Dragon Health Club Team


Tara Hammett - Club Manager

I have been working in the Health and Fitness business for over 6 years. After gaining a Sports Science BSC (Hons) degree, I became a Lifestyle Consultant at the club where I gained further qualifications and experience. I soon progressed to a Deputy Manager and have now been managing the Dragon Health and Fitness Club since December 2002. Throughout my career I have gained numerous qualifications including Personal Training, Advanced Instruction, Aqua Aerobics, Fit ball certification, Nutrition & Weight Management and Pool Plant Operation. I am registered on the REPs register at Advanced Level 3.

I have been the Evening Post Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expert for over 2 years. I have a weekly column every Monday answering reader's questions, I also feature articles different exercise styles plus I've got a regular series called Tara Tries. Please click on the publication section to read our recent articles.

I have also started a Personal Training business which has become very successful in a matter of months((http://www.tarahammett.co.uk/). I am currently personally training Real Radio's Angela J.

Helping people to improve their lifestyles and wellbeing has proven very rewarding and I look forward to the new experiences and achievements that will be gained with my clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Robert Crabtree -Deputy Club Manager

I have recently started my employment at the health club after spending 5 years completing a BTEC National Diploma and also a BSc Honours Degree in Sport and Exercise Science. During my time completing the courses I have attained a vast and wide knowledge of many topics regarding the health and fitness industry and also many other aspects. Also I have experience in coaching children in a wide range of sports. This employment with the health club has given me the opportunity to build upon my current knowledge, experience new challenges and also hopefully aid my development further. 

I have gained  many qualifications whilst being part of the health club staff such as British Red Cross First Aid at Work certificate, pool attendant qualification, Gym Instructors Certificate NVQ level 2 and many more. In my spare time I enjoy playing and watching soccer and many other sports.

    
 
Terry Gibson - Lifestyle Consultant

 

I recently commenced employment at the health club after spending the past 3 years studying for a BSc Honours Degree in Sport have and Exercise Science at Swansea University. I moved here from Northamptonshire after completing my A levels and during my time studying I have attained a vast and wide base of knowledge about many aspects involved with the health and fitness industry. I am hopeful that my appointment at the Dragon health club will further my knowledge and let me apply it in a practical setting.

I have completed my pool attendants and first aid courses and am currently studying for my GIC (Gym Instructors Certificate) qualification.

In my spare time I enjoy surfing as well as playing and watching most other sports.

 Andrew Morrissey - Lifestyle Consultant  

  I have recently started my employment at the health club having just completed 5 years studying Sport and Exercise Science at BTEC National Diploma and BSc Hounours Degree level. During this period I have gained theoretical knowledge of the health and fitness industry. The opportunity that the health club has provided me with has enabled me to further my current knowledge, gain first hand experience in the health and fitness industry as well as providing new and exicting challenges.  

I have completed the following qualifications while being a part of the the health club staff, pool attendant qualification and British Red Cross First Aid at Work Certificate and I am currently working towards the Gym Instructors Certificate NVQ level 2 as well as many more.

In my spare time I enjoy playing and watching rugby and golf.

 

 

 

Michelle Hopkins- Beauty Therapist