STEVEN RIMMER

FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & HEAD OF PERFORMANCE

A seasoned sport and exercise scientist, brings over 15 years of high-performance experience to his role as Founder, Director, and Head of Performance at Ignite Health Wellness and Performance.

His career spans professional football in English Football League (Derby County, Burton Albion, Notts County, among many more), combat sports (boxing, MMA), and even motorsport (Aprilia World Superbike).

Steven holds four degrees, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning and academic excellence. He earned both an undergraduate and Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science, showcasing his expertise in this field. Additionally, he possesses a postgraduate degree in Education and Research, highlighting his qualifications in academia and research methodologies.

As an Associate Lecturer at the University of Derby, and Derby College he's empowered countless students pursuing sport, health, and medical careers.

Driven by an unwavering passion for optimising human potential, Steven is just concluding his PhD research on Long COVID, applying his exercise science expertise to enhance quality of life through physical activity.