Lee Jones - CoachLee is from New Zealand and is the co-owner of The Gym. In addition to being a strength & conditioning coach for the past 13 years, Lee is also a professional athlete for the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens team. Some of his greatest ath…

Lee Jones - Coach & Co-owner

Lee is from New Zealand and is the co-owner of The Gym. In addition to being a strength & conditioning coach for over 13 years, Lee is also a professional athlete for the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens team. Some of his greatest athletic accomplishments include playing at both the 2013 and 2018 Sevens World Cup, and winning Gold at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Lee was awarded the Hong Kong Medal of Honor for this achievement.

Lee takes a holistic approach to health and fitness, believing that health is multi-faceted and more than just what you do in the gym. He includes elements of breath training, mobility, brain development, as well as traditional strength training to help his clients achieve their health and wellness goals.

Wanna know more? You can check Lee out on Instagram @theeverythingathlete

Stephanie Cuvelier - Coach

Stephanie is an Exercise Physiologist, specialising in mobility, rehabilitation, lifestyle change and management, as well as athlete development. She is also a current lululemon Ambassador.

Steph believes the most important piece to everybody’s journey - whether it’s fitness related or not - lies in the mental piece. Everything comes down to the mindset that you have got, and your actions will reflect just that.

Her approach to training focuses on laying down your foundations in order to optimise your physical performance. A heavy emphasis is placed on correct technique, in conjunction with learning and understanding how your body is designed to work.

Steph is a former professional athlete representing Hong Kong in Rugby 7s and Women’s Netball.

Wanna know more? You can check Steph out on Instagram @stephcuvelier

Ben Rimene - CoachBorn and raised in New Zealand, Ben is the co-owner of The Gym, and is also a current professional athlete with the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens team.Ben was a crucial player in winning Gold at the Asian Games in 2018, and was awarded th…

Ben Rimene - Coach & Co-owner

Born and raised in New Zealand, Ben is the co-owner of The Gym, and is also a current professional athlete with the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens team.

Ben was a crucial player in winning Gold at the Asian Games in 2018, and was awarded the Hong Kong Medal of Honor for this achievement.

When it comes to training, Ben believes in building up the fundamental movement patterns in order to progress further. Ben enjoys working with general population clients, and incorporates a range of modalities, from brain training, to mobility work and strength training.

Wanna know more? You can check Ben out on Instagram @basicsbyben

Jennifer Mackay - CoachBorn and raised in Hong Kong, Jen has been in the health & fitness industry for over 10 years. Jen’s fitness interests have become more and more diverse over the years, from studying Sports and Exercise Science at HKU, to …

Jennifer Mackay - Coach

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Jen has been in the health & fitness industry for over 12 years. Jen’s fitness interests have become more and more diverse over the years, from studying Sports and Exercise Science at HKU, to representing Hong Kong in women’s rugby, and more recently competing in Bikini Fitness competitions. She is also a lululemon Legacy Ambassador.

Jen believes in a holistic approach to fitness. Movement, nutrition, recovery and mental wellbeing all hold equal value and importance in leading a healthy lifestyle, with balance and consistency being the main keys to success. She enjoys working with clients from all walks of life, and is also certified in pre and post-natal training for all you expecting mamas.

Wanna know more? You can check Jen out on Instagram @jenmackay

Julie Diva - Coach

With a passion for holistic health and fitness, Julie brings a unique perspective to our gym.

Having experienced several knee injuries firsthand, Julie understands the importance of a comprehensive approach to fitness. It's not just about breaking a sweat or pushing through intense workouts; it's about educating oneself on the intricacies of the human body to prevent future injuries and create a truly resilient physique. With a focus on mobility and strength training, Julie empowers clients to move freely and develop functional strength to build a healthier body.

