Nye Levett
English Channel swimmer / Multiple Sclerosis conqueror / Sports Scientist / Nutritionist Motivational speaker / Fitness business Owner
BIO
Nye grew up watching and learning resilience, positivity, and a ‘can do’ attitude from his mother who lost a leg to a drink driver before he was born. Nye learnt to swim well at a young age to go swimming with his mum as that’s what she could do to keep healthy. It was then that he started inspiring, teaching and motivating others.
Nye has always strived to be the best version of himself he could be. Shortly after graduating with a Sports Science degree from Exeter university in 2011, Nye started his own fitness company ‘NL Wellness’ in 2012. He loves learning and went back to complete a masters in Nutrition in 2020 from Chester university.
In 2019 Nye has his first ‘episode’ and in 2020 Nye was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which although rarely fatal, classes people as disabled upon diagnosis, and can result in significant loss of speech, mental and physical function. There is no one ‘journey’ or ‘timeline’ in those with MS and this ‘fear of the unknown’ can cast a shadow over many people’s lives.
Refusing to let this diagnosis dictate his life Nye immediately began his journey to swim with the English Channel. In 2021 he was part of one of the fastest 5 person relay swims in history. 3 years of hard training later in 2024 he is now one of only several people in history to solo swim the English Channel with Multiple Sclerosis, and was the only solo swimmer to make is across that day. He was also awarded by the Channel Swimming Association.
Nye uses the knowledge and skills acquired in his time as a student, his experience over the last 15 years running his own fitness business, and the lessons learned through his own experiences to inspire, educate and motivate those that wish to better themselves.
He adopts a no-nonsense, yet balanced and realistic approach to his coaching and speaking. Simple actions done consistently are the key to most people’s success with lifestyle modification.
Nye has coached complete beginners to elite level athletes in sport, worked on the NHS in the obesity services helping people lose 50kg+, and has helped 100’s with their own goals and challenges.
Nye is a natural, engaging and extremely passionate speaker who helps people achieve successful lifestyle modification through the utilisation of science based principles alongside realistic, simple, and actionable steps.
Testimonials:
“I’ve had the pleasure of attending a seminar with Nye twice now, and on each occasion, I’ve been hugely impressed by his energy and passion, which captivates everyone in the room. Nye’s breath of knowledge stands out and his desire to help people make small and sustainable changes to improve their health and well-being shines through”
Dan Thorogood - Head of police contact services
“It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Nye to deliver his motivational talk to my team. Discussing Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition, and habit forming ensures my staff know how to keep themselves healthy. All whilst making small, achievable changes. A healthy team is a productive one. Nye pitched this at the correct level for the audience and had my team engaged right from the start. I would definitely recommend Nye”