I am passionate about strength training for all ages. Not just to be able to lift weights in the gym, but to make everday life, hobbies or your playing with your children or grandchildren easier. And of course, strength training is so important for women from perimenopause to post menopause, when it is vital to maintain lean muscle to preserve functional ability and protect bone health.
I’ve always been ‘sporty’ but I know that not everyone likes running marathons, cycling time trials or hiking long distance paths. That's fine, you don't have to.
Every client is different and we start by having a detailed discussion about where you are now and where you would like to be, whether your aim is weight loss, strength or holding back old age and preventing falls. I can then devise a training plan focussed on you, your likes and dislikes and the time you have available in your lifestyle. A realistic, achievable plan means you can train consistently and reach your goals.
My aim is to help you gain confidence on your fitness journey, focussing on safe and effective exercises and steady progress. I want to take away the fear that comes from going to the gym, not knowing what you are doing or why you are doing it.
I am committed to you achieving your goals and statistics show that you will achieve better results with a Personal Trainer to help you. Do contact me, or any of the team, for a chat - we are happy to talk.
Qualifications
British Weightlifting Level 1 and Level 2 Weightlifting Coach.
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
CPD: Functional Strength for Ageing Populations
Previous jobs
Many - Sweet Counter at Woolworths, Office Manager, Tax Inspector (yawn), Garden Designer, Craft shop owner, Property Manager and Executive Assistant to a local Property Investor.
Guilty Pleasure
Crisps – keep me away from the Pringles!
Favourite Film
Dodgeball
Something you may not know about me
I go wild camping, mainly on Dartmoor but clandestine trips to the local woods may also have taken place during lockdown.
Favourite exercise
Clean and Jerk and flipping the 85kg tyre in the gym.
Goal for 2025.
Having walked the Pennine Way last year, this year I have my sights set on the Coast to Coast. I am also planning some longer runs across the wilds of Dartmoor, starting with the Traverse in February. I am working towards improving my 1 rep max for the deadlift - currently 72.5 kg. Finally I want to start some regular meditation to help my mental health and erratic sleep patterns.