about us
Where we are
Optimize Fitness Ltd is based near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.
We offer 1: 1, face to face and on-line running coaching, strength and conditioning, personal training, sports nutrition, sports rehab and performance analysis for individuals and teams all over the UK and worldwide.
Who we are
The lead coach at Optimize Fitness Ltd is Graeme Woodward, whose qualifications include:
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MSc Strength and Conditioning
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UKSCA S&C Accreditation
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IOPN Post Graduate Diploma in Sport Nutrition (Masters Level).
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Level 4 Sports Nutrition and Weight Management.
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UK Athletics Level 3 Performance Coach
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UKAD Anti-Doping Adviser
Graeme has a wealth of experience:
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Performance Manager for GB Ski Mountaineering Squad.
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Lead S&C Coach for St. Helens RLFC Women’s team
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Nine years of S&C experience with professional RL clubs
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Many years of experience as Coaching Coordinator for the FRA and Lead Tutor/Assessor/ Quality Assurance roles for England Athletics, the FRA, the Rugby League, UKSCA and Manchester Cycling Academy’s DISE programme.
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Consultant for England Athletics
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Years of experience working with general population, elite, professional and amateur athletes as S&C, nutrition and performance coach delivering integrated and holistic programmes.
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Supporting athletes in professional sport, Track and Field, ultras, disability sport, cycling, time trialing, golf, triathlon, mountaineering, ski touring, running, swimming, martial arts and rehabilitation including athletes who have summited Everest, achieved a time trial world record and competed in Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
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Currently lecturing at a University on BSc Performance Coaching, Sports Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Therapy and Sports Coaching modules.
Optimize Fitness works in partnership with experts in physiotherapy, nutrition, sports psychology, sports therapy/ massage and event specific coaches to provide high level wrap around and integrated support services for individuals and teams.
Graeme Woodward MSc ASCC