The Personal Trainer of the Year award has been handed out during the annual Fitness First PT conference, organised in partnership with training provider Premier Global.

Facing tough competition from fellow Fitness First personal trainers throughout the UK, 33-year-old Kevin Hubble from the group's Bournemouth club was awarded the coveted title after the judges considered a number of factors including client testimonials, representation of Fitness First through the company's mission and values, personal and client development and growth of business.

John Gamble Fitness First's managing director, said: "Kevin is a deserving winner of the PT of the year award.

"Aside from his dedication to Fitness First, his commitment to innovation at the Bournemouth club is fantastic. Not only as an Indo Board master trainer has he introduced this as a class format but also created a 'To the core' class for members."

Hubble commented on hi award: "Of all the hundreds of fantastic personal trainers with Fitness First I'm thrilled to be recognised for my effort and commitment.

"If I won the lottery I'd still be a personal trainer, it's my life and I love doing it with Fitness First."