A little bit about me…
Hi, I’m Gill!
I’ve been studying, working and taking part in sport and exercise for the past 20 years. Prior to my level 3 qualification in Personal Training with Pre and Post Natal, I studied sport and exercise science at university (BSc) before then working in the sports events industry for 15 years. I have also been a National level track athlete and keen triathlete. It’s fair to say that I’ve always been fascinated by how the body moves and what it’s capable of!
However, it wasn’t until the birth of my two girls that I had a new appreciation of my body as a female and the adaptations that occur during pregnancy, child-birth and the often forgotten 4th trimester, the postnatal period. Becoming a mum also changed how I exercised. With the ability to spontaneously disappear for a run or swim no longer possible, and having never been a big fan of the gym environment, I started working out at home. I quickly fell in love with the idea of being able to use whatever time and/or equipment there was available to create effective workouts!
It was during this time that I discovered an amazing amount of conflicting information out there about what is and isn’t safe during the postnatal period. I’ve since made it my mission to become educated on the subject and to help others who are also feeling a bit lost as to where to start and how, which leads me to where I am today.
Qualifications
- Sport and Exercise Science (BSc)
- Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
- Level 3 Award in Developing Pre and Post-Natal Exercise Sessions
- Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
- Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym
- Certificate in Circuit Instruction
- Certificate in Group Indoor Cycling
- Insured through UK Coaching
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Sharon, Newbury, Producer (and a mum to a 3 year old and step mum to two teenagers)
The fun and energised sessions have us sweating with smiles on our faces!
“Gill trains me (41) and my step daughter (16) once a week. We came to her with a unique set of needs and she has come up trumps, creating a great regime which suits us both. We have found a shared love of exercise together, creating precious side-by-side time each week. The fun and energised classes have us sweating with smiles on our faces! My step-daughter has learnt great form, never taught to her at school, giving her the best set of tools for her entire future with exercise; that coupled with a fun and healthy connection to working out. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been and exercise has so naturally become part of my weekly routine which is something I’ve always struggled with in the past.