About Hoppers Gym

Josh King

Josh has been working as a Personal Trainer since 2017. He has a BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree and works tirelessly to transform the lives of his clients and specialises in sustainable weight loss. Josh has an extensive amount of knowledge in the safe and effective delivery of resistance-based training to meet a variety of goals specific to an individual's needs.

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Josh instructs classes for Hoppers Gym and also works at the Gym offering Personal Training on a Freelance Basis.

Paul Keepax

A Personal Trainer since 1997 and a Kent County Pole Vaulter and High Hurdler prior to that, Paul brings a wealth of experience to Hoppers Gym and has helped countless people over the years reach their fitness goals. Paul is happy to share his opinion on training and diet, and offers an obligation-free complimentary Personal Training session on a Freelance Basis to anyone who is interested.

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Paul Kavanagh

Paul has been working as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist for decades and has an enthusiastic and long-term clientele both here and elsewhere. He teaches our Bootcamps and the Saturday HIIT class. His classes are hugely popular, always varied and a keystone of our community. Paul also offers Sports Massage on appointment and Personal Training on a Freelance Basis.

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Katie May Tracy

Katie is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance International registered Teacher. She teaches Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga and has been teaching for over a year. She is a journalist by background and currently works in the charity sector. She is also a keen netball player. In Katie's classes you can expect 45 minutes of breath to movement flow, including some breathwork and guided relaxation. Everyone is invited to move at their own pace and there are no expectations. A flexible body is not required, only the willingness to be present in your mind and body. ​​​

Sophie Spackman

Sophie is a qualified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor who trained to be a Pelvic Floor Coach, Yoga and Pilates Teacher, including Advanced Pilates. She has studied Level 3 Nutrition and is qualified in Swedish Massage. Sophie is a qualified Run Leader and has taken part in various expeditions, marathons and events and is happy to help members train for their own events.

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Sophie can be seen taking some of our classes at Hoppers Gym.

Caroline Kerslake

Caroline is a Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist, and Therapeutic Midlife Coach, with over 14 years in the health and fitness industry. She specialises in helping people build strength, confidence, and resilience through movement and self care, taking a supportive and holistic approach to fitness and well-being. She works with clients both in-person and online, making it easy to stay active regardless of lifestyle or fitness level.​

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Caroline instructs classes for Hoppers Gym.

Julie Poole

​Since leaving the Royal Navy, Julie has spent many years in the fitness industry, excelling in a number of roles including Class Instructor, Personal Trainer, Studio Co-ordinator and Gym Manager. A water sports enthusiast, Julie spends a lot of her time teaching Stand Up Paddle boarding at Bodiam, and also at Tonbridge.

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Julie instructs classes for us at Hoppers Gym on a weekly basis.​

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Victoria Taylor

Victoria is our Pilates Class Instructor.

Victoria is a senior Pilates, *biomechanics and **somatic movement practitioner and has been teaching movement & exercise for over 30 years. She has a thorough understanding of how the mind and body require a sensitive & holistic approach to optimal wellbeing. She enjoys treating every client as an individual with empathy and reassurance. There is a strong emphasis on the feet in her sessions (*biomechanics) but also how to breathe and even think differently to unblock the energetic pathways from brain to body (**somatics) in order to restore free-flowing, pain-free movement. All ages & abilities are welcome.

Simon Passey

Simon has been a personal trainer for over 10 years, helping hundreds of people along the way with their health & fitness goals. Throughout his coaching career he's successfully helped clients get stronger, fitter, lose weight & improve their mental health. Simon's approach to fitness isn’t about an all or nothing mentality. It’s about enjoying exercise, fitting it around your lifestyle & setting goals realistic to you. Simon won’t be telling you to cut out your favourite foods or getting you to do loads of hardcore workouts every week, because that isn’t sustainable or enjoyable.

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Simon instructs classes for Hoppers Gym and also works at the Gym offering Personal Training on a Freelance Basis.