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Lee Rimmer

Bolton,Greater Manchester

Summary

Fitness coach and personal trainer with 30 years of experience in training and physical performance. Holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and currently pursuing an MSc in Human Performance Optimization. Expertise in working with diverse clients, including youth, adults in mental health settings, older clients, performance-focused athletes, and individuals seeking to enhance overall health. Developed a flexible, person-centered coaching style that adapts to various abilities and goals while ensuring a safe and professional training environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitness Coach

Aaban Partnership
Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire
07.2025 - Current

Delivering structured fitness sessions focused on gym-based and boxing activities for young people in a secure mental health unit.

  • Support individuals with varying levels of confidence, fitness motivation, and emotional regulation.
  • Facilitate exercise as a means to enhance physical health, confidence, discipline, self-esteem, and overall wellbeing.
  • Modify sessions to accommodate individual needs, ability levels, and safety requirements.
  • Show proper exercise techniques and promote safe training habits.
  • Foster positive relationships with young people, staff, and broader support teams.
  • Motivate participation, consistency, and progression through encouraging coaching.
  • Uphold professional boundaries and safeguarding awareness to ensure a safe training environment.
  • Create session ideas, activity plans, and fitness interventions to boost engagement.

Watch Manager

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2002 - 04.2025
  • Coached firefighters during training sessions and operational activities.
  • Delivered practical training in challenging environments to enhance firefighter skills.
  • Contributed to developing risk assessment and organisational abilities.
  • Helped foster workplace discipline and performance enhancement.
  • Collaborated with diverse individuals to promote teamwork and understanding.

Personal Trainer/ Fitness Coach

Various
Bolton, Greater Manchester
01.1995 - 09.2002
  • Around 30 years' experience in personal training, gym-based coaching, and fitness support.
  • Designed and delivered fitness programmes for general fitness, strength, conditioning, weight management, and performance.
  • Coached individuals with different goals, ages, fitness levels, and training backgrounds.
  • Provided exercise guidance, technique coaching, and motivation to help clients progress safely.
  • Used knowledge of anatomy, physiology, training principles, and behaviour change to support client outcomes.
  • Promoted consistency, accountability, and realistic progression.
  • Maintained a strong personal interest in physical performance, endurance training, and strength development.

Education

Master of Science - Human Performance Optimisation

Buckinghamshire New University
Wycombe
01-2026

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science

St Martins College
Lancaster, LAN
01-2001

Skills

Exercise technique and safe coaching practice
Group session delivery
Fitness programming and progression
Strength and conditioning principles
Cardiovascular and endurance training
Boxing fitness and circuit training
Behaviour change and motivation
Working with young people
Mental health and wellbeing through exercise
Occupational fitness and physical readiness
Risk assessment and health and safety

Certification

Level 4 Personal Trainer (ongoing)
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Suspension Exercise Instructor

Kettlebell Instructor

Functional Training

Nutrition and Weight Management

Behaviour Change Coaching

Indoor cycling Instructor

Circuit Training Instructor
Education and Training Award, formerly PTLLS
Level 3 Coaching and Development Award, Chartered Management Institute
First Aid Certification

Interests

Health, fitness and human performance are major interests I enjoy strength training, endurance events, boxing fitness, HYROX-style training, performance nutrition, philosophy, leadership, resilience and personal development

Accomplishments

Progressed to Watch Manager during a 23-year career with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Studying for an MSc in Human Performance Optimisation while balancing work, family life and raising a young family.


Completed a full Ironman triathlon, Ironman 70.3, several marathons with a sub-4-hour personal best, and numerous obstacle course events.


Built a long-standing professional background based on leadership, discipline, reliability, safety, communication and high personal standards.

Timeline

Fitness Coach

Aaban Partnership
07.2025 - Current

Watch Manager

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
09.2002 - 04.2025

Personal Trainer/ Fitness Coach

Various
01.1995 - 09.2002

Master of Science - Human Performance Optimisation

Buckinghamshire New University

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science

St Martins College
Lee Rimmer