Real people. Real passion. Real results.

MEet the team

Rich - Founder

As the founder of Tiger Fitness and The Functional Fitness Suite in Thetford, I wear a few hats — qualified personal trainer, head coach, and retained firefighter — all driven by one core passion: helping people feel fitter, stronger, and more confident in their bodies.
Over the years, I’ve trained across multiple disciplines — from strength and hypertrophy to endurance — and now blend them into a well-rounded, hybrid approach that I use both in my own training and with clients.
I lead the majority of our classes at The Suite, where sessions are tailored to all fitness levels and always floor-coached to keep you moving well and pushing safely. <br.
The Suite is a unique, private training space that can be hired by the hour. Whether you're looking to work one-on-one or enjoy a quieter place to build confidence, it offers a refreshing alternative to traditional gyms.

If your goal is to feel fitter, drop body fat, build lean muscle, sharpen your focus, or simply feel better in yourself — I’d love to help you get there. Take a look around and get in touch.

Anna - YogA Instructor

I took up regular yoga in 2015 as a way of 'doing something for myself'. As a working single parent in my late 30s, time & energy were often in short supply, and worries and stress a surplus! Yoga supported managing stress and anxiety, along with developing confidence, the ability to rest, and a deeper connection with my body and mind. I discovered Yin during my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, and just adore all that it offers. I completed an additional 50hr Yin Teacher Training with TK Yoga, and am currently completing Devi Daly Yin Yoga TT. Yin offers the body and mind a chance to open up, rest, and stretch - it is a challenge to sit with your mind and connect with your body to find your perfect stretch. It's not about aesthetics and looking a certain way, 'achieving' a certain pose. It's about adjusting, opening, supporting yourself, without judgement, bringing awareness to and working the fascia to increase blood flow, range of motion, supple joints and a rested mind and body.

Barry - Coach

Hi there! I am Barry, mainly known as Bazza. I am currently undertaking my level 2 coaching here at the suite. A little about me, I have been a sporty person from a young age, played football and cricket for best part of 20 years and I still play the occasional game. Now I am more into running and fitness racing. At the time of writing I have competed in: 12 Hyroxs and appeared at the world championships twice. Nuclear Fit solo and doubles where currently myself and Rich have the course record for male doubles of 35.39. Deadly Dozen Superhuman Games Flatout With the experiences of fitness racing I pass on all my knowledge onto our members in the suite to help them. You will be seeing me offering encouragement and support to others and celebrating everyone's achievements. You will be seeing me listening to our members and putting them at ease and I will always find a workout or an exercise to suit the needs of our members.

Charlie Junior Coach

Hi, I’m Charlie!

I study Sport at college and hope to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer or Sports Coach in the future. After completing the required work experience hours for my course, I decided to stay at Tiger Fitness as I had gained so much from my time here, both personally and professionally.

Working alongside the coaching team has helped me develop my communication skills, confidence and understanding of coaching principles. I particularly enjoy the 1-to-1 coaching environment, helping people progress towards their goals and seeing the positive impact that exercise can have on their health and wellbeing.

I’m passionate about fitness, especially strength training and hypertrophy, and I’m always looking to expand my knowledge and experience within the industry. Being part of Tiger Fitness has given me the opportunity to continue learning while helping others enjoy their fitness journey.

Summer Junior Coach

Hi, I’m Summer!

I first joined Tiger Fitness for work experience in January 2026 as I needed 40 hours for my sports coaching and development course at College.

After I had completed my hours, I had a meeting with Rich and was offered a permanent position here as a Junior Coach.

Being asked to stay on at Tiger Fitness after completing my work experience is amazing.

It’s made me feel proud as I have clearly shown a great work ethic aswell as having a great personality which matches the team.

Deciding to do my work experience here was the first time I had done any work inside of a gym and a coaching area with an older age group.

I had already experienced working with younger children. Going into it everyone made it feel very welcoming and it was easy to settle in, which I’m very thankful for.

All in all Tiger Fitness is an amazing place to spend my time as the environment is full of great people. I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge, learning from my peers and passing that information on to knew and regular members. See you in a session soon!