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Nick Miles: Founder of Urbanfit

My reasons for setting up Urbanfit where simple. To provide a unique service where I could educate people on how to live a happy, healthy and active life through exercise, nutrition, holistic living and a positive mental attitude, regardless of their age, income or physical ability. In 2005 Urbanfit was born in Sussex.

I have always had a love for being outdoors in all weather conditions, this has enabled me to take full advantage of being healthy and active wherever I have lived. I like to relay this passion to my clients and encourage them to make use of their stimulating environment to reach optimal health and wellbeing whilst also being in tune with the seasonal changes in their surroundings.

I enjoy my work with my clients whose goals vary considerably. My daily schedule can include working with marathon runners, premier league netball players, under 16 elite tennis players, triathletes, mums to be, new mums, new dads, grandparents and many clients who just want to be healthier and happier!

Biography

Nick first qualified as a Fitness Professional in 2005. He has since worked in the Fitness industry in France, Portugal and the UK. He now lives in Brighton and is the founder of Urbanfit. He is a keen runner and has completed two London Marathons and regularly competes in road and off road races. His background in road cycling enabled him to ride for CC Morzine-Avoriaz in France where he competed in competitions throughout the French Alps. He has just started learning to play Beach Volleyball and is training for a Triathlon.

Specialities

  • Endurance Training
  • Lifestyle and Wellbeing
  • Functional Strength Training
  • Weight management
  • Core conditioning

Qualifications

  • C.H.E.K Holistic Life Coach Level 1
  • Advanced Instructor, Register Exercise Professionals Level 3
  • Premier Diploma in Personal Training Level 3
  • Premier Certificate in Sports Massage Level 3
  • Energy for Health certification in Indian Head Massage

More about Nick

Favourite place visited in the world: The Khumbu region of Nepal

Favourite place to train in Sussex: Firle park, nr Lewes

Favourite Place to train in Brighton: Running along the seafront in rain, snow or sunshine, its always different!

Favourite Food: Patagonian lamb, eaten in Patagonia!

Favourite Book: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

Favourite song on ipod: The Stone Roses, This is the One

Favourite Album on ipod: Chicane, Behind the Sun

The Place I would most like to visit one day: Japan or Mongolia, can’t decide

What makes me laugh: The call of the Yeti episode of The Mighty Boosh (sorry!)

Other interests: Design, architecture, food, cooking, art, music and travel.