JAMES CROSSLEY
James has been involved with teaching fitness for over eighteen years.
In the 90s ITV producers spotted him in “Junior Mr Britain” after winning eleven junior bodybuilding shows.
He was asked to join the hit TV show Gladiator as Gladiator “Hunter”.
He had a nine year run in the show and in the final showdown of Gladiator vs Gladiator was crowned “The Ultimate Gladiator”.
From there James worked as an actor and presenter including two tours with the Royal Shakespeare Company in the USA and presented fitness shows for ITV, Sky and Radio 5.
With access to some of the UKs leading coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists and sport psychologists James has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and understanding about what it takes to succeed.
James has trained International Rugby Players, Olympic Athletes and top Film and TV celebrities.
He brings his in depth understanding and motivation to his work with educating groups and individual clients to enable them to achieve their fitness goals.
James now works in Croatia and the UK. He is partner of Ri Studio Centre in Rijeka and his main base is Up Fitness Mayfair.
James has competed in numerous triathlons, marathons and strength events, he believes in creating bespoke workouts to an individuals needs making them nothing but effective.









