Now ACTIVE
I'm Mark Potter, a certified personal trainer based in Hove, England. I've been a Personal Trainer since 2019. I specialise in building gym confidence, strength training, and fitness for older adults. Having once weighed 121 kg (over 19 stone), I know first-hand what it's like to start a fitness routine from the ground up.
Getting in shape should be an enjoyable and empowering lifestyle choice - not a punishment.
I understand that everyone's fitness journey is unique. I aim to find the best approach for you, help you achieve your goals, and discover a way of exercising that you genuinely enjoy.
I offer a variety of services designed to help you get active and finally enjoy exercising. Let's find a way to make fitness work for you!
Personal Training in hove
With Now Active Personal Training, I’ll help you get fitter, stronger, and achieve the results you want. Personal training is all about you. I use my knowledge of different fitness methods to match a training approach to your preferences and goals - while keeping it enjoyable along the way.
I know what it’s like to start a fitness journey from scratch, so your training will be tailored to your current abilities and developed over time. With Now Active, fitness is enjoyable and varied, so you won’t get bored.
You’ll get a free consultation where you can ask questions and find out how I can help you achieve your goals.
My main gym is The Gym Group Hove, but I also offer personal training at various gyms across Brighton and Hove, as well as in local parks.
Phil
2025-01-18
Excellent PT with Mark. My aim has been to add muscle and reduce fat whilst avoiding injury. We have structured but varied sessions and making great progress. Mark is an absolute PT professional. Highly recommend.
Rosie Lynn
2024-12-22
After approx 3 months worth of sessions with Mark, I've seen a huge amount of personal progress I would not have been able to achieve alone. Mark is very knowledgeable and approachable at every step of training, easy to train with, motivational, great communication in person and via app, attentive to any moderations needed and has your best interests at heart. I highly recommend Mark!
James Withey
2024-07-05
Mark is a fantastic trainer. Friendly, clear, motivational. Would definitely recommend him.
Available Times
I'm available for booking -
08:00 - 19:00 Monday & Wednesday to Friday
08:00 - 18:00 Saturday
Price list
I offer a range of packages to help find the right level for you. All packages come with a free consultation to help you get the most out of your service.
The minimum term for all packages is 4 weeks.
*there is an additional fee of £15 per session to train at a different location other than The Gym Group Hove
About Mark Potter
I run Now Active, a personal training service—but I wasn’t always passionate about fitness. I discovered exercise later in life and now share my knowledge and experiences with others.
My fitness journey started with the scales tipping over 19 stone (120kg). I was a heavy drinker, a smoker, had a terrible diet, and lived a completely sedentary lifestyle. Through gradual changes, I began working on my physical and mental health. I started by adding running into my routine and improving my nutrition. Later, I joined a gym and explored different fitness methods. Over time, I lost over seven stone (45kg) and learned a lot about training along the way. In 2019, I became a certified personal trainer.
I spend much of my free time expanding my fitness knowledge and have developed a variety of techniques to help you on your fitness journey.
I believe that being physically active can have a huge impact on both your physical and mental health.
I specialise in building gym confidence, strength training, and fitness for older adults.
Certification
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Level 3 Personal Trainer
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Level 3 Older Adult Fitness Instructor
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Level 2 Gym Instructor
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Level 2 NCFE Understanding Nutrition and Health
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Nutrition to Support Physical Activity
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Pad Work for Small Groups
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Exercise for Fat Loss
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Advanced Resistance Training
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Foam Rolling
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COVID 19 Rehabilitation
Contact Mark
I'm often busy working with clients, so the best way to contact me is by email.
You can send me a message by clicking the button below.
I'll will get back to you as soon as I can.