THE BRIGHTSIDE FAMILY

Paul Laslett

Owner

Howdy, I’m Paul - I guess I am Mr Brightside! I set up BrightsidePT with the goal of creating a community of people with similar ethics and goals. I wanted to create a safe, friendly and fun environment for those who have struggled to see progress and who have been scared off of the mainstream gyms! I used to be a full time 800m athlete which was a fun and varied life. I also studied biomechanics at university and am a very social being! 

I love seeing all our clients change their lives. It is truly is a lot of fun to be involved with. One of my goals was to create an atmosphere in all our studios that was inviting and gave you as the client a positive energy. I get very excited very quickly with new ideas of how we can help our clients. I truly love the business and everyone who comes through the door is part of our special community. 

My biggest weakness is Haribo. Even writing the word makes me want to head down to the local shop and grab several bags!

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 at Brightside. I moved down to Southampton from North Wales 5 years ago 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

Managing the Novotel Studio is a pleasure. 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 right! 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 have been a Personal Trainer for 9 years (8 years with Brightside) and also have a BSc & MSc in Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning.

No-one is perfect, 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 :) 

Eliza

 

Jack Goddard

Whiteley Studio Manager

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

 

Hi there, I'm Ollie and I've been working as a Personal Trainer working with Brightside since Aug 2023. I made a new year's resolution back in Jan 2020 to start taking the gym & my fitness more seriously and I haven't looked back since! 
 
It's  my passion in life! I feel so privileged to be in a position where I can help others find that same love for their own health and fitness.
 
I specialise in strength training, rowing and general functional fitness building.

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 enjoys building long term relationships with her 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

Meet Elliot, the newest member of the Whiteley team. Elliot joined us 18 months ago and has added a whole lot of energy, enthusiasm and passion to the Brightside team!

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

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."

Hattie

Hattie is one of the newest members of the Brightside Team and still has some areas to work on. She's regularly called into the office for disciplinary meetings but does bring a lot of enthusiasm to the role.
 
Her wins since joining include dragging owner Paul through a 19 minute park run (including two toilet breaks) and going 2 months without eating a pair of shoes.
 
Her  weaknesses include cheese, shoes and invading peoples personal space if given a small amount of encouragement. Hattie is always keen to provide a mid-workout distraction if required but we do understand if dogs aren't your thing and she'll happily be bribed into the office if you'd prefer a less woofy workout.

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.

 

 

 

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