Drew Griffiths

Relevant Qualifications:

- 1st Class Hons BSc in Sport & Exercise Science
- Masters Degree in Exercise & Nutrition Science
- PTN / NSCA Certificate in Exercise & Youth Training
- PTN / REPS Recognised Certificate in Exercise for Special Populations
- REPS Level 3 - Advanced Instructor
- Member of the National Register of Personal Trainers

Relevant Experience:

- Former Personal Trainer in New Jersey & West London
- Former Personal Trainer and Nutritional Consultant with LA Fitness
- Sport and Exercise Journalist
- Sports Nutritionist to many top athletes
- Current Sport Scientist with Southport F.C.
- Former youth international rugby union player
- Former Chester and Loughborough University Rugby League Player
- Amateur MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Competitor

If you are looking for a personal trainer in wrexham or chester, then look no further. 'Drew' possesses an impressive foundation of academic credentials, which is expanded upon with industry specific awards and many hours of practical experience. Drew's qualifications range from an A* in GCSE PE, A grade A Level PE and Biology to a first class honours degree in Sport & Exercise Science from the UK's premier sports university - Loughborough. Drew also holds a Masters Degree (MSc) in Nutrition Science. Click here to see Drew's dissertation proposal, on the effect of resistance training on post prandial lipemia.

Drew has worked in Chester, Wrexham, New Jersey USA, and London as a nutrition and fitness expert, working with the public, aswell as athletes and teams. Drew is currently the nutrition and exercise expert for the nation's best selling mixed martial arts magazine and website - MMA Universe. Drew's most recent articles have included 4 page reviews on making weight in Martial Arts and boxing competitions, the importance of the amount and type of carbohydrate for recovery, and methods of off setting muscular atrophy during periods of injury. Drew has worked with a number of elite athletes including Top Martial Artist Gareth Roberts and Welsh Open Heavy Weight Freestyle Wrestling Champion - Ashley Wilson.

Recovery and Muscle hypertrophy were the goals appointed to Drew during these consultations. Recovery is almost always a problem with elite athletes training schedules, especially with a hectic competitive season. Drew is an expert in the manipulation of diet, and the integration of antioxidants and isoflavonoids to reduce oxidative muscle damage, and to harness the replenishing potential of high blood insulin levels experience immediately after training. Drew has also obtained many hours experience as a personal trainer and a weight loss consultant. Drew has previously worked as a personal trainer and nutritional consultant at 'Promise' in Surrey.

Promise is a new venture from LA Fitness, aimed at integrating exercise, nutrition and lifestlye to help achieve permanent weight loss and a sense of well being. Drew has also worked as a personal trainer in Chester, Wrexham, New Jersey USA, and South West and Central London. Drew has obtained over 5,000 hours experience of one to one personal training, with clients ranging from professional athletes to elderly women. Drew is also a qualified football coach, with a NCAA Advanced regional Diploma and FAW Goalkeeper's coach award.

Click here to view Drew's Profile on the National Register of Personal Trainers.

Drew's services include:

Personal training in Wrexham & Chester
Drew is available for home visit personal training. The cost of this service will depend upon the client's location, the number of sessions booked and also the date and time of the session(s). Personal training can be tailored to suit the requirements of the clients. Drew specialises in exercise designed to reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol, and to induce weight loss.

Nutritional Analysis - for children and adults
Drew incorporates the industry's top software, in conjunction with his own expertise to provide specific and also very detailed feedback on a food diary. This is an excellent starting point for a diet, and informs the client of what specific nutrients are lacking for optimal health, and how this can be manipulated to provide optimal nutrition. This service can be modified to suit an adult, a child or an athlete.

Diets & Nutritional Advice
Weight loss, healthy living, reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol, type II diabetes and sport specific diets are available. Diet plans are given over a 7 day period. It is recommended that these are purchased in conjunction with a nutritional analysis. Alternatively, nutritional advice is offered. For example, an athlete wanting to build muscle, or enhance recovery, may wish to know what nutritional strategies can be adopted in order to achieve their goals. They can then manipulate their diet themselves from the advice that is given.

Freelance Sports Nutrition & Strength and Conditioning
Teams or individual athletes looking to acquire expert advise can contact Drew for help. Again, this can be done in person or via email. Email Drew or visit the Global Fitness online Store for more details of online services.

To contact Drew

Email - Drew@GBFitness.net