In recent times I have streamlined my working life so that I now solely work in a Sports Massage Therapy capacity. Prior to this I have gained considerable background history within other aspects of the Fitness Industry, notably in Gym Instruction, Swimming and Triathlon Coaching and also Spinning Teaching. These also reflect over 20 years of knowledge gained from my triathlon racing.

Gym Instruction

YMCA Level 2 Fitness Trainer award.
1995-2001

I worked at Cannons Health Clubs (now Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing) as part of the Fitness Team as a Gym Instructor on a part-time basis. This involved taking 1 to 1 consultations with new members and advising them on training programmes suitable for their needs, whether it be for weight management, toning, increased cardiovascular fitness levels or muscle bulk building.

Swimming and Triathlon Coaching

BTA Level 2 Triathlon Coach
ASA Prelim Swim Teacher

In the course of my gym instruction and sports massage work, I have helped many athletes to develop running and triathlon training programmes as well as to plan out their racing seasons.

I worked as a swim coach with Swim for Tri for 2 years (2004-2006) at their Kensington Sports Centre base as well as on their 1 day courses in Walthamstow.

In the past decade I have worked with many triathletes for 1 to 1 swim teaching and coaching purposes.

Spinning Teaching

Schwinn Certified Spinning Instructor
Fit to Perform Studio Cycling Instructor
2000-2004

I moved into teaching Spinning from April 2000. For me, becoming a Spinning Instructor was a move that enabled me to utilise my competitive cycling experience from my triathlon years and build upon my teaching and presentation skills also.

In the 5 years that I taught spin classes at both Holmes Place (now Virgin Active) and Cannons gyms (now Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing) I always aimed to keep intensity levels and motivation high, offering relevant information on technique and focus throughout the class. I always tried to make my classes varied and fun with the use of interesting choreography and high energy music.