Our Team.

Forces Fitness instructors

“Our Forces Fitness Instructors are all former or current serving Military personnel. Highly trained specialists that are here to help you reach your goals as an individual or organisation. Our instructors specialize in a number of areas including Sports Therapy, Health & Well-being, Teaching, Strength and Conditioning and school and college programs. Whatever your requirement we have a member of the team here to help you! ”

Sean Molino BCA

Forces Fitness Director

Sports Therapist
Advanced Self Defence Instructor (Level 3)
Strength & Conditioning Coach (Level 3)
Higher Diploma in Diet and Nutrition (Level 4)
British Army Physical Training Instructor Course
Education and Training (Level 3)
Safeguarding (Level 3)
Mental Health Awareness for within Sports or Physical activity (Mind/ CIMSPA/ UK Coaching)
CIMSPA Personal Trainer Practitioner
Enhanced DBS
FAW First Aid trained
Child-Centred Coaching

Sean Molino BCA is a former British Army Physical Training Instructor that served within the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards. He is now the Director of the Multi Award winning Forces Fitness Ltd. In 2019 Sean was invited to the Palace of Westminster to be Awarded a British Citizen Award for his contribution to the Health. On this day Sean was awarded his medal and now has the nominal letters BCA after his name.

Sean has a passion for Health and Well-being and has designed a very successful education program that has now been delivered to over 55,000 pupils and 800 places of education within Wales. The program helps the attendees understand how to maintain a healthy body and healthy mind whilst building resilience – He firmly believes that Positivity breeds Positivity!

Over the years Sean has appeared on Multiple TV programs all aimed at improving peoples health and well-being. Sean is an ambassador for the Welsh Governments Big Ideas Wales program that focuses on developing 16 – 25 year olds entrepreneurial skills and making them think about the option of self employment!

He is a qualified Sports Therapist, Advanced Self Defence Instructor, Level Three Strength & Conditioning coach and holds a level Four Higher Diploma in Diet and Nutrition.

Whilst serving in the Army he was a keen Boxer winning the IBB Light Heavy Weight title. Upon leaving the Army he played rugby for Brackla R.F.C and he maintains a close relationship with the club to this day. He is qualified Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Coach, Coaching with the Junior Section for Bridgend Athletic RFC and also one of the Founders of the Bridgend Knights, a Touch Rugby Club that plays Federation of International Touch (FIT) rules and WRU Veterans Rules. Bridgend Knights are an all inclusive club that boasts, Juniors,Youth,Mens, Womens, mixed, girls, boys and veterans teams.

Amanda Gisby

Nutritionist & Forces Fitness Instructor

JBC Nutrition Sponsored Athlete
Team Medic
Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE)
MChem Hons (master’s in chemistry)- University of Kent
MRSC - Royal Society of Chemistry
PGCE Secondary Science Chemistry - University of Bristol
Applied Maths BSc Hons - Swansea University
Biological Science BSc Hons - University of Bath
Level 4 REPS Exercise Referral Specialist
Level 4 REPS Physical Training
Level 4 REPS Obesity and diabetes management
Level 4 Massage and remedial therapist
Cardiac Rehabiliation Specialist

Amanada Gisby is a JBC Nutrition sponsored athlete!

Amanda served in the 14th Signal Regiment Electronic Warfare for 6 years as a specialist signals operator and detachment commander in 237 squadron. Amanda has served in many areas around the world from Afghanistan to America. Amanda has won many awards in her EW Tri-service role whilst offering linguistic support, intelligence and signal interpretation for ground forces in action.

Amanda has also operated as a team medic, narcotic detection expert, and EOD service support professional in numerous active theatres.

Amanada Gisby is a JBC Nutrition sponsored athlete!

Upon leaving the Military Amanda Gisby has become a Team GB Powerlifter BDPFA and was a former lifter for the GBPF and UK Strongwoman both WADA tested and approved associations.

I train 4-5 days per week primarily on strength and technique from 90-120mins per session depending on competition run up timings.

My training ethos: Have a goal, have discipline, eat well, train smart and never ever give up on your dream.

You are truly amazing and there are no limits what you can do, stay strong, stay focussed, stay fit and most importantly enjoy your journey

Philip Maddox

Health & Well-being Instructor – North Wales

Army Physical Training Corps Instructor
Diploma Sports Science (Manchester University)
Arrest and Restraint Instructor
International Military Mountain Guide (German Special Forces/Mountain Troops)
Diploma Strength & Conditioning (Level 4)
REP’s Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor and Gym Manager
CrossFit Coaching Level 1
First Person on the Scene (FPOS-i)
Mountain Instructor Award (MIA)
Winter Mountain Leader (ML/W)
International Diploma Ski Instructor - Alpine, Nordic & Telemark (BASI)
RYA Level 2 Boat Handler
Army Static & Freefall Paratrooper

Philip – Had a Very successful career ending within the Royal Army Physical Training Corps within British Army and achieving the rank of Warrant Officer. A military career that spanned 24yrs operating within diverse groups such as the Special Forces, The Parachute Regiment, The Royal Marine’s plus, Multi-National Forces and also The Civil Service. He completed operations in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Some of Philips sporting achievements has seen him play for the Combined Services rugby team V New Zealand and becoming Army Judo Champion! Most recently coming 3rd In the UK ( Age Group Category) at the CrossFit Championships!

