Who We Are
We are Stefan and Kevin, founders and users of Elite Fitness!
We are both from very different backgrounds but we share a passion and a vision for what gyms should be, especially here on our island. We want to provide the best experience for our members (and us), allowing everybody to exercise and improve their physical and metal health in a way that keeps them motivated, interested, but above all, happy.
We have worked hard to create a friendly and welcoming environment at Elite Fitness for everyone, no matter what their age, gender, level of ability or personal goals. Over the years we have reinvested back into the gym and try to bring something new every 6 months to keep it fresh for our members, acting on their feedback, and staying on top of fitness trends and innovations. The gym really is our passion and our lives and we use it like anyone else. We are proud to offer the biggest and best equipped gym in the Isle of Man and welcome everyone to come and join us and our friends at Elite Fitness.
Stefan is a Level 2 Gym Instructor and holds a Level 3 Diploma in Weight Management and Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Diet and Nutrition.
“My vision for Elite Fitness is all about realising potential. The term 'elite' is about making the best of what we have and can be applied across all aspects of life. At Elite Fitness we aim to help members reach their objectives, whatever they may be.
Everyone has their own goals, starting point and pace. Elite Fitness is not about competition, it's about giving you the encouragement and tools to enjoy and improve your life.
I have experienced my own personal life changing journey. I was a lazy, overweight office worker who smoked and couldn’t run for more than 10 seconds. After trying all the fad diets and ending up worse than when I started, I began to learn about the human body in an effort to understand and control it. I ended up quitting smoking and losing over 9 stone in weight and 11 inches from my waist alone. Over the past 18 years I have been studying biomechanics and nutrition, learning how the body works from the inside out. I also have a keen interest in psychology, the mind is our strongest tool and is often the key to making permanent positive changes in our lives. I have learned how to control my body shape and composition through diet and exercise and maintain a happy lifestyle. Knowledge really is power and I am happy to share this with all of our members.”
Kevin is a Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, British Olympic Lifting Qualified, Fitness Clinician Strength and Conditioning Coach.
“My passion has always been athletics. Since joining a local athletics team as a teenager, I went on to represent the Isle of Man in the Commonwealth Games, UK Nationals and Island Games.
I spent 15 years in engineering which has given me a great understanding of the mechanics of the human body and how we should train for optimal performance, injury prevention and injury rehabilitation. I am also currently the Island's service engineer for the world leading Star Trac Fitness equipment, which we have at Elite Fitness.
At Elite Fitness, every one of our members will be a name, not just 'A.N. Other' and I will provide advice and guidance to everyone to help them reach and maintain their goals and realise their ambitions for health and fitness. It is my personal guarantee that the standards of professionalism, care, hygiene, machinery and friendly welcome will be maintained.”