Kelly added: "Everyone goes to the gym or exercises for a reason and they don't always achieve what they wanted to, if they have a personal trainer, they are guaranteed results."

Personal training is now available in:

• Huddersfield Sports Centre
• Spenborough Pool & Fitness Complex
• Batley Sports & Tennis Centre
• Dewsbury Sports Centre
• Stadium Health & Fitness Complex
• Colne Valley Leisure Centre
• Scissett Baths & Fitness Centre
• Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre

Many people begin with a personal trainer to achieve a specific goal, examples include:

new mums wishing to get their pre-pregnancy body back
preparing for a wedding or big event or party
taking part in marathons or other challenges
recovering from a recent illness, operation or injury.

Read how personal training is changing the life of Rosey, who works in KAL head office here

Meet our personal trainers:

Jo at the Stadium Pool & Fitness Complex.

Joanne is 40 and lives in Elland. She is the Health & Fitness manager at the Stadium Pool & Fitness Complex. She is a personal trainer, boxercise and boot camp instructor and has been a fitness instructor for 23 years. She entered a bodybuilding competition in 1998.

Her specialist areas are general fitness, sports specific, weight gain/loss, body building and nutritional advice.

"I love the feeling I get when my clients tell me thank you, when I know that I have given them a sense of achievement in reaching their goals. "It makes me all warm inside.... that I was put on this earth to make people feel good about themselves."

I played for England Football North East Ladies and I once leg pressed 320kg, in my early years a long time ago!

Jo Hartley
07724 898370
Joanne.hartley@kirklees.gov.uk

Rob at Batley Sports & Tennis Centre and Spenborough Pool & Fitness Complex.

Rob Smith has worked in the fitness industry for nine years.

He said: "I have worked with people of all fitness levels and experiences to achieve a wide range of goals such as weight loss/gain, muscular strength and conditioning, toning, endurance, postural and re-alignment exercise and general health and wellbeing as well as sport specific development.

"I've worked with a diverse population from pre-adolescents upwards and I'm passionate about working with people not only to improve their fitness but also more rewardingly to see them gain self confidence from achieving their goals.

"My devotion, passion and enthusiasm for helping other people are key factors in my own physical training and ongoing education. It is my belief that anyone can achieve results with the right expertise and guidance.

"With an understanding and wide variety of training principles to draw upon, my training programmes will be rich in variety, so even if you're starting from scratch or are accomplished in training, I will work with you to develop a challenging and fun programme to help you achieve your goals."

Rob Smith
07729 829491
RSPersonalTraining@Yahoo.co.uk

Kirt at Huddersfield Sports Centre.

Kirt has competed in natural bodybuilding to lead by example and show what can be achieved by hard work and dedication.

"I have personally lost over 17KG of fat and gained a few pounds of muscle at the same time in a period of 6 months. I competed in natural bodybuilding to inspire others to achieve their goals.

"I have been featured on websites and I have been on The Active Channel. Everything I ask my clients to do is something I have done myself, I use myself as a guinea pig to find out what works the best, how to blaze away the fat in record time, how to build muscle even if you are a "hardgainer".

"When you combine my training methods with a suitable diet, I will guarantee results. I've never failed and I will always help my clients achieve their goals."

Kirt Nandakumar
07904 913998
Kirt@misguidedmuscle.com

Lee Burdon at Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre.

Lee has worked at various sites for KAL for 6 years. He is qualified in specialist areas such as level 4 back pain, pre and post natal and GP referral, as well as having various class qualifications.

"I have had a passion for health and fitness ever since I was a kid playing ice hockey and inline roller hockey and as I got older I fell in love with the gym as well. Every day I see people training using the same routines, boring exercises and failing to achieve their goals. I want to be the one to change this, to pass on my passion for exercise and to make people want to come to the gym.

"To accomplish this, I use a variety of equipment that isn't available in the gym, such as Powerbags and the Fit Kit Pro suspension system. These are excellent for boosting your functional strength, core stability and weight loss. I am also looking forward to adding the Vipr and kettlebells to my repertoire.

"I work my clients hard and push them to achieve their potential. But its not all high intensity training, I also work with clients that have injuries or medical conditions and have helped people to manage their back pain and recover from knee and hip replacements.

"I still enjoy playing inline roller hockey and I am a qualified coach as well. Along with a friend, I set up a club called the Cleckheaton Comets. I was voted to be the head coach of the club, but I will now be taking on the role of chairman instead."