Philip has previously worked as a Trainer and assessor to the UK Special Forces Mountain Troopers for Insertion Techniques, Skills and Advanced High Alps Mountain Courses. He has always had a passion for Health and Fitness and is qualified Strength and conditioning Coach and owner at Warrior Training Fitness. He Is looking forward to working with Schools, colleges, Universities and Organisations on our Award Winning Health, Well-being and building resilience program across North Wales!

Paul Thomas

Sports Therapist, Forces Fitness Schools Trainer & PT

Level 4 Advanced Personal Trainer
Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist
Level 4 Exercise referral Specialist
Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Level 3 Self Defence Instructor
Close Quarter Combat (CQC) Instructor
Advanced Kettle Bell Instructor
Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP) Practitioner
Hypnosis Practitioner
MT Leader Trainer
Safeguarding Trained
Sports First Aid Trained
Child-Centred Coaching

Paul is a former Infantry soldier who served in the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers.

On leaving the Army Paul re-qualified and set up his own personal training business which has successfully evolved over the course of 11 years @thebarefoottrainer. Paul has also designed his own range of functional fitness equipment that is manufactured here in the UK.

Paul is a key member of our team within our Schools program, Sports Therapist on our weekends and lead Personal Trainer.

Paul takes a clear keep it simple minimalist approach to health fitness and life in General.

David Roberts

Forces Fitness Instructor

Fitness Instructor Course
Physical Education – Fitness Training Principles & Methods – Advance Learning

David Roberts served within the 1st Queen Dragoon Guards. Whilst based in Osumbruck German, he completed two tours of Iraq. David has also conducted a number of intensive Exercises in the UK and abroad. After leaving the Armed forces he has kept a keen interest in strength and conditioning and bodybuilding.

Our Forces Fitness Instructor David has been continuing professional development and is currently educating himself in his Level 2 Gym Instructor course and a Level 5 Diploma in Nutrition and is trying to continue to excel himself in this field.

Dan Morgans

Fitness Instructor & Schools Trainer

Level 3 Award in Management
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA, UK Coaching, MIND)
First Aid Trained
Level 3 Sports Coaching Diploma

Our Forces Fitness Instructor Dan joined the British Army army 17, serving within the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards within Reconnaissance Platoon. Dan completed and passed the JNCO’s cadre at Household Division and Parachute Regiment Centralised Courses gaining the rank of Lance Corporal.

Since leaving the army Dan has pursued a career in the health and fitness Industry working within multiple Fitness Centres in the Bridgend area and conducting various classes and boot camps.

Dan is currently working towards his level 3 PT and is excited about furthering his knowledge and experience through the team, members and clients with Forces Fitness.

Kieran Hackney

Personal Trainer & Schools Trainer

Level 3 Personal Trainer
Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA, UK Coaching, MIND)
First Aid Trained
Full DBS Check

Kieran joined the British Army at the age of 17 Serving 5 years within the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with the Machine Gun Platoon. Kieran served on a number of operations including over seas in Kenya which was physically demanding.

Since leaving the armed forces Kieran has developed an interest in the Fitness Industry and become qualified to level 3 Personal Trainer. Going forward Kieran

wants to advance his skill set within the fitness industry by completing courses such as nutrition, strength and conditioning and yoga.

Kieran has always been interested in rugby playing for several clubs like Machen, Whitchurch and Bedwas. He stopped playing rugby due to injury but wants to use his knowledge and qualifications in coaching in the near future.

Kallum Richards

Bootcamp Trainer & Health and well-being Instructor

Army Physical Training Instructor
Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA, UK Coaching, MIND)
CIMSPA Personal Training Practitioner

Kallum Richards served as a Junior Non Commissioned Officer within the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards. He served for 6 years taking part in operations at home and abroad including an operational tour of Afghanistan. Kallum has always had a passion for Health and Fitness and completed his Physical Training Instructor course at the prestigious Army School of Physical Training. During his time as a PTI he designed and delivered a three month training block for support company (roughly 60 men) whilst overseas in the Falklands Islands and also managed Physical Training for up to 100 people. He has a passion for Skiing and has competed in infantry and Army division skiing in slalom, giant slalom, super G and downhill.

Mark Powell

Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor & Schools Trainer

Level 2 Fitness Instructor
First Aid Trained
CPD Fitness Diploma (Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor)
Defibrillator trained
Full DBS Check

Mark joined the Met Police Service at the age of 23, working on a response team before specialising and working on proactive robbery, gangs and firearms units. He also spent time as a Public Order trained officer, deploying on large scale public events and spontaneous disorder within London. He then became a Detective Constable, where he investigated robbery, burglary, financial crime, serious organised crime, before ending his career in the Flying Squad.

Mark received several commendations throughout his police career and was responsible for leading numerous high profile investigations that resulted in coverage within the UK media.

Since leaving the police service, Mark has worked in management in the transport/logistics industry and has qualified as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Completed a diploma in Personal Training, following a career path he is passionate about and wants to develop.

Mark has a very keen interest in fitness and regularly participates in HIIT and Strength & Conditioning sessions.

Interested in working with our team?