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exile fitness academy favicon Craig Moffat

Coach

BSc Strength and Conditioning
REPS Level 3 Personal Training Diploma

Fitness has always been a significant part of my life. I spent the bulk of my childhood in awe of my Father shifting heavy iron in our garage and having him teach me the fundamentals that underpin my knowledge today. Through high school it was sports days, cross country and playing rugby for my school team and for my hometown. After high school, it was a natural step to continue to develop my knowledge at university in a field I truly feel at home in.

exile fitness academy favicon What does exile mean to me?

As a relative newcomer to the gym, I experienced all of the apprehension, intimidation and low confidence that many others have felt. Before working in the fitness industry, my daily routine consisted of instances of ridicule over things like the lunches I’d bring to work in my Tupperware and the fact that I’d be going to train at the gym after a shift. I would regularly have my goals and aspirations scrutinised and doubted by people who simply did not understand. These small, insignificant daily interactions built up over time to create a feeling of exclusion and abnormality. In these early days, I would’ve cherished the opportunity to be part of a community where I would feel welcomed and encouraged to continue to progress towards my health and fitness goals. To have somewhere that my goals could be shared and discussed with enthusiasm would have spared me a lot of anguish and inspired me to work even harder to reach them. For me, EXILE is somewhere to belong, free of all judgement.

exile fitness academy favicon A Fun fact about me

I have won the male-only baking section at my hometown’s yearly flower show event for the last 5 years consecutively, beating my Dad every time.