Who is Cobalt

Cobalt coaches

Personal training done properly: Helping you to enjoy doing the things you don’t really want to, in order to help you get what you want.

Ben Gray – Founder

25 years coaching

“Knowing the person, seeing every detail in the movement, and giving simple advice that makes sense, while keeping the energy in the room so everyone has a great time working as hard as they need to.”

Ben started coaching in his home town of South Shields while completing his BSc in Sport & Exercise Science.

He moved to Ipswich in 2004 and spent his first years here coaching at David Lloyd (Next Generation). He left to start his own training business, Ipswich Fitness, which became Suffolk Strength Academy and now Cobalt.

During that time he travelled to learn from the best coaches in movement, strength, conditioning, personal training and sports so he could translate this into a training style that helps regular gym-goers get professional standards of coaching.

Oli Butler – Senior Coach

10 years coaching

“Understanding how people differ and adapting the exercises, the plan, and the energy to the needs of each person so they can enjoy getting where they want to go.”

Oli played rugby through university while completing his BA in Sports Coaching, which led to his love of strength training and subsequently gaining his PT qualifications.

With over a decade of coaching experience he has honed his skills, studied his craft and thrives in helping people develop their fitness.

Oli believes fitness is a foundational part of leading the life you wish to lead. It opens doors and gives you more opportunities to live life on your terms.

Harrison Minter – Coach

4 years coaching

“Making sure everyone in the room feels seen, heard, and understood. Keeping the coaching at the right level for each person while helping them enjoy the process of becoming healthy, fit, and strong, so they can enjoy their life away from the gym.”

Following a stint in the Navy and enjoying the physical aspects of it, Harrison chose a career helping others understand the power of fitness.

After completing his Personal Training qualifications he built his skills working out of PureGym, where he was head-hunted by Ben around 18 months ago for Cobalt. Since then he has developed quickly into a coach the members love to work with.

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