Portfolio Since leaving university eight years ago where I gained a HND in Sport and Recreation Studies, I have been working within the fitness industry, and along with personal training I currently work as a gym and class instructor. I am registered and insured at the highest level with the Register of Exercise Professionals, which means my qualifications have been verified. I am a determined and enthusiastic person with substantial knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, fitness and nutrition. However, I am always willing to learn new skills and am committed to my own personal development. My patience and ability to motivate will be invaluable assets in getting you to achieve your goals. To me fitness is something that should be enjoyed; allow me to help you enhance your lifestyle. In 2007 I took part in what is one of the most challenging triathlon events anywhere, IronmanUK. This extreme challenge saw me swim 2.4 miles , cycle 112 miles before running 26.2 miles to the finish, in a total time of 14hours 5minutes 36seconds. I always said that I wouldn’t do another Ironman but was told, once you’ve recovered you’ll be looking to do another one...and they were right! In June 2009 I took part in the IronmanUK 70.3 event held on Exmoor – half the distance of all three disciplines and this time I completed the course in 5hours, 52minutes, 57seconds. Now fully recovered I can’t help but think 'which event next?'   Qualifications • YMCA Personal Trainer Award • ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage Level 3 • YMCA Exercise Nutrition And Weight Management Certificate • YMCA Advanced Gym Instructors Certificate • YMCA Exercise And Fitness Knowledge Level 2 • YMCA Training In Different Environments • YMCA Certificate in Instructing Health Related Exercise for Children • OCR / RSA Certificate in Teaching Circuits • OCR / RSA Certificate in Teaching Gym (Stage 1) • GP Exercise Referral Certificate • Inclusive Fitness Initiative Disability Training Level 2 (YMCAFit) • Inclusive Fitness Initiative Disability Training Level 1 • Instyle Aerobiking Instructor Training Certificate • St Johns Ambulance First Aid at Work Qualification