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My journey in the fitness industry began in 1998 with studies in Sports Studies and Health Studies at Worcester University. After graduation, I further honed my skills by completing a Diploma in Personal Training & Sports Massage. Over the past 20 years in the industry, I've had the pleasure of working for several colleges, educating and supporting learners. This included setting up and developing gym facilities for students, instructors, and sporting academies. I also gained extensive sports coaching experience during an 8-year stint working with a rugby team. My role ensured the physical fitness of both their senior and youth teams, providing valuable experience in rehabilitation work. In 2006, my career transitioned towards education and assessment within the private adult education sector. Taking on the role of a Fitness & Sports Massage Therapy Lecturer, I delivered a wide range of courses in both areas while assisting in the development of both tutors and curriculum. As I've progressed, a strong desire to maintain the highest standards of education and delivery has led me to my current role in quality assurance. Beyond my professional pursuits, my passion for health and fitness extends to personal challenges. Over the years, I've been an integral member of several hockey teams, completed marathons, and even competed in Athletic natural bodybuilding. These experiences have pushed me to my physical and mental limits.
Warm-ups feel like one of those unquestioned parts of training life. Most coaches ask clients to do one, most athletes roll through one automatically, and every gym floor has its own interpretation of what “getting ready” looks like. Yet when you look closely at how people actually warm up during…
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We’re all searching for the secret to anti-ageing. Some people turn to expensive creams, others hunt for supplements that promise miracles and plenty try to “hack” their biology with unusual routines. The funny thing is that the body already has powerful anti-ageing systems built in. These systems work quietly in…
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Clients train hard, show up for sessions, try to stay consistent… and sometimes still feel flat, tired or stuck. Every PT has seen this. Programmes that once worked start losing their punch. Strength stalls. Energy drops. Mood changes. You try a few tweaks, maybe adjust some volume, but it just…
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Women remain underrepresented in exercise and nutrition research, which is odd when you consider how many depend on structured training and thoughtful dietary choices to feel strong, energised and capable across different stages of life. That gap makes it harder for us as coaches to give advice that genuinely reflects…
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Mitochondria, Energy and Clients Who Actually Feel Better Have any of your clients come to you complaining of a dragging kind of tiredness that hangs around their day? Their legs feel heavy on the stairs, heart rate sits a little high in warm-ups and recovery takes longer than it should….
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