Who is Annie?



Mother, Advanced Fitness Professional, Fitness Model, Former Dancer and Fitness Competitor (Miss Galaxy UK) Bootcamp Trainer (fitforaprincess) Marathon runner and Charity Ambassador for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital

History



Hi, my name is Annie and I am originally from Suffolk. I grew up in a very athletic atmosphere  – my brother was fantastic at all sports.

Even as a young child, I was very active in sports. My happy childhood and teenage years were shaped by sports; my dream was to run for GB.  I was able to achieve regional successes in track and field. 

At the age of four years old, I also studied, tap, ballet, jazz, modern and contempory dance for 14 years.

I still dance whenever I can!  

I moved to London to find my passion and I wanted to study sports. For the past 16 years now, I have been calling this city home and continue to love it.

I have been a successful fitness competitor, which involves a great knowledge of muscle development as well as achieving a high degree of cardiovascular fitness.  I also modelled for Puma Sport Clothing and was featured on the front page of TimeOut magazine. My aim is to become an Ultra marathon runner by the end of 2011.


I am a keen fundraiser for GOSH (Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital and Children with Leukaemia) several cancer charities.

I was combining my job as a Personal Assistant and my major passion for to long, for over twenty years.  So, I decided to take the plunge and follow my childhood dream.

After having successfully completed my recent studies, I trained as a bootcamp trainer for a while, but quickly found out that I loved the personal touch, I still love working with groups though. I just have a special interest in working directly with people, and want to cater to each individual as much as possible, and that, unfortunately, is not possible as the trainer of a 15-member bootcamp. Although, I do love the group fun and discussions!


I decided on a career as a professional fitness coach. It was possible for me to train with just one person.  I enjoy every minute of it and the freedom of being my own boss. I can already look back on many happy hours during which I was able to help my clients reach the goals they had set for themselves.

I combine the three main areas of my experience dance, fitness training and running to give my clients an unique training experience.

Qualifications 2012

Diploma in Sports Psycology

Qualifications 2010-11

Advanced Personal Trainer Diploma Level 3 

Advanced Anantomy & Physiology

Advanced client assessment  methods (static & dynamic posture)

Healthy & Fitness appraisal, lifestyle analysis & Stress Management

Advanced Flexibility methods

Joint assessments, muscle balance and postural correction

Fitness testng for power, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility

Core training and programme design Nutritional advice for physical activity

Communication & motivation skills

Personal training outside the gym

Special populations: Obesity, diabetes, asthma and orthopaedic conditions

Consultation & business skills

Gym Instructor Level 2

Qualified First Aider

Appraisal Nutrition & Weight Management

Exercise Prescription for Pre & Post Natal Clients Leverl 3 (AIQ)

Teaching Physical Activities with Children (ROA) Level 2