Meet The Team

SEAN THORNTON

DIRECTOR/OWNER

Sean has an established track record in the Health and Fitness market place with 25 years of experience having led Eze Fitness from a new start 15 years ago to an operation which encompassed 9 outlets.

In 2013 the group acquired a former Total Fitness site in Lancaster, and after a huge refurbishment successfully launched 3-1-5 Health Club. 3-1-5 is the most unique and progressive club in the UK, showcasing the revolutionary X-Force Machines and Training Concept.

‘We are contributing positively to the health and wellbeing of the community by encouraging the people of Lancaster to get more active, more often. By delivering our vision of ‘positively changing people’s lives’ we create an experience that helps people get the most out of their lives and inspire them to become their best’.

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SARAH DACK MCGUINNESS

EXECUTIVE PA/MARKETING MANAGER

Sarah has a Dance / Entertainments background and spent many years travelling the high seas as a Dancer and Show Manager and finally an Assistant Cruise Director. When Sarah temporarily hung up her dancing shoes, she re-trained in the Fitness Industry and became the Club Manager of the 2500-member Southport based Health Club for X-Force UK.

In 2015, Sarah became Sean’s Personal Assistant at 3-1-5. As well as first-hand support to the Director, Sarah looks after the Club’s Marketing and HR as well as project managing some of the larger events at the club such as National Fitness Day and the Annual member parties.

Sarah loves to stay active and aswell as long beach walks and skiing, Sarah currently instructs both ‘Fitsteps’, ‘Fitsteps FAB’ and ‘Fitsteps Tone’ classes as well as organising and participating in many MYZONE challenges for the members of 3-1-5.

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DEENA GILLAN

CLUB MANAGER

Deena is the Club Manager after completing her first 7 years as Membership Concierge Manger for 3-1-5, and is part of the original crew from the clubs opening in 2013. ‘I have a really exciting job that is different almost every day and I look after a whole host of areas within the Club including memberships, sales and events to name a few.

I have real love of fitness, from competing in athletics competitions, football and rounders at schoo,l to watching pretty much every sport there is on TV. I live for the Olympic years and can’t bear to miss watching my favourite Cherry & Whites smashing it on the Rugby pitch.

I am always up for doing crazy challenges, in the past I have done triathlons, mud runs, 1/2 marathons, Keswick to Barrow walks, ridiculously long swims in Windermere. I also completed a London to Paris bike ride and the Bournemouth Marathon’!

 

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SANDIE HALPIN

SPECIAL POPULATIONS MANAGER

‘Today is the chance to change yourself for the better, just do it!’

This is Sandie’s favourite quote and those of you who have been lucky enough to train with Sandie will understand how motivating this can be.

Its never too late to change…the best investment you can ever make is in your own health and wellbeing. With over 25 years in the industry and expertise in special populations, Sandie is here to guide and assist you with your healthy lifestyle program, offering one-to-ones, small group training and classes for all ages and abilities to build a better YOU.

Remember exercise is the new wonder drug of the future, USE IT OR LOSE IT.

When not at the Club, you’ll find Sandie walking along the prom with her dog and soaking up the scenery.

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MARIAN LOVE

GROUP FITNESS MANAGER

Marian is the Group Fitness Manager at 3-1-5 and is also part of the original team who began with the organisation when its doors opened in May 2013.

Marian’s passion for Group Exercise began whilst she was training to become a professional dancer and as part of Marian’s responsibilities she instructs regular classes including Body Balance, Spinning and Body Pump.

 

Her experience has led her into various challenges and opportunities, all complementing one another, to provide her with the skills and knowledge to deliver a one-of-a-kind Group Exercise Programme that reflects her personal philosophy, which is – ‘To inspire and motivate people to change their lives for the better’.

 

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LAUREN AKISTER

SWIM SCHOOL MANAGER

Lauren is the Swim School Manager at 3-1-5 and is responsible for everything ‘Stingray’. It’s Lauren’s job to manage the Swim School and also to co-ordinate poolside activities and ensure we deliver the very best, inventive and fresh programming in the industry.

‘It’s my hope that through our outstanding team, delivering first class service across the board, we inspire complete beginners to elite swimmers to take up something new at  3-1-5’!

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JOHNNY PALMER

X-FORCE MASTER TRAINER

Johnny is an experienced Personal Trainer with a background in fitness, health club management, and group exercise.

‘You must be willing at any moment to sacrifice what you are, for what you will become’. A mantra Johnny lives by, leaving behind a career in commercial Health Club Management to pursue his passion of delivering one-to-one and group coaching whilst gaining further education and knowledge in the field from industry leading experts.

Constant and continued education is the number one priority. I take a 360 approach, meaning I work to optimise health, nutrition and mental wellbeing in my coaching and body-transformation clients, and then train the body with a variety of precise and progressive, strength training and weight loss principles to achieve results beyond what individuals have ever seen before’.​

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BEN LAW

X-FORCE MASTER TRAINER

Ben is a level 3 personal trainer with a background in college level sport and progressive education of the fitness industry. He believes knowledge of human performance is necessary for all aspects of training, whether for a lifestyle change or for athletic performance. Ben loves to train individuals that are at the start of their training journey, whether returning to fitness or beginning today. ‘We can learn so much about ourselves when we physically challenge ourselves. Finding your strengths and your weaknesses will empower you to do great things’.

Ben’s favourite quote is: ‘Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure’. – Marianne Williamson

A quick tip from Ben would be; don’t be afraid of trying. You’ll surprise yourself if you just give it a try.

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LYDIA REYNOLDS

FITNESS AND GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR

I joined 3-1-5 on the Front Of House team in 2019. My background in dancing and cheerleading means I’ve always been passionate about fitness and being part of a team. The atmosphere of 3-1-5 being a family run business and so positive and supportive appealed to me straight away, I knew this was where I wanted to be! 

Almost 2 years later, I have now moved over to the Gym Team having completed my Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Les Mills Body Pump qualifications. I am currently working on my Level 3 Personal Training qualification.

 

I would never have achieved this without 3-1-5 and I feel so lucky everyday for these opportunities. I hope I can use my own personal experiences and developments to inspire and encourage our members. 

The health and fitness industry has completely changed my life and I hope that I can share that passion through my work and coaching.”

 

Fun fact – I’m completely obsessed with Mayonnaise and I will eat in on literally ANYTHING!

Favourite quote – ‘Do something today that your future self with thank you for’

Favourite destination – 3-1-5 because its the place I spend all my time! Joking, New York and Florida

Favourite Food – Boiled eggs!

 

Ethos – Realising that to achieve everything I wanted I needed to push myself out of my comfort zone. Although being out of it is a scary place at first, this is where the best kind of changes happen and I wouldn’t be where I am now without that push.

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