When she's not in the gym, Julie enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Wanna know more? You can check Julie out on Instagram @julieediva

Ajay Patel - Coach

Ajay was born and raised in London and has been living in Hong Kong since 2017. He has over a decade of personal training experience, helping his clients achieve various goals, including fat-loss, strength & conditioning, injury rehab, and general health improvements.⁣⁣

Over the last two years, Ajay has trained as a Functional Health Coach, to help his clients better understand and address their health concerns at the root-cause, including common struggles such as fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, IBS, and Autoimmunity.⁣

His approach focuses on teaching you the tools to progress with your goals, while building long-term lifestyle habits to sustain the results, and find the right balance to enjoy life.⁣⁣

Wanna know more? You can check Ajay out on Instagram @ajay_healthperformance

Muk Venkataraman - Coach

Muk is a 15+ year veteran of the Health and Fitness Industry and takes pride in being an “academic of the human body”. He holds 3 University Degrees and is constantly striving for more information on how the human body works, both physiologically and mentally to help his clients reach their goals in the most efficient way possible.

Muk spent 10 years competing as a Profesional Kettlebell Sport Athlete, competing around Russia and Eastern Europe, and most notably winning the Silver Medal at the European Championships in Belgorod, Russia in 2012.

Muk works with a diverse range of clients, from elderly populations, to pre/post natal, to general populations and all the way to professional athletes. His health first approach has gained much recognition, and he has travelled all over Asia, Europe and Middle East teaching at seminars and fitness expos.

Wanna know more? You can check Muk out on Instagram @muk_gorillastrong

Caitlin Spencer - Coach

Combining her double major in Nutritional Science and Human Biology from the University of Toronto, her certification to be a pre- and post-natal fitness specialist, her lifelong passion for sports, the experience as a personal trainer / lifestyle coach, and her love for life, Caitlin takes an all encompassing approach to training.

Her approach is one that starts with building basic movement patterns and analysing lifestyle choices. She has worked with clients with a range of training backgrounds, and is a firm believer in “it’s never too late to start!” When needed, she has worked with both physiotherapists and doctors to help ensure a perfect training program.

Outside of the gym, Caitlin plays rugby for Valley RFC, she is the CEO of Solerico Foundation (a charity she helped to co-found), and she is an avid traveller and reader.

Wanna know more? You can check Cait out on Instagram @cait_calibrate

Perry Ip - Coach

Perry is our newest addition to The Gym family. He was raised in Hong Kong and has been in the health & fitness industry for over 15 years training people from all walks of life.

With Perry you can expect a more holistic style of training. His aim has always been to help clients live their best life, free of injuries and diseases. He also specialises in strength and conditioning, body composition and fat loss, and nutrition planning. Training sessions can be conducted in either English or Cantonese with Perry.

Wanna know more? You can check Perry out on Instagram @perryi_training

Adam Reeson - Physiotherapist

Adam Reeson is our resident physiotherapist at The Gym. He specialises in using manual and exercise therapy to rehabilitate a wide range of conditions, aiming to address the root cause of the problem rather than just managing the symptoms. Adam's personal goal is to empower patients to self-manage and achieve their rehabilitation objectives through an active approach.​​

​​Prior to joining The Gym, Adam worked as a physiotherapist for several professional golf tours, traveling globally to provide care for elite athletes. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and is a member of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association. Adam is passionate about helping his patients regain their mobility, strength and overall function through personalised treatment plans.

Ceece Ip - Administration

Ceece is from HK and the Philippines. She grew up in Shek-O next to the water where she swam everyday. In school, she played a variety of sports, including netball, cross-country, bouldering, and varsity rowing. She’s been competing in crossfit and gymnastics over the past 7 years, but more recently has been representing the HK team in bodybuilding competitions.

Ceece majored in Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education at The University of Victoria, BC. She loves working with kids and is also a substitute primary school teaching assistant at ASHK. 

Feel free to reach out to Ceece about any inquiries and recovery room bookings! 

Wanna know more? You can check Ceece out on Instagram @cc_me_scrollin