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YMCAfit | 2013
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Glenn Coburn
A successful personal trainer and group
fitness instructor for over 5 years, Glenn
embraces tough training sessions with a
determination and work ethic which is tough
to match. Be it sprint intervals at the track, a
weights workout in the gym or a mixed martial
arts conditioning session, Glenn’s passion for
training shines through. Glenn’s session is
guaranteed to be fun, creative, varied and
challenging. If you come along to his class,
be prepared to sweat!
Mark Mullineaux
Mark has over 20 years of experience
in health, fitness and education including
work within the RAF and University lecturing
and currently works as a tutor for YMCAfit.
In addition, Mark provides strength and
conditioning expertise for the English Institute
of Sport working in liaison with the leading
strength and conditioning specialists in the
UK to develop and enhance performance of
elite athletes. With a considered and thorough
approach to fitness, Mark provides clear,
professionally sound and unambiguous advice at all times. His session will
be thought provoking and will enhance your own professional practice.
Christine North
Christine has been actively involved in
the health and fitness industry for a number
of years. She has been associated with the
YMCA for over 20 years and recently Christine
was appointed YMCAfit’s Regional Manager
for the north of England. Her main interests
are in teaching special populations and pilates
personal training. Christine was the proud
recipient of the Exceptional Achievement
Award, awarded by Skills Active and REPs,
for her outstanding contribution to the fitness
industry. She is down to earth, has an approachable personality and a
wicked sense of humour and continues to be a very popular presenter.
Kt Page
A talented dance and fitness presenter
who has worked in the industry for 10 years,
Kt has an in depth knowledge of training and
qualifications. She specialises in teaching
specialist groups and apprenticeship learners,
providing support and guidance for different
communities and age groups. Kt adopts
a unique approach which embraces her
motivational and eclectic style. This is most
apparent in her work as a presenter where
she has an abundance of experience both at
many major fitness conventions and on DVDs and TV. Her highlight of 2012
was performing in the Olympic opening ceremony.
Denise Page
Denise Page is the Head of YMCAfit,
leading the UK’s most experienced training
provider, and is a well respected member of
the industry for her technical expertise and
passion for learning. Denise’s enthusiasm for
fitness shines through both in her leadership
and her presenting where she continues to
be extremely active, regularly presenting both
in the UK and abroad. Understanding that
the fitness industry is constantly evolving,
Denise maintains a desire for finding new and
different forms of fitness which are accessible for all.
Roy Scott
An extremely competent runner, Roy
has competed in several big city marathons
including London and Berlin, often finding
himself finishing within the top 100. Having
worked within the fitness industry for a
number of years both as a personal trainer
and now as YMCAfit’s Guidance Assessor
Manager and Course Director, Roy utilises his
wealth of teaching experience and running
knowledge to deliver an innovative and varied
approaches to training.
Brigitte Wrenn
A pilates specialist, Brigitte began
her career in the fitness industry 20 years
ago working as a freelance personal trainer
and aerobics instructor. Understanding the
importance of a holistic approach to exercise
and with a passion for pilates, Brigitte trained
with STOTT PILATES ® and was soon selected
to be an instructor trainer. Brigitte now heads
the team at the UK’s only Licensed Training
Centre in London which won the prestigious
‘LTC Rookie of the Year’ award at the 2012
Community of Excellence conference.
YMCAfit - Sessions Friday
Ref.126 Friday 10.30 - 11.30
Advanced strength and conditioning Mark Mullineaux
The sporting world has much to teach us about strength and conditioning.
How can we transfer these principles into practice within the fitness
industry? Taking you away from the typical and traditional, this session
will broadly cover the nature of strength and conditioning for athletes and
highlight the practices that can be implemented into your own PT sessions.
Ref.140 Friday 12.00 - 13.00
The bare facts about running (outdoor session) Roy Scott
Magazines and newspapers are awash with articles proclaiming to have
discovered the most efficient running techniques. Put the speculation aside
and let running expert Roy give you the essentials on the best way to deliver
running drills to minimise injury and maximise performance. If you are a PT,
this is a session not to be missed!
Ref.155 Friday 14.15 - 15.15
Definition of Hardcore Kt Page
To truly call yourself a hardcore exerciser, you have to push yourself to
your limits, when you feel that you can’t go on, muscles throbbing, heart
pumping, wanting to quit but remaining stubbornly resistant. Find your limits
in this tough Tabata circuit. This is not for the faint hearted!
Ref.184 Friday 17.15 - 18.15
ZEN•GA Briggitte Wrenn
Challenge yourself with ZEN•GA , an innovative fusion workout that
focuses on clarity of the mind, core stability, stamina and resilience. The new
concept offers a unique and exciting blend of the foundational principles of
STOTT PILATES ® , yoga and dance to encourage more mindful movement
into your workout.
Dance Aerobics Combat/Circuits Conditioning Dance Education Mind/Body Pilates Spinning Step