', Most social media users (pictured) were happy to forgive Mr Simpson today for his error in judgement. ', Jack McGurran said: 'How many people did this pass through without anyone asking the question "wait, isn't this incredibly offensive? Your purpose will be to engage with members to ensure the very best fitness experience at PureGym. Office: Pure Gym Ltd, Town Centre House, Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8LY Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. ', One penned: 'In life we all make mistakes and we all say stuff that in hindsight we regret. 'There’s a process it will have to go through to investigate the circumstances of the post which definitely breached the social media protocols and only once it is through this can it take a course of action.'. Separately, outside of your employed hours as a Fitness Coach, you will be able to use the facilities at the gym you are based in when running your self-employed Personal Training business, giving you an opportunity to meet 1000s of current and new members to help grow your business. PureGym personal trainer sorry for 'very ill-judged' slavery post. 'hope you've seen and are taking appropriate action against this.. Maybe an apology follower by some diversity training to start with.' Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox, © 2011 - 2020 Copyright leisurejobs ltd. All rights reserved. I am deeply sorry.'. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. In the original Facebook post, published yesterday, Mr Simpson shared an image of a workout titled '12YearsOfSlave'. Shameful! MailOnline has approached PureGym for comment. Your purpose will be to engage with members to ensure the very best fitness experience at PureGym. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. As we re-open, this will mean upholding the highest standards of hygiene; encouraging safe behaviours and distance on the gym floor; hosting queues as required and conducting engaging group exercise classes as required and in line with social distancing guidelines. You have no idea what Black History Month actually represents. One wrote: 'Chin up, mate. "', David JW Woods said: 'This is one of the most tasteless marketing ads I’ve ever seen. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. It came after Sainsbury's announced they would be marking Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements of the black community, recognising the central role black people have played in history. He has since removed the post from social media and apologised 'to all whom I offended or angered in any way, shape or form'. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. The comments below have not been moderated. 'We take this matter extremely seriously and are urgently investigating how and why this post was made.'. It is not known whether any disciplinary action was taken against Mr Simpson following the removal of the post. With health, fitness and wellbeing a key priority for many as we reset our lives, we need to ensure the safest possible gym environment for our members, while continuing to deliver what PureGym set out to do from day-one – a great place to work out. Can you help us support more than 1 million members get back on track with their fitness goals? We are looking for Level 3 Personal Training qualified individuals who are determined, driven and passionate to join us on the next steps of our journey. 'Unfortunately as a result have been vilified and branded racist. The source revealed the backlash has been 'traumatic' and Mr Simpson is 'taking time away from the business'. We also provide classes, join now! Published. ', Another said: 'You seem like a good honest man that’s just made a misjudgement.. will blow over fella keep you head up, it’s nothing in the grand scheme of things. Fitness Coach & Personal Trainer - PureGym London Oval Can you help us support more than 1 million members get back on track with their fitness goals? Campaigners slam Edinburgh Festival for being '90% white' as... Laurence Fox deletes string of tweets calling former soap... Laurence Fox accused Sainsbury's of 'promoting racial segregation and discrimination'. Mr Simpson, the assistant general manager of PureGym Luton, was criticised yesterday. And that’s where you come in. The month-long celebration was brought over to Britain in the 1980s. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. From our unique exercise classes and nightly resident DJs, through to our larger than life personal trainers, at … ', Personal trainer Matt Simpson has apologised 'wholeheartedly' for his 'ill-judged' post that compared his intense workout to slavery.