About

About Beyond Walls.

Beyond Walls was created to help people train, move, connect and live better, inside and outside the gym. Built to measurably improve the health of our community in Cookham.

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Our mission

Measurably improve the health of our community.

We believe everyone deserves expert coaching, a welcoming space and a community that helps them stay consistent. Not just a gym. A system for long-term fitness.

What we stand for

Our values.

Stronger Together

We believe in the power of us. Our place thrives on teamwork, mutual support and the bonds we build.

Open to All

Everyone has a place here, no matter your background, fitness level or goals.

Accountable, Never Alone

We take responsibility for our progress with the encouragement of fellow members and coaches.

Elite Coaching

Our coaches are among the best in the industry, offering personalised, expert guidance.

Train with a Smile

Fun, camaraderie and joy. We celebrate the small wins as well as the big ones.

Fresh Air Fitness

Our site is built for variety. When we can train outside in the sunshine, we will.

Meet the team

A team of coaches that get results, consistently.

Founder

Jamie Thomas

Jamie has been a sports enthusiast his whole life. He found CrossFit in 2019 as a Master's athlete, and he was hooked by the intensity, the community vibe, and the challenge it brought. This experience sparked a desire in him to help others discover the transformative power of fitness. With a focus on creating a fun and supportive atmosphere, Jamie is dedicated to helping members reach their personal goals and develop a lifelong love for fitness. Jamie is a Level 2 CrossFit Trainer.

Founder

Julie Clow

Julie holds a Ph.D. in Behaviour Science and brings this expertise to help build systems of accountability, habit change and goal achievement across our Beyond Walls programmes. She holds her Level 1 CrossFit Trainer certificate, as well as Level 1 in Weightlifting Coaching. She has been an avid CrossFitter since 2012.

Performance Director

Barry Fleming

Barry studied Sports Science at St. Mary's University in London, where he discovered his true passion for helping people. He has dedicated himself to solving health and fitness challenges, providing education for clients. Barry is a Certified CrossFit Trainer (L3), a PN Nutritionist, a Soft Tissue Therapist, and has served as Head Coach at two other CrossFit gyms. He is also an experienced athlete in Hockey and CrossFit.

L3 Coach & Nutritionist

Meg Marais

Meg is a Certified CrossFit Trainer (L3), Certified Specialised Nutritionist and Nutrition Coach, Menopause Wellness Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer and 200hr Yoga Teacher. She has a passion for helping people, and especially women in midlife, truly understand the importance of nutrition, find protocols that work for them and build health habits that suit their lifestyle. She is equally passionate about skill development and rehab, and is currently studying to become a Biomechanics Coach. Alongside her fitness and health education, she also holds a BA in Communications Management and a Grande Diploma in Culinary Arts & Wine.

Level 2 Coach & Programming Lead

Jonathan Marais

Jono has always been active and competitive, playing sport throughout school, university and into club rugby. That foundation in strength and conditioning naturally led him to CrossFit in 2016, a way to maintain that competitive edge in a more supportive, less hostile environment. Since then, he has immersed himself in the community, earning his CrossFit Level 2 Trainer certification to continue growing and helping others do the same. Jono is driven, encouraging and passionate about seeing people push past their limits and succeed.

Level 2 Coach

Kerstin Hummler

Kerstin began her fitness journey in 2017 as a dedicated CrossFitter, quickly developing a passion that led her to become a coach and earn a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer Certificate. Committed to helping athletes push their limits and achieve personal fitness goals, she fosters a supportive and motivating environment.

Level 1 Coach & Level 3 Personal Trainer

Jess Braun

Jess loves all things chocolate, hybrid training, and helping busy people develop strength and confidence. As a dedicated HYROX competitor, Jess brings the power of functional training from firsthand knowledge, developing endurance, mobility and resilience. Jess is a Level 1 CrossFit trainer and a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Her mission is to share this approach with others, making it practical, purposeful and empowering for everybody.