Ben Scurr

Founder and head coach

Meet Your 
Trainer

Ben Scurr has been working in the fitness industry for over two decades. Throughout this time, he's aimed to help people get healthy and moving in the Oxfordshire area. Ben wanted to provide an alternative to gyms and fitness centres that is professional, friendly and part of the health, fitness and wellbeing community. 

Ben Scurr has developed a holistic approach to helping clients achieve their health and fitness objectives by combining the skills, lessons learned which are constantly reviewed through years of learning and practice.

During his over two-decade-long career, he has looked to put his clients first. Regardless of whether you're looking for that start point, injury rehabilitation, illness recovery or to get the body stronger and fitter for a purpose, Ben will work with you to come to a joint agreed solution.

Armed with his extensive expertise, Ben can work with you to determine your objectives and set a plan to achieve them. He'll help you develop a strategy and plan that works for you. 

BACKGROUND

Ben has worked in various roles in professional sports teams such as

• Derby County FC,
• Williams Formula One,
• Toro Rosso Formula One, (Then)
• Lotus Renault Formula One.

He has also worked in the Physical Education Departments for

• St Edwards School, Oxford.
• Cokethorpe School, Witney.
• The Marlborough School, Woodstock.

He was also worked in the management teams of

• Esporta Health & Racquets Club, Oxford
• Bicester Golf & Country Club.

• Was lead GP Exercise Referral specialist for Cherwell District Council   

Ben has worked and continues to promote the ideals of healthy workplaces by implementing strategies & delivering content for staff at organisations –

• Audley Travel
• Darke & Taylor Electrical Contractors
• Blenheim Palace
• Polythene UK

Ben has also been lucky enough to apply his coaching skills and operational knowledge in various facilities in Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, India & Oman (before kids come along).

Ben's sporting profile is:

• 25 years of playing seasonal 'Saturday' football / including club management.
• 25 years of regular Squash matches.
• 6x Great North Run events.
• 3x National Three Peaks events.
• 9x Yorkshire Three Peaks.
• 3x Fan Dance events.
• Numerous mountain bike events. – inc Coast 2 Coast, 100km Ridgeway, Evans Ride it's, Channel Events 'The Triple' & more.
• Numerous 10km events. – inc 6x Oxford Town & Gown, Blenheim 10k, & more
• Numerous obstacle races – Tough Guy, Monster Race, Trident events & more

“Move, move well & pain-free, build solid foundations, get outside and put it to test and enjoy what you do.”

BEN SCURR'S PHILOSOPHY

About PROJECT ACTIVE

The concept for Project Active was launched in 2007 by Ben Scurr. ​He believes that good health, fitness and wellbeing should be attainable for everyone. That's why the Project Active team brings everything you need to achieve your health, fitness, and wellbeing goals to you, your home, your community, or your work. Whatever your starting point, we work with you to meet your goals, and we guarantee that you will have fun along the way.
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​What's more, in choosing Project Active, YOU  become part of our Tribe. You can expect to be invited to participate in a calendar of social events and activities, such as the Three Peaks Challenge, our post-Christmas Detox Special, or a get-together for a fun bike ride in the Oxfordshire countryside or a paddleboard down the river Thames & much more.

​By visiting our website, you have taken the first step towards positively transforming your life. Project Active shares a passion for health, fitness and wellbeing and will take care of you every step of the way. Our approach isn't a 'one size fits all', and our assembled expertise means that whatever you need, you can be sure we can bring it to you!