ABOUT ABBIE

From a very young age, I have always been very active. Badminton was my huge love and I was fortunate enough to play County and national standard badminton right through to my early 20’s. This was also a huge driving factor of my love for health and fitness throughout my academic years, to then studying Sports & Exercise Science at University.

Alongside my degree, I had the opportunity to complete my Personal Training qualification as well as further specialist qualifications such as Cardiac Rehabilitation, setting me up to start my career straight away as a Wellbeing Personal Trainer in a large commercial gym.

As a Specialist Personal Trainer, I strive to make exercise and movement accessible to everyone to support their needs. The more you can begin to make exercising part of your lifestyle, it will help to offset certain diseases and conditions. However, sometimes no matter how fit you are, life can still throw curveballs or other events. I have experienced this first hand.

Having lost my Mum to cancer in my mid 20’s, it can completely change your outlook on life. Having always been very much a 100mph, energetic exerciser, my body and my mind struggled. As much as I tried to continue, my body kept trying to put the brakes on and I kept convincing myself I was ok. But I knew deep down I wasn’t and it took a lot of strength to eventually admit this.

I had to start listening to my body. To find more gentle and holistic ways to exercise, which did not further drain energy, if anything, helped to nourish not only my body, but also my mind. I am now back at a point where I can be that energetic exerciser, but I also know when my body needs to slow down and replenish.

Through all of this, it was also a huge motivation behind completing my Mat Pilates qualification. I wanted to be able to promote and inspire others that exercise doesn’t always have to be high intensity, but slower, controlled movements can be hugely beneficial whilst still achieving that endorphin release and self-achievement.