I have been a Certified Personal Trainer since 2002. I became certified in California but my love of health and fitness goes back further to when I grew up in Scotland.

I was very active from an early age, which progressed into athletics at school and then rugby. I began weight training to try and improve my strength and performance for rugby and add size to my thin frame. The feeling of being able to shape my body and increase strength hooked me into the fitness lifestyle.
The interest in personal training stemmed from the time I lived in Edinburgh. In the facility where I worked out people often asked me for training and nutritional advice. I found it an easy progression from helping people with their programs into making a career in the industry.

After college I moved out to California, attracted by the great climate and the outgoing, friendly people. I became certified from some of the main organisations in the personal training industry and worked in studios and clubs in San Diego and Los Angeles.

I moved back to the UK in 2010 and currently work in the west London area as a personal trainer. I am also studying part time for an Msc in Osteopathy.