Rural Innovation Centre Goes Commando

A former Royal Marine recruit instructor has set up camp at the Rural Innovation Centre and sees the move as a springboard from which to grow his fitness business.

Lee Stuart created Go Commando Bootcamp in September 2010 with the aim of delivering challenging physical training sessions which are also enjoyable, varied and effective.

Go Commando Bootcamp sessions are based around the same type of exercising that Royal Marine recruits through when they first enter basic training.

Participants do a combination of circuits, shuttle runs and bodyweight exercises so they can achieve a basic level of physical fitness to suit their current abilities.

Business owner Lee says: “I was already renting a desk with another company at Stoneleigh Park and saw the adverts for the Rural Innovation Centre at the main gate.

“I think the Centre is excellent. It is very modern, warm and clean and has great facilities including a meeting room, photocopier, kitchen, toilet and shower facilities.

“I also love the fact that I can bring my dog into work and so do not have to worry about finding someone to look after him during the day.”

Lee feels that basing his business at the Rural Innovation Centre has been a great move.

“The Centre has benefited my business by providing an excellent working environment for my staff and I,” says Lee. “I feel that people are more motivated and productive when working in an environment that they are happy in.”

Lee is planning to start selling Go Commando Bootcamp franchises in 2015.

“I needed a quality environment in which to meet with potential franchisees,” says Lee. “I believe the Rural Innovation Centre provides this.”

The Rural Innovation Centre is part of the Warwickshire Rural Growth Network (RGN), funded by DEFRA and led by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership. 

The building was refurbished by LaSalle Investment Management as part of its on-going revitalisation of Stoneleigh Park and opened in September 2013.

The Centre’s light and bright offices have been appointed to a high standard and are set in the peaceful and picturesque Stoneleigh Park.

A number of small businesses are already benefiting from being part of the Stoneleigh Park community, where everyone works as a team to boost business and productivity. 

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