About Funky Pump Fitness
A note from Mr Chris Ware -
Founder of Funky Pump Fitness
Ok here we go, Funky pump started in the Cro Bar
Swansea nearly 3 years ago, at the time between 1 and 10 people would turn
up to listen to the music
and train!!
Even though the numbers were low I still knew that once people got over the idea that training in a night club wasnt right and would give it a go they would
Even though the numbers were low I still knew that once people got over the idea that training in a night club wasnt right and would give it a go they would
love it!! A couple of
alterations within the class and a fresh motivated group of people establishing
themselves as regular funky pumpers the BUZZ grew
and the word spread that Funky Pump
was the the most uplifting, motivating way to exercise!!
By this time the class was growing out of the Cro Bar night club and needed a new venue!!
This is where it quadrupled in size over night! we finished one week on a thurs in cro bar and kicked off in Wales only super club ESCAPE the following
By this time the class was growing out of the Cro Bar night club and needed a new venue!!
This is where it quadrupled in size over night! we finished one week on a thurs in cro bar and kicked off in Wales only super club ESCAPE the following
monday!!
The class had changed format! We now had 2 large rooms to fill one circuit room and one boxing room with 30 punch bags hanging up ready for people to
The class had changed format! We now had 2 large rooms to fill one circuit room and one boxing room with 30 punch bags hanging up ready for people to
go nuts on!
The class grew each week then after a few months we smashed our way over 120 people attending 1 class.
Now Funky Pump is firmly established as the most well known fitness concept in Swansea if not South Wales.
Funky Pump is a massive team effort! We have got a awesome team of people that all contribute to getting the show on the road every night!
It starts with the managereses of the club, Sue and Helen opening up and preparing for the arrival of the Funky Pumpers, the lighting technician Pete the
The class grew each week then after a few months we smashed our way over 120 people attending 1 class.
Now Funky Pump is firmly established as the most well known fitness concept in Swansea if not South Wales.
Funky Pump is a massive team effort! We have got a awesome team of people that all contribute to getting the show on the road every night!
It starts with the managereses of the club, Sue and Helen opening up and preparing for the arrival of the Funky Pumpers, the lighting technician Pete the
gets the lights and the sound system
ready for lift off, the dj's then turn up armed with the latest house music that
they search and dig out to create the
most motivating sets which leave the funky pumpers with a better buzz than
they ever get on a sat night!!
James Wallis is the main man in the boxing room, he uses his own boxing and kick boxing skills to give people a real lesson on technique and fitness in the
James Wallis is the main man in the boxing room, he uses his own boxing and kick boxing skills to give people a real lesson on technique and fitness in the
boxing room
I take control of the circuit room where every muscle is hit (hard) then the most important part of funky pump starts to turn up!!
The roads around escape begin to get scattered with cars dumped on the pavement with eager funky pumpers running down to the club ready to listen to the
I take control of the circuit room where every muscle is hit (hard) then the most important part of funky pump starts to turn up!!
The roads around escape begin to get scattered with cars dumped on the pavement with eager funky pumpers running down to the club ready to listen to the
tunes and have a good
sweat!
Everyone of them turns up with the same attitude, they are all here to enjoy!! They work as hard as they feel but everyone gets carried along with the vibe!!
Everyone of them turns up with the same attitude, they are all here to enjoy!! They work as hard as they feel but everyone gets carried along with the vibe!!
I have never seen such a friendly
atosphere in all the years i have been involved in fitness, there is no
eliteisum, its a comfortable enviroment to train in, the
lights are low there are no mirrors,
and everyone wants to help someone else!
The more people enjoying the better the vibe!!
The more people enjoying the better the vibe!!
Instructors: James
Wallis - Ex Welsh Kick Boxing Champion, Natural Body
Building.
I have known james for 6 years where we both worked in a power lifting and body building gym! Here we began training, working, eating and boxing with each
I have known james for 6 years where we both worked in a power lifting and body building gym! Here we began training, working, eating and boxing with each
other. We gained qualifications at
the same time and constantly discussed everything within fitness together. We
are both very competitive we used
each other to improve fitness, improve diet habits and try new techniques in
training!
With James body building and power lifting knowledge he has loads of experience when it comes to technique and exercise choices, add to this his
With James body building and power lifting knowledge he has loads of experience when it comes to technique and exercise choices, add to this his
kick boxing skills he is a complete instructor, he won't let you get away with
out doing it right as he does it so well himself!
As for me, I have always been involved in fitness from day one with the love of training and pushing my body to the limits coupled with the love of house music
As for me, I have always been involved in fitness from day one with the love of training and pushing my body to the limits coupled with the love of house music
I have ended up doing my two passions at the same
time!
I am a personal trainer with a massive passion for keeping fit and feeling great. I box, play football, snowboard, run up hills with bags of cement on my back,
I am a personal trainer with a massive passion for keeping fit and feeling great. I box, play football, snowboard, run up hills with bags of cement on my back,
do 10k
runs, moautian bike, any thin for a buzz! I am constantly looking for ways to
improve my training techniques and gain more relevant
knowlegde!
I take care of ex cruiser weight and soon to be world champion Enzo Maccerenelii(i will get right spelling) strengh and conditioning since he lost his title!!
I take care of a team of cage fighters led by john phillips in getting them in top physical condition, and boxer Ricky Owen ranked 5 in the uk at light welter
I take care of ex cruiser weight and soon to be world champion Enzo Maccerenelii(i will get right spelling) strengh and conditioning since he lost his title!!
I take care of a team of cage fighters led by john phillips in getting them in top physical condition, and boxer Ricky Owen ranked 5 in the uk at light welter
weight.
On top of this I train a number of other exercise enthusiasts which gives me a diverse range of people to work with from world champions to leisure trainers,
On top of this I train a number of other exercise enthusiasts which gives me a diverse range of people to work with from world champions to leisure trainers,
funky pump and the concept of
exercising to music and using alternative methods is proving to be the right
recipe to succeed!
To all of you, from all of us at Funky Pumps - Thank you and Happy Funky Pumping !
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Chris Ware
Director - Funky Pump Fitness Ltd
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