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JAŠA

Strength coach · National powerlifting champion

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Jaša has over a decade of powerlifting behind him, starting at 13, and is a national champion. With a background in boxing and MMA, he specialises in powerbuilding — combining strength and hypertrophy — to help clients build real strength, sustainable muscle and long-term body recomposition. He has coached everyone from beginners to competitive athletes, with a focus on strong fundamentals, smart progression and lasting confidence.

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LIA

Movement & mobility coach

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Lia leads Nova's movement and mobility sessions, along with playful classes and outdoor adventures. With a background in gymnastics, dance and strength training, she helps people reconnect with their bodies through mindful, functional movement. Her coaching blends technique, body awareness and fun — challenging you to move better, feel stronger and enjoy the process.

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MATT

Strength & nutrition · B.Sc. Sport & Exercise Science, M.Sc.

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Matt is Nova's strength coach and nutrition specialist, with 13+ years helping people train smarter and fuel efficiently. He started out as a nutritional coach for women's university netball teams and has since guided countless people to their goals through evidence-based programming. At Nova he delivers strength classes focused on form, progression and long-term capability, plus practical nutrition workshops that make the science easy to act on.

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JEAN

Coach Jean-Baptiste

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What drives Jean-Baptiste is seeing people realise that training can be more than pushing hard — it can teach confidence, patience, discipline and a better understanding of yourself. He helps each guest move better, feel stronger and understand why they're doing what they do. He believes progress comes from consistency, good coaching and the right environment, and wants guests to leave fitter and more connected to what they're truly capable of.

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DAN

CrossFit Level 2 · Remedial bodywork · 10 years coaching

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Dan cares most about how you move — the mechanics behind each lift, how to pace your effort and how to protect your joints so training feels good for years. Recovery is built into his coaching: if something feels tight or sore, he'll help identify what's going on and offer practical fixes, from mobility drills to loading adjustments. Patient with beginners and detail-focused with experienced athletes, he wants you to leave moving better and knowing how to keep progressing at home.

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JAMES

PT Level 3 · Life Coach · 3× HYROX podium finisher

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Known around the retreat as “Mr Competitive”, James brings over eight years of coaching and a lifetime of competing. He leads HYROX prep, strength sessions and group workouts that are hard, fast and fun — with structure, energy and encouragement at every level. He has completed 15 consecutive London Marathons, raised nearly £500k for Cancer Research and is training to qualify for the HYROX World Championships. A big advocate of mindfulness, he also leads mindset workshops and meditations.

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STEVEN

Strength & conditioning · Endurance

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Known as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Nova team, Steven brings energy, positivity and experience to every session. With 15 years in competitive distance running, including at a high collegiate level in the USA, he understands how to build both physical and mental resilience. He works across strength and conditioning, functional fitness, muscle building and endurance, with a strong focus on mindset, nutrition and long-term performance.

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JESS

HYROX coach · Under-24 HYROX world record holder

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Jess is a HYROX coach at Nova and an under-24 HYROX world record holder. With a background in competitive sport, she brings first-hand racing experience to her coaching. She coaches Nova’s HYROX sessions, helping guests prepare for the demands of the race and build their fitness through focused training.