Jon began his career at the age of 12 playing the title role in Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s “Oliver!” at the London Palladium alongside Jonathan Pryce. This won Jon a scholarship to train at the Sylvia Young Theatre School.

He has worked extensively in all aspects of music, theatre, TV and film with a diversity that has seen him performing on stage at Wembley Arena to filming wildlife documentaries in the heart of Malaysian rainforest.
At 16 Jon joined Simon Fullers new pop sensation S Club 7. In the 5 years that they dominated the pop world Jon enjoyed Number 1 records all over the world including 4 in the UK and a top 10 billboard chart position in the US. Having co-written some of the tracks Jon is published with Universal Music. The band were also given their own TV show which ran for 4 seasons and was shown in 110 countries including the US earning Jon a personal nomination in the “Hollywood Reporter, Young Star Awards”. The four seasons of the S Club 7 TV show catapulted Jon into fame and became one of the most successful kids TV shows of all time. The band also released a feature film “Seeing Double” for Columbia Tristar.

Over the years the band racked up many awards including 2 Brit Awards and numerous Disney Awards as well as record sales of well over 13 Million. The band were asked to perform for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate her Golden Jubilee at Buckingham Palace alongside Phil Collins and Brian May.

Jon has recently recorded an episode of “Casualty” for the BBC which will air in May. His first movie role was playing the young lead of Tom Tulliver in George Elliot’s “The Mill on the Floss” alongside Emily Watson and Bernard Hill. He also became a regular character in >strong>“Eastenders”. Jon was one of the stars of the “Sound Of Musicals” for the BBC which saw him presenting and performing songs celebrating the last 60 years of musical theatre. Other presenting work includes 3 wildlife documentaries for the World Wildlife Fund taking Jon to Malaysia, Thailand and China. Jon’s most recent movie saw him take on the role of British rock legend Billy Fury in “Telstar” alongsideKevin Spacey.

Jon has appeared in many theatre productions all over the UK. Most notably his portrayal of Marius in “Les Miserables” at the Palace Theatre (2003) and Queens Theatre (2006). His performance earned him a nomination for best newcomer in the “What’s On Stage” awards. He has also performed at Edinburgh Festival as the lead in a new Heather Brothers show “Teen Scream”, toured the country as lead in the original musical “Love Shack” and been guest star on various BBC Radio 4 broadcasts such as “The King & I” alongside Barbara Cook and “Mame” with Julia McKenzie. Jon is currently playing the leading role of Frankie Valli in the award winning west-end musical, Jersey Boys at The Prince Edward Theatre.

Meet the Jon´s Muscle Building Personal Trainer – Anthony Mayatt

Anthony has been a personal trainer for around 8 years now and has run Breathe Fitness since he set it up in 2006 (www.breathefitness.uk.com). He has loads of experience in the industry having worked in and managed various gyms across London. He is now is freelance, looking after a team of specialist trainers. Anthony has appeared regularly in the media having been featured in national magazines and newspapers offering advice to their readers.

Jon was recommended to train with Anthony while he is working in the West End. It´s a challenge to find time between his busy schedule, but Jon really likes a challenge! Anthony will give him an endurance or strength challenge that he needs to improve on by his next session and finds that he always does it!
One of Jon's goals is to gain muscle so Anthony makes sure he does various compound exercises such as dead lifts, pull ups and bench presses that work his whole body and promotes muscle strength and growth.

Anthony also recognizes that nutrition is vital for muscle growth and recovery after training to avoid suffering from DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) when he has to perform on stage. Jon´s strength has certainly improved a lot over the time that Anthony and he have been training together. It gives Jon great satisfaction when he improves with any of his fitness challenges, so he is a real pleasure to train, says Anthony.

Jon and Anthony are joining the FamouslyFit team to demonstrate a set of exercises that are guaranteed to build strength and gain muscle. Welcome aboard.

All Features are sponsored by Breathe Fitness. For further information contact Anthony Mayatt:

anthony@breathefitness.uk.com
http://www.breathefitness.uk.com