DEVIANT
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Specializing in CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting, Gymnastics and Functional Training.
SERVICES
AT DEVIANT
CROSSFIT
CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. This methodology is very effective for producing all round fitness in individuals.
NUTRITION
'You can't out train a bad diet.' To maximise your training, your nutritional habits are a key element to success. We can help you set goal and create habits to stick to long term!
OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
The Olympic lifts require massive amounts of Speed, Power, Strength and Mobility. We have Barbell club and Barbell Programs specifically looking at these lifts.
PROGRAMMING
Want more from your training? Are you a competitor? Or do you just want to get a specific skill. We have various programming options available.
GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics allows you to master your own bodyweight and so what we cover mainly is the basic elements of moving your body through space. Pull ups, push ups, handstands and muscle ups are all things you will see in our short courses and programs.
KIDS FITNESS
A lot of things we do in CrossFit are "natural" movement patterns which us adults have lost by simply not using them. Kids fitness classes can help them maintain and also develop these movement patterns and also make fitness less of a chore in later years.
OUR VISION
At Deviant Strength and Conditioning we understand that the needs of an 80 year old Grandparent, Marine and Professional Athlete will differ but by degree and not kind. We scale the programme and movements to suit YOU! We will teach you a huge range of different training modalities. They include Olympic lifting, Power Lifting, Kettlebell Training, Basic Gymnastics, Running and Rowing.
We have some of the best and most knowledgeable coaches in the area, which between them deliver a full range of strength and conditioning disciplines including; CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Calisthenics, Mobility, Rehab and Nutrition.
We are a results based gym that prides itself in having a community of people unlike any gym you have ever been to. Athletes are interested in one thing – Results!! More surprisingly, you will soon find out that all of our members want exactly the same for you as well, to become Stronger, Fitter and Faster!
Plus, the spirit and togetherness experienced in a CrossFit training facility is unrivalled by ANY commercial gym where you are a number or sales figure. The main REAL reasons people give up on the gym is lack of support or lack of results. None are left wanting in our facility, giving you the best chance of getting where you want to be in terms of fitness.
So does this sound all too good to be true? Let us show you – contact us and we will arrange a free taster session for you with no obligation to join. You won’t regret it…
We look forward to seeing you!
GETTING STARTED
TASTER SESSION
Come and give us a try, for FREE!
A coach will guide you through your session and scale anything needed to get you a great workout!
£0
INDUCTION
2 x 1Hr session course designed to get you ready for the main sessions. This will cover all the basics of CrossFit, Olympic Lifting and Basic Gymnastics. The sessions are booked between you and a coach. (3 people max in each session) We will also consult on your goals and what you want to get out of your membership.
£25/ session
MEMBERSHIP
Choose one of our Membership options that suits your schedule and training level.
OUR TEAM
ROB MILLS
Head Coach & Co Owner
Rob has a background from many sporting arenas from snowboarding and outdoor pursuits to gymnastics and rugby all from a young age. The following of these pursuits has led to an all round athletic approach to fitness which transfers itself well to Crossfit and its diversity in movement.
“I can’t remember a time not doing sport or fitness!”- Rob Mills
Qualifications:
Level 1 & 2 Crossfit Certified
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 3 Advanced Instructor
Level 3 Exercise Referral
BSc Sports Technology, 2:1
First Aid trained
Working for his entire career in the fitness industry, Rob has worked at all levels from Personal trainer to Fitness management and more recently with specialist populations such as stroke rehabilitation on a large exercise referral scheme.
“Crossfit has changed everything” – Rob Mills
ATHALIE REDWOOD-BROWN
Coach & Co Owner
Athalie has been involved in Sport and Exercise Industry all her life. As a high performance athlete she exceled in both swimming and rowing, competing on an International stage for Great Britain in the latter. She started her career as a Personal Trainer whilst studying for her first degree. For the past ten years she has worked in Higher Education, currently teaching Strength & conditioning as a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. Her research area combines Performance Analysis, Sports Psychology and Physical Activity and health, and fully endorses the methods of CrossFit to improve performance.
Qualifications:
M.Sc. Sport and Exercis Science
B.Sc. Sport and Exercise Science
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Personal Training Mentor and Tutor Premier Training
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
Pre and Post Natal Exercise Certified
First Aid trained
"I feel fitter and stronger than when I was competing Internationally!" - Athalie. Redwood-Brown
JENNI WILSON
Coach & Rehab Specialist
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist
Jennifer Wilson BSc (H), MSc, MSST, FHEA, PES
Jen is an accredited Sports Therapist with over 12 years experience in the fitness industry.
She has worked with a number of athletes, specializing in late stage/return to play rehabilitation and athlete development. Much of her work has been with young athletes and/or age category endurance athletes although her interest now lies in injury risk reduction and movement enhancement.
She is currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance which focuses primarily on injury risk in dynamic running tasks and methods of improving performance post injury.
