The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 14: Winter 2019 | Page 42

10 MINUTES WITH
ARRON COLLINS-THOMAS,
FOUNDER OF TONIQ
Established in August 2018, TONIQ is a Bath
based high energy, group exercise studio and
fitness community. Its Founder, Arron Collins-
Thomas, has trained film stars, athletes and
clients across the world.
We grabbed 10 minutes with Arron to find
out more about why his gym can provide
the perfect tonic to a hectic life in the
corporate world…
What did you do before setting up TONIQ?
I have been a personal trainer in Bath and
the surrounding area for the last 14 years.
I’ve run the gym at Babington House (Soho
House group) for the last nine years and also
own a personal training studio in Bath. As
well as this I run regular health retreats at
venues in the UK and Greece. to deliver a range of services to our clients.
There is a true community feel so whether
it’s your first time or you’re a regular you
will always feel welcomed. Our one-to-one
sessions are designed specifically to each
individual’s needs and we work with you to
build a training, nutrition and lifestyle plan
that will work for you.
Where did your passion for fitness
and wellness come from?
I have always loved sport and fitness. I play
local rugby and love spending time outdoors,
especially mountaineering. I wanted to
translate this love of health and wellbeing
into a job so I trained to become a personal
trainer and have never looked back. How do you work with business
people and corporations?
TONIQ can support corporates in a multitude
of ways with plans and packages for any
sized business. At a basic level, we offer a
discount for employees on memberships and
drop-in passes. But more than this we can
support with full corporate wellness plans.
Whether it’s a team-building exercise or
simply a way of instilling a healthier mindset
into your business, we can run sessions just
for your team. Our offer includes:
Why is TONIQ different?
TONIQ is unlike any other gym in Bath. The
venue itself has some of the best facilities
on offer. We have top of the range, bespoke
fitness equipment, including a sled track and
custom rig and a great sound system playing
the latest music to keep you energised. We
also boast the best personal trainers in Bath
providing focused, expert support and advice
to every individual in every class. Classes are
always varied, and you will never repeat the
same workout twice, keeping you motivated,
progressing and never bored. TONIQ delivers
a balanced workout week with a variance
of classes from Sweat, Stronger, Burn and
Chill. Our focus on 360 degrees of health
means that our clients get the best support
possible to help them achieve their goals.
How many people are in your team
and what can clients expect from
Toniq classes and one-to-ones?
We have 10 trainers as part of the TONIQ
team, who all have different personalities
and training specialities, which allows us
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• Regular team-building sessions or one-
off wellness events
• Private group workouts at the TONIQ
gym for up to 24 people, tailored around
your goals and designed to be fun and
achievable for all fitness levels
• Wellness talks, covering topics such
as motivation, nutrition and sleep and
breathing techniques
• 30-minute Move sessions at your office to
clear the mind and balance the body, such
as Tai Chi and yoga
• For business events, we can supply
healthy lunches and snacks and juices
from local independents, including
Goodness Grazers and Beyond the Kale
• We can structure an internal wellbeing
program within the corporation no matter
what size the company and budget.
Tell us more about your
Corporate Membership
Corporates can get full access to the TONIQ
offering for their employees including our
weekly mindfulness classes to help them
manage stress. This includes Discounted
Membership (15% off full membership
for your staff, as long as more than five
team members join) and Contribution
Membership – you might like to subsidise
your employees’ membership, and you’ll still
enjoy the 15% discount.
What can people expect from one
of your wellness retreat events?
We host several established retreats a year
in the UK and Greece and we also create
bespoke retreats for our corporate clients.
Locally to Bath, we run a popular
disconnect retreat, this is held at a local,
luxury camping ground where you are
encouraged to reconnect with yourself and
nature. These retreats can include foraging,
campfire cooking, mindfulness exercises and
wild river swimming.
We have a range of incredible venues
that we can host one to five-day retreats
dependent on requirements and budgets.
All of our retreats have a focus on calming
practices such as meditation, breathing and
yoga to help calm the nervous system and
reduce stress.
Can you tell us a corporate client
transformation story?
Our recent TONIQ eight-week
transformations have been incredibly
powerful.
Peter works in a high-profile role for a
well-known, global financial institution...
“I signed up for the eight-week Toniq
transformation following two months of
inactivity due to an injury. My goal was to
have a focused period of exercise which
would help me recover from my injury and
rebuild my base fitness and strength. I was
not too concerned about specific goals such
as weight loss or reducing body fat as I knew
they would be a by-product of creating a
routine which allowed me to take part in the
sessions on a regular basis. Overall, I was
really pleased with my results. I feel fitter
and stronger and my mood has changed (for
the better!) at both home and at work. Most
importantly, I have proven to myself that I
can find the time to have an exercise routine
despite having a busy work and family life!”
To find out more about TONIQ visit:
www.toniqlife.com
TONIQ is based at 5 Green Park House, Bath