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112347

21/July/2025

Netherlands

Group Fitness Instructor

About me:

I am an experienced Exercise professional; I have worked in the health and fitness industry for over 29 years. I am a CIMSPA (376340) and EREP (112347) member. I hold the following qualifications: Exercise to Music Instructor (L2), Auqya Fitness (L2), Personal Trainer (L3), Mat Pilates (L3) Instructor, and GP Exercise Referral (L3). I am also a qualified and registered Social Worker in England currently working in the Netherlands.

I am passionate about my health and fitness and enjoy passing on my knowledge and enthusiasm to the general public and those who need more care and compassion. I believe in the positive impact of exercise on our physical and mental/emotional well-being. I am a positive person, and I have learned to be very versatile over my years of experience in the fitness industry. Building an excellent professional relationship with my customers is why they keep returning.

In all my working years, I have worked with people from different backgrounds in the UK and other countries. These experiences have given me comprehensive experience, knowledge, and skills. I believe in supporting customers, maintaining personal motivation to keep fit, and motivating others to do the same in a fun way to achieve their individual goals.

I am a committed, passionate and reliable employee and function well as a team member capable of working independently. I have good communication and interpersonal skills. I don't believe in difficulties or problems; I instead see these as challenges and finding resolutions through open and honest communication. Learning is part and parcel of professional development and life. Therefore, I embrace further education, focusing on delivering classes to allow each customer/client to become the best version of themselves.

Key Skills/ competences
•Motivating and coaching a group and individuals to achieve their fitness goals
•Group exercise leadership
•Nutrition and diet advice in line with Government Guidelines
•Exercise modification and injury prevention.
•Mindfulness & Emotional wellbeing
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

WORK EXPERIENCES
The Netherlands
04/1994 – 06/1996
Pierre Piels Maastricht
Freelance Aerobic/EtM instructor & Gym Instructor

10/1996 -08/1998
Apeldoorn Fit & Fun
Freelance Aerobic/EtM instructor

Africa
01/2001 – 03/2002 Empire Gym Harare Zimbabwe
Freelance Aerobic/EtM Instructor from 03/2002 – 07/2002 full-time employed.

The Netherlands
09/2003 – 07/2004 Sportvereniging Okkenbroek
Freelance Aerobic/EtM Instructor Mixed

England
02/2011-03/2013
Body Shapers Walthamstow London
Freelance EtM Instructor & Personal Trainer Women only

03/2019 – 12/2019
Get Berkshire Active
Freelance EtM Instructor - Chair Exercises
Vulnerable senior adults (55+) Oaktree House residents

08/2019 ( 1 month)
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)
Freelance EtM Instructor – Fitness to Music
Children and Young People (age 6-12) during Summer Holiday Activities

5/2020 - 8/2021
Brighter Futures For Children - Reading
Volunteering to support Frontline Social Workers during the Pandemic: Wellness & Mindfulness- Chair Exercises
I hosted ‘Well-Being Sessions’ every week, which focused on looking after your well-being, sharing breathing body scan techniques to help combat stress, and exercises that can be performed while sitting (e.g. during desk work).

1/2021 - 3/2021
West Sussex County Council - West Sussex
Volunteering to support Frontline Social Workers during the Pandemic. Personal Trainer & PiYo Instructor
Weekly Virtual Well-Being Sessions – Pilates combined with mindfulness exercises.

7/2018 - 7/2022
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor & Pilates Instructor (L3)
Free Lance - Home Based, PT and Pilates Instructor

July 2022 - Present
GLL Better Gym, Meadway Sports Centre – group exercise/Aqua Fitness / Pilates Instructor
Reading Healthwise Practitioner/facilitator

From Sept 2024 -
Befit Gym Boxmeer
Bodymotion Yoga & Mindfulness Boxmeer
Pilates Teacher

References are available on request.

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