1995

YMCAfit - STUDY GEEK

EYES DOWN - THREE YEARS

The YMCAfit has offered market-leading training and CPD courses to the UK market since 1984.

As a UK charity, YMCAfit have developed the largest portfolio of world leading certification modules available in the UK.

Over the course of three years training I gained knowledge and experience, working with hundreds of clients and groups all over London and Kent, leading onto student mentoring roles for Central London YMCAfit.

CERTIFICATION

Additional Training Modules :: Special Populations - Older Adults, Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counselling, TRX, Polar Pro Trainer, Body Pump, Postural Fitness, Advance Resistance & Lactate Threshold Training, Stability Ball, Sports Specific, Step Exercise, Circuits, Mat Based Pilates, High-Intensity Interval Training, Fitness Yoga.

CPD Accreditation :: Muscle Contractions, Myokines and Metabolic Miracles with Dr Paul Batman, Cardiorespiratory Fitness by Dr Paul Batman, Inspiratory muscle training: history and putative mechanisms with Professor Alison McConnell, Everything is Connected to Everything with JP John Polley, The Science of Recovery and Energy Restoration with Oli Patrick, The reciprocal relationship between sleep and exercise - Dr Sarah Gilchrist, Ageless Intensity - Pete McCall, Strength and Power Training for Older Adults, Foundation Movement Skills Training - Ed Archer, Blood Flow Restriction (Research to Practise) Dr Warren Bradley, Myofascial Mobility (From Local to global) - John Polley, Is Your Client Addicted to Sugar? - Dr Bunmi Aboaba.

1995 SUMMARY ::

I qualified through YMCAfit in 1995, a UK charity known for offering internationally recognised certifications and CPD courses since 1984. They provide a wide range of modules, including Exercise to Music, Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing, and Personal Training Award.

CPD certifications like Special Populations, TRX, and High-Intensity Interval Training help me stay current in the fitness industry. Additionally, I have mentored personal trainers pursuing their YMCAfit Personal Trainer Award for several years.

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1997

FITNESS ENTREPRENEUR

1997 was the most exciting venture on my fitness entrepreneurial journey, when I approached the manager of a new health & fitness development in Bromley called Pinnacle Health.

Winning several contracts I set-up a limited company called The Fitness Partnership which was the first ‘train the trainers’ external company to provide private Health Clubs with ‘in-house’ personal trainers.

With major fitness chains such as PINNACLE HEALTH & CANNONS FITNESS CLUBS I employed, mentored and trained wannabe personal trainers with ground breaking industry-recognised work-based education.

This NVQ-style fitness industry training was pioneered by myself and uniquely supported Health Club members with personal training services and instructors with recognised qualifications, CPD Accreditation and practical experience.

1999

SHOWBIZ ENDS the NOUGHTIES.

In 1999 my fitness for stage and screen was launched, after working with several singing and vocal coaches I recognised the need for a specific Occupational Service’s for the Entertainment Industry.

At the turn of the Millennium Fit4thepart was born with my first client, lead singer Marti Pellow who was about to launch his solo career after being frontman for the sensational band WetWetWet.

Marti Pellow’s management searched for the right fitness trainer who came recommended with the essential skills to work behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour, and approached me in 2000.

There’s no business like show business, it's a close-knit family that work in a unique industry with unique challenges, my talent services continues to thrive working with well-known Artistes from Musical Theatre to TV and Film.

DRAMA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES

Since Fit4thepart’s launch I have worked at the heart of show business, working with many household names and musical theatre shows. This led to inventions to work with prominent student Academies such as The Royal Academy of Music and Mountview Drama School as well as renown industry coaches such as Vocal Coach - Jai Ramage & Dialect Coach - Rick Lipton.

AMBASSADOR OF FITNESS

Now considered to be a successful “fitness entrepreneur” in 2004 I was asked to present as a ‘ambassador’ for the YMCAfit as a guest speaker to hundreds of personal trainers.

As a result of my Fitness Partnership industry leading work, I was asked by Director of Innovation and Development at Central YMCA Robin Gargrave, to contribute towards the development of the coveted YMCA Personal Trainers Award.

TURNING INDUSTRY HEADS

In 2006 as a level 3 advanced instructor the Register of Exercise Professionals UK recognised my professional profile within the industry maintaining my membership status as a committed “Ambassador”

PRESENTER STAGE & SCREEN

In 2008 in calibration with HAB International Ltd I designed a specific NEW product incorporating the inspiratory muscle training device PowerBreathe. I called the re-branded product ActiBreathe, and set out to produce a series of exercise to music training concepts for HAB to launch worldwide, I married several additional products into a ‘Boxed Set’ which were filmed and released on DVD for international distribution.

The following few years saw me touring International distributors of PowerBreathe presenting the NEW Actibreathe Workout concept to fitness instructors and Personal Trainers around the world, presenting at Fitness EXPO’s, seminars and distributor workshops in countries as far as Japan & South Korea.

PRODUCT INVENTOR

2009 brought an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a spin off company at Brunel University called Lifelab Innovations and sports scientists at Brunel University in this partnership I invented a fitness training device called the BIo Belt and designed commercial programmes for the launch of the product.

