Active Herts in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne we will be offering initial consultation, 2 week phone call, 3 month follow up and 6 to 12 month ongoing support if needed. All appointments will be based at Broxbourne Borough Council, Bishops College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9XF. All appointments will be booked on a weekday between the hours of 9am-5pm.
What is on offer
We have a vast array of low impact exercise sessions which are all led by qualified health and wellbeing coaches. New referrals receive 6 weeks free of Active Herts sessions and then it’s £4.50 per person a session. We will also be signposting a number of Council run activities and external exercise groups from Park-Run, Hertfordshire Health Walks and Walking for Health.
Inclusion criteria
- Over 16 years of age
- Does less than 30 minutes of Physical Activity a week
- A resident living in the Borough of Broxbourne
Qualifications:
B.A Hons Sports Studies Degree
Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes
Level 4 Chronic Lower Back Pain
Level 4 Exercise and Mental Health
Level 4 Later Life Training – Postural Stability Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer and GP Referral
Level 2 Fitness Instructor in Gym, Supple Strength, Box-Fit, Circuits and Group Cycling.
Level 1 Health Coach
Level 1 FA Football Coach
Level 1 EH Hockey Coach
UKSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
Fitech Cholesterol & Diabetes testing
UKA Athletics Coach
What you enjoy most about your job:
Helping others achieve their fitness related goals through exercise plans, one-to-one sessions, goal setting and motivational cues.
Your experience:
I have always been a keen sportsman and have enjoyed a variety of sports whether it be playing, spectating or organising activity. My experience in the fitness field is vast from training regional/county athletes, sports teams, special populations and GP referral patients. I am a firm believer that exercise is medicine on the body and that everyone should try it no matter what.
How you like to keep active:
Either going down my local gym, playing golf with friends or running outside.
Qualifications:
Premier training Sports therapy – full diploma
Premier training Personal training – full diploma
Uksca Strength and conditioning
UK Athletics coach
Motivational interviewing – Halley Johnston associates
Otago Strength & Balance Coach
Reps Level 3
Bancroft centre – Reiki levels 1 & 2
Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes
What you enjoy most about your job:
I have a real passion for aiding and promoting health & fitness for the benefit of others. Being a part of changing people’s lives for the better and witnessing tangible, lasting results is where my passion lies.
Your experience:
I have been working within the industry for over 15 years as a fitness professional, developing from a personal trainer, through to more specific roles with clients that need support and rehabilitation.
As well as having an established freelance Personal Training/Sports Therapy career, I have worked in other positions with the local authorities and supporting communities.
Outside of these roles, I continue to offer personal training and rehabilitation services to a wide variety of clients – from professional athletes through to those with physical and mental disabilities.
I also have a great interest in aiding and promoting health and fitness for the benefit of the community and have organised several charity sports events – these have included charity bootcamps, running events and the St Albans Aquathlon.
Currently, I work as a Get Active Specialist for the Borough of Broxbourne Council.
How you like to keep active:
I enjoy many forms of sport and physical activity, including cycling, weight training, football and athletics – in particular sprints and hurdles for which I have won awards. I am a regular participant at Athletic events, Rowthlons and Gymathlons.