Lee Burdon
07846178321
lrbfitness@hotmail.co.uk
facebook.com/lrbfitness

Greg at Scissett Baths & Fitness Centre and Colne Valley Leisure Centre.

"Hi, my name is Greg Boothroyd and fitness is my passon! I come from a Thai boxing and MMA background but recently I got into bodybuilding, changing the way I train, giving myself new challenges.

"I have in-depth knowledge on all things fitness and nutrition and I'm about providing a lifestyle change. I eat, sleep and breathe fitness and thoroughly enjoy what I do.

"My key areas of knowledge are intense cardio for fat loss and weight management, resistance training whether to build muscles or simply tone and shape and also nutritional information.

"I am also a qualified kettle bell instructor and deliver Boot Camp fitness sessions. I have been all shapes and sizes and know what works because I've done it myself! If you want it, we will achieve it! Please contact me for a free 30 minute lifestyle consultation, I look forward to working with you."

Greg Boothroyd
07702 244104
greg.boothroyd@kirklees.gov.uk

Q is now Personal Training at;
Batley Baths and Recreation Centre

Q is a 37-year-old father of two who lives in Leeds.

He specialises in spinning, boxercise, circuit training, kettlebell and boot camp. He is also power plate qualified.

He played professional basketball in the UK and obtained a Basketball Scholarship in Texas. After his playing career he coached at a national league level.

Q appeared on TV's Gladiators in 2009 and made it to the semi-finals, the highlights can be seen on the Media Screens of the sites above. "The best bit was beating Doom to the top of the Pyramid."

He added: "I like to help people achieve their goals, especially goals they didn't think were achievable through innovative, out of the box training methods."

Q's Personal Training days are limited here at KAL so catch him before he goes, he will still be running group sessions every weekend.

Q currently hosts Bootcamp/ Qcamp sessions.
Bootcamp : Sunday 10:30am Batley Sports and Tennis Centre followed by Basketball at 12pm
Contact above centres for more information.

Q
07921 806231
http://coachqu.blogspot.com

Louise at Colne Valley Leisure Centre.

"I will work with you to maximise your abilities, focus on your goals and ensure you achieve them.

"My passion for the fitness industry and personal training grew from a 10 year career as a professional dancer. During which time I had to overcome and manage various injuries. This has given me the knowledge and experience to help if you suffer from back, knee or shoulder pain, if you're training for an event, want to lose weight or simply lack energy.

"As an NASM Level 3 qualified trainer I will inject fun into your sessions; while achieving results quicker and safer, giving you the tools for a happier healthier lifestyle.

"I specialise in Weight management, Corrective exercise, Injury prevention and rehab, Sports specific training, Pre and post natal training and Kettle Bell Training"

To book for a FREE 30 minute consultation contact

Louise Barbuti
07841 652301
louise@barbuti.co.uk

Heather at the Stadium Pool & Fitness Complex.

I am a 43 year old mother of 3 and qualified personal trainer. Prior to having a career break to bring up my children I worked as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist rehabilitating people post hip, knee, shoulder and back injury. I have been a keen runner for the last 25yrs completing the Great North Run several times and I enjoy swimming, hill walking and skiing, whilst ensuring that I remain strong via a toning and strengthening programme. I am an advocate of healthy living via exercise and healthy eating.

Whilst I am no longer able to offer physiotherapy treatment I come with a wealth of experience in joint and back care. I am passionate about getting the most out of exercise by ensuring what is done is done really well with skill and confidence. Body awareness skills learnt with me will be carried over into everyday life. I can improve posture and faulty movement patterns whether they are in sport or every day movement. I understand the pressures of work/life balance and design person specific programmes to ensure that an individual maximises the benefits of whatever exercise time they have available to achieve their own personal goals.

Heather Reddiough
07867 947178
Heather.reddiough@gmail.com

Chris Beech at Huddersfield Sport Centre.

Hi my names Chris, Im 26 years old and from Huddersfield. Fitness has been a big passion of mine for over 10 years whether it be through my own training or helping others achieve there goals.

My own training evolves round a balanced, structured workout, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle and its using these main principles and some hard work and motivation that i can guide you to the body you desire!

I offer a wide range of programmes to meet all needs and levels of fitness, whether you're new to the gym or a advanced trainer I will provide you with the motivation and knowledge to get the most from every workout.

Feel free to ask me for ANY advice in the gym or to book a complimentory taster session to see if personal training could be for you!

Chris Beech
07554 426488
chrisbeech008@hotmail.co.uk

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