Training Courses

George is a personal trainer and senior lecturer with Drummond Education. His specialist area is advanced resistance training, where kettlebells and functional training form an important part. Entering the fitness industry 7 years ago, George has continually sought new training methods and ideas, and is a firm believer in training the body as a system in a functional manner. Running a successful personal training company from Fitness First in Reading for the last 5 years, George was also the Health and Fitness Manager of the club for 2½ years and was nominated for a national award in 2005. As a UK Nordic walking Master Trainer, George presented at the FitPro convention in 2007 and will be back in 2008 along with a kettlebell masterclass.

Kelly currently works for the flagship Royal Berkshire Esporta Club as Fitness Manager where she leads a large team of fitness instructors and personal trainers. Kelly has been working within the fitness industry for over 17 year’s. Her experience includes working on cruise ships as a Personal Trainer and Aerobics Instructor. She then went onto successfully work as the Fitness Manager for David Lloyd Leisure Club’s where she received many prestigious awards as well as putting together Studio Cycling Master Classes. Kelly also gained a wealth of experience and knowledge by completing the National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer Level 3 certification. Kelly also now adds to this by becoming a Gliding and BOSU Ballast Ball & BOSU Balance Trainer Master Trainer.

Jenny manages the fitness programming at Cannons City, oversees group fitness for Cannons Central London sites and assists the Cannons Group, advising on all fitness issues. She is an experienced freelance presenter delivering a wide range of classes, workshops and lectures, all with an informed and logical approach. Jenny is a Master Trainer for Physical Company and is the UK Programme Head Trainer for BodyStep and National Trainer for BodyPump and BodyAttack.

Alison spent eight years working as the Fitness Manager at a variety of clubs, teaching both group exercise and personal training. In 1998 she helped design and implement a group strength training programme for a major health club chain, training and examining over 100 instructors. Later, Alison became Account Manager for a global provider of interactive fitness technology, implementing the system in facilities across Europe. During this time she also completed her advance Pilates Matwork qualifications, became a BOSU Master trainer

As well as lecturing in further education, Lorna writes for and consults on various trade and consumer magazines and was voted Fitness Professionals Fitness Leader of the Year in 1999. Lorna is a Physical Company Master Trainer, a Pure Energy presenter and is the UK Gravity Master Trainer, specialising in Gravity Group Strength and Gravity Personal Training.

Greg is an Associate Director of Multitrax UK, having presented freestyle choreography in over 20 countries worldwide, including two World IDEA conventions. He has a degree in Sports Science and a wealth of instructor training experience, which he uses as a Physical Company Gliding, BOSU and FormulaFit Core Master Trainer, and Multitrax Push & Lift and Indoor Cycling presenter.

Winston is a highly motivated individual who has been in the fitness industry for over 14 years, has spent 5 years as a Master trainer with Reebok Fitness UK, he is currently specialising with Reebok on fine tuning their core training. Winston's specialities are in functional training and tailoring individual training sessions for specific needs. He has had a variety of experience with many of the top names within the health and fitness industry, he has worked with and for, specialists such as Cybex.

Michael has been actively and successfully involved in training instructors and presenters within the UK for over 13 years and in recognition of his achievements, has been a recipient of the Fitness Professionals Fitness Leader of the Year Award. Throughout his career he has had a strong affinity with both freestyle and pre-choreography, being both a FitPro Educator and a BTS Master Trainer. Currently Michael is a Master Trainer for Physical Company and is also the UK Gravity Master Trainer and Managing Director of the Multitrax Concept Clubs.

Would you like to add variety to your Pilates Class and introduce your clients to the X-Band (similar to Flex Band and Dyna Band). Come along and gain more mileage from your class participants - keep them coming back for more!

PILATES TRIPLE DAY - Part of our most popular Workshops! Attend Two Workshops - Save 5%. Attend Three Workshops - Save 10%. (Free product included - value £7.00)

Is your current strength training routine wearing a bit thin? Do your clients need new ideas to keep their motivation high? If the answer is yes then sign up to our new Alternate Strength Training Workshop. You’ll be using the latest strength training equipment, from Kettlebells toTornado Balls, learning new routines that will keep your clients coming back for more. Thisworkshop is aimed primarily at Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors, but the routines could be adapted to suit a Group Exercise environment.

(Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance)

This new 2 hour workshop using new Weighted Soft Balls helps to create lean muscles, strengthens and stretches the muscles, helps to create good posture and alignment, helps increase flexibility using pilates based exercises. Workshop is suitable for both group fitness instructors and personal trainers.

PILATES TRIPLE DAY - Part of our most popular Workshops! Attend Two Workshops - Save 5%. Attend Three Workshops - Save 10%. (Free product included - value £13.00)

The Hula revolution is here! Rachel starts with the basic techniques and then progresses onto some more advanced moves. You’ll use your hips, your arms and your legs to drive the hoop the only limit is your imagination. Hula hoping is such a fun way to burn those calories keeping members coming back to your class for more. Great for abdominal workouts but just as emphasis is given to the total body workout.

(Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance and a free 36" Weighted Hula Hoop – value £15.95)

Our Bender Ball workshop takes the new 8” diameter Bender Ball and shows you that this piece of equipment is not just for Pilates based exercises but can be used in a wide variety areas. Rachel will take you through a variety of exercises focusing on your core, lower back, upper back and spine.

(Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance and free Bender Ball – value £3.20)

This new 2 hour workshop includes the new Pilates Arm Circles and Pilates Power Rings showing how to create toned arms and lean legs whilst utilising the core. Workshop is suitable for both group fitness instructors and personal trainers.

PILATES TRIPLE DAY - Part of our most popular Workshops! Attend Two Workshops - Save 5%. Attend Three Workshops - Save 10%. (Free product included - value £23.00)

This course is designed to provide both the personal trainer and the group fitness instructor, with the foundational tools required to introduce BOSU Balance Training into client’s programmes and studio classes. During this interactive workshop the history, science and marketing opportunities of the BOSU Balance Trainer, together with its practical application in the one to one and group fitness arenas will be covered. The day will culminate in a multiple choice theory exam paper and practical assessment, giving each individual attendee valuable feedback.

Sport specific training helps athletes of all abilities increase their agility, quickness and reactivity. This workshop will show you how to guide clients or athletes in one-on-one or in group training situations. You’ll be working with Speed Hurdles, Agility Ladders, Marker Cones, Reaction Balls, Bean Bags and more.

This 4 hour workshop aims to provide you with an understanding of how to use Kettlebells with your clients. Technique is extremely important when using Kettlebells with others, so understanding how to using them correctly is vitally important in order to avoid injury and to maximise results. The workshop covers the theory behind Kettlebell use, basic techniques with core exercises and then moves onto advanced exercises.

(Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance)

This 4 hour workshop aims to provide you with an understanding of how to use Kettlebells with your clients. Technique is extremely important when using Kettlebells with others, so understanding how to using them correctly is vitally important in order to avoid injury and to maximise results. The workshop covers the theory behind Kettlebell use, basic techniques with core exercises and then moves onto advanced exercises.

(Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance)

This course is designed to provide both the personal trainer andthe group fitness instructor, with the foundational tools required to introduce BOSU Balance Training into client’s programmes and studio classes. During this interactive workshop the history, science and marketing opportunities of the BOSU Balance Trainer, together with its practical application in the one to one and group fitness arenas will be covered. The day will culminate in a multiple choice theory exam paper and practical assessment, giving each individual attendee valuable feedback.

(Includes Notes, Certificate of Attendance and 10 REPS points)