Our Coaches
Natasha Hughes
1. What do you love most about coaching?
I’ve been coaching sport for over 20 years and CrossFit over 10 years and it has always been the same – watching people achieve things they never thought possible. As a coach you are more likely to believe in someone more than they believe in themselves. Nothing brings me greater joy than helping people achieve above their goals and it is exactly why I opened CFLTN – to help even more people!
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Snatch and Ring Muscle ups. When I started coaching I had severe imposter syndrome as these are the most technical movements and were my weakest personally. However the personal journey I experienced to master them (still on that journey!) gives me a greater appreciation of the work, frustration and joy they bring! Don’t give up on those movements no matter how far away they seem!
3. What can members expect from your classes?
A lot of experience and knowledge. I’ve made sure I’m qualified in all areas and I will never stop learning! I’m a level 3 CrossFit coach as well as personal trainer, British weightlifting coach and gymnastics coach. I’ve coached 1000s of hours, from 14 year olds to 80 year olds, beginners to Games athletes!
I’m also a perfectionist, I will see the small things most coaches miss out on (except at CFLTN).
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I have 2 Chipoos, Ronnie and Reggie. They are my absolute world outside of the gym and I want to eventually rescue lots of senior dogs when I have more time and space!
5. Are you available for personal training?
Yes but unfortunately I am very limited with time!
Harry Ryan
1. What do you love most about coaching?
The thing I love most about coaching is the joy on members faces when they see improvements in themselves. Whether that’s a first on a movement, their Olympic lifts feeling better, a conditioning session that didn’t kill them off as much as they thought, or just the hit of those exercise endorphins at the end of a class!
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Of course the Olympic lifts and gymnastics are highly technical, and require a lot of attention to detail and time, but for me it’s the simple quick corrections that bring big improvements, that’s my favourite. Whether that’s helping a member with the efficiency of their burpees, the strategy to hit a workout or a mindset before a lift. When you see that click and it makes a big improvement!
3. What can members expect from your classes?
Within my classes members can expect to work hard, have fun and leave the session feeling as though they accomplished something. I want members to understand why we are doing what we are doing, and see the value in their training.
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I don’t just coach CrossFit! Outside of the gym, I work in sports coaching with children and tutor adults through personal training and management courses. I really enjoy helping people develop, learn and build confidence, and hopefully that comes through in my coaching at Luton.
5. Are you available for personal training?
No but always ask me questions and I’ll do my best to help!
Kerri Stinton
1 What do you love most about coaching?
I love seeing people come into the gym at whatever level they’re at and achieve things they never thought they were capable of.
I also love seeing the mindset shift that happens through CrossFit — from exercising to move away from something negative, like losing weight or changing how you look, to chasing something positive, like hitting a PB, learning a new skill or just feeling stronger and more confident. Being able to coach people through that shift is probably my favourite part.
2.What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Anything technical, especially the Olympic lifts. I like that they’re not just about strength, power or fitness — you need coordination, agility, to be coachable and good technique. No one is accidentally good at these lifts, so when someone gets good at them, you know they’ve put in the work. I really enjoy helping people develop that and seeing the joy it brings people to hit a PB they’ve been chasing for a while.
3 What can members expect from your classes?
Expect plenty of feedback, particularly around technique — no generic “looks good!” from me if it doesn’t!
4.Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I love both ski and snowboarding, I actually use to be a ski instructor in Japan and taught Taron Egerton how to ski for his role playing Eddie the Eagle in the movie if his life …very surreal!
5.Are you available for personal training?
No.
Bex
1. What do you love most about coaching?
I love coaching at CrossFit Luton and the community we have — it’s basically my second home when I’m not at work. I especially love my morning crew turning up to class at an unearthly hour in the name of fitness!
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
The snatch! I love breaking it down and helping people understand what is actually going on in what is, frankly, a very technical movement. There’s nothing better than seeing someone do something they never thought they could.
3. What can members expect from your classes?
Good garage tunes, strict squat depth requirements and plenty of strong-but-kind encouragement. I’ll push you to do your best — but I promise I’m nicer than my squat standards suggest.
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I’m a bit of a travel addict and love a holiday. If I’m not in the gym, there’s a good chance I’m planning my attack on the globe … preferably somewhere with a swim-up bar and absolutely no early morning alarms.
