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At Movement Culture Gyms in Bournemouth, Dorset, we train people of all ages and experience levels to get stronger, move better, and build lasting habits. Whether your goal is fitness, performance, or personal growth, you’ll make progress in a focused, supportive space.

James owner of Movement Culture Gyms
FOUNDER CIRCA 2023

James

Founder and Head Coach

Meet James, our Founder and Head Coach.
With over 16 years of coaching experience he specialises in Body transformations, Olympic Weightlifting, Gymnastics, CrossFit, HYROX, specialist areas of sport specific performance and permanent fat loss.
At his highest level he competed at the British University Championships in Olympic Weightlifting and qualified for various CrossFit competitions all over the country.
Prior to that he was a professional dancer for 7 years working with various celebrities on their live performances as a performer and choreographer.

Credentials:
• MSc – Sport Management
• BSc – Sports and Exercise Sciences (Strength and conditioning): Middlesex University
• Sports Institute Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach – Mixed Martial Arts: Institute of Human Performance
• Diploma – Advanced Personal Trainer
• Official HYROX Coach
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Gymnastics certified
• Sports Massage Therapist: Bournemouth University
• LA Spin instructor
• Level 2 Fitness Instructor
• Diploma – Performing Arts (Dance)
• Diploma – Sports Nutrition
• Certificate in Physiotherapy
• Certified Golf Fitness Specialist
• HYROX Foundation Coach
• HYROX Level One Coach

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Our Coaching Team

The coaches at Movement Culture Gyms are all about helping you move better, stay consistent, and reach your goals. With expert support and real accountability, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.

Harriet Slade coach at Movement Culture Gyms

Harriet Slade

Coach / Personal Trainer

Harriet Slade is a team GB Steeplechase athlete and Coach. Ranked 1st in her age category within Great Britain and 2nd in the World, Harriet is looking to claim her first Championship title at the 2024 World Championships games. Her hopes are to inspire others to believe in themselves and see age as a number and not a restriction.
Harriet’s career pathway has led her to go on and become and accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, UKA athletics coach, specialising in endurance running – and Personal trainer.
Harriet believes that everyone is capable of achieving greatness with Time, Efficiency and Discipline. Where there’s a will, there’s 100% a way so believe in yourself.
Harriet works alongside youth academy athletes across multiple team sports.

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Advanced Equipment

At Movement Culture we use top of the Line training equipment such as Concept 2 rowers, ski ergs, assault bikes and treadmills. We also have a wide variety of functional fitness equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, plyometric boxes, medicine balls, bumper plates and sleds. We pride ourselves in being the only functional fitness facility with enclosed running loops and access to a running track. We are also the only Gym with a free dedicated car park. Movement Culture is fully committed to helping you become the happiest version of yourself.

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Premium Amenities

Movement Culture is one of the biggest functional fitness gyms in the area. With dedicated running loops outside, the only Gym able to run full HYROX simulations in the area. With a reformer Pilates studio inside and a treatment room available too.

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