Meet the 1st Class team
We are a team of personal trainers, hospitality managers and chefs dedicated to creating the best health, fitness and wellbeing experiences possible.
Tom Brown, Founder + head trainer
Tom is the founder and driving force behind 1st Class Bootcamp, a global leader in luxury fitness retreats that has redefined the wellness travel experience. What began as a single location has evolved into a worldwide brand with five destinations and over 1,000 clients welcomed - each retreat combining world-class coaching, transformative results, and an unforgettable experience.
With nearly a decade in the fitness industry, Tom has built more than a brand - he’s built a movement that’s changing how people approach health, mindset and lifestyle transformation. His expertise and entrepreneurial vision have positioned 1st Class Bootcamp as one of the most recognised names in the fitness retreat space, featured in major outlets such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, sheerluxe, GQ, the Stylist and many more.
From training celebrities, top athletes and CEOs to leading one of the fastest-growing wellness brands globally, Tom’s mission remains the same: to empower people to achieve their potential - both physically and mentally - through world-class coaching and life-changing experiences.
Sophie Winter, co-founder and Manager
Sophie has a wealth of experience as a project manager for the world’s leading hospitality organisation, based in London, where she dealt with a range of clients varying from high-end investment banks to commercial clothes providers. She brings this experience to her management of 1st Class Bootcamp, where she is responsible for ensuring that the entire bootcamp experience is the best it can be. Sophie knows the power of bootcamps herself, having lost over 40 kilograms in her own fitness journey to date. Combining her hospitality background and passion for health & fitness she ensures every detail is perfect. Sophie would do anything to ensure you have the most amazing time with us.
Michael Crame, Coach
Mikey has been a personal trainer for over 10 years and has been serving in the Army for 12 years. Some of his clients include military personnel and professional football teams.
Mikey has a vast amount of experience through various levels of his own training including triathlons, strength and conditioning, boxing and spinning. Both enthusiastic and energetic Mikey is passionate about helping people reach their goals.
Toby Wheatstone, Chef
Toby has been a professional chef for over 15 years, working in French cuisine fine dining restaurants, luxury cruise ships, all the way to cooking and serving delicious street food in the suburbs of Mexico.
Toby makes healthy taste incredible, along with making sure that all your dietary requirements and goals are taken care of. Along with having his own passion for exercise, Toby has been working within the bootcamp industry for over 3 years and has travelled the world finding an individual style of cooking that will have you asking for recipes after every meal.
Liam salt, Coach
With over 13 years in the armed forces and 19 years in the fitness and bootcamp industry, Liam has a wealth of experience and knowledge. Liam is also the creator and founder of Clean Eats Kitchen, a meal prep company located in North Yorkshire and has successfully opened 2 healthy eating cafes.
Liam’s personal achievements are as impressive as his professional achievements - he competes in the IRONMAN Triathlon and is completing his 7th this year. With Liam’s amazing background he is the perfect trainer to join the 1st Class team and help our clients on becoming the best version of themselves.