5. Are you available for personal training?
No
Harry M
1. What do you love most about coaching?
Without a doubt what I love most about being a CrossFit coach is playing a part in changing people’s lives. It could be a small change, or life changing. Seeing the turn around in someone is something else, and I get more joy from our athletes success more than my own!
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Any Olympic lifting is by far the most enjoyable. We try to teach everyone the same technique, but each individual has a different way of getting there. Figuring out how is something I’ll always enjoy and gives the most satisfaction.
3. What can members expect from your classes?
From me, members can expect at the very least an enjoyable class where they will learn something new every session. I’ll make sure every athlete feels comfortable executing the workouts. Any questions or improvements they’re seeking I’ll make sure they leave the class feeling more confident in their ability to perform.
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I live and breathe CrossFit, so the only thing I do that’s mildly interesting outside the gym is traveling. I love to explore new places, but somehow keep returning to Ibiza 🕺
5. Are you available for personal training?
I am available for personal training! Send me a message, even if it’s just for a chat and advice 🙌
Penelope
1. What do you love most about coaching?
The look of wonder and pride someone gets when they manage to do or achieve something they haven’t done before or never thought they were capable of.
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Teaching people to get their first pull up
3. What can members expect from your classes?
Enthusiasm and motivation to help you do your best
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I’m an avid motorsport fan so much so I’m a qualified circuit racing marshal and I’m looking to slowly work up to further ranks. One day I may even commit to finally rebuilding a racing engine!
5. Are you available for personal training?
Yes
Jolene
1. What do you love most about coaching?
Seeing people progress week by week. There’s nothing better than watching someone’s face when a new movement finally clicks or they hit a goal they’ve been working towards. The thank you at the end of a class is always genuine, and it’s a great feeling knowing I’ve played a small part in their journey.
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Lifting classes, every time! Whether it’s building strength, refining technique, or helping someone achieve a new PB, I love everything about it.
3. What can members expect from your classes?
Good vibes, plenty of encouragement, and a solid workout. We’ll work hard, have a laugh, and leave feeling better than when we walked in.
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I love travelling, and wherever I go, I always try to drop into a local CrossFit box. It’s a great way to meet new people, experience different coaching styles, and squeeze in a workout while exploring a new city or country.
5. Are you available for personal training?
No, but you’ll find me bringing plenty of energy and support to every class I coach!
Jess
1. What do you love most about coaching?
I love helping people discover what they are capable of. Whether they feel intimidated by a traditional gym or struggle to push themselves when training alone, I want to create an environment where they feel confident, supported and motivated to train hard. I am passionate about the benefits of exercise, health is wealth!
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Heavy lifting! I believe everyone should lift heavy for life and longevity. There is always something new to learn. I also love to coach high energy classes where people finish knowing they have pushed themselves harder than they would training alone.
3. What can members expect from your classes?
High intensity, great music and plenty of shared suffering! Everyone works hard together and pushes each other, not just for themselves but for their teammates too. Expect the same music I’d want to rave to in a nightclub except now the party is in the gym!
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
My background before CrossFit was elite level rugby, I was lucky enough to travel to many places across the world to play 7s, and spent a few years playing in the Premiership before switching to CrossFit to scratch that competitive itch, with a few less bruises! In my spare time I enjoy building Lego with my angel.
5. Are you available for personal training?
No
Shell
1. What do you love most about coaching?
Being in an environment of likeminded people and helping them become the fittest, strongest, most skillful and resilient versions of themselves.
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
Olympic lifting! It is so empowering being able to lift heavy loads with explosiveness, speed and power!
3. What can members expect from your classes?
Lots of feedback, technical cues and encouragement!
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I love reading, dogs, walking, food, fine wine and travelling!
5. Are you available for personal training?
I am available for 1-2-1 nutrition coaching!
Rim
1. What do you love most about coaching?
That I can spend more time at Crossfit Luton and be an integral part of the community.
2. What’s your favourite thing to coach?
I enjoy coaching new members and seeing the smile on their faces when they manage something new.
3. What can members expect from your classes?
I always love to throw in a joke in my classes and keep things lighthearted.
4. Tell us one interesting thing about you outside the gym.
I love cats and wish i can bring my cats to the gym. Crazy idea, but what do you expect from crazy cat lady!? 