ABOUT US
meet the team.
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Matt
OWNER / HEAD COACH
South-East London born & bred - Matt is a Loughborough Sports Science graduate & a former British Champion & International Long Jumper.
With over 15 years in the industry, Matt has worked with numerous elite athletes in both a performance & rehabilitation capacity.
He is comfortable coaching anyone from complete beginner, to Olympic athlete & is fully equipped to work toward all goals with every demographic.
Matt believes in the power of adaptive strength training for every body type & every goal.
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Chris
GENERAL MANAGER / FITNESS COACH
Chris has coached alongside Matt since the inception of Finess Space back in 2018.Chris has decades of experience working with various demographics. He takes principles from his Strength & Conditioning background, alongside knowledge from years of playing National League rugby to help maximise every members’ potential.
Whether rehabbing an injury, preparing for a marathon or simply getting in shape - Chris does things properly. His training will be meticulously planned, yet innovative & always interesting.
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Alex
FITNESS COACH
Yorkshireman Alex has been coaching at Fitness Space since 2021 & has grown under our mentorship into an exceptional coach.Alex is well versed in gaining strength, gaining muscle mass, weight loss, lifting development & technique, middle distance running, as well as being our lead Hyrox coach.
Alex has built an amazing community of Hyrox-loving members, having competed in both doubles & singles and championed our Hyrox affiliated status.
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Kimberly
FITNESS COACH
Kimberly has 10 years’ experience in the fitness industry across Singapore, Hong Kong, and London as a personal trainer and group coach.With a background in dance and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, she takes a holistic approach focused on gut and hormonal health, sleep, recovery, and stress.
She tailors programmes to each client, working with corporate professionals, pre/post natal women, and athletes.
Her specialisms include strength training, fat loss, athletic performance, and pre/post natal coaching.
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Gavin
FITNESS COACH
Gavin, with over 15 years of experience, is a celebrated athlete and personal trainer who has won multiple national titles and represented England.
He leverages his deep understanding of sports to help clients discover their inner greatness through challenging workouts, pushing them beyond their comfort zones.
Gavin’s additional studies in life coaching enhance his holistic approach, ensuring comprehensive support in both physical and mental aspects. His dedication creates a safe, encouraging, and challenging training environment for all his clients.
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Imogen
FITNESS COACH
With over 5 years in the fitness industry, Imogen brings a friendly, enthusiastic, and non-judgemental approach to training. She's qualified in strength training, fat loss, Pilates, and pre/postnatal exercise - offering a well-rounded, personalised experience for every client.
Passionate about the link between movement and mental health, she helps people feel strong, confident, and energised - physically and emotionally. Whether you're new to exercise, navigating fitness during or after pregnancy, or aiming to push your strength, Imogen creates a supportive space to help you feel your best and achieve lasting results.
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Joana
FITNESS COACH
Joana, originally from Portugal, is feisty, bossy, funny, and loves dancing—her energy will rock your world! With a degree in Sports Sciences and a knack for mixing Portuguese and English mid-sentence, she brings over 8 years of experience and a passion for helping clients reach their full potential.She’s worked across gyms and sports fields and holds qualifications in pre/post-natal care, life coaching, nutrition, sports massage, and Hyrox Level 1, with a focus on strength and conditioning. Joana creates tailored, holistic programmes and a positive space to get fit, unwind, destress, and build real confidence.
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John
FITNESS COACH
Parisian born and bred, John is a certified Level 3 Personal Trainer with a lifelong passion for fitness and performance. After 15 years in football, he transitioned into martial arts like Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, bringing a dynamic, disciplined approach to training.Specialising in strength training, John helps men and women overcome fear or uncertainty around lifting. His guidance builds confidence, ensures proper form, and drives visible results while reducing injury risk.
Approachable and motivating, he supports clients on the gym floor with knowledge, energy, and encouragement.
A FEW WORDS FROM THE OWNER
“when i opened the gym, my vision was to Combine my elite sports science background, with a welcoming & nurturing environment. most gyms can feel intimidating and unfriendly -
we go out of our way to be the opposite of that!”
Matt burton
owner & head coach.
Fitness Space Surrey Quays was originally born from the idea to create a space that allowed me to train the elite athletes / professional footballers I coached.
However, whilst creating the space I spotted that there was a severe lack of ego-free, unintimidating training spaces within the industry.
That’s when I realised the opportunity to create both was possible. A relaxed & supportive training space, where everyone from complete beginners, to professional athletes can train & be coached by great coaches..ego-free, idiot free & results-driven.
The integration of technology to help track, guide & support members was a no-brainer due to my background in Sports Science.
Our technology & our app (through full Technogym integration), enables everyone to monitor progress & maintain accountability - our members love the data-driven approach & it allows us to celebrate all of our many wins (or give us a little kick up the bum when needed!).
As a team of coaches, we appreciate how lucky we are to be coaching our community of lovely, like-minded (yet so diverse) members & it makes our roles even more enjoyable!
