MEET THE TEAM
STEFAN WINDER: Head of Fitness
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Stefan developed his passion for health and fitness at a very early age, having participated in team sports and physical activity as soon as he could walk. Such was his desire, Stefan was even fortunate enough to have taken his passion all the way to the top, having competed at both national and international level in a couple of sports.
Since retiring from elite sport, Stefan has since acquired himself a masters degree in strength and conditioning, has become a qualified weightlifting coach and nutritionist, and has been practising as a strength and conditioning coach for the past eight years.
Over the course of his career so far Stefan has worked with an incredibly diverse range of clients, including teenagers and children, senior citizens, military and special forces personnel, and professional athletes, having worked in both professional rugby with the Bedford Blues, and more recently, professional tennis at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
From such a vast array of experiences, Stefan has accrued all of the necessary tools to help you achieve any goal, regardless of your ability, stage or age.
EMMA LOUISE TALBOTT: Coach
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Emma, or Em as she prefers to be called, is a hippy and happy rower, with 23 years experience in tax and accounting practice. Em embarked on a journey into fitness and functional range training after rehabilitating her own dysfunctional left hip following replacement.
Painkiller free, Em is now back on the river after two years semi-retirement. If you want to talk taxes (she still practises) or mobility challenges, Em’s your girl!
Em is a Qualified L3 PT with FRCms functional range conditioning, and is a Kinstretch and BASI Pilates Mat and Reformer student.
NICK EVANS: Owner + Coach
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As well as being a qualified PT and spin coach, Nick (TNE) is owner and founder of Evolution.
Nick’s passion for fitness developed after battling alcoholism, addiction and overeating to realise his goal of helping others with their own physical and mental health issues. This gives Nick a unique ‘if I can, you can’ attitude that makes him ideally placed to help you recognise and realise your own fitness challenges and goals.
Nick’s non-judgmental, deeply caring, and sensitive approach means he can relate to anyone, regardless of whether you are new to fitness, scared about exercise, need some good old-fashioned motivation, or are already fit and looking to advance. Nick passionately believes in giving people the best possible tools to help become great humans and live a tip top and tidy life.
Specialising in human behaviour and change habits, whatever your goal, Nick will help you believe you can get there, even if you don't.
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From working with strength & conditioning coaches as an athlete to working with athletes as a coach myself, I’ve come full circle. I have experience coaching across multiple sports spanning from youth athletes, teams and the general population. After finishing university in 2023, I was lucky enough to kickstart my personal training career with EVO to utilise and apply my practical knowledge to each clients goals.
TOM ROADNIGHT: Senior Coach
GEORGIOS SAMPATAKOS: Coach
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I got into sports from a young age, doing different sports but mainly focusing on Football as a goalkeeper up until I turned 18, and gained a sports scholarship in the US where I studied and played Football for two years.
I moved to the UK after and continued my studies in Sport and Exercise science at Oxford Brookes University. Whilst studying I did a placement as an S&C and goalkeeper coach for Women’s Football. I moved to London last September and am currently studying for my masters in Strength & Conditioning at St. Mary’s University.
RACHEL BARTON: Membership & Marketing Manager
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Rach joined EVO as front of house shortly after COVID. While getting familiar with her role, she quickly developed a passion for Indoor Cycling and earned her certification, guided by Tina, the head of RIDE.
With a background in performing arts, Rach’s creativity has been evident from a young age. It didn’t take long for her to express an interest in the marketing side of the business.
Over the years, her career has flourished, and she now leads memberships and marketing at Evolution, becoming the face of the brand. If you're thinking about joining, Rach is the one to reach out to.
You will also see her coaching every now and again!