CHRIS HODGSON
Coach & Gymnastics
Chris is a very experienced coach completing his full Personal training qualifications in 2007 and Coaching CrossFit since 2010.
Chris has worked at CrossFit Cumbria for the last 4 years and now is part of the Deviant Squad. He is now CF Level 2 and specialises in CF gymnastics.
His lengthy experience makes him a great asset to the coaching team.
Rob Briggs
Coach
Rob
Heather Gomez
Coach, Admin and Social
Mary Bracken
Coach
CONTACT
DEVIANT
OUR ADDRESS
Unit 10 Parker Centre Industrial Estate, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4SZ
Email: crossfitdeviant@gmail.com
For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
OUR TEAM
ROB REDWOOD-MILLS
Head Coach & Co Owner
Rob has a background from many sporting arenas from snowboarding and outdoor pursuits to gymnastics and rugby all from a young age. The following of these pursuits has led to an all round athletic approach to fitness which transfers itself well to Crossfit and its diversity in movement.
“I can’t remember a time not doing sport or fitness!”- Rob Mills
Qualifications:
Level 1 & 2 Crossfit Certified
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 3 Advanced Instructor
Level 3 Exercise Referral
BSc Sports Science & Technology, 2:1
BWL Level 1 & 2
First Aid trained
Working for his entire career in the fitness industry, Rob has worked at all levels from Personal trainer to Fitness management and more recently with specialist populations such as stroke rehabilitation on a large exercise referral scheme.
“Crossfit has changed everything” – Rob Mills
CHRIS HODGSON
Coach & Gymnastics
ATHALIE REDWOOD-MILLS
Coach & Co Owner
Athalie has been involved in Sport and Exercise Industry all her life. As a high performance athlete she exceled in both swimming and rowing, competing on an International stage for Great Britain in the latter. She started her career as a Personal Trainer whilst studying for her first degree. For the past ten years she has worked in Higher Education, currently teaching Strength & conditioning as a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. Her research area combines Performance Analysis, Sports Psychology and Physical Activity and health, and fully endorses the methods of CrossFit to improve performance.
Qualifications:
M.Sc. Sport and Exercis Science
B.Sc. Sport and Exercise Science
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Personal Training Mentor and Tutor Premier Training
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
Pre and Post Natal Exercise Certified
First Aid trained
"I feel fitter and stronger than when I was competing Internationally!" - Athalie. Redwood-Brown
David Juan
Coach
YMCA | Circuit Training (2005)
YMCA | Gym Instructor (2005)
NVQ | Level 4 Assessment and Evaluation 2015
Level 1 | CrossFit (2010/2015/2021)
Gymnastics | CrossFit (2011)
Level 2 CrossFit (2011)
Football | CrossFit (2013)
Advanced Gymnastics | CrossFit (2014)
Level 1 | British Weightlifting Award in Coaching (2014)
Rowing | CrossFit (2015)
Strongman | CrossFit (2015)
Level 2 | British Weightlifting Certificate in Coaching (2016)
British Weightlifting Educator (2019)
Dumbbells | CrossFit 2021
BWL Technical Officer (2022)
Level 3 | British Weightlifting Diploma (2022) ongoing
First Aid trained
I found CrossFit in March 2008 whilst working in the Police and started the first Police affiliate in the UK. I ran this for 12 years and through this gained a love for coaching.
Since then I have coached at a number of different boxes, joining CrossFit Deviant in November 2019.
I am passionate about making people move better and gain new skills, whether that be for health or to compete.
I enjoy competing and have competed at competitions all over the UK and Europe.
I have stated to coach weightlifting to a national level and look to support lifters as they take their lifting to the next level.
JENNI WILSON
Coach & Rehab Specialist
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist
Jennifer Wilson BSc (H), MSc, MSST, FHEA, PES
Jen is an accredited Sports Therapist with over 12 years experience in the fitness industry.
She has worked with a number of athletes, specializing in late stage/return to play rehabilitation and athlete development. Much of her work has been with young athletes and/or age category endurance athletes although her interest now lies in injury risk reduction and movement enhancement.
She is currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance which focuses primarily on injury risk in dynamic running tasks and methods of improving performance post injury.
Heather Gomez
Coach & Rehab therapist.
Strength, conditioning and rehabilitation BSc (Hons)
BWL level 1
CrossFit Level 1
Sports Massage Level 3
After spending 15 years working in the equine industry as a riding instructor and working with a variety of ages and abilities. Heather decided to make a career change and started coaching at CrossFit Deviant. Heather has a built a successful CrossFit Kids class at the gym, coaching the kids in new gymnastics skills and weightlifting technique. In that time she has also gained extensive knowledge in sport rehabilitation and runs a small therapy clinic at the gym.
‘I love the feeling training and achieving something in the gym gives me and love passing that feeling on to people through coaching’
