Hardcore Fitness & Movement

13/12/2025

Absolutely yes!

If you’re interested in a sports based apprenticeship, I can help you with that!

Work based learning is definitely the way forward!

13/12/2025

I have this real issue about resistance machines not being designed for women’s bodies. .
Prime example of a sh*t machine right here- I couldn’t get on the one I wanted 🤷.
Getting it done!

07/12/2025

December got the better of me - I will be on a break for Christmas until Sunday, Jan 4th.

Next session back at Pure Gym will be Sunday Jan 4th and Ebbw Vale - Tuesday January 6th. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2026. Thank you for your understanding and support during this festive season. Looking forward to reconnecting in the new year!

*Gelli Deg sessions are still running!*

25/11/2025

I’m actually really enjoying life as a cover instructor, off to one of my favourite sites later this evening. ..
It’s also a double session- LBT and Fitness Pilates.

05/10/2025

No in person Pilates with me this morning, post mountain walking day off,

But I’m still getting the work done! Even if it’s 15 mins. We’ve all got 15 mins right?

How much time have you just spend scrolling?

For all level Pilates (inc the Advanced options!) come see me at Pure Gym on a Sunday morning and we can throw some shapes together!

04/10/2025

What do we do in a storm? 🌧️
Head up to North Wales to climb mountains, of course… all for charity! 🏔️
(Disclaimer: I don’t advocate doing silly sh*t outdoors — we’re prepped, planned, and a little bit mad 😅)

03/10/2025

Bloody Joe Wicks strikes again.

Whilst I wouldn’t suggest living off protein bars for breakfast, lunch and dinner, they can be a smart choice when you’re on the go.

If grabbing one at a service station stops you buying a family bag of crisps, then I’d say it’s one of the better options available.

Like anything, it comes down to balance.

When protein bars first flooded the shelves years ago, many of us went through a phase of eating them daily — but let’s be honest, after a few months of that, most people can’t face more than one now and again!

Protein bars aren’t harmful. What is harmful is the huge amount of misinformation about nutrition circulating in the media right now.

I’m not sure who to credit for this photo, but I liked it, so I used it 🙈

01/10/2025

Absolutely agree with this 👏

ETM is THE best, most comprehensive qualification I have and the one that allowed me freedom to go and construct my own group exercise classes, with the knowledge to execute them properly and safely.

On another note - there are TOO MANY people delivering fitness classes at the moment without the right qualifications, and some without ANY qualifications.

I’m sure lots of people who regularly attend things locally would be SHOCKED. If they actually asked the instructor what qualifications and therefore insurance they had…

http://groupxtraining.com/why-level-2-exercise-to-music-stands-above-pre-choreographed-fitness-models/?fbclid=IwRlRTSANKM-NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmBTEalZ1MhDE4ILuKGr0Mor3npp0dKaAyAF5gIiBNVl2owZTCrwJePzwCOc_aem_6p8IYBDbmLEnZDv9grPWMQ

In our industry, one of the longest-running debates revolves around the value of accredited qualifications versus pre-choreographed, licence-fee fitness programmes....

30/09/2025

Currently investigating sites that can accommodate a VERY limited number of 121 client sessions.

Ideally based in Merthyr, but also looking at Aberdare and Ebbw Vale.

Let me know your thoughts! Just gauging interest and if you’ve got any places I can check out let me know in the comments!

29/08/2025

Off piste! Yes that’s right - not a bodybuilding show, a singing and dancing show.
With my show buddies. Hop along to and grab a ticket whilst you can!