Fitness for me is about feeling good, strong and capable of reaching for my goals. It’s about being healthy, pain free, moving well, having ALL the energy and constantly learning new ways to enjoy and improve movement.
With my style of training I encourage you to think outside of the box and explore different ways to move and have fun with the process. It’s more than the time spent in a gym, it’s about creating lifestyle changes that can be integrated into your everyday life.
As a coach I know that fitness isn’t fun or enjoyable for everyone, that it’s not easy for a lot of people to take even the first step, but I also know the importance of encouraging the smallest of steps to make sustainable, long term lifestyle changes for a more enjoyable existence.
In my twenties I turned everything around in my life. Working as a 9-5 office worker I was a heavy smoker, excessive drinker and I felt rubbish for it. I knew that I could be better than who I was at that time, that I could feel so much better.
My fitness journey started with running, in the beginning I used it as a form of escape and a distraction from old habits. In the end, it has become a big part of my lifestyle and who I am.
Discovering my competitive streak later in life, my first big event was London Marathon, from here I feel in love with the atmosphere of events and competition. I soon discovered having endurance wasn’t enough for me and wanted to be stronger and a more diverse athlete. I competed in a boxing match, obstacle courses and Strong Woman events in England.
Completing the full circle I returned to running, combining my new found strength and endurance I completed the Marathon Des Sables in Morocco. A 250km self sufficient multi stage race across the Sahara Desert, finishing in the top 20 female runners. My most recent event, the Surf Coast Century, a 100km Ultra Marathon along the Victorian Surf Coast in Australia.
Michelle running in the Marathon des Sables. A 250km self-sufficient, multi-stage trek across the Sahara Desert. Image: Ian Corless Photography
Over the years I’ve explored different training methods, but always return to my love of bodyweight and kettlebell training for the diversity and simplicity they provide.
Over the last decade I have been coaching the every-day athlete, from the very beginning of their fitness journey to become stronger and to move more confidently working with a wide range of abilities
The more you succeed in something the more you want to succeed in something else. Movement keeps me achieving. Imagine what good strong movement can help you achieve.
Qualifications
Animal Flow Level 2, 2019
Animal Flow Level 1, 2018
SMK1 Kettlebell Instructor, 2017
SMK2 Kettlebell Instructor, 2017
Progressive Calisthenics Certification, 2016
Boxing Performance Coach, 2013
Level 3 Premier Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programs, 2012
REPS L3 Certified Personal Trainer, 2012
CPR/First Aid (updating annually)
Athletic Achievements
Trekking in Nepal (Everest Base Camp), 2019
Surf Coast Century 100km Victoria Australia, 2018
Marathon Des Sables 250km Multi Stage Ultra Marathon Morocco, 2018
Two Bays Trail Run 28km, 2018
Dartmore Dreadnaught United Kingdom, 2017
Commando Temple Strongwoman U65kg 2nd Place, 2017
London to Brighton 100km Walk, 2017
PTS Northampton Mixed Pairs Fitness Competition 1st Place, 2016
Henley Half Marathon United Kingdom, 2016
Three Peaks Challenge United Kingdom, 2016
East Midlands Strongwoman United Kingdom U63kg 1st Place, 2015
Twisted Peaks Challenge, United Kingdom, 2014
Edinburgh Marathon, Scotland 2013
Gerkin Step Challenge London, 2012
Battle of the Ropes Boxing Match, 2012
London Marathon, England, 2011
Mens Health Survival of the Fittest London, 2011 & 2012
“Training with Mich is the highlight of my week! She is an inspired, focused and extremely knowledgeable
teacher”
“More important than being able to lift heavier weights (though I can that too!) my body doesn’t hurt in the morning, I can easily sit on the floor and play with my kids, I’m noticeably stronger in my every day, and I now genuinely enjoy moving my body. Truly life-changing.”