29/05/2026
July 2014. A 7 month old and buggy in tow, an ante and post natal fitness instructor qualification under my belt and a recently acquired Buggyfit license, I set out to do some outdoor classes with local Mums, NCT pals, and mates. A side earner at the time whilst on mat leave from a media sales job. The intention being to impart my learnings and enthusiasm for fitness on others, get a bit of fresh air, work out, have a bit of a laugh, and make a bit of extra money.
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Who would have thought that it would have sparked such a fire in me that it would turn around my life completely, as much as becoming a Mum did. That I would eventually give up my job in the city to launch my own fitness business for Mums, become a personal trainer, exercise to music instructor, Pound Pro, Body Balance and ante/post natal Pilates instructor, online Zumba instructor during lockdown, Boxercise instructor, women's health & fitness writer, a specialist in pre to post natal and peri to menopausal women with my very own in-person classes and online fitness plans, creating unique workouts for Mums with families.
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That day in the first picture was a sunny beautiful day, I was so nervous as it was my first ever class, but ultimately I felt excited. I'm so grateful for where that initial buzz has taken me. I am so grateful for the confidence I regained in myself, the steadfast friends I've made, the amazing, beautiful, kind, supportive women and gorgeous babies and children I've met along the way, for the smiles, the laughter, for the lessons, the challenges, and the successes. And the fact I still feel that buzz before and after each and every class and client session. It has been such a journey and I'm always excited to see where the next step will lead me. Watch this space for what comes next.
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Always follow your intuition, your heart, and your passion in life. You never know what path it will take you on. 💓
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p.s. New Buggy Walk + Tone every Thursday 10:45 at Beddington Park has now been added to class schedule. There will be an indoor alternative on rainy days.