Alex Yates

HQ Studio Manager

I'm Alex the HQ Studio Manager and Trainer. I initially moved to Southampton to study at university and received a degree in Sport and Nutrition Science. I joined BrightsidePT in the early days and have helped to build the business into what it is today.

I focus on strength and conditioning and nutrition to make sure our clients get the most out of their journey with us. I love seeing clients achieve their goals and this really motivates me to continue to learn.

My biggest weakness is probably my love for socialising (the odd beer here and there) and a cheeky cheesecake.  

Mat Jones

Group Training Manager - HQ 

Hi I'm Mat, I'm one of the trainers and the Manager of the Small Groups program at Brightside. I moved down to Southampton from North Wales back in 2012 and have been here at Brightside ever since.

I've been working as a personal trainer for 20 years and still enjoy it now as much as I did back then. My favourite things in the world are my wife and two daughters. I also like to play squash and follow rugby in my down time, also hitting the gym whenever possible.

I have OCD so I like things to be perfect and my pet hates are my wife always being right!

Eliza Thomson

Novotel Studio Manager

Hi I'm Eliza. Managing the Novotel Studio is a pleasure. It's the perfect environment for clients to exercise in a private space and have some “me time”.

We work hard, we challenge ourselves, we laugh and I give clients a space to vent as we put the world to rights! It’s not just the 1 hour of exercise. The support and friendship built in and outside the gym I hope helps them in many ways.

I joined Brightside as a Personal Trainer in 2014 and also have a BSc & MSc in Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning.

Everyone is on their own journey, which is exciting whatever level you begin at. The greatest joy from my job is watching my clients evolve and grow physically and mentally and myself learning from them too.

I look forward to meeting you :) 

Jack Goddard

Whiteley Studio Manager

Hi I'm Jack, Manager of the Whiteley studio. I became a Personal Trainer because I have always been passionate about sport, health and fitness. It became apparent to me that there are a lot of people that I could help with finding an enjoyable way to keep fit and healthy. So that's what I decided to do! When I'm not training our clients and helping them achieve their goals I like to socialise with friends, travel and explore new places, I have recently taken up boxing to keep me motivated and focused with my own training. 

Last but not least I also love eating pizza, which is my weakness! But hey everything is ok in moderation.

Ollie Wren

Looking forward to meeting you!

Heather Douglas

Hi I’m Heather and I work at the Whiteley studio. My career as a Personal Trainer began in 2000 and I’ve never looked back! 

Health and fitness has always been a passion of mine, starting with swimming and the 100m sprint then rowing. Rowing then became my main focus for 14 years. Now as a mum I use any spare time, space and equipment to complete imaginative workouts at home.

I’m very friendly and approachable and enjoy building long term relationships with our clients. I specialise in core stability training which improves posture, balance, muscle tone, flexibility and injury recovery. Clients can expect to see and feel results within a few weeks and I’ll keep your motivation high during and after your sessions. 

Elliott Gill

Hi I'm Ell, a level 3 personal trainer, passionate about health & fitness. I've been training all my life both across sports and bodybuilding.

I joined Brightside in 2023 and am based mainly in the Whiteley studio. 

It matters to me to ensure that anyone who is making the choice to improve their health and fitness has access to the tools they need to reach their potential. I'm very enthusiastic and enjoy motivating others; seeing a client who wasn't initially up for putting in work that day change and feel inspired really ticks my box.

Look forward to working with you!

Hattie

Molly The Dog, Mascott 2011-2023

Brightside's original team mascot kept a warm spot on the gym sofa for many years! Molly was the first team member of Brightside and took her duties of sleeping at the gym very seriously. Her weaknesses included stealing biscuits from children and sneaking into other offices while at work.