Mark Newton has joined Harmony at The Haven, based at The Haven Hotel in Sandbanks, as personal trainer and fitness coach.

With more than three years’ experience in the fitness industry, Mark began his career as a level three personal trainer and joins Harmony at The Haven from David Lloyd in Ringwood where he was a platinum personal trainer.  In this position, Mark delivered one-to-one tailored exercise sessions as well as providing advice and support on issues such as health, fitness and nutrition.

Mark has expertise in diet and nutrition, core and abs, body sculpting, body building, weight loss, cross fit and much more. Mark is a regular trainer himself and is dedicated to helping others exercising regularly and getting results.

In his role at Harmony at The Haven, Mark will be responsible for implementing one-to-one personal training sessions with members and will also plan, prepare and instruct group exercise classes such as body pump, crossFit, yoga, pilates and Cxworx which is a short, sharp workout that helps to strengthen and tone the body.

Charlotte Butterworth, spa manager at Harmony at The Haven, says: “Mark’s wide range of experience in fitness techniques and designing bespoke exercise regimes for individuals made him the ideal choice to fill this vital role at Harmony at The Haven.   We are thrilled to welcome him and look forward to seeing the exciting fitness programme designs and ideas he will bring to the role.”

Mark adds: “I’m delighted to join the team and will be on-hand at Harmony at The Haven to advise on diet and exercise as well as to develop tailored health and exercise programmes.”

Harmony at The Haven is part of the FJB Collection and includes an Aveda spa, sauna and steam room, massage shower, heated indoor and outdoor (seasonal) swimming pools, an outdoor poolside lounge with day beds, tennis court and an Aveda retail area.  The facility is open seven days a week, Monday to Friday from 7am to 10pm and Saturday to Sunday from 7.30am to 8.30pm.  For information about personal training, fitness classes or membership to Harmony at The Haven please telephone 01202 700211, email mark.newton@fjbhotels.co.uk or visit www.harmony-haven.com.