Darren Hotten

Co-owner and head coach Darren discovered CrossFit in 2013 whilst studying Sport and Exercise Science at Essex University. In the years that followed, he competed in both individual and team events – but decided to take his passion to the next level by learning and developing his coaching skills in group CrossFit classes – a class type he now delivers daily.

Darren’s expertise doesn’t end at CrossFit, however. In 2015, he began competing in weightlifting and coached a wide range of lifters – achieving outstanding results with clients across national and international level competitions in youth, junior, senior, and masters divisions.

As a key member of the Orwell Fitness team, Darren is committed to providing a professional and motivational environment in which members of all abilities can improve, grow, and thrive. He finds coaching in all formats extremely rewarding.