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working trainers running around like demented hamsters on a never ending wheel of chasing clients. They all seemed to be constantly worried about where their next pay cheque was going to come from. There was no career progression or platform for them. The only trainers who were deemed ‘good’ were the ones who could shout the loudest, not those who could help people the most. I wanted to change that.” Ultimate Performance first started out in the UK, but Nick’s clubs soon started popping up all over the world. He now has branches in Mayfair, The City of London, Kensington, Manchester, Cheshire, Amsterdam, Marbella, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, and most recently, Los Angeles. The growth of the business, that now spans four continents, has provided a wealth of opportunities for personal trainers wanting to build an unrivalled client base. “It has been a tremendously challenging journey,” Nick confesses. MARCH 2018 / MUSCLE & FITNESS 47