MEET MARTIN
“Because I am retired now, I thought I may use my personal trainer qualification flexibly to maybe take on a few clients and teach them what I know. ”
What’s your background?
I spent 40 years working as a project manager in the defence industry and I am passionate about keeping fit.
Why do you want to join the fitness industry?
I joined a gym 4 years ago and I really enjoy the social side and find the technical side of the gym really interesting as well the importance of nutrition. When the opportunity to complete the YOUR Academy course came up, I thought that sounded great so I went for it!
Why did you choose your academy?
I had been working out in my gym and then I saw the course advertised, so I thought what could be better!
HOW have you found the course?
The practical days are fabulous. I have met loads of really nice people which has helped with my learning. Not just the theory side, but actually doing stuff in the gym and learning new techniques has been top. It’s been great!
WHAT IS YOUR CAREER PLAN?
Because I am retired now, I thought I may use my personal trainer qualification flexibly to maybe take on a few clients and teach them what I know.
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“I have met loads of really nice people which was helped with my learning. ”
— Martin Wilkinson
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Rebecca Tuvey
I am looking forward to now working as a PT at YOUR Personal Training.
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Dawn Sackett
Everything is so professionally done, Yes it’s strict but it’s all for the greater good!
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Martin Wilkinson
I have met loads of really nice people which has helped with my learning.
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Connor Drinkwater
The course has been fantastic, you are always supported by your course mentors.
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Cheryl Horsley
My mentor has been an incredibly informative trainer and really really supportive.
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Joanna Frith-Williams
The course is very much focussed on the fitness sector and what its like to work in the industry.
