Chris Poole is the founder and Head Coach at The Alchemy.

A Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach who has always had a passion for training and performance. Having achieved his own success in Amateur boxing winning Regional and National Championships.

Running Marathons, Ultra Marathons, and now embarking on a whole new journey within the professional ranks of Hyrox – ‘The World Series of Fitness Racing’.

Chris knows what you can achieve with the right guidance, training & mindset. This has given Chris a genuine passion to teach and guide people towards achieving success through training, health & performance.

Making the decision to help others achieve their own successes, Chris made the decision to pursue a degree within the field of Strength & Conditioning, achieving a First Class bachelor’s degree with honours, and then working towards achieving a Master’s degree.

During a lengthy coaching career, Chris has provided Sports Science support to professional sports clubs such as Burnley football club, Wigan Warriors RLFC, while finally making the decision to leave his role as Head of Academy Sports Science at Rochdale AFC, to pursue his goal of having his own gym.

The Alchemy has been developed through years of personal achievements, acquired knowledge, and in the trenches coaching experience bringing a unique and bespoke approach to training.

Chris now passes on his knowledge and expertise at The Alchemy where everyone can achieve their goals. Delivering group training sessions to a diverse clientele ranging from all ages and abilities, to Professional Boxer such as former Light Middleweight English Champion Jack Flatley and rising prospect Abdul Khan.