked for my family retail business as the E-commerce Manager.
Specialism
I am an information management and content creation professional with over twenty years of experience.
What drives and motivates you in your role?
I’ve been training with B Fit for five years, it helped me regain my confidence and my fitness after having a baby and taking some time out.
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
I really enjoy seeing people transforming their health and fitness and gaining confidence in themselves.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
I love to be by the sea. Tenby is my favourite place. I enjoy walking and wild swimming. I used to love skiing and hope to get back to that one day.
Favourite quote
Nothing will work unless you do. Maya Angelou
Favourite book/film/podcast
During lockdown I’ve been listening to the Elizabeth Day Podcast “How to Fail” – which is a lot more positive that it might sound!
Book – My favourite author is Amistead Maupin – he’s a great storyteller.
Film – I’ve all Wes Anderson films, Darjeeling Limited, Life Acquatic…
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
Don’t be afraid to make a change.