The Team
The Team
Kev Foley (OWNER)
Specialism - Boxing training, Kettlebell training and Over 40’s fat loss.
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.
Mike Harrington (Fitness Manager)
Specialism - Functional Fitness, Strength & Conditioning and Fat Loss.
I have been a P.T. for 4+ years, I’ve worked as both a self-employed and employed P.T. I have worked with a broad range of ages and abilities in my previous roles.
Specialism
Functional Fitness, Strength & Conditioning and Fat Loss
What drives and motivates you in your role?
Helping others become better individuals not only physically but mentally through health and fitness
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
Seeing an individual completing their goals and growing as an athlete.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
Spending time with my family, training for upcoming challenges and playing Rugby.
Favourite quote
“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done” David Goggins
Favourite book/film/podcast
Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Any Given Sunday
Mind Pump
What would you be if you weren’t a fitness trainer?
Mental Health Councillor
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
Always look for a positive, look forward not back.
Dale Davies (Head Coach)
Specialism - Kettlebell/barbell training and exercise programming...
I qualified as a personal trainer in 2016 and since then I have been fortunate to work with a variety of individuals, helping each of them achieve success with their personal goals. I have helped rehabilitate stroke survivors, built clients’ strength after life changing surgeries and coached a client to national title in powerlifting. I look forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to the members of B fit.
Specialism
Kettlebell/barbell training and exercise programming.
What drives and motivates you in your role?
I am driven by my passion for helping overs achieve their goals, whether it’s exercise technique or guidance with nutrition. My focus is to help you get the most out of your training and for you to enjoy your fitness journey.
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
My favourite thing about working at B Fit is the sense of community from both the members and B Fit team.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
When I’m not in work I enjoy playing/recording music. Off road mountain biking and spending time with my wife and dogs.
If I wasn’t a personal trainer I would of become a session musician/music theory teacher.
Rio Silva (PERSONAL TRAINER)
Specialism - Strength training
This is my first job in the fitness sector, qualifying in December 2023. However, I have been training for 4 years towards various personal health and fitness goals such as the Cardiff Bay Triathlon and a 21-kilometre Spartan race.
Specialism
Strength training and teaching clients the foundation movements e.g. squat, hinge, push and pull.
What drives and motivates you in your role?
Understanding that helping and encouraging clients towards their health and fitness goals can be life-changing. Health has a major place in improving physical health but can positively help an individual have a positive mental headspace too.
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
All the clients of BFit joined for the same reason, to have a more comfortable place to exercise where all clients and trainers encourage one another to stay active. Not all gyms have the welcoming feeling nor the want to take special care of their clients but this is where BFit excels.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
I love exercising outdoors. Hikes or Triathlon based, it’s great to make the most out of our occasional sunny weather!
Favourite quote
‘If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’ Fred Devito
Favourite book/film/podcast
The film – Life of Pi
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
If you aren’t in control of it, you cant change it so don’t be so hard on yourself
Adam Kaplan (PERSONAL TRAINER)
Specialism - Injury prevention, beginners’ fitness, flexibility and strength training.
I have been working in the fitness industry for 3+ years.
Specialism
Strength and conditioning.
What drives and motivates you in your role?
I love training to improve sports performance, as a footballer myself I know how important it can be, plus, I find the sessions more enjoyable to partake in.
What’s your favourite thing about working at B Fit?
I love helping my clients achieve their fitness and health goals, along with a lot of jokes and laughs.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
Outside of the gym I play a lot of football, go for food with my mates and try to play golf.
Bethan Box (Client Care Co-ordinator)
Specialism - Information management and content creation.
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
“Let everything happen to you. Beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” Rainer Maria Rilke
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.