With my fingers firmly on the pulse, I have an impressive diverse fitness industry history, with an out-of-the-box innovative reputation.

1997 - 2009 SUMMARY ::

I launched The Fitness Partnership in 1997, the company was the first 'train the trainers' work based NVQ Style in-house certification for personal trainers, providing them with practical skills training in private Health Clubs. As the new millennium approached, I ventured into the entertainment industry with Fit4thepart, offering specialised fitness services to talent from Musical Theatre to TV and Film.

Since the launch of Fit4thepart, I have worked and collaborated with well-known names and productions in show business, extending my work to prestigious Academies and Drama Schools while working alongside entertainment industry voice & physiotherapy professionals.

Recognised as a successful fitness entrepreneur, I served as an ambassador for YMCAfit in 2004, sharing insights to an audience of peers on stage, this led me to contribute to the development of the YMCA Personal Trainers Award.

My unique role as a level 3 advanced instructor and personal training entrepreneur I was acknowledged by the Register of Exercise Professionals UK in 2006, and invited to maintained my status with the register as an Ambassador.

In 2008, I created fitness product called ActiBreathe, I developed exercise programs for global launch and filmed them for distribution on DVD. Subsequently, I toured worldwide, introducing Actibreathe Workouts to fitness professionals while presenting at Fitness Expos, seminars and distributor workshops in Europe and the Far East.

In 2009, I partnered with Brunel University's Lifelab Innovations to invent the Bio Belt fitness device and create commercial programs for its launch.

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2014

TV & RADIO

With a burning quest to motivate larger audiences, I attended media training in television and radio presenting.

After attending an on screen training / audition day at IDEAL WORLD TV I was selected to be a Health & Fitness Expert for their live TV broadcast on ITV & SKY, Freesat and on Freeview.

I have hundreds of hours LIVE TV experience, demonstrating a wide variation of health and fitness related products from E-Cycles to Vibration Platforms, Steppers to Fitness Watches.

“ Jon’s awareness of how to make exercises look good on air & his ability to understand talkback direction is that of a seasoned Pro” _ Gianni Buttice - Producer

“Jon is TV Gold! And brings real charisma to the screen, he’s as charming as he is encouraging & genuinely makes you want to start exercise” _ Peter Sherlock - Health & Beauty Presenter

RADIO CONTRIBUTOR

Regular topical guest for Global Radio regularly talking everything and anything health and fitness related on LBC Radio, hosted by presenters Shelagh Fogarty, Nick Ferrari, James O’Brien, Iain Dale and Clive Bull.

TV Personal Trainer

My TV work has included talent show Any Dream will Do on BBC hosted by Graham Norton (BBC) where Andrew Lloyd Webber looked for a new leading male for Joseph and the Technicolour Dream coat.

In addition appearances have included shows such as the game show Identity (BBC 2) hosted by Danny Osmond, The Wright Stuff ( Channel Five ) and STEPS - The Ultimate Tour (Sky Discovery) and several other guest appearances over the years.

Presenting Factual Information with a Liberal Sprinkling of Fun, Jon Trevor Appeals to Audiences Across the Generations.

Personality & Coaching Style

I’m a 60 plus positive, upbeat, motivational kinda guy, I like to draw the best from those willing to achieve. I belive fitness should be fun, variable and never a chore. I’m not one of these young sergeant-major type of trainers that will have you doing somersaults and cartwheels.

Fitness needs to align with your needs and aspirations, it’s not a one size fits all, for this reason my PT Club is your ideal partner, guiding you personally, recommending which workout will work for you and which wont.

2014 - 2024 SUMMERY ::

2014 - Through media training in television and radio presenting, I honed skills to reach and inspire larger audiences. One of my first TV jobs was Health & Fitness Expert on the SKY Shopping Channel BID TV & SITUP TV, my early experience with the channels led me to secure a role with the IDEAL WORLD SHOPPING - TV Channel, showcasing various products on ITV, SKY, Freesat and Freeview, with hundreds of live TV hours.

Other TV appearances as a personal trainer have included working for BBC, BBC 2, Channel Five & Sky Discovery which all helped solidified my presence in the industry. In addition to my television work I regularly contributed on Global Radio, mainly talk radio LBC, discussing health and fitness topics.

My extensive experience on live TV, radio contributions, and other TV appearances aims to inspire and educate audiences in a lighthearted educated way, as I continue to leveraged platforms to make a meaningful impact on viewers and listeners.

My Online PT CLUB

2024 - Members are no longer satisfied with the impersonal mass market approach of the large gyms. The Pandemic opened the world to online workouts as ‘lock down’ comensed and ‘working from home’ became the norm.

Customers quickly realised the benefits of fitness training in the comfort and convenience of home where workouts presented the more intimate experience of smaller group and personal training, all with a like minded online community, where your instructor knows your name.

My commitment to clients and the dedication I share to helping them achieve, is something I’m very passionate about, which underpins my core values. I know first hand that life can throw an unpredicted curve balls at any time, being in the best physical and mental shape we can be, goes a long way to living longer and a more fruitful life.