Cardiff Instructors

All our instructors are serving or ex-serving members of the Armed Forces with current fitness qualifications. We will help motivate and encourage you to reach you goals whether you are new to fitness or a seasoned marathon runner looking for a new approach to training.



Nathan was born in Newport, South Wales in 1979. He joined the Army at 17 with the Royal Regiment of Wales. During his time with the regiment he travelled to places such as Germany, Poland, Canada and Belize and served in operational theatres such as Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Kosovo. He left the forces after 8 years as a Corporal to pursue a career in Close Protection. After 3 years doing this and various other roles in the security industry he decided he wanted to get back into the fitness industry and joined the Military Preparation College in Cardiff as a physical training instructor. After a year in this post he took over the position of Operations Manager for British Military Fitness"











Max was born in Cardiff in 1985 and has enjoyed a varied and diverse life. Max has always had a keen interest in fitness and pursued a career with the Military Preparation College as a Physical Training Instructor. Max has now decided that he wants to further his knowledge and experience and is currently studying a Sports Science degree in University.













During my 7 1/2 years as a Royal Marines Commando, i served in an Anti-terrorism team at Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines (FPGRM) in Scotland. After tours in Northern Ireland and Iraq, I moved to Commado Logistics in North Devon where is started to represent the Royal Marines Unit rugby team, football team as well as representing the corps, Royal Navy and combined services in martial arts. After moving around the various commando units, i finished my career as a Royal Marines Commando at the famous 'Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines' at Lympstone, Near Exeter. After my service career, i became a qualified Advanced Personal Trainer and became a BMF instructor straight after my Royal Marines Commando discharge. My personal development has not stop since leaving the corps, with other fitness qualifications such as kettle bell training, core stability and advanced nutrition to name but a few. I am a UKCC/WRU Level 2 rugby coach, and head coach for Bridgend Athletic RFC Youth. I have recently finished a Degree in Rugby coaching and Performance, and currently in the middle of my last year of a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance at the University of Glamorgan.
I love BMF as it gives me an opportunity to do what i love...Getting out in the open, meeting people and doing my best for clients to reach their goals through fun and good exercise.




Dom was born in Chililabombwe, Zambia in 1974 and moved to Maesteg in 1990. After completing a degree in Archaeology at University College London he attended Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, gaining a Commission into the Royal Regiment of Wales in 1997. Dom has enjoyed a varied and challenging 10 years of Infantry service, which has included being an Officer of the Guard on ceremonial duties in London, a Platoon Commander in Northern Ireland, an Armoured Infantry Platoon Commander in Germany, an instructor Platoon Commander at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, the Battle Group Intelligence Officer in Pristina, Kosovo, a Brigade Operations Staff Officer in Kuwait and Iraq and the Adjutant at Army Training Regiment Bassingbourn. Dom has also been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively on training exercises and expeditions to countries including Guyana, Brazil, the Czech Republic, the United States, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, Oman, Austria, Italy, France and Cyprus. Dom is a keen long distance and marathon runner, road and mountain cyclist and once enjoyed playing rugby, though the years have caught up with him. He left the Army in 2006 as a Captain and is now a full-time house husband. He completed the Everest Marathon in 2009 finishing as 5th international runner and hopes to compete in the Tour du Mont Blanc stage race in 2011. His long term aspiration is to take part in an expedition to the South Pole.




Daniel joined the Royal Navy in 2003 and is still currently serving in Her Majesty's Senior Service. A Logisitcs Officer by trade, he has been fortunate enough to be sent back to university by the Royal Navy to complete the Bar Practitioners Training Course and aims to qualify as a Barrister in 2011. On completion of his legal training he will return to the Fleet to take up appointments as a lawyer within the Royal Navy.

His career so far has been varied and has seen him undertake a number of roles both at sea and ashore. The highlight was the 2007 global deployment in HMS MONMOUTH during which the Ship undertook counter-terrorism and anti-piracy operations in the Far East.

He is a keen Rugby fan, supports Saracens and still laces up his boots for a bit of egg-chasing given the time and opportunity to do so!






Andy was born in Pontypridd in 1988 and has lived in Cardiff since. A keen sportsman, he enjoys football, cricket and running among other activities. Andy spent 2 years with the RAF Reserves at Mod Saint Athan and has been an instructor with British Military Fitness since June 2010. He aims to join the Royal Marines as an Officer in the near future.
































Dan joined the Army in 2006 as an Electrician . He completed basic training and got Posted to Germany Where he spent 3 years. Whilst in Germany he completed a physical training instructor course and then worked as a P.T.I. He then got posted to Bulford in Salisbury and continued to work as a P.T.I for 2 years. He left the army July 2011 and now lives in his home town of Pontypridd. His hobbies are playing rugby and he plays for his local team, Glyncoch.

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