Meet the Team

Gideon Forbes

Founder and Head Coach

A photo of Gideon from the torso up. He is a white male with short brown hair and is wearing a brown T-shirt.
Andee is a white woman with blond shoulder length hair. The photo is taken outside with greenery in the background and she is smiling at the camera.

Gideon is a qualified primary school teacher (with 10+ years experience), personal trainer and CrossFit coach, with a wealth of experience in supporting individuals with autism and learning difficulties.

“As a primary school teacher, I discovered that functional fitness sessions created the most effective PE lessons. It offers opportunities for accessible skills development and an inclusive workout, allowing children with SEND to fully engage and feel part of the group. Now I use functional fitness with all my personal training clients too. It’s a great way to improve your overall health and fitness - helping you to also maintain your mental health, wellbeing and keep you moving and active for life."

Relevant Qualifications

BA(Hons), MA, PGCE Primary Education
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 2 Gym Instructor
NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Autism and Mental Health First Aid
ACE Special Olympics Inclusive Fitness Training

Andee Cohen

Office Administrator

Andee joined the GT Fitness and Wellbeing team in 2024. She brings a wealth of experience in office management and supports the smooth day-to-day running of the office. She’s the first point of contact for enquiries and new clients, and is always on hand to answer any questions you may have.