Sport and fitness have always been important to me. My formative years coincided with the golden era of British athletics - Coe, Cram and Ovett, seemingly breaking world records every time they ran. Looking back, I was a bit of a fanatic when it came to running, and it was a big part of my life (alas, no world records for me!)
After university I started working in IT, and for many years worked as a national account manager. This meant long days and many motorway miles (I was one of Burger King's most loyal customers!) Gradually, over the years, I took my eye off the ball when it came to looking after myself.
One day, when I was around the age of 45, I got a really nasty shock. I got on the weighing scales only to find they weren't working - they said I was a little over 17 stone! I double checked on another set, and they agreed. This was the wake up call I needed and I looked long and hard at myself. Here's what I found...
- I was undeniably overweight.
- I had had a 'dodgy back' for the last 12 years - occasionally necessitating time off work, when it 'went'.
- I felt stressed all the time - like life was controlling me, not the other way around.
- I drank most nights to help me unwind, and smoked.
- The only exercise I got was taking the dogs for a stroll around the park.
So I decided to address things. I joined my local gym and set about making some major lifestyle changes. It didn't all happen overnight, but by the time I hit the big '5-0'...
- I had lost 3 stone.
- My back was in great shape (turns out that sedentary lifestyles don't do your back any good!)
- I found I could handle the stresses of life much more easily.
- I had given up smoking and alcohol.
- Exercise was part of my daily life again...and I loved it!
In 2017, I decided to work towards qualifying as a Personal Trainer. At the back of my mind I knew I had always wanted to work in a field involved with helping people achieve health and fitness outcomes, and now that I knew, first hand, what a difference it made, I wanted to share that with others. I am certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in
- Optimum Performance Training (the industry’s first comprehensive training system founded on evidence-based research)
- Senior Fitness Specialisation
- Corrective Exercise Specialisation
To help you commit to a fitness program that will work, I offer a 'gym-to-your-home' service, whereby I bring the gym to you!
If you have any questions, would like to arrange a free initial consultation, or just want to find out a little more, please get in touch.
Strength Training
Flexibility & Suppleness Training
Core & Balance Training*
Sport and fitness have always been important to me. My formative years coincided with the golden era of British athletics - Coe, Cram and Ovett, seemingly breaking world records every time they ran. Looking back, I was a bit of a fanatic when it came to running, and it was a big part of my life (alas, no world records for me!)
After university I started working in IT, and for many years worked as a national account manager. This meant long days and many motorway miles (I was one of Burger King's most loyal customers!) Gradually, over the years, I took my eye off the ball when it came to looking after myself.
One day, when I was around the age of 45, I got a really nasty shock. I got on the weighing scales only to find they weren't working - they said I was a little over 17 stone! I double checked on another set, and they agreed. This was the wake up call I needed and I looked long and hard at myself. Here's what I found...
- I was undeniably overweight.
- I had had a 'dodgy back' for the last 12 years - occasionally necessitating time off work, when it 'went'.
- I felt stressed all the time - like life was controlling me, not the other way around.
- I drank most nights to help me unwind, and smoked.
- The only exercise I got was taking the dogs for a stroll around the park.
So I decided to address things. I joined my local gym and set about making some major lifestyle changes. It didn't all happen overnight, but by the time I hit the big '5-0'...
- I had lost 3 stone.
- My back was in great shape (turns out that sedentary lifestyles don't do your back any good!)
- I found I could handle the stresses of life much more easily.
- I had given up smoking and alcohol.
- Exercise was part of my daily life again...and I loved it!
In 2017, I decided to work towards qualifying as a Personal Trainer. At the back of my mind I knew I had always wanted to work in a field involved with helping people achieve health and fitness outcomes, and now that I knew, first hand, what a difference it made, I wanted to share that with others. I am certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in
- Optimum Performance Training (the industry’s first comprehensive training system founded on evidence-based research)
- Senior Fitness Specialisation
- Corrective Exercise Specialisation
To help you commit to a fitness program that will work, I offer a 'gym-to-your-home' service, whereby I bring the gym to you!
If you have any questions, would like to arrange a free initial consultation, or just want to find out a little more, please get in touch.
Sport and fitness have always been important to me. My formative years coincided with the golden era of British athletics - Coe, Cram and Ovett, seemingly breaking world records every time they ran. Looking back, I was a bit of a fanatic when it came to running, and it was a big part of my life (alas, no world records for me!)
After university I started working in IT, and for many years worked as a national account manager. This meant long days and many motorway miles (I was one of Burger King's most loyal customers!) Gradually, over the years, I took my eye off the ball when it came to looking after myself.
One day, when I was around the age of 45, I got a really nasty shock. I got on the weighing scales only to find they weren't working - they said I was a little over 17 stone! I double checked on another set, and they agreed. This was the wake up call I needed and I looked long and hard at myself. Here's what I found...
- I was undeniably overweight.
- I had had a 'dodgy back' for the last 12 years - occasionally necessitating time off work, when it 'went'.
- I felt stressed all the time - like life was controlling me, not the other way around.
- I drank most nights to help me unwind.
- The only exercise I got was taking the dogs for a stroll around the park.
So I decided to address things. I joined my local gym and set about making some major lifestyle changes. It didn't all happen overnight, but by the time I hit the big '5-0'...
- I had lost 3 stone.
- My back was in great shape (sedentary lifestyles don't do your back any good!)
- I found I could handle the stresses of life much more easily.
- I had given up alcohol completely.
- Exercise was part of my daily life again...and I loved it!
- I was far stronger now than I had been at any time in my life.
In 2017, I decided to work towards qualifying as a Personal Trainer. At the back of my mind I knew I had always wanted to work in a field involved with helping people achieve health and fitness outcomes, and now that I knew, first hand, what a difference it made, I wanted to share that with others. I am certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in
- Optimum Performance Training (the industry’s first comprehensive training system founded on evidence-based research)
- Senior Fitness Specialisation
- Corrective Exercise Specialisation
To help you commit to a fitness program that will work, I offer a 'gym-to-your-home' service, whereby I bring the gym to you!
If you have any questions, would like to arrange a free initial consultation, or just want to find out a little more, please get in touch.
Strength Training
Flexibility & Suppleness Training
Core & Balance Training*
Tel: 07875 289627