Background

Having been a fitness class regular for a number of years, I was inspired by my own instructors to train to teach exercise classes. Having worked with children in Primary School for years, I was fortunate to have had plenty of experience of telling a group of people what to do...

The main difference between being a Nursery Nurse and a Fitness Instructor is that the class members are there because they want to gain something from the session (whereas most school children know everything already!) People come to my fitness classes for all sorts of reasons. There are the obvious driving forces like losing weight, toning up and improving fitness, but people also come along to de-stress, increase self-confidence, make new friends and above all to have fun.

My belief

EXERCISE IS MEANT TO BE FUN! There is something for everyone, regardless of age, gender, size, shape or ability. Everyone has the potential to make health and fitness gains and I'm right there beside you to help you identify and achieve your own personal goals.

My teaching

Due to health problems, I have had to drastically reduce the amount and type of classes I teach. I have learned to adapt and am now an expert in teaching T’ai Chi sitting on a chair with my leg in plaster when necessary! If I can do it, there’s no reason why you can’t too.

Within my classes there is a vast range of abilities, yet everyone is able to perform their own individual version of the exercises, working within their own capabilities.

Qualified with Fitness Wales in 2006 to teach Exercise to Music

Additional training and qualifications in:

-Advanced Exercise To Music

-Kids Fit

-Aqua

-Step

-Pilates and Advanced Pilates

-Stability Ball

-Tai Chi

-Muscle Max

-Body Conditioning

-Fully insured

-CPR qualification renewed 2018

-Police Checked 2018

-Qualified Nursery Nurse with over 10 years experience

I grew up around fitness, going to my mum's classes from an early age. When I finally reached the age to teach, I was encouraged by Mum and her instructor friends to train as it was already second nature. I did my training whilst completing a drama degree at the University of Exeter.

I was already a member of KnS Fitness, doing admin and technical support, but completion of my qualifications meant I was able to join the instructing team. 

I'm currently completing my Advanced Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification.

I believe classes should always be fun but ultimately you feel you've worked hard and done something positive whilst having a laugh.

-Level 2 Exercise to Music

-Level 2 Group Cycling

-Level 2 Gym Instructor

-Level 2 Aqua

-Level 3 Pre & Post Natal

-Barre Fitness

-Step

-Body Conditioning

-University of Exeter BA Hons Drama