Darren Hotten

Back in 2005, Darren was a keen rugby player, and his love for the game ultimately inspired him to become a fitness coach. Then, study for a BSC in Sport and Exercise Science.

It was during this period that he first began hosting fitness classes at his local rugby club. 

In the following years, Darren pursued his passion for weightlifting to become a British Weightlifting accredited coach and take his personal training skills to the highest level.

Having founded Orwell Fitness in 2018 with Kirsty Turner, he now brings this wealth of fitness expertise to clients of all ages and abilities.

For Darren the key to fitness is helping clients to create long-term, healthy lifestyle habits, keeping exercise fun and overcoming the perception that you have to be fit to join a gym.

Today, these principles continue to shape his approach to fitness. His favourite part is undoubtedly giving people the tools, knowhow and belief to reach their fitness goals with a balanced approach.

Although Darren is most likely to be found surrounded by Barbells, Kettlebells and Dumbbells, he occasionally takes a break from his routine to savour a Chicken Jalfrezi, or dream up action-packed, James Bond-inspired fully body workouts.