I Started a Successful Gym Brand from Prison | Tuan

This week in the Life After Prison studio Zak & Jules are joined by Tuan, co-founder of Gymbusy. Before launching his fitness brand, Tuan was on the roads and ended up serving two prison sentences. But after his release, he found a new path—building discipline, strength, and purpose through fitness. Teaming up with his cousin, he co-founded Gymbusy, a brand that not only transformed his life but is now inspiring others to do the same.

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Useful organisations: 

Gymbusy (London) – https://gymbusy.co.uk/

Empire Fighting Chance (Bristol) – Uses boxing and mentoring to support young people at risk of offending or reoffending. 

http://www.empirefightingchance.org/ 

3Pillars Project: 

This sports-based mentoring charity helps ex-offenders build a life away from crime and make a positive contribution to society. They offer personal training qualifications to ex-offenders on release through 3Pillars Fitness, with potential employment opportunities with 3Pillars Wellbeing. 

 

Unlocked Graduates (London & Manchester) – A prison rehabilitation initiative training graduates to work in the criminal justice system and support positive change. 

http://www.unlockedgrads.org.uk/ 

In2Change (South Yorkshire) - Overview: In2Change collaborates with prisoners to design programs targeting disadvantaged families, ex-offenders, and young people. Their initiatives focus on education, crime awareness, and rehabilitation, aiming to make a positive societal impact. 

https://www.in2change.org/ 

Switch Up (Nottingham) - Switch Up offers individual support to young people affected by crime and violence. Through sport, mentoring, and personal development, they aim to improve mental and physical well-being, steering young offenders away from crime and gang-related activities. 

https://www.marcellusbaz.co.uk/switch-up/ 

The Forward Trust (Nationwide) – Supports people with addiction and mental health challenges post-prison, including fitness and wellbeing programs. 

http://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/

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