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Ellie Buck

I have been coaching and developing people for most of my adult life in one way or another and in 2015 my passion for coaching and a love of Functional Fitness collided when we opened our doors.

VFC

Ellie Buck

I have been coaching and developing people for most of my adult life in one way or another and in 2015 my passion for coaching and a love of Functional Fitness collided when we opened our doors.

Hey! Im Ellie and I am a co-founder and coach at Valesco. I have been coaching and developing people for most of my adult life in one way or another and in 2015 my passion for coaching and a love of Functional Fitness collided when we opened our doors. I haven’t always been a fan of fitness but finding Functional Fitness in 2012, thanks to my brother, my whole outlook changed. It gave me so much more than a way of keeping fit. It gave me a goal and reason to go to the gym that reached far beyond what I saw in the mirror and ticking that ‘I should go to the gym today’ box! It showed me fitness comes in all shapes and sizes, that learning new things is fun and that challenging myself was something to be embraced not feared.

Working with people and showing them what they are capable of achieving, even when they don’t think it possible, is something I am hugely passionate about and feel incredibly lucky to be in a position to do. There is no better or more rewarding feeling seeing someone go from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’, both in the gym and when that new found confidence reaches beyond the walls of the gym.

The thing about Functional Fitness is it isn’t just about lifting weights and running around. Its about investing time in yourself, valuing your health and most importantly it’s about about community. And, I feel humbled by the amazing community we have at Valesco and watching it grow fills me with joy! How lucky I am to be surrounded by such joy.

I have been coaching Functional Fitness since 2014, and among other qualifications I hold my British Weightlifting Club Coach Qualification.

When I am not coaching or training I can mostly be found baking, with my head buried in a good book or trying out one of the many great restaurants in Bristol with friends. People and food are my 2 greatest passions in life so combining the 2 is something I love to do!

”We are all a product of the past and present. We are the ones who will shape the future; our legacy is in our hands”.

More of the team

  • Love this gym! I joined a year ago and I have never gone to the gym more consistently before. The coaches are all super knowledgeable and friendly. They have created this beautiful atmosphere of community and support! It’s fun and satisfying to learn new skills and see myself getting better over time. I highly recommend Valesco!

    Sarah

  • Having joined Valesco Brislington in the summer, I can safely say this is my favourite gym to date! I have been a member of other functional fitness gyms previously but this one is so welcoming to everyone of all abilities and all of the coaches are lovely! Having felt like I hit a brick wall on my gym training, this was just the refresh and motivation I needed! If you’re thinking of joining then I highly recommend!

    Courtney

  • I used to get really anxious about going to the gym and especially about lifting weights, but now I can’t wait to go and work out at Valesco Fitness Collective. The coaches are super supportive and the community is so lovely - everyone just wants the best for each other! No matter what level of fitness or ability you have, you are guided through all movements and workouts, so that you can give everything a go at your own pace! I’m now lifting weights I never thought I would lift, trying new skills on a weekly basis and can really see the progress after only a few months. The best community - I love it!

    Kat

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Valesco

Fitness

Collective

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Valesco

Fitness

Collective

Copyright 2025 © Valesco Fitness Collective

Made and maintained with ❤ by digiDen.studio