Fitness has been a massive part of my life for as long as I can remember
I’ve played football for over 20 years and I’ve always been competitive, growing up as the youngest of six children meant I was always trying to keep up and prove myself, whether it was on the football pitch or in everyday life, that environment taught me resilience, discipline and that nothing worthwhile comes easy
After tearing my ACL, my whole approach to fitness changed, before the injury I was all about pushing harder, lifting more and chasing performance, going through rehab made me appreciate movement, recovery and consistency in a completely different way, it taught me that looking after your body is just as important as pushing it
That experience is a big reason why I love coaching today, fitness is about so much more than changing the way you look, it builds confidence, improves your mindset and gives you the tools to handle challenges inside and outside the gym.