Meet The Coaches

Nate Evans

Owner / Head Coach

Bsc (Hons) Sports Performance and Coaching
Level 4 Sports Rehab and Massage
Myofacial Cupping
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Level 2
CF Weight Lifting Cert
Strength & Conditioning L1,2,3
Aerobic Capacity Chris Hinshaw

Founder and Head Coach at Equation Fitness… Nate Evans!

Nate opened @equationfitness in 2015, and 10 years later the gym is busier and better than it has ever been.

With his degree in Sports Performance and Coaching, he uses his knowledge along with experience to carefully structure the class programme to make all our members the fittest versions of themselves. Nate ensures the programming is fun and varied yet progressive to allow continuous improvement in performance over time.

After many years of competing in fitness events, Nate is now focused on general health, fitness and competing in team events. He enjoys all aspects of training and coaching and is extremely passionate about using fitness as a tool to help combat mental health.

Oli Bennett-Hughes

Coach

BSC (Hons) in Applied Sport and Health Science
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sports Science
British Weight Lifting Level 2 and 3
Level 1 Rugby Coach
Fdsc Exercise Health and Fitness
Reps Level 3 Personal Trainer

Oli, better known as OBH, has been with us for 9 years now. He is a massive part of the team and been a huge help in growing the gym in to where it is today.

Oli has come from a sporting background, playing rugby throughout college and still plays cricket on the weekends now!

Oli started out coaching in college during his degree in Applied Sport and Health Science before joining us in 2016. Using experience and education, Oli has built a huge base of knowledge which he uses to help members and clients in the gym to perform at their best and reach their goals.

He enjoys educating members and clients on the WHY not just the how, which helps participants develop an understanding and passion for what we deliver in the gym.

Coming from a competitive sporting background, Oli loves to push himself in both training and competitions, but has a general passion for the process of training to be the best version yourself.

Charlie Evans

Coach

Level 4 Extended Higher Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
Reps Level 3 Personal Trainer
Non-Medical Nutritionist
Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
Aerobic Capacity
British Weightlifting Level 2 and 3
500hr Yoga Instructor

Charlie started her coaching career back in 2013 when she qualified as a personal trainer after finishing college and headed to Melbourne, Australia to work in a gym and gain experience.

Soon after she set up an online coaching platform, now known as Equation Training which is now integrated with us at EQ Fitness.

After leaving Australia, she went to India to qualify as a 500hr yoga instructor and then returned to the UK where she joined us as a coach in 2016.

Charlie is mostly working with online clients now specialising in Strength Training and Performance and Body Composition Nutrition, along with managing the behind the scenes stuff for EQFT!!

Ashley Carter

Coach

Reps Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 3 Sports Massage
Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
CrossFit Level 1
British Weightlifting Essentials of Weightlifting
Optimum Nutrition Certificate in Nutrition

Ashley qualified as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist back in 2012 when we began his career in the fitness industry.

He has worked in a number of Gyms gaining experience including a Luxury Health Club in Perth when traveling a few years ago where he also competed in Mens Physique.

Ashleys training began in college when playing rugby which is when he started to take his fitness seriously. Over the years he has taken on a number of fitness challenges for charity, including his most recent attempt at walking 100km in 24 hours which sounded absolutely savage!!

Functional Bodybuilding and Conditioning is what makes up Ashleys training these days with a big focus on Injury Prevention and Rehab

Sean Kinsella

Coach

CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer
CIMSPA Level 3 Core Group Instruction
Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring
CrossFit Level 1
BWL Level 1
BTEC Level 3 sport coaching, fitness and education

Sean started coaching at EQ in 2025 and has been a member since 2023.

His interest in coaching began from his sporting background and started coaching disabled footballers back in school.

Sean has over a decade of experience in the Royal Air Force as a Physical Training Instructor completing the 9 month course back in 2015 and since conducted Strength & Conditioning and Resilience training across the U.K. and overseas.

He enjoys watching people improve in all aspects of health and wellbeing.

He is currently studying a BSc (Hons) in Strength & Conditioning.

