: About Me

I was born in Chelmsford Essex in the United Kingdom. Have moved around a little as a kid and I now live in Norwich Norfolk in the UK. First got interested in fitness back in 1987 when i was doing Karate, from this i went into aerobics and at the start of 1993 decided to become a aerobics instructor part time as well as work full time.

Started my R.S.A. Exercise to Music Teacher Training Course in the month of February 1993, qualified to teach aerobics in June 1993 and at the same time that I was doing the course I was allowed to take part in the Basic Step Teacher Training course which was held at the same time, but was completed sooner because the Step course was only 3 days in length.

I did some teaching cover during the month of July 1993 for a fellow aerobics instructor whilst he went on holiday.

Started up my first classes in September 1993, when some instructors that I used to go to decided to give it all up and let the centre that I was attending down, so I volunteered my services and have been teaching ever since.

I have taken part in numerous charity events, including the Norwich Aerobathon in 1992, and the London Boots Aerobathon in 1993.

I have attended several different types of workshops, master classes aerobic road show's and courses and I am always on the outlook to doing more of these when I am available to attend.

I have also worked for several other centres on short contracts or as cover for other instructors, as well as for local schools / village halls (for the parents). I am currently teaching at 2 different centres, one is the new Riverside Swimming Pool where I have been since it first opened and the other is University of East Anglia where I have been teaching there since 1995, and in its new Sportspark which opened in 2000.

Capabilities:

Competent to teach Beginners to Advanced level, in Hi/Low Aerobic classes, High Energy Aerobics, Low Impact Aerobics, Cardio-funk, Body Conditioning, Body Sculpture and toning classes , Body Band and resistance, together with hand weights and body bars / poles. Also Certificated to teach Aerobic Circuits classes and basic step classes though I don't teach step at the moment.

Professional Qualifications:

R.S.A. In Exercise to Music, awarded the Certificate of Distinction., Basic Certificate in Step Teacher Training, Fitness Professional Advanced Aerobics Certificate, Nike Total Body Conditioning Certificate (which included Body Bar, Step, Slide and hand weights training and multi - station circuit classes).

Professional Body Memberships:

Member of Fitness Professionals
Member of Fitness Today
Member of Pure Energy (Elite membership) for music and PPL

Personal Details:

Fully insured, and holder of a PPL licence with Pure Energy;
Date of Birth: 05/04/1966
Nationality: British
Marital Status: Married (July 2006)
Driving Licence: Full Clean U.K. Driving licence

Other stuff about me/other Qualifications:

Numerous O'levels and A'levels

Foundation Certificate in Engineering, Norwich City College.
City & Guilds Tech Part1 in vehicle body (Distinction), Norwich City College
City & Guilds in Stock administration & handling (Credit), Norwich City College
City & Guilds Part1 in engine & chassis components (Credit), Norwich City College
BTEC National Diploma in Engineering, (Distinction), Norwich City College
City & Guilds Tech Part2 in technology & light vehicles, Norwich City College
City & Guilds Tech Part2 in science, maths & drawing, Norwich City College

BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering, Norwich City College
Introduction to Autocad R13 ,R14 & 2000 (2000i), Autodesk, Norwich City College

Other Work History: ( April 1989 March 2006)

Worked full time in local government for Norfolk County Council for the last 17 years as a computer aided design (AutoCad) draughtsman and GIS technician approx 8hrs- 9hrs a day Mon Friday.
Other duties included taken speed camera runs, traffic surveys, meeting general public out on site, attending meetings out on site with local members and associated groups, attending and preparing exhibitions, some surveying, detailed design work, producing reports and contracts as well as general computer work. I also taught others to use Autocad/GIS and website design.

Left in March 2006 worked with computers for 17 years resulted in pains in hands and wrists and after a consultation with my GP I was told to seek a change of career and as fitness is a hobby for me I decided to seek a career in this instead

Currently only working as a aerobics instructor but looking for full time work.

Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to stick with an exercise program

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Everyone has tried at some point in their lives to take up exercise because they feel they have to but most do it for the wrong reasons and this is why many fail to stick at it. Don't go into exercise for the wrong reason - to lose weight because at the end of the day unless you are really 100% committed this is not going to happen. How do I know this you ask yourselves, because for the last 14 years I have been teaching aerobics in the UK between 5 - 21 classes a week. Everyone wants to loose weight but this can't be your only goal. Too loose weight takes more than just exercise, it invol...

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