Meet some of the BABY™ Team
Simon
Simon, has been involved for many years in Fitness Management, Personal Training and health and fitness lecturing; working with great success for Fitness First, Market Sports, Esporta and YMCA Fit.
Born and raised in London, Simon graduated from Thames Valley University with a MA degree in Computer Arts, Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Further Education, and a BA degree 1st class in Digital Arts, to name but a few!
As a previous University Senior Lecturer in 3D Design and Animation, Simon learnt many teaching skills that are now applied to teaching Fitness Instructing and Personal Training to Be A Better You learners.
Simon is passionate about health and fitness to the extent that he has invented an exercise and rehabilitation device called the 'HUB' (Hydraulic Unilateral Base). The HUB 1
is designed to exercise the lower leg muscles using a compact and lightweight variable resistance system that will be a great piece of kit for sporty people. The product is now ready for a manufacturer/distributor to license it and bring it to market. (Image is of the prototype model). Patent Pending [GB0808631.6].
Some of Simon's professional affiliations and qualifications include:
- Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) Level 3 Personal Trainer
- PG CERT in Further and Higher Education
- Level 3 Exercise Referral
- Active Leisure Sector Assessor
- HSE Approved First Aid at Work Trainer and Assessor
- Member of the Institute for Learning
- Power Plate Master Trainer
Keith
Keith has worked in the Fitness Industry for 18 years. Starting out as a Gym Instructor and Studio based teacher, and then progressing to working with special population groups and Personal Training.
Over the past 13 years Keith has continued to work in the Fitness Industry, tutoring and assessing for some of the major UK training providers. Keith also works for Life Fitness, one of the world’s largest equipment manufacturers to the Fitness Industry as a trainer and solutions provider. Keith has also presented at some of the major exercise conventions throughout the UK over the past 10 years.
Sheena
Sheena Gawler is currently working as a Research Associate for University College London on an exercise study for over 65 year olds. She is also a Senior Tutor for Later Life Training, teaching health and exercise professionals to work with frail, older people.
Sheena has over 15 years experience teaching exercise (studio classes, Personal Training and presenting) and has tutored the Studio Instructor and Gym Instructor courses for over 10 years and has worked for BABY since 2009.
Dan
Dan is a highly successful freelance Personal Trainer with over 15 years coaching experience.
Dan regularly appears in the media as a fitness expert, often featured in The Sunday Times, Men's Health, Runners World and Cosmopolitan. He has previously worked as a Personal Trainer in Rio De Janeiro, Sydney and New York and currently trains athletes, models and actors both in London and internationally. For more info about Dan please visit www.danrobertstraining.com
Cara
After graduating from the London College of Dance & Drama Cara danced professionally both in the UK and Europe in theatre and TV becoming head girl and choreographer.
After further study Cara became a freelance trainer in the Health & Fitness Industry and still passionate about the industry over ten years later. Cara has been recognised for choreography and presentation expertise, motivational skills, unique programming, and master classes. In 2008 she reached the final and placed 3rd in the UK in the ‘So You Think You Can Teach’ at the International Fitness Showcase.
Hara
Hara has a BSc Hons degree in Sports Science, Level 3 and 4 Massage and Rehabilitation diplomas, PTTLS and CTTLS teaching qualifications, as well as A1 Assessor. Hara has 11 years experience in the fitness industry and has recently become a college lecturer. Hara is also a studio instructor teaching 15 classes per week, personal training and masseur.
John
John has been a personal trainer for nearly 8 years and is truly passionate about his career. Specialising in bespoke training plans to tone, strengthen, and ensure maximum body endurance using a variety of techniques. He is highly qualified tutor and assessor with his own pt company.
