Shelley M Fitness
Coaching towards a better you
Qualified Personal Trainer
Shelley M Fitness is a freelance, fully qualified level 2 Fitness Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Pre and Post Natal and Nutrition Coach with years of experience. Qualified spin instructor and boxing pad-work coach. Based within the beautiful and historic Medway Towns. Coaching clients in Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gillingham, Rainham and surrounding areas in Kent. I am director of the purpose built Fitness and Nutrition Studio, META Evolution Gym in Chatham. I have helped to transform the lives of many, through exercise, habit changing and healthy lifestyle changes. Working closely alongside my clients, I assist them in their dedication to training and daily movement. I also work towards completely changing their entire outlook on food so they are able to make better choices that support their goals.
Tailored
Each personal training programme designed by Shelley M Fitness is tailored specifically to suit individuals. Accounting for their lifestyle, health, abilities, fitness levels and time available so it can work for everyone. I have worked with a wide range of clients. Including those recovering from injuries and operations and am fully qualified in pre and post natal exercise too.
Motivation
Motivation is essential during any lifestyle change and as a personal trainer I can really help. I use my customer service and communication background to educate and inspire people to move towards a healthier lifestyle so they can embrace movement and the importance of nutrition. My vast experience and knowledge of fitness helps me to provide advice on supplements. Giving recommendations of the best products which are great value for your journey too.
Growing up
I was born in Kent, the ‘Garden of England’, but spent my teenage years in Devon, growing up surrounded by Dartmoor. This is where my love for the great outdoors began because I often spent my time cycling, trekking, walking and climbing the many tor’s. I enjoyed a number of sports, including swimming, trampolining and badminton and always had a passion for health and fitness. I believe personal training is the perfect career for me which is why I created Shelley M Fitness. Remaining in Medway in Kent to support my local community.
Where it all started …
Embarking on a new stage in my life saw me return to Medway, Kent. I was planning my wedding and decided that I wanted to lose weight, get fit and feel fantastic on my special day. With this in mind, I joined Rochester Health Club, the largest gym in Kent and the first gym I’d ever joined. It didn’t take long for me to start to notice the results of my hard work. My clothes became looser and I started to feel better, both physically and mentally. I had fallen in love with weight training and as time went on, I watched my body changing. Eventually my weight started to plateau and I needed some more help. I was keen to expand my knowledge so I spent a short time with a personal trainer who supported me and encouraged me to push further.
My muscles were becoming more defined and other’s started to comment on how I was looking. It was at this stage that I started to train with friends. Helping them work towards their own goals, providing support and motivation. I made sure they got the very best from their training. Watching my friends achieve their goals, gain confidence and become happier gave me a huge sense of excitement.
New challenge
One day I decided I needed a new challenge. I had always worked in various mundane 9-5 office jobs around Medway, pushing paper and working for others. This was no longer what I wanted to do. I was quickly realising that there would be nothing better than doing what I love! I started picking the brains of a childhood friend, who is very successful in the fitness and personal training industry, running his own personal training studios in London. We discussed the courses on offer, the best place for me to start and what I could achieve .
The prospect of becoming a personal trainer and the opportunity to help others to achieve their personal goals, become fitter and healthier, was exhilarating. I registered on the next possible course date available. This was two weeks away. I knew that my dream of getting into the fitness industry and becoming a personal trainer were starting to become a reality. After hours of studying, large amounts of coursework, assessments and exams, I qualified firstly as a fitness instructor and secondly as a personal trainer. Shelley M Fitness was born.
Now I was where I wanted to be, doing what I loved most, but still I wanted more. Keen to continue learning more about the nutrition side of the industry, as this was important to me too. I wanted to provide the very best fitness and wellbeing packages, teaching clients ways in which they could change their lifestyle to enable them to maintain the progress they had made without regression.
My journey so far has been amazing! I am still filled with excitement as I continue using my skills as a personal trainer, coaching individuals to transform their lives.