ABOUT US

A smiling man wearing a blue running shirt, black shorts, and a race bib, standing among a group of runners outdoors with trees and old buildings in the background.

Tom Summerscales

I’m Tom - the founder of Become Athletic.

Before coaching full time I spent years in a high-pressure corporate career, so I know what it's like to stay fit while juggling work, family and stress.

I focus on healthcare professionals because their world is close to home. Most of my family works in healthcare, including my parents, uncles and my wife, along with many of my friends. I've seen first hand how the job affects your health, and I know how to help you lose weight, get fitter and stronger, and build habits that actually last.

Fitness has always been my constant. I've competed in everything from Ironman and hybrid events to ultra marathons and charity challenges, and I use that to help clients trust what their bodies can do. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh, I'm a Level 3 Personal Trainer, and a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

At its core, Become Athletic is about giving healthcare professionals straightforward, sustainable support, so fitness & nutrition becomes something you rely on, not another thing on your to-do list.

Our approach is directly centred on your personal goals and lifestyle parameters. We establish what’s possible, what’s not and practically move forward to achieve your fitness, nutrition and health goals together.

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