Meet the team

Iain ‘Staff’ Reitze is The Head Trainer and one of the co-owners of Prestige Boot Camp. He has 20 years experience as a PTI in The British Military. During this time he has served in a variety of demanding roles and gained many experiences. He has a unique talent of being able to extract the very best from an individual in a fun but disciplined manner. He has represented The Service at a variety of sports at the highest level and is a very motivated individual and strives to succeed in anything he undertakes. Iain Reitze is highly regarded in the industry and was one of the first to develop a boot camp training program in England. With his knowledge, experience and infinite enthusiasm not to mention fantastic sense of humor you will be given every chance to achieve your goals.

Qualifications:
BSC (Hons) degree in Sports Rehabilitation
Level 3 Advanced Instructor on the National Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS)

Francesca Christian is the Managing Director and co-owner of Prestige Boot Camp. She has put her background in business and financial skills to good use running operations at Prestige but can also often be found on site ensuring things are running smoothly, managing camps and joining in the activities. Francesca’s outlook on life was massively altered after she completed 2 weeks at a boot camp and proceeded to lose nearly 4 stone in 2008. The fantastic friendships she formed with both ladies and trainers motivated her to start up her own boot camp and reward others with the chance to enjoy the same amazing life changing experience.

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) degree in Business Administration and Finance
CII Certificate in Financial Planning 1, 2, and 3
SFA Registered Person

Darren Martin has dedicated 17 years to the hospitality business. In this time he has opened successful restaurant chains in London, Bournemouth & the Midlands. He has extensively travelled and tasted the world. He lived & worked for five years in France, Italy & Spain gaining excellent knowledge in European & Mediterranean foods. In 2000 Darren opened Westbeach Restaurant Bournemouth gaining Best Seafood Restaurant in the UK & was awarded 2 AA Rosettes. He then took on the role of Executive Chef on the opening of The Print Room Brassiere Bournemouth. In this role Darren became Bournemouth’s first & only chef to gain 3 AA rosettes over two sites. In 2008 he received recommendation from the Michelin guide and appeared on BBC radio providing cooking demonstrations and talking listeners through how to cook easy foods that were locally sourced and executed in 5 minutes. Darren is now very proud to be a part of Prestige Boot Camp and is exceptional at providing exquisite healthy cuisine making meal times a real highlight.

Staff Watt has served in the British Forces for over 20 years, with over 15 years experience as a Physical Training Instructor. In 2004 he qualified as a Remedial Instructor and the past 5 years has been dedicated to rehabilitating injured service personnel through treatments and exercise. He has a very strong passion for health and fitness and how it affects both in mind and body, and over the last 15 years has gained a vast amount of knowledge of the human body and how it works. He strongly believes that with the right attitude, positive thinking and a bit of hard work……’anything is possible’ and that ‘the only place you will find SUCESS before WORK is in the dictionary’.

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) degree in Exercise Rehabilitation – final year
YMCA fitness assessor
Jonny D Spinning Instructor
Qualified Sport and Therapeutic masseuse
1st aid trained and pitch-side cover

Staff Fernandez brings to Prestige Boot Camp 18 years experience as a Physical Training Instructor in the British Military. During this time has served in a variety of demanding roles and gained many new qualifications and new experiences. Fully committed to the physical training industry, sounder leader, go-getter, excellent motivator and has a proven track record of success. A very well balanced instructor, approachable and has the ability to set goals that are both realistic and challenging.

Qualifications:
Certificate of Higher Education in Sports Science
Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) Advanced Instructor Level 3
First Aid at Work Trained
YMCA Teacher and Assessor Trained

Staff Wincott’s career history extends to 20 years as a Physical Training Instructor in the Military and brings a wealth of experience and personality to Prestige Boot Camp. During his Service he trained various military sports teams including Royal Navy Field Gun Teams; a competition which was described as the 'toughest team competition in the world'. During the last 5 years he has specialised in the rehabilitation of sports injuries, which included returning service personnel from various conflict's around the world.

Qualifications:
FA Diploma & Sports Massage Association
Level 3 Advanced Instructor on the National Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS)

Staff Johnson has 15 years experience as a Physical Trainer in The British Military. He has a background in competitive sports, competing at Swimming and Triathlon at a very high level and has represented his Battalion at a variety of sports.  He is a very motivated individual with a passion for fitness who enjoys helping people realise their potential and achieve their goals.

Qualifications:
Premier Fitness Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy
Advanced Spin Instructor specialising in Heart Rate Training
Level 3 Advanced Instructor on the National Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS)

Kate Molloy became passionate about participating in boot camps after writing an article for the Daily Telegraph. Kate, who has been a national newspaper journalist for 20 years met Managing Director Francesca Christian on a boot camp and was keen to become a part of the Prestige Boot Camp team. She continues to freelance for newspapers and magazines writing about health and fitness and combines her journalism with managing camps for Prestige. She relishes meeting new people and being part of a team that helps individuals achieve their personal goals and make massive lifestyle changes.