Mel Vural

Coach

Reps Level 3 Personal Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Coach

Mel has been active her whole life mostly in outdoor sports. Her parents ran an outdoor activities company in Turkey so she grew up surrounded by activities such as hiking, rafting, sea kayaking and canyoning. Being active in the gym never felt like Mel’s calling until in 2017 she tried CrossFit for the first time with a friend and fell in love with how fun and play-like the sessions felt; and that was the start of her journey.

In 2020 with the pandemic and lockdown, she took up calisthenics and really honed in on her upper body strength and skills such as handstands, pull ups and muscle ups. Her calisthenics journey was a real testament to “trusting the process” and having been through very slow but consistent progress with these skills, she now feels passionate about sharing both this mentality and also the learning of the skills.

Whilst Mel’s passion lies with being upside down and muscle ups, she also recognises the importance of general physical preparedness and how different training styles all support each other. This is the theme she carries through both her own training and those she works with.

Mel qualified as a coach in 2023 whilst travelling in Mexico and has been developing a specialised skillset in shoulder strength and injury prevention, which she carries through to her own training as well as her clients.

    
 
 
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   Ian Robbins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Top quality gym great friendly coaches and a real family feel community, have helped me to build fitness, strength. Mobility and confidence. Helped me through several injuries making sure that I keep moving with patience . I’d recommend to anyone
  
 
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   Jennie Delreeve 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Equation Fitness is the BEST gym I've ever been to. Incredible programming, skilled coaches and client focused. Zero egos and they really care. I started ten weeks ago with knee pain and on and off shoulder pain and now I'm completely pain free! The emphasis on periodization, using great technique, doing the basics really well and building slowly works really well for me. I can't wait to see what I can achieve in a year with these guys. Thanks a million!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot rate Equation Fitness highly enough.All of  coaches are so knowledgeable and very friendly. The gym has fantastic facilities, and everyone is very  supportive encouraging you  to achieve your fitness goals.  A fantastic gym - definitely worth 5 stars.
  
 
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   Tereza Noeva 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been training at Equation for over a year now, and it’s without doubt one of the best gyms in the county. If you’re wanting to train in functional fitness/CrossFit as well as Hyrox look no further. Super friendly community of members that support one another on their training journeys, first- class coaching and the programming is superb. I previously trained at another CrossFit gym, but after taking a two-year break I lost a lot of strength and skills. Since joining Equation, I’ve made more progress than ever before and have become a stronger, fitter, and healthier version of myself — both physically and mentally. I’m so grateful to all the coaches, and especially to Oli, who in my eyes is one of the best coaches (and humans) I’ve come across! His dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care for everyone’s progress are second to none. He always goes above and beyond to help you improve in every area of training. I feel very lucky to be part of the EQ family!
  
 
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   Elise Townend 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At first I was super intimidated but I can honestly say EQ and the team and community are the BEST! The coaches are so encouraging and knowledgable and I could not imagine ever working out anywhere else! THANKS guys, love you all!
  
 
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   Amanda Lane 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend this gym highly enough! The staff are incredibly kind, motivating, and accommodating, with so much knowledge and genuine consideration for everyone who walks through the door. The classes are brilliantly structured with progression in mind, and what I love most is that they can be adapted to suit all abilities. When I first joined, I was so nervous, but both the staff and the members made me feel so welcome and at ease. Now I look forward to every session and feel supported every step of the way. It truly feels like a community, not just a gym.
  
 
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   Tracey Penny 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic gym to train, friendly, great atmosphere.  The coaches are A1, very knowledgeable and always happy to help. Would highly recommend.
  
 
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   whatajoy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Equation is more than just a gym! It’s home away from home! The coaches and community welcomed my husband and I with open arms when we first moved to Cornwall in May 2024, and we’ve made some amazing friends since. The equipment and programming are epic, we have seen so much progress in all of our lifts, gymnastics and general fitness since joining the gym. Would wholeheartedly recommend for anyone to do a trial week - you won’t look back!
  
 
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   Alexis Hall 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Still fairly new to Equation Fitness, joined in June. However the space, the coaches and the community is so inviting to be a part of. My confidence is gradually growing in every class with the support of very calming and positive coaches. I actually get excited about booking to go each week! It's the perfect space and an abundance of good energy. ✨
  
 
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   Rebecca Knowles 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Equation Fitness is an amazing place to get fit and strong, with excellent coaches, so much knowledge, a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere, great quality equipment and fab people to workout with.

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