Meet the team

In addition to having the best equipment, My Vital Metrics also brings together some highly qualified fitness professionals, each with impeccable expertise in their field, and specialist application of their knowledge.

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Owen Hutchins

Owen Hutchins

Founder

Owen has been in the health and fitness industries for over 20 years, doing his training initially as a Sports Therapist in Australia, and adding Personal Training to his repertoire there also.

He has always had a passion for a scientific approach to exercise and nutrition, and has added a number of industry courses over the years.

He started My Vital Metrics in 2020 to bring scientific grade measurements and guidance to everyone who can use them to achieve their goals.

Most recently he has just completed  a Graduate Diploma in Performance nutrition with the Institute of Performance Nutrition.

Ali Richards

Ali Richards

London Manager and My Vital Metrics Consultant

Ali has been a sport and fitness professional since 2011, gaining a wealth of practical experience and supporting qualifications. She has worked with a broad range of clients, from keep fitters to competitive athletes in sports including swimming, tennis and football. She has a strong track record of improving both health and sport performance outcomes.

Ali enjoys coaching people to optimise their training and maximise their potential. She believes the data provided from the testing at MVM allows this process to be as specific and efficient as possible.

Ali has a BSc in Sport, Fitness and Coaching, is a certified Strength and Conditioning coach with the NSCA and is currently studying for a MSc in Performance Coaching.

Personally Ali has been involved in sport from a young age. She represented GB in tennis as a junior and competed in cross country running and swimming at national level. She has boxed competitively in the amateurs for the last 9 years, winning the southern area title, various international box cup medals and earning an England vest.

Harry Sayer

Harry Sayer

My Vital Metrics Consultant

Harry has been in the health and fitness industry for over 5 years, initially playing sports and now working in sport as a career.

Harry is currently a Personal Trainer and a qualified Sports Therapist.

Harry has studied Sports Rehabilitation at University level and uses this knowledge to further address and overcome mobility issues as well as optimising performance through his fitness coaching.

He believes in a scientific approach to fitness and is extremely fascinated by optimising sports performance through measured fitness testing.

Akash Modhwadia

Akash Modhwadia

My Vital Metrics Consultant

From an early age Akash has had had a huge passion for health, sport and performance. This naturally led him to pursue a degree in Sport & Exercise Science as well as an MSc in Strength & Conditioning.

The majority of Akash’s experience comes from professional sport where he has worked as a Sport Scientist and Strength & Conditioning coach for various football clubs.

In addition to this, he has deployed his skills in a more clinical environment working with individuals from a range of backgrounds and requirements to improve their health and lifestyle.

Akash says: My philosophy is based around applying sound scientific principals designed to maximise both health and performance taking into account the needs of the individual and individualising my approach.

Alicia Dodd

Alicia Dodd

My Vital Metrics Consultant

Alicia holds a first-class BSc in Sports Exercise and Health Sciences from the University of Birmingham and has built a strong foundation in evidence-based exercise and health
practices. With 16 years of experience as a gymnast, she has transitioned her expertise into coaching, working with women’s artistic gymnasts competing nationally and training in the junior GB squad. Alicia is also a Level 3 Personal Trainer and is currently training to become a cardiac rehabilitation exercise instructor, broadening her capacity to support individuals through specialised health and fitness programs who have undergone cardiac events.

Alicia is passionate about empowering clients to achieve their physical potential. She tailors each consult to fit individual goals, using a blend of foundational and science led recommendations to provide a precise and effective training experience, whether for performance enhancement or health improvement.