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Katie Higginbotham

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.

Not All Workouts Fuel The Same Blog Banner
7 Jul, 2025 • Nutrition /

Nutrition Coach Course Series: Not All Workouts Fuel the Same

Why Training Type Should Shape Your Nutrition Strategy Let’s get one thing straight, your body isn’t a machine that runs on the same settings day in day out. The way you train, whether that’s long-distance running, Olympic lifting, CrossFit or a steady programme of strength and hypertrophy, places unique demands…

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7 Jul, 2025 • Personal Training /

Personal Trainer Course Series: Muscle Recovery After Inactivity

Time off happens. Whether it’s due to injury, illness, a holiday gone on too long, or just life getting in the way, even the most motivated clients (and coaches) sometimes end up skipping training. What comes next? Usually, a slightly panicked look at the mirror or the squat rack, followed…

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Resistance Training Intensity Shapes Appetite & Food Intake Blog Banner
1 Jul, 2025 • Nutrition /

Nutrition Coach Course Series: Resistance Training Intensity Shapes Appetite & Food Intake

It’s a familiar worry among clients and trainers, that working out makes you ravenous. The assumption is that the harder you train, the more you’ll want to eat. Before long any calorie deficit will be wiped out by an uncontrollable craving for crisps, pasta or that mysterious third helping of…

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Do Women and Men Need Different Training Plans? Blog Banner
1 Jul, 2025 • Personal Training /

Personal Trainer Course Series: Do Women and Men Need Different Training Plans?

What Muscle Science Says About Fat-Burning, Stress, and Adaptation For years, the fitness world has gone back and forth on the question, should men and women train differently? Some say women should lift lighter and do more reps. Others argue that men should avoid cardio if they want to keep…

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23 Jun, 2025 • Nutrition /

Nutrition Coach Course Series: Whey, Creatine or Carnitine?

What the Science Says About Supplement Choices for Men & Women Walk into any gym and it won’t take long before you overhear someone chatting about supplements. And it’s usually over a shaker full of something vaguely chalky. Whey protein, creatine and L-carnitine are the holy trinity of gym-floor chat….

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