The LYNC ACTIVE Group Team

At the heart of Lync Active is a collective of passionate professionals who all share the same goal – helping people move better, feel better, and live healthier lives. Across the Lync Group, our teams work together to deliver high-quality support, coaching, and guidance in every environment we operate.

People-Focused

Each area of the Lync Active Group is led by experienced professionals across fitness, performance, wellbeing, boxing, youth development, and community support. Our coaches, instructors, and specialists are chosen not only for their qualifications, but for their ability to connect with people, adapt to individual needs, and deliver safe, inclusive, and supportive sessions.

We believe that great results come from great people. That’s why we invest in continuous development, education, and collaboration across the group, ensuring our teams stay up to date with best practice and evolving standards. By bringing together the right expertise under one group, we make sure everyone who trains with Lync Active is supported by professionals who are genuinely the best for the job.

Our Team Members

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Faith Popplewell

Since completing my degree in Commercial Dance, I’ve taken my knowledge and brought it to the Wellbeing side of Lync Active. Training in dance has given me extensive knowledge of the importance of building strength, mobility and flexibility – all things that contribute to nurturing mental wellbeing. I work with older adults who want to maintain their independence, women who want a female personal trainer to build their confidence, and anyone who wants to improve their wellbeing through movement.
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James Ahern

I have always been passionate about sport and science so the natural route to take when it came time for university was a sport science degree to learn about the scientific approach to improving Sport performance. Since beginning university in 2012 I have gained 8 years experience in professional football, 2 years working in sports science laboratories, and I am in my second year working with some international age group gymnasts. I am experienced in resistance training for athletes, pitch based strength and conditioning, return to sport, fitness testing, and assessing the growth and maturation of young athletes. I am really passionate about developing athletes, as well as always learning and adding to what I can bring to the table to help those I work with. I am really excited to get going with Lync active to help all kinds of athletes achieve their goals and push in to the next level of their sport. My philosophy is that there is no shortcut to high performance, but an athlete comes with the right attitude and a willingness to push themselves then well work well together and make progress towards their goals, and I hope to do this for as many athletes as possible over the coming years.
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Joe Smith

I have over 12 years experience of working within the health and fitness industry. I have an incredible passion and desire to help improve and develop individuals’ physical fitness and sporting performance to become the best they can be at their chosen sport or help them achieve their fitness oriented goals. I have worked with a variety of clients from all different cultures and sporting backgrounds to help them achieve their sporting/fitness goals. My passion for this industry began at an early age as I started to gather all my fitness qualifications from a young age, playing football for my local teams, even achieving a black belt in martial arts. This then led me to gaining my degree in Sports Coaching & Development at the University of Derby, and coaching overseas in the USA and local football clubs such as Sheffield United FC and Doncaster Rovers FC. I then decided to channel my passion for the industry and start Lync Performance as the business to help give athletes and individuals the platform to succeed and grow within their sport.

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A Lync membership gives you access to our entire network of services – from gym training, boxing and performance coaching to wellbeing support, kids’ programmes and community activities. With one membership, you can move between Lync Active, Lync Boxing, Lync Performance, Lync Kids, Lync Well-Being and Lync Together, choosing the sessions and support that fit your goals and lifestyle.

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You’re not just joining a gym; you’re joining a community. Members enjoy expert coaching, inclusive classes, specialist programmes and access to online training plans that make progress possible anywhere. Whether you want to get fitter, feel better, build confidence or stay active as a family, your Lync membership opens the door to every part of the Lync experience.

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No gym? No problem. Our online programmes are designed to fit your lifestyle, giving you guided workouts, coaching check-ins and 24/7 support – all from your phone.

Train anywhere with minimal or no equipment. Our online coaching keeps you progressing at home, outdoors or on the go – ideal for busy schedules, athletes in-season, or anyone building confidence before stepping into the gym.

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