WHO WE ARE

Barnaby is the owner of Whitehart, he’s created not just a fitness facility but a community that supports each other and thrives together both inside and outside the gym.

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He's been in the business of CrossFit for many, many years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to impart when coaching. He’s a proud dog dad, a lover of gold hot pants, steak, Mongolian throat singing, extra long spicy workouts, and is also a passionate parking attendant.

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As great as he is, he’s also a pain in the ass because he hates bios and won’t help with writing this - so we wrote it for him.

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Barnaby is available for 1:1 PT sessions on request.

Hannah has been part of Whitehart since day one - starting out as a member, quickly stepping into a coaching role, and now managing the gym. She's passionate about the Whitehart community, and organises our social outings and group events throughout the year. 

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She holds a CrossFit L2, BWL L1, PT L3, and a BSc in Sports Therapy. When she’s not coaching, she’s busy providing treatment, rehab, and sports massage to help both members and non-members stay injury-free and moving well. You’ll find her in the gym most days - usually with a coffee in hand.

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Hannah offers 1:1 personal training and rehab sessions, and leads Whitehart’s in-house nutrition programme. 

Swanny is a dedicated CrossFit coach with a passion for building stronger, healthier and more resilient people at all levels.

 

With a background in functional fitness and years of hands on coaching experience, Swanny focuses on helping people move better, gain confidence and push beyond their limits without sacrificing long term health or technique.

 

When Swanny isn't coaching you’ll find him working on his lifts or experimenting with mobility drills. His coaching style is direct and encouraging, and rooted in the belief that progress comes from consistent effort and smart training.

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Swanny is available for 1:1 PTs.

Joe always thought he was fit when he first started CrossFit. He had lifted weights for years,  and played rugby.

 

But it didn’t take long for him to realise he wasn’t as functionally fit as he’d believed.

CrossFit gave Joe a well-rounded level of fitness and a genuine love for the training programme. So much so that when he had his son last year, he decided to quit his job, complete his CrossFit Level 1, and start coaching the same amazing community he used to train with - many of whom he now considers close friends.

 

His nickname is “Joe Versus the Volcano,” though he’s not entirely sure why. He hopes it’s a nod to his enthusiasm and encouragement, but suspects it may have something to do with the film.

Vicki is a qualified British weightlifting coach and CrossFit Level 1 who believes the fundamentals matter: master good movement, fuel yourself with great nutrition, and turn up consistently for yourself. These are the foundations for being a happy, healthy human.

 

Vicki is passionate about building physical and mental strength that transfers outside of the gym.

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Vicki is occasionally available for 1:1 sessions too. 

Charlie has been training and competing in CrossFit for over 10 years, and coaching functional fitness is what he loves most.

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Inside the gym, he focuses on helping people build strength, skill, and confidence—whether that’s nailing a first pull-up, walking on hands, or pushing limits in a workout. 

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Outside the gym, you’ll usually find him on a mountain bike trail or hiking somewhere off the beaten track. For Charlie,training has always been about showing up stronger—not just in workouts but in life too—and that’s the mindset he aims to pass on to everyone he coaches.

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Charlie is available for 1:1 PT sessions.

Abi is a passionate CrossFit Teens coach dedicated to helping young athletes build strength, confidence, and healthy habits. With a deep love for fitness and a gift for connecting with teens, Abi thrives on watching her athletes grow - both physically and mentally.

 

Her coaching style blends discipline, encouragement, and fun, making every session empowering and transformative.

Enki is our CEO, he's at the gym with his dad Barnaby most days. While only a few months old he's settled into gym life well and knows all of our members.

 

He's often the face of our in house announcements and works hard behind the scenes, so he may be having a well deserved snooze when you come in. 

Roka - also known as the Ginger Ninja or the Tiny King - often accompanies Coach Vicki to classes. He’s been part of the Whitehart family since he was a puppy and greets everyone with boundless enthusiasm.

 

Roka has a particular fondness for sweaty trainers, T-shirts and grips, so anything left unattended while he’s around might just end up in his mouth!

Having always been active and involved in a variety of competitive sports throughout childhood and early adulthood, Andy was left searching for something to fill the void after a serious achilles injury forced a stop to football and boxing.

 

At the time, he was still training in a regular gym when CrossFit first came onto the radar. Having always trained with a focus on functional fitness, it seemed like a perfect fit. The sport was still in its early days and very different from what it’s become today - but the appeal was strong, and Andy decided to give it a go.

 

The rest, as they say, is history. The constantly varied workouts were unlike anything he had done before, and for the last ten years, CrossFit has been the only way he trains.