Tim has over eight years experience in exercise prescription and tutoring for the YMCA, prior to which he served in the RAF for four years.

He is a keen triathlete and specialises in the Ironman distance event (2.5 mile swim, 112 mile cycle, 26.4 mile run).

He has competed in many endurance events, including three Ironman Triathlons (England, Australia and Lazarote).

In 2007, he completed a charity relay triathlon in which he and his team cycled from John O'Groats to Lands End, swam the English Channel and ran from Calais to Brussels!

He is currently undertaking his triathlon coaching Level 1 qualification.